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Estée Lauder Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Serum Versus La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum

Serum
Serum
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on August 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Perfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Emollient

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying
0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Polysilicone-11

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Hexapeptide-9

Skin Conditioning
Peptide Icon

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Skin Conditioning

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

Emollient

Hydrolyzed Algin

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Coffea Arabica Seed Oil

Masking
Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

Astringent

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate

Skin Protecting

Pisum Sativum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Algae Extract

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycine Soja Protein

Emulsifying

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Skin Conditioning

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Zea Mays Kernel Extract

Hordeum Distichon Extract

Skin Protecting

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Emollient

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Skin Protecting

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glucosamine Hcl

Potassium Gluconate

Skin Protecting

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Lactis Proteinum

Skin Conditioning

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Emollient

Methyl Gluceth-20

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Phospholipids

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Triolein

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Trehalose

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Absorbent

Urea

Buffering
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triacetin

Antimicrobial
0 / 0

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Polyquaternium-51

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dipropylene Glycol

Masking

PEG-8

Humectant

Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Linoleic Acid

Cleansing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Oleic Acid

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitic Acid

Emollient
2 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Calcium Chloride

Astringent

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Stearic Acid

Cleansing
2-3 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Skin Conditioning

Disodium EDTA

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Algae Extract, Squalane, Glycine Soja Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glucosamine Hcl, Potassium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Lactis Proteinum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Isohexadecane, Sodium PCA, Phospholipids, Triolein, Trehalose, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Urea, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Oleate, Triacetin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Polyquaternium-51, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-8, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Pentylene Glycol, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Calcium Chloride, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, CI 77891

The Lifting Firming Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Algae Extract

Emollient
May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Methyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Trisiloxane

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Emollient

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Isododecane

Emollient

Maris Sal

Skin Conditioning

Isopropyl Isostearate

Emollient
4-5 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

Emollient
1-3 / 0 Oil IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Perfuming
Fragrance IconOil IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Sodium Gluconate

Skin Conditioning

Copper Gluconate

Skin Conditioning
Good for Scar Healing Icon

Calcium Gluconate

Humectant

Magnesium Gluconate

Skin Conditioning

Zinc Gluconate

Skin Conditioning
Helps fight Acne Icon

Tocopheryl Succinate

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Niacin

Smoothing
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Emollient
1 / 2

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Aspergillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Yeast Extract

Skin Conditioning
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Cleansing
Fragrance Icon

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment

Skin Conditioning

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

Emollient

Pullulan

Hordeum Distichon Extract

Skin Protecting

Brassica Campestris Sterols

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lactate

Buffering

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sodium PCA

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Skin Protecting

Gold

Cosmetic Colorant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Humectant
Peptide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Prunus Persica Flower Extract

Moisturising

Peat Extract

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Skin Conditioning
Peptide IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

PEG-8

Humectant

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

CI 77120

Cosmetic Colorant

Silica

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Polyethylene

Abrasive
Exfoliant Icon

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Polysilicone-11

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Limonene

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Linalool

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Hydroxycitronellal

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Geraniol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Citronellol

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Benzyl Salicylate

Perfuming
Fragrance IconMay cause irritation IconEU Allergen Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Disodium EDTA

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant
May worsen Eczema Icon

CI 19140

Cosmetic Colorant

CI 14700

Cosmetic Colorant
2 / 1

CI 17200

Cosmetic Colorant
1 / 2

Water, Dimethicone, Algae Extract, Methyl Trimethicone, Trisiloxane, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Isododecane, Maris Sal, Isopropyl Isostearate, 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, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Isohexadecane, Aspergillus Ferment, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Caffeine, Squalane, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Pullulan, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Sodium Lactate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium PCA, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Peat Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, PEG-8, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propylene Carbonate, Alcohol Denat., CI 77120, Silica, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol, BHT, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Mica, CI 19140, CI 14700, CI 17200

When to use

2 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day

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