"Olay - Complete Lotion Moisturizer with SPF 15, Sensitive" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. 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. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

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.

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The product retails for 68.50A$ in Australia, from 11.94$ up to 291.44$ in the United States and for 35.12£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Complete Lotion Moisturizer with SPF 15, Sensitive

Source: From product name

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

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% - 6%

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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

cyclopentasiloxane 1.4% - 2.2%

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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

cetyl alcohol 0.2% - 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

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?

Hydrating Cream Improves Elasticity, Plumps Sagging Skin.

Source: Walmart

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).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.4% - 2.2%

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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 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

oleth-3 phosphate 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6%

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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 3.7% - 5.5%

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

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WIMJ similarity score		52%	45%	44%	43%	42%	42%	42%	41%	41%	40%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 21	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	cyclopentasiloxane cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other:	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol panthenol	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol dimethiconol +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: beeswax beeswax +2 more	Common: zinc oxide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +8 more	Common: glycerin zinc oxide +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +6 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +10 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: retinol ceramide 1 +21 more	Common: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate dimethicone +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +20 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +27 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +31 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more

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Olay Complete Lotion Moisturizer with SPF 15, Sensitive

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