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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer versus Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer .

Last updated on August 08, 2023. Published on September 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 7 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 and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer Japanese Brand Japan
General Moisturizer Danish Brand Denmark

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides (7)

Benefits

Hydrating (9)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolDicaprylyl CarbonateGlycerinMethylpropanediolCetearyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholMangifera Indica Seed ButterNiacinamideAcetyl Hexapeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Acetyl Octapeptide-3Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CarnosineCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOP CollagenSerineAlanineGlycineGlutamic AcidLysine HclThreonineArginineProlineHyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidSodium PCASodium LactatePanthenolTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateBetainePCACyanocobalaminXylitolAnhydroxylitolXylitylglucosideSorbitan OlivateCarbomerHydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan GumCetearyl OlivateSorbitan LauratePhytosphingosineCholesterolPolysorbate 60Butylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenoneGlycine Soja OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolysorbate 20Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CrosspolymerDimethiconeSodium PhytateSodium Lauroyl LactylatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateCitric AcidCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolParfumCitralLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 54.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 60.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 42.

4
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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Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 6.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 21.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.

6
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term '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.

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Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 71.

7
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.

Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

14% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
63% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
1% have no rating yet

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Shiseido Shikulime Mega Hydrating Moisturizer 35 ingredients

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Olehenriksen Strength Trainer Peptide Boost Moisturizer 72 ingredients

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nasaye

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

Great moisturizer at fantastic value
I really like this moisturizer, great value for the price. My very dry winter skin loves it morning and night....

Great moisturizer at fantastic value
I really like this moisturizer, great value for the price. My very dry winter skin loves it morning and night. There are other more expensive peptide creams out there that won't give you better results.

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NikkiLouis_184

10 months ago · Unsure Skin
Review

Makes my face feel so refreshed and light

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