Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Cleansing Gel versus La Mer The Cleansing Oil .
Published on July 09, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Ingredient Info
La Mer The Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
La Mer The Cleansing Oil 47 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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La Mer The Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
La Mer The Cleansing Oil 47 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
La Mer The Cleansing Oil 47 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate • Coco-Betaine • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • 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 • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Butylene Glycol • Sucrose • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Bicarbonate • Tourmaline • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • EDTA • Disodium EDTA • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Phenoxyethanol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • CI 61570 • CI 19140
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polysorbate 85 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Squalane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Water • Sorbitan Trioleate • 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 • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Sea Salt • Pearl Powder • Plankton Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tourmaline • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Silica • Isopropyl Palmitate • Quaternium-90 Bentonite • Propylene Carbonate • Parfum • Benzyl Salicylate • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Benzyl Benzoate • Limonene • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Mica • CI 61565 • CI 60725 • CI 77891
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.
Algae contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Medicago Sativa Seed Powder.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal comes from the Sweet Almond tree. This sweet almond seed meal is the residue from expressing almond oil.
As an abrasive, it can help exfoliate the top layer of skin.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.
This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about GlycineLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopheryl Succinate is an antioxidant.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Tourmaline.
La Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Learn more about ParfumLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 37.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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.
Learn more about Alpha-Isomethyl IononeLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 43.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 37.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 40.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLa Mer The Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 38.
La Mer The Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 39.
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