LA Mer The Moisturizing Cream

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. Seaweed
2. Lanolin alcohol
3. Citrus aurantifolia
4. Paraffin
5. Magnesium sulfate
6. Decyl Oleate
7. Aluminum distearate
8. Octyldodecanol
9. Fragrance
10. Magnesium stearate
11. Water
12. Citric Acid
13. Limonene
14. Panthenol
15. Sodium Benzoate
16. Alcohol Denat
17. Geraniol
18. Linalool
19. Hydroxycitronellal
20. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
21. Citronellol
22. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
23. Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
24. Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
25. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
26. Sesamum indicum Seed Oil
27. Tocopheryl succinate
28. Calcium gluconate
29. Sodium gluconate
30. Copper gluconate
31. Magnesium gluconate
32. Niacin
33. Zinc Gluconate
34. Benzyl salicylate
35. Citral
36. Cyanocobalamin
37. Beta Carotene

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTISTATIC

Lanolin alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

BULKING

Magnesium sulfate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Decyl OleateOctyldodecanol

ANTICAKING

Aluminum distearateMagnesium stearate

矫味剂

Fragrance

Other ingredients

SeaweedCitrus aurantifoliaWaterCitric AcidLimonenePanthenolSodium BenzoateAlcohol DenatGeraniolLinaloolHydroxycitronellalPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealCitronellolHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeMedicago Sativa Seed PowderSesamum Indicum Seed PowderEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSesamum indicum Seed OilTocopheryl succinateCalcium gluconateSodium gluconateCopper gluconateMagnesium gluconateNiacinZinc GluconateBenzyl salicylateCitralCyanocobalaminBeta Carotene

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Ingredients explained

Seaweed

Not decoded yet

Lanolin alcohol

Wool wax alcohol, animal-derived emollient and emulsifier with rich, occlusive feel; strict purification removes sensitization, but animal origin must be labeled.

Citrus aurantifolia

Not decoded yet

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Magnesium sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Aluminum distearate

Solid soap salt, anticaking and emulsion stabilizer; for powders/creams, provides matte slip

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Magnesium stearate

Anti-caking agent for solids; restricted in injections, control dosage in topicals.

Water

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

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.

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.

Citronellol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

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

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

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

Sesamum indicum Seed Oil

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

Tocopheryl succinate

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

Calcium gluconate

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

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.

Magnesium gluconate

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

Niacin

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

Zinc Gluconate

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

Benzyl salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Beta Carotene

Not decoded yet