Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturizer is a hydrating formula that claims to penetrate into the skin’s layers. It promises to replenish the skin with beneficial ingredients that improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, pores, smoothness, and firmness. This moisturizer also claims to be free from dye and fragrance.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer is a super-charged wrinkle formula that combines Accelerated Retinol SA with UVA/UVB broad spectrum SPF 30. It claims to prevent and treat early signs of aging while protecting it from sun damage all day long. Neutrogena also features a night moisturizer known as the Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer.

• Retinol complex– this ingredient is drawn from vitamin A. Subjects in a controlled clinical trial in the journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging observed improvement in fine lines and wrinkles after 12 weeks of retinol application.
• Vitamin B3– this vitamin is also known as niacinamide. Clinical studies in the journal of Dermatologic Surgery proved that topical niacinamide improved the appearance of skin wrinkles, sallowness, and elasticity.

• Accelerated Retinol SA– the SA in this ingredient stands for sustained action. A comparative study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology demonstrated that topical application of retinol significantly improved facial aging.
• Hyaluronic acid– this is a key ingredient in skin moisturizing as it has a high capacity in retaining water. Studies in the Dermato Endocrinology journal provides that the functions of HA regulates water balance, osmotic pressure, and stabilizes skin structures by electrostatic interactions.

This overnight moisturizer claims to quench the skin’s layers through its ultra-hydrating formula. It rejuvenates the skin by replenishing it with its vitamin B3 + retinol complex which hydrates the skin and improves skin aging signs.

The daytime moisturizer work to hydrate and protect the skin during the day while the nighttime moisturizers works as you sleep. These moisturizers feature retinol and other antiaging ingredients to keep the skin bright, smooth, and youthful.

• May contain a higher retinol content thus stronger than others
• May improve fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, dark spots, and pores
• May work for users with normal, dry, and combination skin types
• May keep skin hydrated all night long
• May be free from dye and fragrance

• May work for new retinol users as it has lower retinol concentration
• Is available in day and night versions to keep the skin hydrated always
• May help the skin fight wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
• Packaged in a pump bottle which makes it convenient to use
• Neutrogena is a dermatologist proven brand

• Due to its high retinol content, this product is not suitable for those with sensitive skin and first-time users

• Both the daily face moisturizer and night retinol moisturizer are fragranced

Moisturizer

Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Moisturizer is a nighttime product that claims to keep the skin hydrated while you sleep. It also claims to combat aging signs through its retinol infused formulation. This product is fragrance free, making it suitable for users with allergies.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer comes in daytime and nighttime forms. These moisturizers have been designed to hydrate and protect the skin continuously. Clinical trials by the brand indicated that women experienced noticeable results in a week.