LA Mer The Moisturizing Soft 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. Algae Extract
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Petrolatum
4. Glyceryl distearate
5. Phenyl Trimethicone
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Hydrogenated vegetable oil
8. Cholesterol
9. Butyrospermum Parkii
10. Steareth-10
11. Dimethicone
12. Glyceryl Stearate SE
13. Polysilicone-11
14. Sesamum indicum Seed Oil
15. Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
16. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
17. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
18. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
19. Sodium gluconate
20. Copper gluconate
21. Calcium gluconate
22. Magnesium gluconate
23. Zinc Gluconate
24. Tocopheryl succinate
25. Niacin
26. Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
27. Water
28. Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
29. Laminaria Digitata Extract
30. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
31. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
32. Plankton extract
33. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
34. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
35. Glycerin
36. Caffeine
37. Micrococcus lysate
38. Diethylhexyl succinate
39. Adenosine phosphate
40. Creatine
41. Hydrolyzed Algin
42. Isocetyl stearoyl stearate
43. Cetyl Alcohol
44. Sucrose
45. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
46. Glucose oxidase
47. Polyacrylamide
48. Acetyl Carnitine HCl
49. Glucose
50. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
51. C13-14 Isoparaffin
52. Tocopheryl Acetate
53. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
54. Sodium PCA
55. Glycosaminoglycans
56. Urea
57. Distearyldimonium chloride
58. Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
59. Sodium Hyaluronate
60. Laureth-7
61. Lecithin
62. Trehalose
63. Polyquaternium-51
64. Lactoperoxidase
65. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
66. Cyanocobalamin
67. Pentylene Glycol
68. Fragrance
69. Disodium EDTA
70. BHT
71. Citronellol
72. Hydroxycitronellal
73. Geraniol
74. Linalool
75. Limonene
76. Potassium Sorbate
77. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Algae ExtractCyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated vegetable oilCholesterol

ANTISTATIC

PetrolatumGlyceryl distearate

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum ParkiiSteareth-10DimethiconeGlyceryl Stearate SEPolysilicone-11Sesamum indicum Seed OilMedicago Sativa Seed PowderHelianthus Annuus SeedcakePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed MealEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium gluconateCopper gluconateCalcium gluconateMagnesium gluconateZinc GluconateTocopheryl succinateNiacinSesamum Indicum Seed PowderWaterCitrus Aurantifolia Peel ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractCrithmum Maritimum ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractPlankton extractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractGlycerinCaffeineMicrococcus lysateDiethylhexyl succinateAdenosine phosphateCreatineHydrolyzed AlginIsocetyl stearoyl stearateCetyl AlcoholSucroseAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Glucose oxidasePolyacrylamideAcetyl Carnitine HClGlucoseCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideC13-14 IsoparaffinTocopheryl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSodium PCAGlycosaminoglycansUreaDistearyldimonium chlorideDipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineSodium HyaluronateLaureth-7LecithinTrehalosePolyquaternium-51LactoperoxidaseHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinCyanocobalaminPentylene GlycolFragranceDisodium EDTABHTCitronellolHydroxycitronellalGeraniolLinaloolLimonenePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Algae Extract

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Glyceryl distearate

Glyceride emollient/anti-static; oil-soluble, enhances emulsion stability.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated vegetable oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Steareth-10

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

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

Water

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

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract

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

Laminaria Digitata Extract

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

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Plankton extract

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

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

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

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

Micrococcus lysate

Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.

Diethylhexyl succinate

Succinyl diisobutyrate, lightweight emollient and solvent; good spread, non-comedogenic

Adenosine phosphate

Not decoded yet

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Algin

Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution

Isocetyl stearoyl stearate

Diester oil for emollience; light texture, easy to solubilize.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Sucrose

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Glucose oxidase

Not decoded yet

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Acetyl Carnitine HCl

Not decoded yet

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Sodium PCA

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

Glycosaminoglycans

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

Urea

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

Distearyldimonium chloride

Cationic hair detangler; add with nonionics to reduce tack at high levels.

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline

Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Lecithin

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

Trehalose

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Lactoperoxidase

Not decoded yet

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

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

Cyanocobalamin

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Citronellol

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

Hydroxycitronellal

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

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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