Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Concentrate versus La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on October 27, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 29 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive 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 and oils
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 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 • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-75 • Alcohol Denat. • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • 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 • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract • Yeast Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Palmaria Palmata Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil • Glycerin • Oleth-5 • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Glycereth-26 • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Peg-8 • Squalane • Linoleic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Micrococcus Lysate • Oleth-10 Phosphate • Sorbitol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride • Tourmaline • Sucrose • Caffeine • Lecithin • Coenzyme A • Acetyl Glucosamine • Linolenic Acid • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Styrene/Vp Copolymer • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Choleth-24 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Ceteth-24 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lactate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Octadecenedioic Acid • Carbomer • Sodium PCA • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Ergothioneine • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Linalyl Acetate • Linalool • Limonene • CI 14700 • CI 19140 • CI 17200
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Medicago Sativa Seed Powder.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopheryl Succinate is an antioxidant.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 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 Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum 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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
We don't have a description for Crithmum Maritimum Extract.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 45.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from the microalga, Chlorella vulgaris. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants. Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin.
Antioxidants help with the signs of aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules, if left unchecked, may damage skin cells and DNA. On top of that, Chlorella Vulgaris helps condition and hydrate the skin.
Chlorella Vulgaris is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 50.
We don't have a description for Tetraacetylphytosphingosine.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 67.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 88.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 39.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 79.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 94.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 93.
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 The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 91.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLa Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 49.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 78.
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