Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 versus Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 .
Last updated on January 19, 2024. Published on October 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, peptides and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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.
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Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 21 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 21 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 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 21 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 21 ingredients
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Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 21 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 21 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 17.5% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isohexadecane • Glycerin • Steareth-21 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Colloidal Oatmeal • Niacinamide • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Hydroxyacetophenone • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Steareth-2 • Laureth-7 • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Disodium EDTA • Polyacrylamide • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Oxide 17.5% • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isohexadecane • Glycerin • Steareth-21 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Polyacrylamide • Stearyl Alcohol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Behenyl Alcohol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Phenoxyethanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Steareth-2 • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Niacinamide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Steareth-21.
Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Learn more about NiacinamideOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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-4Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
Olay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneOlay Sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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