Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic versus La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on March 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances 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.
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Ingredient Info
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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
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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Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic 55 ingredients
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 89 ingredients
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Butylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Triethylhexanoin • Squalane • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • 1,2-Hexanediol • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone • Sorbitan Olivate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Arachidyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Parfum • Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins • Glyceryl Caprylate • Arachidyl Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Linalool • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Sodium Chloride • Honey • Limonene • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract • Panax Ginseng Flower Extract • Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract • Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract • Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract • Myristic Acid • Arachidic Acid • Glucose • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Phytosphingosine • Sodium Polyaspartate • Caprylyl Glycol • Tocopherol • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Acetyl Heptapeptide-4 • Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 • Sodium Hydroxide • Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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.
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.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
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 ParfumSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 78.
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.
Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 89.
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 EDTASulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 85.
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 LinaloolSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 80.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 34.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 74.
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 LimoneneSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 79.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
Learn more about GlucoseSulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 67.
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-8Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic contains this as ingredient number 53.
La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
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