La Mer The Concentrate
The La Mer The Concentrate is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 40 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isononyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent Nonaqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Helichrysum Italicum (Everlasting) Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sea Whip Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed
(Abrasive) |
|
|
1
|
|
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
(Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Potassium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
|
Copper Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning, Deodorant) |
|
|
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Succinate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacin
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
