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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion versus La Mer The Treatment Lotion .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on August 15, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Essence American Brand United States
Facial Treatment American Brand United States

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

Price

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Starts at $80.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 55.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.

Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.

7
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 59.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 66.

9
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.

La Mer The Treatment Lotion contains this as ingredient number 70.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

34% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Estée Lauder RE-NUTRIV Softening Lotion 29 ingredients

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La Mer The Treatment Lotion 70 ingredients

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AnneWheeler_603

8 months ago · Dry Skin
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It's perfect.

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