Olay

I don't understand what "DNA superstrucutre" means. There is not much evidence or ingredients to support that claim.

The ingredient niacinamide (vitamin B3) increase fatty acid contents and prevent skin from dehydration, and improve microcirculation. It may also be a cell-communicating factor. According to Olay’s own research, this ingredient reduces the appearance of wrinkles, skin discolorations, less redness, a reduction in sallowness, and improved elasticity.

Another skin-structuring ingredient is palmitoyl pentapeptide 4. As amino-peptide it stimulates collagen, elastin and glucosaminoglycans synthesis. So it should help reduce wrinkles.

The product contains large amount of antioxidants so it is effective against premature aging.

But there are two ingredients that I am worrying about. First is triethanolamine which is used in cosmetics as a pH balancer. Like all amines, it has the potential for creating nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are readily absorbed through skin and they have been proved to be strong carcinogen. Whether or not the concentrations used in cosmetics should be of concern is still a matter of debate. it is suggested to better avoid if possible.

The other one is isopropyl isostearate, which acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface giving it a soft and smooth appearance. But overuse will cause the thickening of the skin and it's highly prone to breakouts.

Overall I consider it a mediocre product.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient		niacinamide is also called vitamin B3, niacin, and nicotinic acid. Topical use has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also helps skin discolorations.
4th ingredient		isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate is emollient.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type
Yes	Yes	Yes	Low-Mid	$25.99	Yes	Yes	All

 

Smoothing		Dimethicone (silicone)
Moisturizing		Glycerin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5, “pump” of moisture)
Anti-oxidant		Carnosine, Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Camellia sinensis leaf extract (Green Tea), Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (Vitamin C)
Skin regeneration		Niacinamide (vitamin B3), Palmitoyl pentapeptide 4
Anti-inflammatory		Carnosine, Allantoin
Sun protection		Homosalate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Ensulizole

Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.
Breakouts		Contains isopropyl isostearate which acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface giving it a soft and smooth appearance. But overuse will cause the thickening of the skin and it's highly prone to breakouts.
Illness		Contains triethanolamine which is used in cosmetics as a pH balancer. Like all amines, it has the potential for creating nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are readily absorbed through skin and they have been proved to be strong carcinogen. Whether or not the concentrations used in cosmetics should be of concern is still a matter of debate. Better avoid if possible.
Alcohol		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to alcohol.

Thickening agents		Nylon-12, Carbomer, Sodium acrylate/Sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sorbitan stearate, Behenyl alcohol, PEG-100 stearate, Cetearyl glucoside
Lubricants		Isopropyl isostearate
Emulsifiers		(water/oil mixers) Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, PEG-4 laurate, PEG-4 dilaurate
Colorants		Titanium dioxide
Emollients		Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, PEG-4
Surfactants		Ammonium polyacrylate
Chelating agents		(Metal-binding agents) Disodium EDTA
Preservatives		Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate