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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream versus Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on April 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer American Brand United States
Eye Mask American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Eye Mask

Eye masks are used to add moisture back into the skin around the eyes; these can be overnight masks or eye patches.

Price

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Starts at $230.00
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Starts at $10.97

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
Exfoliators (4)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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

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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: 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.

Learn more about Algae Extract

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

2
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 Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Buffering, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 30.

4
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 Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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:

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La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 32.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
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 Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 13.

8
What it does:

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Algin.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 60.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

9
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.

As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.

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La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 72.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 36.

10
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 Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 89.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

27% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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