Olay Super Serum Versus Simply Vital Collagen, Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid Cream

Olay Super Serum Versus Simply Vital Collagen, Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid Cream Detailed comparison of Olay Super Serum US versus Simply Vital Collagen, Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid Cream. This smoothing serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Lactic Acid to refine skin texture and brighten dull-looking skin. This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin. Water Glycerin Dimethicone Niacinamide Lactic Acid Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopheryl Acetate Panthenol Trehalose PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone Sodium Lactate Mica Titanium Dioxide Sodium Benzoate Parfum Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Trehalose, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cocos Nucifera Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Aloe Barbadensis Sprout Stearyl Alcohol Stearic Acid Isopropyl Myristate Retinol Hydrolyzed Collagen Hyaluronic Acid Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer Phenoxyethanol Caprylyl Glycol Potassium Sorbate Imidazolidinyl Urea EDTA Carbomer Persea Gratissima Oil Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, EDTA, Carbomer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate 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. Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E. Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life. It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time. One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small. Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage. Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models. This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there. Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used. The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil. Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!