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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream versus Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream .

Published on November 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 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, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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General Moisturizer Swiss Brand Switzerland
Night Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

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

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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

Chemical UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterGlycerinDimethiconeLimnanthes Alba Seed OilHydrogenated PolyisobuteneJojoba EstersHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxOctyldodecanolIsomaltPassiflora Incarnata Seed OilEthylhexyl PalmitateCetearyl GlucosideCetearyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii OilGlycoproteinsPanax Ginseng Root ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractCI 77480Paeonia Albiflora Root ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Paeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractBeeswaxRubus Idaeus Seed OilCarnosineLactobacillus FermentPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10CysteinePhytolTocopheryl AcetateSodium Stearoyl GlutamateEthylhexylglycerinPhospholipidsTocopherolSodium HyaluronateAscorbyl PalmitateTrehaloseSoy IsoflavonesSodium ChlorideCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolXanthan GumTin OxidePropanediolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCaprylyl CaprylateCalcium Sodium BorosilicateSodium HydroxidePolysilicone-11CarbomerPolysilicone-15Sodium CaprylateBatyl AlcoholButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePolyisobuteneAlcoholParfumAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolGeraniolLimonenePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium DehydroacetateCI 77891

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: 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 Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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 Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

4
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.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 34.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

6
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

7
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 61.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

9
What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 62.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 63.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

11
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 Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 64.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

12
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 65.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

13
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Cream contains this as ingredient number 66.

Sisley Paris Supremÿa at Night Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

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29% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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