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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance versus La Mer The Renewal Oil .

Published on November 18, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 21 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain peptides, Vitamin C and Vitamin E

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 common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Oil

Oils are an emollient and can act as a supplement to your skincare routine.

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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

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

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

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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

Water • Squalane • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract • Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Centaurium Erythraea Extract • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Cananga Odorata Flower Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil • Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract • Eugenol • Linalool • Citronellol • Citral • Limonene • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Cinnamate • Geraniol • Sucrose • Salvia Sclarea Extract • Olea Europaea Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Caffeine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Dimethicone • Xanthan Gum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Water • Trisiloxane • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Polydecene • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Glycerin • Algae Extract • Brassica Campestris Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Medicago Sativa Seed Powder • Helianthus Annuus Seedcake • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal • Sodium Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Calcium Gluconate • Glycine • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopheryl Succinate • Niacin • Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Laminaria Saccharina Extract • Hydrolyzed Algin • Sea Salt • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Salicornia Herbacea Extract • Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract • Yeast Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract • Molasses Extract • Sucrose • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Acetyl Glucosamine • Caffeine • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenyl Trimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Alcohol Denat. • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Amyl Cinnamal • Geraniol • Limonene • Citral • Benzyl Benzoate • Coumarin • Citronellol • BHA • Phenoxyethanol • CI 19140 • CI 15985

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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.

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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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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

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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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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.

Meadowfoam, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae., is native to California and Oregon.

Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.

Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.

The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.

Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.

Laminaria Digitata contains amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed. These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Tonic

We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract.

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

One study found Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate to degrade in sunlight, but is stabilized when conbined with acetyl zingerone.

Learn more about Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 18.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 55.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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-8

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 49.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 30.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 59.

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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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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 31.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 66.

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What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 32.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 63.

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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.

Learn more about Limonene

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 33.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 62.

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

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

Learn more about Benzyl Benzoate

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 34.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 64.

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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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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 36.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 61.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Community Rating: Mixed

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'.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 37.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 48.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 46.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 51.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 48.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 50.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 52.

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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.

Origins Three Part Harmony Oil-Infused Serum For Renewal, Repair And Radiance contains this as ingredient number 52.

La Mer The Renewal Oil contains this as ingredient number 68.

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9% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
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14% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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