Judging from the ingredient list, "Olay - Regenerist Ultra Rich Normal Day Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Olay - Regenerist Ultra Rich Normal Day Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, hexyldecanol and arachidyl alcohol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 5.60% - 6.80%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.50% - 0.80%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.20% - 1.50%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

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.

Price

The product retails for 34.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Age like fine wine thanks to this plumping, smoothing and glow-boosting range

Source: Feelunique

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4.

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.

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Is 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

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-40.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Anti-blemish

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.

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

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.

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Regenerist Ultra Rich Normal Day Cream

Source: From product name

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, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, panthenol

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-40.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Panthenol1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Dimethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk: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

Cetearyl alcohol0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cetyl alcohol1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Hexyldecanol3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Behenyl alcohol0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

C13-14 alkane0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Hydrogenated polydecene0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Polysilicone-110.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Paraffin1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

Arachidyl alcohol0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Key Actives

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

Panthenol1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Dimethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-40.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Polysilicone-110.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Potential irritants

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Parfum0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Hexyl cinnamal0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

Alpha-isomethyl ionone0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Polyacrylamide1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Tocopheryl acetate0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

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.

Hydroxyacetophenone0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Laureth-70.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Cetearyl glucoside0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Cetearyl alcohol0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Niacinamide5.6% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

Glycerin4% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Hexyldecanol3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Dimethicone2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Paraffin1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

Stearyl alcohol1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Polyacrylamide1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Panthenol1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Cetyl alcohol1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Butyrospermum parkii butter0.8% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

Hydrogenated polydecene0.6% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Tocopheryl acetate0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-40.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

Hydroxyacetophenone0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

Laureth-70.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Cetearyl alcohol0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Cetearyl glucoside0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Behenyl alcohol0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Arachidyl alcohol0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

Disodium edta0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Peg-100 stearate0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

Polysilicone-110.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel

C13-14 alkane0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Phenoxyethanol0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Benzyl alcohol0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

Parfum0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Hexyl cinnamal0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

Alpha-isomethyl ionone0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Ingredient list view

Water, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hexyldecanol, Dimethicone, Paraffin, Stearyl alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tocopheryl acetate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Hydroxyacetophenone, Laureth-7, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Peg-100 stearate, Polysilicone-11, C13-14 alkane, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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