Verified dupe · Cream

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream vs M·A·C Hyper Real SkinCanvas Waterlight Cream

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Original
L

The Moisturizing Soft Cream

La Mer

₩820,020

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Dupe
M

Hyper Real SkinCanvas Waterlight Cream

M·A·C

₩69,700

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0%₩750,320 savedOne luxury buys 11 dupes
78Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
12Shared in full list (86·36)
1/2Benefit 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

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

In the full lists, 12 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDryness

The MAC Hyper Real SkinCanvas Waterlight Cream overlaps with the La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream on hyaluronic acid. Hydration is honestly where the overlap ends.

La Mer keeps its firming peptides plus algae extract and vitamin C, and none of these appear in the MAC cream. MAC lists fragrance and regulated preservatives, so check the label if your skin reacts to them.

At about 71% cheaper, it is a light commitment if hydration is the goal.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben
  • About 92% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for firmness.
78/100

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
1/2Benefits covered
12Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchMedium
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsHigh

Efficacy

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

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Trehalose
Brightening
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide
Firmness
Original only
2 contributing ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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

CaffeineKorea MFDS-listed

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 Mer86 ingredients
1Algae Extract
2Cyclopentasiloxane
3Petrolatum
4Glyceryl Distearate
5Phenyl Trimethicone
6Cyclohexasiloxane
7Butylene Glycol
8Cholesterol
9Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
10Steareth-10
11Dimethicone
12Glyceryl Stearate SE
13Polysilicone-11
14Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate
15Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
16Glycerin
17Diethylhexyl Succinate
18Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
19Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
20Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
21Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
22Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
23Sodium Gluconate
24Copper Gluconate
25Calcium Gluconate
26Magnesium Gluconate
27Zinc Gluconate
28Tocopheryl Succinate
29Niacin
30Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder
31Water,Aqua
32Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
33Laminaria Digitata Extract
34Crithmum Maritimum Extract
35Salicornia Herbacea Extract
36Plankton Extract
37Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
38Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
39Sodium Hyaluronate
40Tocopheryl Acetate
41Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
42Caffeine
43Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
44Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
45Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
46Triethylhexanoin
47Sodium PCA
48Cetyl Alcohol
49Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
50Cyanocobalamin
51C13-14아이소파라핀
52Distearyldimonium Chloride
53Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
54Sucrose
55Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
56Trehalose
57Hydrolyzed Algin
58Micrococcus Lysate
59Sea Salt,Maris Sal
60Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
61Lactoperoxidase
62Glucose Oxidase
63Urea
64Glucose
65Polyacrylamide
66Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
67PEG-8
68Laureth-7
69Lecithin
70Triacetin
71Sodium Chloride
72Polyquaternium-51
73Potassium Phosphate
74Alcohol Denat.
75Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
76Limonene
77Linalool
78Hydroxycitronellal
79Citronellol
80Geraniol
81BHT
82Disodium EDTA
83Sorbic Acid
84Chlorphenesin
85Potassium Sorbate
86Phenoxyethanol
M·A·C36 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dimethicone
3Isododecane
4PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
5Butylene Glycol
6Squalane
7Niacinamide
8Glycerin
9Propanediol
10Silica
11Sodium Chloride
12Sodium Hyaluronate
13Ceramide NG
14Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
15Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract
16Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
17Hordeum Vulgare Extract
18Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
19Laminaria Saccharina Extract
20Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract,Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract
21Caffeine
22Yeast Extract
23Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
24Trisiloxane
25Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
26Ethylhexylglycerin
27Disteardimonium Hectorite
28Propylene Carbonate
29Polysilicone-11
30Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
31Benzyl Salicylate
32Tocopheryl Acetate
33Hydroxyacetophenone
34Disodium EDTA
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
35Phenoxyethanol
36Sodium Benzoate
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

FragranceSorbic AcidChlorphenesinPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

M·A·C

FragrancePhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate

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
M·A·C
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
Contains
Mineral-oil
Contains
None

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

Before you reach for this dupe

  • It contains fragrance, so try a small area first if you are sensitive to scent.

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

₩69,700₩820,020

M·A·C Hyper Real SkinCanvas Waterlight Cream

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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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