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La Mer The Resurfacing Treatment vs Isntree PDRN Boosting Glow Pad

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Original
L

The Resurfacing Treatment

La Mer

₩167,800

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Dupe
I

PDRN Boosting Glow Pad

Isntree

₩19,700

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0%₩148,100 savedOne luxury buys 8 dupes
82Dupe match score /100
4Shared key ingredients
10Shared in full list (63·52)
4/4Benefit coverage

As of Aug 17 · 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

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

In the full lists, 10 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessFirmness & lines

The Isntree Kim PDRN Boosting Glow Pad shares a gentle exfoliating acid with the La Mer Resurfacing Treatment. Hyaluronic acid and a firming peptide also appear in both, so hydration and soothing come along with mild exfoliation.

La Mer still keeps several stronger exfoliating acids plus algae and yeast ferments that the pad lacks. The pad also goes without fragrance while La Mer includes it, a plus for sensitive skin.

At about 78% cheaper, it is an easy first step into gentle resurfacing.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben, silicone and mineral oil
  • About 88% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for exfoliation.
82/100

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.

4Shared key actives
4/4Benefits covered
10Shared 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
Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Panthenol
Brightening
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine
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 · 4 (3 uncommon)

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

MicrobiomeKorea MFDS-listed
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.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide often used for areas prone to expression lines.

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 Mer63 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
30Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
31Laminaria Digitata Extract
32Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
33Laminaria Saccharina Extract
34Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
35Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
36Caffeine
37Sodium Hyaluronate
38Lactic Acid
39Salicylic Acid
40Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
41Camphor
42Menthyl Lactate
43Ethylhexylglycerin
44Lecithin
45PPG-5-Ceteth-20
46Poloxamer 407
47Polysorbate 20
48Xanthan Gum
49Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
50Linalool
51Benzyl Salicylate
52Eugenol
53Hexyl Cinnamal
54Limonene
55Tartaric Acid
56Sodium Hydroxide
57Glucosamine HCl
58Phytic Acid
59Disodium EDTA
60Potassium Sorbate
61Phenoxyethanol
62Caramel
63Ponceau SX,CI 14700
Isntree52 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Niacinamide
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
41,2-Hexanediol
5Glycerin
6Glycereth-26
7Gluconolactone
8Arginine
9Sodium Hyaluronate
10Hyaluronic Acid
11Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
12Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
13Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
14Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
15Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
16Potassium Hyaluronate
17Porphyra Yezoensis Extract
18Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
19Ecklonia Cava Extract
20Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
21Laminaria Japonica Extract
22Allantoin
23Panthenol
24Squalane
25Beta-Glucan
26Trehalose
27Glyceryl Glucoside
28Sodium DNA
29Lactobacillus Ferment
30Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
31Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
32Hexapeptide-9
33Nonapeptide-1
34Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
35Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
36Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
37Xanthan Gum
38Ethylhexylglycerin
39Sodium Polyacrylate
40Adenosine
41Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
42Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
43Polyglutamic Acid
44Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
45Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
46Corallina Officinalis Extract
47Maltodextrin
48Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
49Pentylene Glycol
50Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
51Hydrogenated Lecithin
52Disodium 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

Isntree

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
Isntree
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
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

  • It contains exfoliating acids, so daytime sunscreen is a good idea.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩19,700₩167,800

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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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