Comparison between Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

18 Ingredients 42

1
Water
1
Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)
2
Mineral Oil
2
Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale
3
Stearic Acid
3
Petrolatum
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Glycerin
5
Triethanolamine
5
Isohexadecane
6
Beeswax
6
Microcrystalline Wax\cera Microcristallina\cire Microcristalline
7
Cetyl Palmitate
7
Lanolin Alcohol
8
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
-- Show others --
Uniqueness16 out of 18
88.9%
Uniqueness40 out of 42
95.2%

Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has

ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
6 out of 18
33%
chemical
9 out of 18
50%
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
-- Extra information --

Components by Skin Type

Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#121,2-Hexanediol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Stearic Acid#3Glyceryl Stearate SE#4Steareth-10#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Beta Carotene#25Panthenol#32Alcohol Denatured#41
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Petrolatum#3Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#9Decyl Oleate#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Citric Acid#29Limonene#33Linalool#35Citral#39

Detailed view

Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

-- versus --

#1Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
-- versus --

#2Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

-- versus --

#3Petrolatum

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Moisturising
UV Protection
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

-- versus --

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Triethanolamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster. It is a toxic component that can be absorbed by the skin and detected in blood later. It can be a dermal irritant. Though it's considered safe, you should think before using it in skincare. There are many products on the market without Triethanolamine.

-- versus --

#5Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Skin Signal
2023 - 2024

The most advanced ingredient checker and cosmetics analyzer. Take a look "inside" the skincare products you use every day.

Disclaimer: All the information on the website is not a medical advice. Visit a doctor if you have problems.

Privacy policy Terms of Service