Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Regenerating Serum versus La Mer The Concentrate .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on April 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 29 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Regenerating Serum 108 ingredients
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Reef Safe
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Non Vegan
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This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum 108 ingredients
La Mer The Concentrate 49 ingredients
Water • Algae Extract • Dimethicone • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Peg-8 Dimethicone • Triethylhexanoin • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Decyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate • Glycerin • Niacinamide • 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 • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Melilotus Officinalis Extract • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein • Marrubium Vulgare Extract • Eryngium Maritimum Extract • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Adenosine Phosphate • Acetyl Carnitine Hcl • Creatine • Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Whey Protein • Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride • Linolenic Acid • Caffeine • Alcaligenes Polysaccharides • Gelidiella Acerosa Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • CI 77480 • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Phenyl Trimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Isododecane • Hypnea Musciformis Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Acetyl Glucosamine • Linoleic Acid • Micrococcus Lysate • Tourmaline • Glycosaminoglycans • Soy Amino Acids • Butylene Glycol • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Yeast Extract • Trisiloxane • Tartaric Acid • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Dextrin • Tocopherol • Pentylene Glycol • Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone • Laureth-12 • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Lecithin • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Maltodextrin • Cyclodextrin • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Citric Acid • Glutathione • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Limonene • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Geraniol • CI 61570
Cyclopentasiloxane • Algae Extract • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Polysilicone-11 • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • 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 • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Water • Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Alteromonas Ferment Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Yeast Extract • Cholesterol • Linoleic Acid • Tocopherol • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Dipropylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Sodium Citrate • Eugenol • Limonene • Linalool • BHT • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 ExtractLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Medicago Sativa Seed Powder.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 10.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is an exfoliant and isn't fungal acne safe.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 11.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal comes from the Sweet Almond tree. This sweet almond seed meal is the residue from expressing almond oil.
As an abrasive, it can help exfoliate the top layer of skin.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 12.
This oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 13.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Calcium Gluconate.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Learn more about GlycineLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tocopheryl Succinate is an antioxidant.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 19.
Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 21.
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is a fragrance.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 27.
Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
Learn more about Linoleic AcidLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 70.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 77.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Tetraacetylphytosphingosine.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 80.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 35.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 82.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 34.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 86.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 49.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.La Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 93.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 42.
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 Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 101.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 47.
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 Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 102.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 48.
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 LimoneneLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 103.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 LinaloolLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 104.
La Mer The Concentrate contains this as ingredient number 46.
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