Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Concentrate versus La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on November 21, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 28 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion 92 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion 92 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion 92 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Algae Extract • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • 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 • Water • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Yeast Extract • Cholesterol • Linoleic Acid • Tocopherol • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Citrate • Eugenol • Limonene • Linalool • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Dimethicone • Methyl Trimethicone • Isododecane • Phenyl Trimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Squalane • Glycerin • Glycereth-26 • Propanediol • 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 • Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract • Linoleic Acid • Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Whey Protein • Jania Rubens Extract • Yeast Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Sucrose • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Cetyl Dimethicone • Persea Gratissima Oil • Caffeine • Chondrus Crispus • Lactobacillus Ferment • Yeast Polysaccharides • Sodium Hyaluronate • Trehalose • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isononyl Isononanoate • Acetyl Glucosamine • Phospholipids • Triolein • Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Tourmaline • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • CI 77480 • Peg-75 • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Isononanoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Saccharide Isomerate • Peg-7m • Dextrin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Maltodextrin • Hexylene Glycol • Oleic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Alcohol Denat. • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Parfum • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene • CI 14700
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 GlycerinLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Medicago Sativa Seed Powder.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopheryl Succinate is an antioxidant.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Helichrysum Arenarium Extract.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is a fragrance.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Learn more about Linoleic AcidLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 50.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 42.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 78.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 91.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 46.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 87.
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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 48.
La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion contains this as ingredient number 86.
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