Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser versus Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser .
Published on August 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA, exfoliants and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Water • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Betaine • Hydrated Silica • Salicylic Acid • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Niacinamide • Ppg-30 • Steareth-21 • Steareth-2 • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Ascorbic Acid • Copper Tripeptide-1
Water • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Glycerin • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Betaine • Hydrated Silica • Salicylic Acid • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Carnosine • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbic Acid • Ppg-30 • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-21 • Behenyl Alcohol • Parfum • Steareth-2 • Disodium EDTA
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Cetyl Betaine.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Hydrated Silica is a type of silicon dioxide. It is called 'hydrated silica' because it is silica with extra bonded water atoms.
It is an absorbent and abrasive, meaning it is exfoliating.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied.
Learn more about Hydrated SilicaOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Distearyldimonium Chloride.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Ppg-30.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Steareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
Olay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidOlay Regenerist Vitamin C + Peptide 24 Brightening Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Olay Regenerating Cream Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
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