Olay Retinol 24 Night Face Cream - UK Versus Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Night Moisturizer
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both night moisturizers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Olay Retinol 24 Night Face Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olay Retinol 24 Night Face Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Retinyl Propionate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polyacrylamide
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Ammonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C13-14 Alkane
SolventDMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Retinyl Propionate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, C13-14 Alkane, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Steareth-21
CleansingHexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Steareth-21, Hexylresorcinol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sclerotium Gum, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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 Retinol 24 Night Face Cream 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Triple Age Repair Night Moisturizer 33 ingredients
