Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum versus La Mer The Concentrate .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on March 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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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 🎉
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™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
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Aveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum 39 ingredients
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Heptyl Undecylenate • Silica • Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Melilotus Officinalis Extract • Salicylic Acid • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Zinc Sulfate • Algae Extract • Caffeine • Lauroyl Lysine • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Sclerotium Gum • Tocopherol • Pullulan • Trehalose • Pyridoxine Hcl • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Lecithin • Parfum • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Citral • Phytic Acid • Sodium Phytate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492
Cyclopentasiloxane • Algae Extract • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Water • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Yeast Extract • Cholesterol • Linoleic Acid • Tocopherol • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Citrate • Eugenol • Limonene • Linalool • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
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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™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
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™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
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™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 45.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAveda botanical kinetics™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 46.
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™ Pore Refiner Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 48.
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