olay Serum Total Effects
olay Olay Serum Total Effects lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Polyethylene
- Panthenol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Dimethiconol
- Laureth-4
- Laureth-7
- Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Trideceth-6
- Disodium Edta
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Polyacrylamide
- Butylene Glycol
- C13-14 Alkane
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Parfum
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains mineral oilContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Silicone-based gel featuring dimethicone and crosspolymers for a smooth, matte finish. Niacinamide is the key active, supported by panthenol for repair. Contains polyethylene particles, requiring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal for oily or combination skin to control oil and brighten. Factory observation: high silicone stability, but particle size distribution of polyethylene must be strictly controlled for rinse-off products.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDimethiconolLaureth-4Laureth-7Peg-30 DipolyhydroxystearateTrideceth-6Disodium EdtaAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAminomethyl PropanolPolyacrylamideButylene GlycolC13-14 AlkaneDmdm HydantoinIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateParfumBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Laureth-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 Please consider whether entry 875 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 875, Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Laureth-4
- Not decoded yet
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- C13-14 Alkane
- Petroleum-derived solvent; subject to EU Regulation Annex II entry 875 impurity limits
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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