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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Gel Face Moisturizer

CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Gel Face Moisturizer Detailed comparison of CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion US versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Gel Face Moisturizer. This barrier-repair nig

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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion Versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Gel Face Moisturizer Detailed comparison of CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion US versus Olay Regenerist Hyaluronic + Peptide 24 Gel Face Moisturizer. This barrier-repair night moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Niacinamide Cetearyl Alcohol Potassium Phosphate Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Dimethicone Ceteareth-20 Behentrimonium Methosulfate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sodium Hyaluronate Cholesterol Phenoxyethanol Disodium EDTA Dipotassium Phosphate Caprylyl Glycol Phytosphingosine Xanthan Gum Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Panthenol Hydroxyacetophenone C13-14 Isoparaffin Dimethiconol Polysorbate 20 Laureth-4 Laureth-7 Polyacrylamide Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Aminomethyl Propanol Avena Sativa Peptide Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Avena Sativa Peptide Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air. This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with: On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it. One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin). Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption. You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentr