LA MER Treatment lotion 精粹水

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Algae Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Methyl Gluceth-20
5. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
6. Sucrose
7. Glycereth-26
8. Sesamum indicum Seed Oil
9. Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
10. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
11. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
12. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
13. Sodium gluconate
14. Copper gluconate
15. Calcium gluconate
16. Magnesium gluconate
17. Zinc Gluconate
18. Tocopheryl succinate
19. Niacin
20. Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
21. Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
22. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
23. Laminaria Digitata Extract
24. Palmaria Palmata Extract
25. Codium Tomentosum Extract
26. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
27. Plankton extract
28. Caffeine
29. Polyquaternium-51
30. Lecithin
31. Butylene Glycol
32. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
33. Glycine soja/Soybean Protein
34. Tourmaline
35. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
36. Glycosaminoglycans
37. PEG-8
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
40. Sodium PCA
41. Urea
42. PPG-5-CETETH-20
43. Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
44. Polysorbate 20
45. Hexylene Glycol
46. Pentylene Glycol
47. Potassium Sorbate
48. Trehalose
49. Caprylyl Glycol
50. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
51. Fragrance
52. Disodium EDTA
53. Limonene
54. Geraniol
55. Linalool
56. Hydroxycitronellal
57. Citronellol
58. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Algae ExtractBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneSesamum indicum Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

SucroseGlycereth-26

ABRASIVE

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Medicago Sativa Seed PowderPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium gluconateCopper gluconateCalcium gluconateMagnesium gluconateZinc GluconateTocopheryl succinateNiacinSesamum Indicum Seed PowderCitrus Aurantifolia Peel ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractPalmaria Palmata ExtractCodium Tomentosum ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractPlankton extractCaffeinePolyquaternium-51LecithinButylene GlycolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycine soja/Soybean ProteinTourmalineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8GlycosaminoglycansPEG-8Sodium HyaluronateAlcaligenes PolysaccharidesSodium PCAUreaPPG-5-CETETH-20Jojoba Wax PEG-120 EstersPolysorbate 20Hexylene GlycolPentylene GlycolPotassium SorbateTrehaloseCaprylyl GlycolHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinFragranceDisodium EDTALimoneneGeraniolLinaloolHydroxycitronellalCitronellolPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Sesamum indicum Seed Oil

Sesame seed oil for skin and hair conditioning, natural fragrance; prone to oxidation, keep dark

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Sunflower seed cake; physical exfoliant and bulking agent. Coarse texture, use caution for sensitive skin, requires homogenization.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal

Sweet almond seed meal for physical exfoliation; ensure moderate particle size to avoid scratching sensitive skin; may contain trace allergenic proteins.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Sodium gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Copper gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Calcium gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Magnesium gluconate

Water-soluble magnesium source; balances skin pH, low irritation; use 0.5–2%

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Tocopheryl succinate

Water-soluble vitamin E derivative, antioxidant for formula stability; low-level use, low sensitization risk

Niacin

Niacin (B3) smoother; high topological concentrations may cause flushing, often used as co-agent or precursor.

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

Lime peel extract for cleansing and fragrance; contains phototoxic furocoumarins, caution for daytime use.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Plankton extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Glycine soja/Soybean Protein

Not decoded yet

Tourmaline

Tourmaline mineral powder for viscosity control or tactile modification. Inert and non-irritating; manage dust inhalation risks during manufacturing.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Glycosaminoglycans

Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides

Bacterial polysaccharide; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; bio-based, low sensitization; verify batch consistency

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

PPG-5-CETETH-20

Not decoded yet

Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin