The Lifting Contour Serum
The La Mer The Lifting Contour Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 95 ingredients (70 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-20
(Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-75
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
(Humectant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
(Abrasive, Bulking) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
(Abrasive) |
|
|
2
|
|
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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) |
|
|
|
|
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Faex Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Helichrysum Arenarium Extract
(Anti Sebum, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
|
|
Humulus Lupulus Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antiperspirant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmaria Palmata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil
(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
|
B
|
Oleth-5
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
citrus grandis peel oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycereth-26
(Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bifida Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-8
(Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Micrococcus Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
|
Oleth-10 Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tourmaline
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caffeine
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coenzyme A
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Glucosamine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linolenic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linolenic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Styrene/VP Copolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Methyldihydrojasmonate
(Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Choleth-24
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Ceteth-24
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Octadecenedioic Acid
(Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ergothioneine
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
|
CI 14700
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 17200
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
