CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion vs Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
Both moisturisers contain Niacinamide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.
Lightweight nighttime moisturiser with niacinamide and ceramides. Less heavy than the tub Moisturizing Cream, more barrier-focused than most lotions — excellent as a finishing layer over retinoids or acids.
Retinol + retinyl propionate + niacinamide in a night-cream base. Mass-market retinol done well — gentler than a dedicated serum because the emulsion softens delivery. Good stepping stone from a niacinamide-only routine into retinol territory.
Which should you choose?
Both contain Niacinamide. Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer adds Retinol. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion is the better fit for a damaged barrier, dryness and oiliness; Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer for signs of aging, rough texture and dark spots. Both sit in the Mid-range price tier.
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion — top of the list
- Purified Water~50–80%
- Caprylic/Capri…~3–10%
- Cetearyl Alcohol~1.5–4%
- Ceramide NP~1–2%
- Sodium Hyaluro…~1–2%
- Cholesterol~1–2%
Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer — top of the list
- Water~50–80%
- Isohexadecane~3–10%
- Isopropyl Isos…~2–6%
- Dimethicone~1–2%
- Nylon-12~1–2%
- Butylene Glycol~1–2%
- Retinol~1–2%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion | Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Moisturiser | Moisturiser |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Best for | Damaged Barrier, Dryness, Oiliness | Aging, Rough Texture, Dark Spots |
| Usage notes | Evening only | Evening only |
| Shared hero actives | Niacinamide | |
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