La Mer The Cleansing Foam Versus Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser
Updated on March 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Cleansing Foam 53 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser 53 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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La Mer The Cleansing Foam 53 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Algae Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningQuartz Powder
Abrasive
Nephrite Powder
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningHumic Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Tourmaline
Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingTrehalose
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
CleansingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium PCA
Humectant
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantMyristic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Algae Extract, 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, Quartz Powder, Nephrite Powder, Pearl Powder, Caffeine, Maris Sal, Humic Acids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Tourmaline, Macrocystis Pyrifera Protein, Polyquaternium-51, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Trehalose, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium PCA, PEG-3 Distearate, Urea, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 42090, CI 61570
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientGalactoarabinan
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Lansium Domesticum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Oligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sunflower Seed Acid
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Galactoarabinan, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Propanediol, Lansium Domesticum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycine, Lysine, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosterols, Proline, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Behenic Acid, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Oleic Acid, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Palmitic Acid, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Sunflower Seed Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinBehenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.
It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Behenic AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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La Mer The Cleansing Foam 53 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser 53 ingredients
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La Mer The Cleansing Foam 53 ingredients
Best Cleanser I have ever come across
Non irritating and perfectly preps my skin for all my products after.
