Comparison between La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream vs. Nivea Soft

Find out which product is better for your skin.

42 Ingredients 26

1
Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)
1
Water
2
Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale
2
Glycerin
3
Petrolatum
3
Mineral Oil
4
Glycerin
4
Myristyl Alcohol
5
Isohexadecane
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Microcrystalline Wax\cera Microcristallina\cire Microcristalline
6
Alcohol Denatured
7
Lanolin Alcohol
7
Stearic Acid
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
8
Myristyl Myristate
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Uniqueness34 out of 42
81.0%
Uniqueness18 out of 26
69.2%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%
natural
8 out of 26
31%
chemical
16 out of 26
62%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#5Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#12Alcohol Denatured#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Stearic Acid#7Myristyl Myristate#8Glyceryl Stearate SE#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Linalool#19Limonene#23

Detailed view

La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream vs. Nivea Soft
Position 1

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

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

Position 2

#2Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Glycerin

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 3

#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
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#3Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#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.

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#4Myristyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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