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La Mer The Resurfacing Treatment vs esnature Aqua Oasis Toner

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Original
L

The Resurfacing Treatment

La Mer

₩167,800

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Dupe
E

Aqua Oasis Toner

esnature

₩49,700

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77Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
7Shared in full list (65·51)
3/4Benefit coverage

As of Aug 2 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Gluconolactone, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 7 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessSensitivity & redness

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, soothing and exfoliation. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The La Mer side does include fragrance, potassium sorbate and phenoxyethanol, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the esnature option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 70% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for firmness.
77/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
3/4Benefits covered
7Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Panthenol
Firmness
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Soothing
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Allantoin
Exfoliation
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

GluconolactoneExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

A milder PHA used to refine surface texture.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

La Mer65 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Yeast Extract
4Lactobacillus Ferment
5Glycolic Acid
6Propanediol
7Glycerin
8Sodium Citrate
9Butylene Glycol
10Gluconolactone
11Algae Extract
12Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
13Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
15Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
16Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
17Sodium Gluconate
18Copper Gluconate
19Calcium Gluconate
20Magnesium Gluconate
21Zinc Gluconate
22Tocopheryl Succinate
23Niacin
24Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder
25Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
26Coriolus Versicolor Extract
27Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract
28Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
29Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
30밤부사
31불가리스추출물
32Laminaria Digitata Extract
33Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
34Laminaria Saccharina Extract
35Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
36테르무스
37테르모필루스발효물
38Caffeine
39Sodium Hyaluronate
40Lactic Acid
41Salicylic Acid
42Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
43Camphor
44Menthyl Lactate
45Ethylhexylglycerin
46Lecithin
47PPG-5-Ceteth-20
48Poloxamer 407
49Polysorbate 20
50Xanthan Gum
51Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
52Linalool
53Benzyl Salicylate
54Eugenol
55Hexyl Cinnamal
56Limonene
57Tartaric Acid
58Sodium Hydroxide
59Glucosamine HCl
60Phytic Acid
61Disodium EDTA
62Potassium Sorbate
63Phenoxyethanol
64Caramel
65Ponceau SX,CI 14700
esnature51 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dipropylene Glycol
3Butylene Glycol
4Glycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
51,2-Hexanediol
6Betaine
7Panthenol
8Allantoin
9Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
10Gluconolactone
11Xylitylglucoside
12Anhydroxylitol
13Xylitol
14Sodium Hyaluronate
15Glucose
16Papain
17Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
18Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
19Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
20Hyaluronic Acid
21Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
22Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
23Potassium Hyaluronate
24Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
25PVM/MA Copolymer
26젤크림
27Water,Aqua
28Glycerin
29Butylene Glycol
301,2-Hexanediol
31Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
32Allantoin
33Sodium Hyaluronate
34Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
35Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
36Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
37Hyaluronic Acid
38Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
39Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
40Potassium Hyaluronate
41Arginine
42Methyl Trimethicone
43Ethylhexylglycerin
44Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
45Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
46Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
47하이드로제네이티드폴리
48Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
49Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
50Sorbitan Isostearate
51Disodium EDTA
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

La Mer

FragrancePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

esnature

None

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
La Mer
esnature
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
Contains
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩49,700₩167,800

esnature Aqua Oasis Toner

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

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