Olival Amino Activator CM Versus Olival Vitamin Cream B3
Updated on March 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Olival Amino Activator CM 35 ingredients
Olival Vitamin Cream B3 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Olival Amino Activator CM 35 ingredients
Olival Vitamin Cream B3 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-80
CleansingDidecyldimonium Chloride
EmulsifyingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Coco-Caprylate, Squalane, Glycerin, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, PCA, Dimethicone, Tetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone, Sodium Polyglutamate, Betaine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-80, Didecyldimonium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Maltodextrin, Cetyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoatePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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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