Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Mer The Regenerating Serum versus Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
La Mer The Regenerating Serum 108 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum 29 ingredients
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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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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Mer The Regenerating Serum 108 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Mer The Regenerating Serum 108 ingredients
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum 29 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
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycolic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Alcohol Denat. • Glycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Glucose • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Adenosine • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Citric Acid • Lactic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Salicylic Acid • Caramel • Limonene • Parfum
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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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 87.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sodium 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 HydroxideLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 94.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 95.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLa Mer The Regenerating Serum contains this as ingredient number 97.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Yves Saint Laurent Pure Shots Light Up Brightening Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
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