E45 Face Moisturiser Versus La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer
Updated on September 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
E45 Face Moisturiser 23 ingredients
La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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E45 Face Moisturiser 23 ingredients
La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Betaine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Algae Extract
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Lanolin Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Paraffin
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
Emollient
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Algae Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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.
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E45 Face Moisturiser 23 ingredients
La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
E45 Face Moisturiser 23 ingredients
La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizer 43 ingredients
This product made sensitive areas of my skin flare up. They became irritated, red and itchy. I loved the silky texture of it and the scent, so I really wanted it to work for me. However it isn’t feasible to have a daily cream that can only be applied in certain areas and avoided around eyes, hairline and cheeks. S
