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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion versus L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm .

Published on May 22, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

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 French Brand France

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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Buy The Moisturizing Soft Lotion

Starts at $80.00
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Starts at $118.58

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 (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
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 Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Lotion contains this as ingredient number 50.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 33.

4
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 Moisturizing Soft Lotion contains this as ingredient number 53.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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 Lotion contains this as ingredient number 76.

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm contains this as ingredient number 39.

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

29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
18% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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