The Brightening Essence Intense

La Mer

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
85%
8%
5%
2%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
37%
10%
0%
53%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
B
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient,Solvent)
1
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Niacin
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Smoothing)
1
Palmaria Palmata Extract
(Skin Protecting)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent,Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
1
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Sufactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Magnesium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
1
A
Myristyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising,Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Surfactant -Foam Booster,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Controlling)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning,Smoothing,Soothing)
1
A
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent,Skin Conditioning)
1
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
(Skin Protecting)
1
A
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal
(Abrasive,Bulking Agent)
1
Acetyl Glucosamine
(Skin Conditioning)
Brightening
Brightening
1
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant)
Brightening
Brightening
1
A
HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
(Anticaking Agent)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
Whey Protein
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed
(Abrasive)
1
A
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
(Fragrance,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Masking,Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
Corallina Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Caffeine
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Masking)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
A
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning,Humectant)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Tourmaline
(Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Potassium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent,Skin Protecting)
1
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Bulking Agent)
1
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
(Humectant,Skin Conditioning)
1
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Yeast Polysaccharides
(Film Forming,Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Controlling)
2
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying)
2
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming,Skin Conditioning)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
Copper Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning,Skin Protecting)
2
Trisiloxane
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
B
Laureth-7
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
3
B
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
3
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide,Skin Conditioning,Deodorant)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 40
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
4
B
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Antistatic Agent,Binding)
5
Linalool
(Fragrance,Deodorant,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Citronellol
(Fragrance,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
6
Limonene
(Deodorant,Perfuming,Solvent)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Geraniol
(Fragrance,Masking,Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
8
Fragrance
(Deodorant,Masking,Perfuming)
1
2
A
Silica
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
A
Tocopheryl Succinate
(Antioxidant)