Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream versus La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on April 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream 56 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 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 🎉
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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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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Petrolatum
- Glyceryl Distearate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
- Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
- Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
- Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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 😥
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream 56 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream 56 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Glycerin • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Butylene Glycol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Octyldodecanol • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycoproteins • Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract • Equisetum Arvense Extract • Caviar Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Pullulan • Mangifera Indica Seed Oil • Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract • Lactic Acid • Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract • Sodium Dna • Ceramide NP • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Carnosine • Rna • Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Citric Acid • Malic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Polyglucuronic Acid • Retinyl Palmitate • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Tetrapeptide-3 • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Linalool • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Salicylate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Potassium Sorbate • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 19140 • CI 14700 • CI 15985
Tea-Laurate • Diethyl Phthalate • Algae Extract • Cyclopentasiloxane • Petrolatum • Glyceryl Distearate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Cholesterol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Steareth-10 • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Polysilicone-11 • Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate • Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil • Glycerin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Medicago Sativa Extract • Prunus Persica 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 • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Plankton Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Caffeine • Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate • Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Triethylhexanoin • Sodium PCA • Cetyl Alcohol • Diethylhexyl Succinate • Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate • Cyanocobalamin • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline • Sucrose • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Trehalose • Hydrolyzed Algin • Micrococcus Lysate • Sea Salt • Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate • Lactoperoxidase • Glucose Oxidase • Urea • Glucose • Polyacrylamide • Glyceryl Polymethacrylate • Peg-8 • Laureth-7 • Lecithin • Triacetin • Sodium Chloride • Polyquaternium-51 • Potassium Phosphate • Alcohol Denat. • Parfum • Limonene • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Geraniol • BHT • Disodium EDTA • Sorbic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateLa Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinLa Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 72.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateLa Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
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 Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 80.
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.
Learn more about CitronellolLa Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 82.
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)-
Learn more about GeraniolLa Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 83.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 79.
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 Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 89.
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 Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 88.
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