Olay olay active hydrating cream

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.

1. Water/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Isohexadecane
4. Dimethicone
5. Isopropyl Isostearate
6. Niacinamide
7. Stearyl Alcohol
8. Panthenol**
9. Sodium Hyaluronate***
10. Dimethiconól
11. Caprylyl Glycol
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Cetearyl Glucosidé
14. Palmitic Acid
15. Stearic Acid
16. Cetyl Alcohol
17. Behenyl Alcohol
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Carbomer
20. Aminomethyl Propanol
21. PEG-100 Stearate
22. Titanium Dioxide
23. 1,2-Hexanediol
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Fragrance/Parfum
26. Benzyl Benzoate
27. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
28. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
29. Citronellol
30. Red 40
31. Hyaluronidase

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view This cream uses a classic emulsion system with stearyl alcohol and soap-based emulsifiers for a rich texture. Key actives include niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol for repair and hydration. Isohexadecane reduces greasiness. The preservative system features 1,2-hexanediol and phenoxyethanol. Ideal for dry or mature skin; production focuses on ensuring even dispersion of titanium dioxide and compliance with fragrance allergens like limonene.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecaneStearyl Alcohol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

BINDING

Isopropyl Isostearate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

保湿剂

Panthenol**

Other ingredients

Sodium Hyaluronate***DimethiconólCaprylyl GlycolCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl GlucosidéPalmitic AcidStearic AcidCetyl AlcoholBehenyl AlcoholDisodium EDTACarbomerAminomethyl PropanolPEG-100 StearateTitanium Dioxide1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolFragrance/ParfumBenzyl BenzoateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitrus Limon Peel OilCitronellolRed 40Hyaluronidase

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Isopropyl Isostearate

Light emollient/ester for silky feel; stable, O/W compatible, potentially comedogenic at high levels.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Panthenol**

Panthenol, water-soluble humectant at 4-5% typical, well-absorbed and reduces irritation, widely used

Sodium Hyaluronate***

High-efficacy humectant at 0.1-1%; large MW stays on surface, low MW penetrates.

Dimethiconól

Silicone conditioner for slip and film; high loads may be comedogenic for some.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetearyl Glucosidé

Mild non-ionic surfactant/emulsifier, biodegradable; common in cleansers.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Red 40

Common water-soluble synthetic dye; azo-based, potential sensitizer; check local prohibited colorant lists

Hyaluronidase

Not decoded yet

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