Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Versus BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Cream with Ceramides
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer 26 ingredients
BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Cream with Ceramides 32 ingredients
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What's inside
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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer 26 ingredients
BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Cream with Ceramides 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
PEG-100 Stearate
Polysilicone-11
C13-14 Alkane
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydroxyacetophenone, Laureth-7, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysilicone-11, C13-14 Alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Seed Extract
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Jojoba Esters, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Oleate, Isohexadecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer 26 ingredients
BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Cream with Ceramides 32 ingredients
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