Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream versus Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 .
Published on December 08, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Petrolatum • Cetearyl Alcohol • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate • Tridecyl Trimellitate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Ceramide 3 • Cholesterol • Tocopherol • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Dimethicone • Polysorbate 60 • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Whey Protein • Tridecyl Stearate • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Myristyl Myristate • Linoleic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Decarboxy Carnosine Hcl • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Benzoic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Sorbic Acid • Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 4% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5% • Octocrylene 2.6% • Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Isostearate • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Benzyl Alcohol • Ptfe • Titanium Dioxide • Stearyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Methylparaben • Dimethiconol • Peg-100 Stearate • Ethylparaben • Carbomer • Propylparaben • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Zinc Oxide • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinPaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosidePaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 AlcoholPaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 EDTAPaula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
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Paula's Choice Moisture Boost Hydrating Treatment Cream 39 ingredients
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Kept my skin hydrated in Canadian winter
I have naturally dry skin and have trouble finding stuff that hydrates my skin in harsh winters. This one...
Kept my skin hydrated in Canadian winter
I have naturally dry skin and have trouble finding stuff that hydrates my skin in harsh winters. This one layered over some oil kept my skin hydrated for the first time ever through a winter.
Olay Total Effects 7inOne Face Moisturizer SPF 15 36 ingredients
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