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La Mer The Eye Balm Intense vs VT PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter

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Original
L

The Eye Balm Intense

La Mer

₩246,730

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Dupe
V

PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter

VT

₩35,200

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80Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
12Shared in full list (75·88)
3/4Benefit coverage

As of Jul 18 · 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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 12 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forMoistureFirmness

A good fit if you want to refill moisture around the eyes while covering firmness. Both use firming peptide ingredients and hyaluronic acid to hold moisture and support firmness.

VT adds more firming and soothing ingredients, leaning into firming care.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • More firming ingredients from VT
  • Soothing support too
  • About 86% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds more barrier-replenishing ingredients. VT still covers moisture and firmness well.
80/100

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
12Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsHigh

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Squalene
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine
Soothing
Dupe only
4 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide often used for areas prone to expression lines.

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 Mer75 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Algae Extract
3Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4Butylene Glycol
5Polyethylene
6Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
7Yeast Extract
8Dimethicone
9Cetyl Esters
10Cetearyl Alcohol
11Malachite
12Polybutene
13Isostearyl Neopentanoate
14Silica
15Trisiloxane
16Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
17Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
18Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
19Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
20Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
21Sodium Gluconate
22Copper Gluconate
23Calcium Gluconate
24Magnesium Gluconate
25Zinc Gluconate
26Tocopheryl Succinate
27Niacin
28Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder
29Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
30Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
31아스파라곱시스
32아르마타추출물
33Coriolus Versicolor Extract
34Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
35Whey Protein
36Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
37Caffeine
38Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
39Cetearyl Glucoside
40Glycerin
41Cholesterol
42Aminomethyl Propanol
43Glyceryl Distearate
44Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
45Linoleic Acid
46Sorbitol
47Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
48Sodium Hyaluronate
49Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
50Steareth-10
51Tourmaline
52Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
53Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
54Tocotrienols
55Hexylene Glycol
56Isododecane
57Tocopherol
58Squalene
59Phytosterols
60Trimethylsiloxysilicate
61Caprylyl Glycol
62Carbomer
63Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
64Linalool
65Benzyl Salicylate
66Limonene
67BHT
68Disodium EDTA
69Sodium Dehydroacetate
70Phenoxyethanol
71Potassium Sorbate
72Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
73Alizarine Cyanine Green F,CI 61570
74Brilliant Blue FCF,CI 42090
75Tartrazine,CI 19140
VT88 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Propanediol
4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
6Niacinamide
7Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
8Caprylyl Methicone
9Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
101,2-Hexanediol
11Boron Nitride
12Hydroxyacetophenone
13Vinyl Dimethicone
14Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
16Butylene Glycol
17Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
18Dimethiconol
19Glyceryl Stearate
20Stearyl Alcohol
21Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
22Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
23Hydrogenated Polydecene
24Adenosine
25Sorbitan Isostearate
26Disodium EDTA
27Calcium Alginate
28Gellan Gum
29Agar
30Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
31Mica,CI 77019
32Trideceth-10
33Caprylyl Glycol
34Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
35Prunella Vulgaris Extract
36Iron Oxide Red,Ferric Oxide,CI 77491
37Panax Ginseng Root Extract
38Silica
39Sodium DNA
40Hydrolyzed Collagen
41Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract
42Tranexamic Acid
43Glutathione
44Hydrogenated Lecithin
45CI 77480,Gold
46Cetearyl Alcohol
47Stearic Acid
48Centella Asiatica Extract
49Hydrolyzed Elastin
50Sodium Hyaluronate
51Collagen Extract
52Ceramide NP
53Ceramide NS
54Cholesterol
55Phytosphingosine
56Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
57Ethylhexylglycerin
58Ceramide AS
59Ceramide AP
60Copper Tripeptide-1
61Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
62Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
63Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
64Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
65Hyaluronic Acid
66Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
67Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
68Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
69Soluble Collagen
70Collagen Amino Acids
71Collagen
72Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
73Asiaticoside
74Asiatic Acid
75Madecassic Acid
76Madecassoside
77Propolis Extract
78Potassium Hyaluronate
79sh-Oligopeptide-2
80sh-Oligopeptide-1
81sh-Polypeptide-1
82sh-Polypeptide-11
83sh-Polypeptide-22
84sh-Polypeptide-3
85sh-Polypeptide-16
86sh-Polypeptide-9
87sh-Polypeptide-62
88Ceramide EOP
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

FragranceSodium DehydroacetatePhenoxyethanolPotassium Sorbate

VT

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
VT
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
Contains
Mineral-oil
None
None

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

Before you reach for this dupe

  • Both include fragrance. If you are sensitive to fragrance, patch test on your inner arm first.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩35,200₩246,730

VT PDRN Reedle Shot Eye Lifter

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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.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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