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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Body Crème versus Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion .

Last updated on October 25, 2023. Published on June 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe body lotions. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, peptides and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Body Lotion American Brand United States
Body Lotion British Brand United Kingdom

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

Body Lotion

Body lotions, creams, and butters help moisturize your body.

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Ingredient Info

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La Mer The Body Crème 87 ingredients

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion 44 ingredients

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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La Mer The Body Crème 87 ingredients

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion 44 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (8)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Ceramides (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

La Mer The Body Crème 87 ingredients

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion 44 ingredients

WaterButylene GlycolJojoba EstersButyrospermum Parkii OilC12-20 Acid Peg-8 EsterGlycerinPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPetrolatumBehenyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholSucroseAlgae ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed OilMedicago Sativa Seed PowderHelianthus Annuus SeedcakePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium Gluconate Copper GluconateCalcium GluconateGlycineZinc GluconateTocopheryl SuccinateNiacinSesamum Indicum Seed PowderYeast ExtractBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSigesbeckia Orientalis ExtractPhaeodactylum Tricornutum ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractAhnfeltia Concinna ExtractPolyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateMorus Nigra Root ExtractHordeum Vulgare ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractSilybum Marianum ExtractAcetyl GlucosaminePersea Gratissima OilSodium HyaluronateCaffeineBifida Ferment LysateAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterDimethiconeAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Glyceryl StearateAcetyl Carnitine HclSodium RnaCreatinePotassium Cetyl PhosphateSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractPropylene Glycol DicaprateCoenzyme APeg-100 StearateDecarboxy Carnosine HclPeg-8Sodium HydroxidePhospholipidsAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateHydrogenated LecithinPropylene Glycol DicaprylateScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractSorbitolSimethiconeLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolPotassium SulfateDisodium CocoamphodiacetateXanthan GumParfumLimoneneHexyl CinnamalGeraniolCitralLinaloolBenzyl BenzoateAmyl CinnamalCoumarinCitronellolDisodium EDTASodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanol

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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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 1.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 7.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 9.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.

As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 24.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 33.

5
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 50.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 61.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 65.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.

Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 71.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 75.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

10
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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La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 86.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 41.

11
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.

La Mer The Body Crème contains this as ingredient number 88.

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.

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

La Mer The Body Crème 87 ingredients

Augustinus Bader The Body Lotion 44 ingredients

29% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
50% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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