Comparison between Sudocrem Healing Cream Zinc Oxide 15% vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

16 Ingredients 42

1
Zinc Oxide
1
Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)
2
Benzyl Alcohol
2
Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale
3
Benzyl Benzoate
3
Petrolatum
4
Benzyl Cinnamate
4
Glycerin
5
Lanolin
5
Isohexadecane
6
Water
6
Microcrystalline Wax\cera Microcristallina\cire Microcristalline
7
Liquid Paraffin
7
Lanolin Alcohol
8
Paraffin
8
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
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Uniqueness13 out of 16
81.3%
Uniqueness39 out of 42
92.9%

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
5 out of 16
31%
chemical
8 out of 16
50%
natural
16 out of 42
38%
chemical
21 out of 42
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#1Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#1Benzyl Benzoate#3Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#16
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

Sudocrem Healing Cream Zinc Oxide 15% vs. La Mer Crème De La Mer Moisturizing Cream
Position 1

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

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

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

#2Benzyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Allergens
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.

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#2Mineral Oil\paraffinum Liquidum\huile Minerale

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 3

#3Benzyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent
Allergens
EWG Rating [ 4 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Benzyl Benzoate is a potentially harmful fragrance ingredient. It's one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labeled separately because of allergen potential. It's a good idea to avoid this component if you have sensitive skin.

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#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

#4Benzyl Cinnamate

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient
Allergens
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#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

#5Lanolin

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Isohexadecane

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