Equate Night-Time Firming Cream Versus Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Moisturizer

Equate Night-Time Firming Cream Versus Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Moisturizer Detailed comparison of Equate Night-Time Firming Cream versus Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 + Peptide Night Moisturizer. This barrier-repair night moisturizer is formulated around Glycerin to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. This anti-aging night moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Niacinamide to soften the look of wrinkles and refine skin texture. No key ingredients Water Glycerin Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Alcohol Stearyl Alcohol Cyclopentasiloxane Isopropyl Palmitate Glyceryl Stearate PEG-100 Stearate Dimethicone Stearic Acid Parfum Carbomer Titanium Dioxide PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Polyacrylamide C13-14 Isoparaffin Laureth-7 Sodium Hydroxide Disodium EDTA Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol CI 14700 Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700 Tapioca Starch Dimethicone Crosspolymer Retinol Retinyl Propionate Niacinamide Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 DMDM Hydantoin Polysorbate 20 Laureth-4 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Dimethiconol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Aminomethyl Propanol Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tapioca Starch, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Retinol, Retinyl Propionate, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, DMDM Hydantoin, Polysorbate 20, Laureth-4, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Laureth-7, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aminomethyl Propanol, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. C13-14 Isoparaffin is a synthetic emollient, solvent, and thickening agent. It helps soften skin and improves spreadability without leaving a greasy residue. This ingredient has been found to be non-sensitizing and safe for use in cosmetics. Two things floating around online that cause fear-mongering: There's one scary-sounding study related to kidney tumors in male rats; this depends on a protein called alpha-2u-globulin that binds the ingredient and clogs up kidney cells. Female rats barely make this protein, and humans don't make it at all so this effect cannot happen to us. Regulatory bodies have states this rat-only pathway shouldn't be used to judge human risk. The other thing you'll see is 1,4-dioxane being a trace byproduct that can form during manufacturing of petroleum-derived ingredients. This is a real, but heavily managed/monitored issue. This byproduct is removed through purification steps before the ingredients goes into the formula. Regulatory bodies also actively monitor residual levels for safety. One last thing to note: this ingredient is a pure hydrocarbon with no fatty-acid or ester chains for Malassezia to feed on, so it's considered fungal acne safe. 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%. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound natu