Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme versus La Mer The Eye Balm Intense .
Last updated on January 09, 2024. Published on December 22, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe eye moisturizers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
Eye Moisturizer
Eye moisturizers help add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be creams, gels, or serums.
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Ingredient Info
Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme 32 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense 76 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme 32 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense 76 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme 32 ingredients
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense 76 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Peg-100 Stearate • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Dimethicone • Cetyl Esters • Molasses Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Hydrogenated Olive Oil • Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables • Caffeine • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Salicylic Acid • Tocopherol • Cetyl Alcohol • Sorbitol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Sodium PCA • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Butylene Glycol • Polyethylene • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dimethicone • Cetyl Esters • Cetearyl Alcohol • Malachite • Polybutene • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Silica • Trisiloxane • Yeast Extract • Caffeine • Cholesterol • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Sodium Gluconate • Potassium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Whey Protein • Sucrose • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Aminomethyl Propanol • Glyceryl Distearate • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Linoleic Acid • Sorbitol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Steareth-10 • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocotrienols • Hexylene Glycol • Phytosphingosine • Isododecane • Tocopherol • Squalene • Propylene Glycol • Phytosterols • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Caprylyl Glycol • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Carbomer • Parfum • Tourmaline • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • CI 42090 • CI 19140 • CI 77891 • CI 61570
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 42.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 9.
Elaeis Guineensis Oil comes from the African Palm tree. This tree is native to Western and Southwestern Africa.
This oil is rich in antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging.
The Vitamin E and fatty acid content give palm oil a skin-hydrating property. Emollients help trap moisture in by creating a film on the skin.
Palm oil is created by either squeezing the fruit or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. In the 1800s, archaeologists discovered a 6000 year old Egyptian tomb containing palm oil.
Palm oil is controversial due to its social and environmental impacts. Several organizations are working to make palm oil harvest more sustainable, such as the RSPO.
Learn more about Elaeis Guineensis OilAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Esters is a synthetic wax made up of mostly fatty acids and fatty alcohols. It is strcturally similar to wax taken from whales.
As an emollient, it creates a thin barrier on the skin. This barrier prevents moisture from escaping.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl EstersAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 8.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is from seaweed. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These molecules damage our cells.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract may also be used to enhance the texture of products.
Ongoing research shows Asparagopsis Armata Extract may have antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Asparagopsis Armata ExtractAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is from brown seaweed that grows in the northern Atlantic Ocean. It is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage our skin cells.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is also used to enhance the texture of products.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 18.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 52.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 57.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 47.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 41.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 62.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Aveda Botanical Kinetics™ Energizing Eye Creme contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Mer The Eye Balm Intense contains this as ingredient number 69.
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