olay Regenerating Serum
olay Olay Regenerating Serum lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Water
- Dimethicone
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Polyethylene
- Panthenol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
- Allantoin
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
- Polyacrylamide
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Dimethiconol
- Laureth-4
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Fragrance
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Laureth-7
- Disodium EDTA
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetatePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil CarboxylateAllantoinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinDmdm HydantoinDimethiconolLaureth-4Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerFragranceAminomethyl PropanolLaureth-7Disodium EDTAIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate | SURFACTANT, HEMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 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 · – | Green |
| Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · – | Green |
| Laureth-4 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY INCREASING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 3 · – | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 3 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.B · Third-party verified
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.B · Third-party verified
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off onlyB · Third-party verified
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulationB · Third-party verified
- Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
- Mild surfactant derived from olive oil; low irritation, common in baby formulations.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regenerationC · Official source
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
- Carob fruit extract, rich in polysaccharides for hydration and film; natural preservative potential requires efficacy verificationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66B · Third-party verified
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive natureB · Third-party verified
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.B · Third-party verified
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.B · Third-party verified
- Laureth-4
- Nonionic emulsifier at 0.1-2%; thickener and emulsifier, used with soap bases or oils, slightly oily feelC · Official source
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.B · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/basesB · Third-party verified
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradableB · Third-party verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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