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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum versus Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum .

Last updated on February 27, 2024. Published on February 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum American Brand United States

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $425.00
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Starts at $99.00

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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (5)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Water • Dimethicone • Algae Extract • Methyl Trimethicone • Trisiloxane • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Glycerin • Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate • Isododecane • Sea Salt • Isopropyl Isostearate • 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 • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Porphyridium Cruentum Extract • Isohexadecane • Aspergillus Ferment • Yeast Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Caffeine • Squalane • Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract • Pullulan • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Brassica Campestris Sterols • Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract • Sodium Lactate • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate • Sodium PCA • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Gold • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Prunus Persica Flower Extract • Peat Extract • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Peg-8 • Hexylene Glycol • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Propylene Carbonate • Alcohol Denat. • CI 77120 • Silica • Polyethylene • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Polysilicone-11 • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Geraniol • Citronellol • Benzyl Salicylate • Tocopherol • BHT • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Mica • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • CI 17200

Thioctic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Water • Dimethyl Mea • Isopropyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tyrosine • Glycolic Acid • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Propanediol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Urea • Phosphatidylcholine • Xanthan Gum • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Acetyl Tyrosine • Pyridoxine Hcl • Copper Gluconate • Sodium Hyaluronate • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Ceteareth-20 • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Dimethicone • Caprylyl Glycol • Zinc Sulfate • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbic Acid • Parfum • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool

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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.

7
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

As a solvent, dimethyl isosorbide helps dissolve other ingredients. This helps ensure even distribution of an ingredient. It may also be used to decrease the thickness of a product.

Studies show dimethyl isosorbide is able to penetrate skin to deliver other ingredients into the skin, making them more effective.

Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 72.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 73.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Linalool

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 74.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Learn more about Geraniol

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 76.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 35.

12
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

Learn more about Citronellol

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 77.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

BHT also helps stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Many products are sensitive to air and light. BHT prevents them from breaking down when exposed.

La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 80.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.

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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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 83.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.

15
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 Lifting Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 84.

Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

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11% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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La Mer The Lifting Firming Serum 90 ingredients

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Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Firming Serum 36 ingredients

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