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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 .

Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on September 17, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and peptides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Day Moisturizer

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

Price

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Buy Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30

Starts at $29.99
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Starts at $21.17

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
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.

Peptides are building blocks for protein. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 consists of five amino acids. These amino acids include: 2 lysines, 2 threonines, and serine

This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.

Thus, Matrixyl may help improve the look of wrinkles.

Read more about other common types of peptides here:

Learn more about Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

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.

Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 21 ingredients

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Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Face Moisturizer SPF 30 22 ingredients

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