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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Hydrating Facial versus Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme .

Published on August 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Sheet Mask American Brand United States
Day Moisturizer American Brand United States

Sheet Mask

Sheet masks are one-time use masks that go over the face. They are usually used after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions).

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterTriethylhexanoinSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlycerinSqualaneStearic AcidBatyl AlcoholAlgae ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed OilMedicago Sativa Seed PowderHelianthus Annuus SeedcakePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium GluconateCopper GluconateCalcium GluconateGlycineZinc GluconateTocopheryl SuccinateNiacin Sesamum Indicum Seed PowderOryza Sativa Bran ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit ExtractPorphyridium Cruentum ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractSaccharomyces Lysate ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractPersea Gratissima OilGarcinia Indica Seed ButterCaffeineAsparagopsis Armata ExtractCodium Tomentosum ExtractLactobacillus FermentLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit JuiceThermus Thermophillus FermentUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractCreatineHydrogenated LecithinSorbitolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithinPhytantriolTourmalineDimethiconeTrehalosePotassium HydroxidePropylene Glycol DicaprylateGlycosaminoglycansButylene GlycolYeast ExtractCholesterolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPotassium SulfateSodium HyaluronateSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate FiltratePeg-100 StearatePentylene GlycolXanthan GumHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinParfumDisodium EDTAHydroxycitronellalCitronellolLinaloolGeraniolLimonenePhenoxyethanol

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 Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme 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 Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 6.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 19.

4
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 9.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 32.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.

As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.

It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.

Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 43.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 34.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 49.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 2.

8
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 54.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 5.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 59.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 11.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 62.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 39.

11
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Parfum

La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 65.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 50.

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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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

La Mer The Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 66.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 46.

13
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 Hydrating Facial contains this as ingredient number 72.

Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme contains this as ingredient number 56.

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

24% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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La Mer The Hydrating Facial 71 ingredients

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Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme 57 ingredients

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Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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BethOwen_965

8 months ago · Normal Skin
Review

Feels plump and is clear

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AideeCantu

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I wish I had given this a try sooner! It makes my face soft smooth and plump without feeling greasy. And it’s fungal acne safe!

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