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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer versus Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination .

Published on January 31, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Day Moisturizer American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Buy Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer

Starts at $18.99
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Starts at $55.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (3)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%Water 2%Butyloctyl SalicylatePolyester-8PetrolatumButylene GlycolCetyl RicinoleateOctyldodecyl MyristateSteareth-21Steareth-2Caprylic AcidDi-C12-15 Alkyl FumarateDimethiconePsidium Guajava Fruit ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractHordeum Vulgare ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Rice Bran ExtractHydrolyzed Rice ExtractArtemia ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractStearyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterThermus Thermophillus FermentSorbitan OlivateCaffeinePentylene GlycolLauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeBehenyl AlcoholPantethineTriacontanyl PvpAcrylic AcidEthylhexylglycerinGlycerinLinoleic AcidPolyquaternium-51CholesterolCetearyl OlivateSqualaneSodium PCAUreaTocopheryl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateCitric AcidSodium HyaluronateErgothioneineGlycyrrhetinic AcidTrehaloseLecithinHydrogenated LecithinPalmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin CrosspolymerCyclodextrinNordihydroguaiaretic AcidAscorbyl Tocopheryl MaleateSodium HydroxideParfumFumaric AcidPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideDisodium EDTABHTPhenoxyethanolBenzyl SalicylateHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolMicaCI 19140CI 42090CI 77289

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 40.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 11.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 29.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 49.

7
What it does: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.

Behenyl Alcohol is usually derived from the fats in vegetable oils.

In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 35.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 67.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Olay Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 25.

Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme, Normal/Combination contains this as ingredient number 69.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

27% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
62% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
28% are disliked or very disliked
32% have no rating yet

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