Olay Cleansing & Renewing Nighttime Body Wash with Retinol and Vitamin B3 Complex

Olay Cleansing & Renewing Nighttime Body Wash with Retinol and Vitamin B3 Complex

Review

Results you may expect from using Olay Cleansing & Renewing Nighttime Body Wash with Retinol and Vitamin B3 Complex:

Olay Cleansing & Renewing Nighttime Body Wash with Retinol and Vitamin B3 Complex is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Petrolatum
4
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
3
Sodium Chloride
2
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
1.5
Trideceth-3
1
Fragrance
1
Niacinamide
0.1
Retinol
0.3
Retinyl Propionate
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Glyceryl Oleate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
0.3
Methylisothiazolinone
0.3
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
0.3
Acid Red 33
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Petrolatum
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PetrolatumAlso known as Vaseline, this is the most powerful occlusive moisturizer and at least twice as effective as other occlusives. This is why we multiply the petrolatum score by 2 when calculating the Occlusivity of the product. Petrolatum is not comedogenic.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Trideceth SulfateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %3
Function
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %2
Function
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Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Trideceth-3
Est. %1.5
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Trideceth-3Description is coming soon
Fragrance
Est. %1
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Niacinamide
Est. %1
Function
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Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Retinol
Est. %0.1
Function
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Retinol

One of the most famous and well-researched anti-aging ingredients with a maximum anti-wrinkle power of 10 out of 10. It is proven to decrease wrinkles and help the skin regain its thickness, firmness, and texture. Retinol is also effective in treating pigmentation issues such as dark spots and acne.

Retinyl Propionate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Retinyl PropionateAn esterified vitamin A that has better stability and, according to studies, works just as well as retinol in anti-aging and acne-reducing products. It speeds up skin cell regeneration and boosts collagen production.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideDescription is coming soon
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylchloroisothiazolinonePartners in crime, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives that usually come as a package deal. These preservatives are effective but have reports of irritation and are now used mostly in wash-off products where the contact time is lower.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.
Yellow 6 (CI 15985)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Yellow 6 (CI 15985)A petroleum-derived reddish-yellow dye, also known as Sunset Yellow. It is the third most used pigment in food, cosmetics, and drugs.
Acid Red 33
Est. %0.3
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Acid Red 33Description is coming soon