Olay Classic Daily Renewal Cream, Face Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Renew skin's surface and replenish moisture with Olay Age Defying Classic Daily Renewal Cream.”
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.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Renew skin's surface and replenish moisture with Olay Age Defying Classic Daily Renewal Cream.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ppg-15 stearyl ether~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidStearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholDimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconeTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateC13-14 isoalkane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethiconol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A 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 DimethiconolSteareth-21~0.55–1.35%
Laureth-7~0.45–1.05%
Steareth-2~0.4–0.95%
Disodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Polyacrylamide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.6%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.1–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcetyl cedrene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terpineol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoeugenyl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalyl acetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, C13-14 isoalkane, Dimethiconol, Steareth-21, Laureth-7, Steareth-2, Disodium edta, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Limonene, Acetyl cedrene, Terpineol, Isoeugenyl acetate, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Linalyl acetate, Citrus limon peel oil
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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.
| OlayClassic Daily Renewal Cream, Face MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayPure Vitamin C10 Anti-Aging Concentrate Cream | Kiehl'sExpertly Clear Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin with Salicylic Acid | TulaOil-Free Acne Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 96% | 94% |
| Price | $4.29 | $74.03+$69.74 | $39.00+$34.71 | $48.00+$43.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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