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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C versus Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 .

Published on March 15, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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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Starts at $11.98

Ingredient Info

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C (2)
Niacinamide
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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.

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 3.

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C contains this as ingredient number 13.

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

32% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
4% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

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Reviews

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Vichy Liftactiv Peptide-C 41 ingredients

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Olay Vitamin C + Peptide 24 25 ingredients

1.0 /5
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MichelleR

6 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

What is with Olay?...
Olay has a permanent place in my ‘never put on my face’ shelf. The only trend I see with Olay products is that they use...

What is with Olay?...
Olay has a permanent place in my ‘never put on my face’ shelf. The only trend I see with Olay products is that they use Dimethicone in everything. Not sure what else it could be, but as of today this is a 67% match for me. No thanks!

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