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Olay Complete All Day Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin Twin Pack

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.6% - 2%Cyclopentasiloxane 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

"Olay - Complete All Day Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin Twin Pack" 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 sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Complete All Day Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin Twin Pack

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

cyclopentasiloxane 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

zinc oxide 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Sheer Zinc Oxide combined with SPF 15 helps provide your skin with broad spectrum protection against premature skin damage from both UVA and UVB rays to help your skin stay younger looking.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.6% - 2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

cyclopentasiloxane 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

dmdm hydantoin 0.3% - 0.6%

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A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating

iodopropynyl butylcarbamate 0.01% - 0.02%

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A preservative. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

oleth-3 phosphate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

oleth-3 phosphate 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

isohexadecane 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-30, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Steareth-21, Stearyl alcohol, Sucrose polycottonseedate, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl alcohol, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Steareth-2, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium edta, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Oleth-3 phosphate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Zinc oxide, Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Cyclopentasiloxane, Peg/ppg-20/20 dimethicone, Steareth-21, Stearyl alcohol, Sucrose polycottonseedate, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl alcohol, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Steareth-2, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium edta, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Oleth-3 phosphate

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	43%	39%	38%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 21	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other:	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol dimethiconol +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: beeswax copernicia cerifera wax +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: benzophenone-3 camellia oleifera leaf extract +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax beeswax +2 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +14 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +18 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	diazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	litsea cubeba fruit oil Has skin benefit? citrus nobilis peel oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	betula alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +12 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +42 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +22 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +53 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Olay Complete All Day Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 15 for Sensitive Skin Twin Pack

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