Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream versus Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer .
Published on August 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and parabens
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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
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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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Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 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.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer 40 ingredients
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Niacinamide • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Benzophenone-3 • Petrolatum • Parfum • Propylene Glycol • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Polysorbate 20 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Allantoin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ethylparaben • Propylparaben • 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol • Disodium EDTA • BHT
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 WaterVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 TriglycerideVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 AlcoholVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 31.
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.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ParfumVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 HyaluronateVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcetateVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 24.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 EDTAVictoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Face Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
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Victoria Beauty Amber Algae, Microcollagen, & Hyaluronic Acid Anti-Wrinkle Face Cream 30 ingredients
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