La Mer The Micro Peel Versus The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Micro Peel 84 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 15 ingredients
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La Mer The Micro Peel 84 ingredients
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolydecene
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentCastanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tourmaline
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Camphor
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucosamine Hcl
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol Denat., Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Trisiloxane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Citrate, Polydecene, Gluconolactone, 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, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Phytic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tourmaline, Beta-Carotene, Caffeine, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Paraffinum Liquidum, Camphor, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Zea Mays Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucosamine Hcl, Alcohol, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Eugenol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090, CI 14700, CI 19140, CI 61565
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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