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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel versus La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on June 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 15 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 and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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General Moisturizer Indonesian Brand Indonesia
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

General Moisturizer

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

General Moisturizer

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

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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
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (4)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (6)
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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

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

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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Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

3
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.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
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.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
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.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Polyacrylamide

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 68.

7
What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.

As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.

C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about C13-14 Isoparaffin

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 54.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

9
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 71.

10
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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 EDTA

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 85.

11
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.

Learn more about Caffeine

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

12
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Zinc Gluconate.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

13
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a form of Vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. As an antioxidant, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

Studies show Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is more stable when combined with stabilizing ingredients.

VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

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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.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 89.

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

We don't have a description for Copper Gluconate.

Somethinc CERAMIC SKIN Saviour Moisturizer Gel contains this as ingredient number 31.

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

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53% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet

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