Olay Super Serum - US Versus Estée Lauder Perfectionist CP+R Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum
Updated on August 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Olay Super Serum 18 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist CP+R Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum 72 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olay Super Serum 18 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist CP+R Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum 72 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicColeus Forskohlii Root Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningPantethine
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Whey Protein
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 40
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate
UV AbsorberLaureth-12
EmulsifyingAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Beta-Sitosteryl Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Water, Polysilicone-11, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract, Artemia Extract, Pantethine, Algae Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cholesterol, Squalane, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Glycine Soja Protein, Caffeine, Whey Protein, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Glycerin, Yeast Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Phytosphingosine, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl, Polysorbate 40, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium PCA, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Zinc PCA, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isohexadecane, PEG-8, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Laureth-12, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Beta-Sitosteryl Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinDimethicone 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 DimethiconeSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl 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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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Olay Super Serum 18 ingredients
Estée Lauder Perfectionist CP+R Wrinkle Lifting/Firming Serum 72 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Olay Super Serum 18 ingredients
Good combo of ingredients, dimethicone to protect whlie healing
If I could only have one serum, this would be it. I find it great for when I’m in a rush, travelling or when I cbf doing skincare. It does has an offensive amount of perfume in it but I kinda secretly really enjoy it.
