Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion versus La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion .
Published on November 10, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe essences. They have a total of 21 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Essence
Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.
Ingredient Info
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion 52 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion 52 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion 39 ingredients
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion 52 ingredients
Caviar Water • Water • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Glycoproteins • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Caviar Extract • Lens Esculenta Seed Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Yeast Extract • Ergothioneine • Saccharide Isomerate • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Amodimethicone • Sodium Citrate • Disodium EDTA • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Salicylate • Lactobacillus Ferment • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 80 • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Parfum • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Eugenol • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Salicylate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Isononyl Isononanoate • Propanediol • Glycoproteins • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Platinum • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17 • Rosa Damascena Flower Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract • Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Soy Isoflavones • Resveratrol • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Yeast Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Lactobacillus Ferment • Lecithin • Soy Amino Acids • Alcaligenes Polysaccharides • Trehalose • Carbomer • Polysorbate 80 • Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate • Caprylyl Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Amodimethicone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Silica • Tin Oxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Alcohol • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891 • CI 60730 • CI 14700
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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.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolLa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycoproteins can be good for be good for dry skin.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractLa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Extract.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
Amodimethicone is a type of silicone.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 36.
Disodium 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 EDTALa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 40.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lactobacillus Ferment is created by fermenting the Lactobacillus bacteria. It helps keep our skin's natural barrier and microbiome healthy.
Studies show lactobacillus ferment to be effective at repairing the skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier helps keep your skin healthy and hydrated. It also protects against bad bacteria.
As a probiotic/prebiotic/postbiotic, Lactobacillus ferment can help regular our natural biome. In fact, one study found a lack of diversity in our natural skin biome can trigger acne.
Learn more about Lactobacillus FermentLa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolLa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 32.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 38.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 39.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 37.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateLa Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-in-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Prairie Platinum Rare Cellular Life-Lotion contains this as ingredient number 47.
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