Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum versus La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum .
Published on January 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum 42 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 ingredients
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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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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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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
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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 😥
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Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum 42 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum 42 ingredients
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum 96 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Alcohol Denat. • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Peg-6 • Glycerin • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Plankton Extract • Algae Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Micrococcus Lysate • Yeast Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Morus Nigra Root Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Acetyl Glucosamine • Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate • Ergothioneine • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caffeine • Nylon-12 • Trehalose • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sucrose • Polysorbate 20 • Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Lecithin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Citric Acid • Silica • Disodium EDTA • BHT • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-75 • Alcohol Denat. • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Algae Extract • 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 • Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract • Yeast Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Helichrysum Arenarium Extract • Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Palmaria Palmata Extract • Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract • Asparagopsis Armata Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil • Glycerin • Oleth-5 • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Juice • Glycereth-26 • Saccharomyces Lysate Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Peg-8 • Squalane • Linoleic Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Micrococcus Lysate • Oleth-10 Phosphate • Sorbitol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride • Tourmaline • Sucrose • Caffeine • Lecithin • Coenzyme A • Acetyl Glucosamine • Linolenic Acid • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Styrene/Vp Copolymer • Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tetraacetylphytosphingosine • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Choleth-24 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Ceteth-24 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hexylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lactate • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Potassium Sorbate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Octadecenedioic Acid • Carbomer • Sodium PCA • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Ergothioneine • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • Linalyl Acetate • Linalool • Limonene • CI 14700 • CI 19140 • CI 17200
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 WaterLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.
Argireline has a similar function to botox. It prevents muscle movement and contractions. By preventing muscles from moving, Argireline also prohibits the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. However, research is lacking in proving this ingredient to be as effective as botox.
Argireline tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 64.
We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 ExtractLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
We don't have a description for Yeast Extract.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.
Acetyl Glucosamine helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals, molecules that may damage skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 62.
Ergothioneine is an antioxidant.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 85.
Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.
Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 59.
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 HyaluronateLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 72.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 58.
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 GumLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 87.
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 LecithinLab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 60.
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 EDTALab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 89.
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.
Lab Series for Men Daily Rescue Repair Serum contains this as ingredient number 42.
La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum contains this as ingredient number 91.
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