AHA + Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer
Moisturizer

AHA + Peptide 24 Hydrating Moisturizer

Olay Regenerist
22Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.9/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
64% Natural36% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTIsohexadecane (Emollient)GOODVitamin B3 (Niacinamide)EXCELLENTSilicone (Dimethicone)EXCELLENTLactic Acid (AHA)GOOD

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Niacinamide at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

64% natural36% synthetic
14 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 22 ingredients analyzed. 64% natural and 36% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Silicones2 silicones
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient7:Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol
skin conditioning4:Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4*
emulsion stabilising4:Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.