La Mer The Perfecting Primer Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Perfecting Primer 80 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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La Mer The Perfecting Primer 80 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientAlgae Extract
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
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
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
Cleansing
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Squalane
Emollient
Tourmaline
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-6
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Algae Extract, Polysilicone-11, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, 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, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Plankton Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Squalane, Tourmaline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 80, Cholesterol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Yeast Extract, Alcohol Denat., Hexylene Glycol, PEG-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polysorbate 20, Ergothioneine, Isohexadecane, Tromethamine, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 14700
Water
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-150
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Illite Extract
Skin ConditioningIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronatePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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La Mer The Perfecting Primer 80 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
La Mer The Perfecting Primer 80 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients
I fell in love after using sample of it. Worked very well and beautifully. Very cleansing and refreshing. My face look supple and hydrating. Nice and clean soapy smell and suds very well.
This is not a product for sensitive skin folks. Way too drying.
