Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream versus Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer .
Published on June 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
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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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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Water • Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycol Distearate • Palmitic Acid • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Undecane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Myristyl Nicotinate • Cetyl Alcohol • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Beta-Glucan • Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract • Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane • Ornithine • Phospholipids • Glycolipids • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sucrose Palmitate • Adenosine • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Allantoin • Panthenol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Levulinic Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Butylene Glycol • Tridecane • Propanediol • Isostearyl Isostearate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Glyceryl Linoleate • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Cetyl Stearate • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sorbitan Laurate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Citric Acid • P-Anisic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • Citral
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 WaterStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 GlycerinStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 AlcoholStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 AlcoholStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 EDTAStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 ParfumStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 AcidStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideStriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 53.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 39.
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StriVectin Contour Restore™ Tightening & Sculpting Moisturizing Face Cream 57 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
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