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This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
“Anti-Wrinkle Firm and Lift Day Cream SPF15”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
“Anti-Wrinkle Firm and Lift Day Cream SPF15”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can also help with skin tone because it offers sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOctisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAvobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to thicken the product's consistency
More about Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateWater, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Niacinamide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethiconol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sorbitan stearate, Triethanolamine, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Peg-100 stearate, Stearic acid, Disodium edta, C12-13 pareth-3, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan oleate, Laureth-7, Ceteareth-6, Benzyl alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Caramel
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OlayAnti-Wrinkle Firm and Lift Day Cream SPF15YOUR PRODUCT | OlazRegenerist Regenerating Day Cream SPF 15 | BaleaNiacinamide Tagescreme LSF30 | CetaphilHealthy Renew Day Cream SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 92% | 91% |
| Price | $17.37 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | Uvinul T | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 15 | SPF 15 | SPF 30 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Olay - Anti-Wrinkle Firm and Lift Day Cream SPF15" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% - 3.70%, octisalate 4.30% - 5.30%, octocrylene 1.90% - 2.40% and ensulizole 1.60% - 2.00%.
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails from 9.66£ up to 12.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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