Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream versus Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on December 31, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils 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
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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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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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Ppg-3 Dipivalate • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Cetyl Alcohol • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Myristyl Myristate • Peg-100 Stearate • Silica • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Potassium Methoxysalicylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Isohexadecane • Parfum • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Tristearate • Trisodium EDTA • Erythritol • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Peg/Ppg-17/4 Dimethyl Ether • Tocopheryl Acetate • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Sodium Citrate • Succinoglycan • Alcohol • Sorbitan Oleate • Caffeine • Citric Acid • Sodium Metaphosphate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Tocopherol • Linalool • Citronellol • Sodium Metabisulfite • CI 77492 • Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract • Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract • Olea Europaea Leaf Extract • Lamium Album Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Cellulose • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Inositol • Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract • CI 77491 • Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Silk • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
Water • Glycerin • Isohexadecane • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Isostearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Nylon-12 • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 • Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract • Stearyl Alcohol • Polyethylene • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Titanium Dioxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Dimethiconol • Polyacrylamide • Parfum • Peg-100 Stearate • Propylparaben • Cetearyl Glucoside • Cetearyl Alcohol • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • C12-13 Pareth-3 • Laureth-7 • Sodium Hydroxide • Mica
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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 WaterShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 GlycerinShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AlcoholShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 AlcoholShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 IsohexadecaneShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 3.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopheryl 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 AcetateShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidShiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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Shiseido Vital Perfection Uplifting and Firming Cream 59 ingredients
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