Comparison between La Mer The Body Crème vs. Augustinus Bader The Body Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

87 Ingredients 40

1
Water
1
Water
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
3
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
3
Behenyl Alcohol
4
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4
Dicaprylyl Ether
5
C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
5
Glycerin
6
Glycerin
6
Lauryl Laurate
7
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
7
Myristyl Myristate
8
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8
Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Uniqueness77 out of 87
88.5%
Uniqueness30 out of 40
75.0%

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
34 out of 87
39%
chemical
36 out of 87
41%
natural
16 out of 40
40%
chemical
20 out of 40
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 8Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#6Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#9Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract#30Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#42Sodium Hyaluronate#43Caffeine#44Phospholipids#61
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Petrolatum#10Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#15Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#42Glyceryl Stearate SE#49
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 6
Eucalyptus Globulus#19Limonene#76Hexyl Cinnamal#77Citral#79Linalool#80Benzyl Benzoate#81
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Tocopherol#19
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#31Myristyl Myristate#7Glyceryl Stearate SE#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#13

Detailed view

La Mer The Body Crème vs. Augustinus Bader The Body Cream
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#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

#2Butylene 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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#2Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

Position 3

#3Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Moisturising
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Behenyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Soothing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Behenyl Alcohol is an emulsifier. It makes the product feel softer and more pleasant to touch. It also provides an anti-inflammation effect. Made of natural ingredients and can be seen in organic products a lot.

Position 4

#4Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.

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#4Dicaprylyl Ether

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#5Glycerin

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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