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Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream
face eyes cream
LA MER
face eyes cream
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Take the skin testDiscover Genaissance de la Mer The Eye and Expression Cream. This luxurious anti-aging eye cream softens the looks of dark circles under eyes reduces under eye puffiness and diminishes lines and wrinkles. With healing hydration an ageless transformation unfolds.
Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream is a cushioning cream from LA MER. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 114 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Beta-glucan.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Hydrolyzed Beta-glucan, Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Algae Extract and Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. 2 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
Alcohol Denat.
Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Eye" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 114 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder is the powder derived from crushed seeds of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa), Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is the residue from the expression of oil from the seedcake of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal is the residue from the expression of oil from the dried ripe seeds of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh leaves of the Eucaluptus, Eucalyptus globulus and other species of Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae. Syn. Yuukari Yu (Japanese)
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helichrysum Arenarium Extract is the extract of the whole plant, the Everlasting, Helichrysum arenarium (L.), Asteraceae
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Whey is the water dispersable part of milk that is separated from the curd in the manufacture of cheese
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Holy Herb, Sigesbeckia orientalis L., Asteraceae
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract is an extract of the resin of Commiphora mukul, Burseraceae
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonaceae
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silybum Marianum Extract is an extract of the seeds and leaves of the Lady's Thistle, Silybum marianum (L.), Asteraceae
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract is an extract of the bulbs of the Yellow Daffodil, Narcissus tazetta L., Agavaceae
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Tepezchouite, Mimosa tenuiflora L., Leguminosae
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract is the extract obtained from the inflorescence (hops cone) of Humulus lupulus, Cannabidaceae
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin-orange, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae
40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Pelvetia canaliculata, Fucaceae
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Molasses is the syrup obtained as a by-product from the processing of sugarcane into sugar
42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Product of the controlled lysis of Micrococcus species
43rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
44th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
45th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate
46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Jania Rubens Extract is an extract of the Seaweed, Jania rubens
47th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae
48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-L-valylglycyl-L-valyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-
50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae
51st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eryngium Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Eryngium maritimum L., Apiaceae
52nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
53rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polysaccharides, yeast-cell-wall
54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil, hydrogenated
55th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-Propapnesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymers with docosylpoly(oxyethylene) 2-methyl-2-propenoate (25 mol EO average)
56th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
57th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
58th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Punica Granatum Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae
59th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Red Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
60th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria ochroleuca, Laminariaceae
61st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetracosan-1-ol; Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated; Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated
62nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
63rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
64th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae
65th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine
66th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)
67th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae
68th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trans-1-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-4-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-L-proline
69th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
N-acetyl-.alpha.-D-glucosamine
70th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae
71st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and Phytosphingosine (q.v.)
72nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcaligenes Polysaccharides are the polysaccharides produced by a bacterial culture of Alcaligenes latus
73rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
74th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
75th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mucopolysaccharides, glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulfate-dermatan sulfate-contg., skin
76th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
77th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed beta-Glucan is the hydrolysate of beta-Glucan derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
78th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
79th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
80th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dimethyl, ethylenebis(methyltrimethylsilyloxysilane) crosslinked
81st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
82nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
83rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sucrose
84th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
85th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
86th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
87th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
CI 77480
88th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate
89th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
90th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
91st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
92nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
93rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(methylsilylene)]
94th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers
95th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol
96th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cycloheptapentylose
97th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, homopolymer, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol
98th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
99th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
100th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate
101st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
102nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
103rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silicon dioxide
104th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
105th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
106th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
107th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
108th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
109th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
110th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
111th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7-Hydroxycitronellal
112th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
113th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
114th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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LA MER
Shares 11 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Algae Extract, Sodium Gluconate
LA MER
Shares 11 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
LA MER
Shares 10 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
LA MER
Shares 10 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate
LA MER
Shares 10 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate
Dr.Melaxin
Shares 7 key ingredients with Genaissance de La Mer The Eye & Expression Cream: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sodium Hyaluronate
ALGAE EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYSILICONE-11, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL, MEDICAGO SATIVA SEED POWDER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEEDCAKE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS SEED MEAL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, SODIUM GLUCONATE, COPPER GLUCONATE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, ZINC GLUCONATE, TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE, NIACIN, SESAMUM INDICUM SEED POWDER, HELICHRYSUM ARENARIUM EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, WHEY, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, COMMIPHORA MUKUL RESIN EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT, NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT, MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT, HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT, CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT, PELVETIA CANALICULATA EXTRACT, MOLASSES, MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, JANIA RUBENS EXTRACT, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, LAURETH-4, YEAST, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, TOURMALINE, LINOLENIC ACID, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LAURETH-23, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED BETA-GLUCAN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LINOLEIC ACID, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER-3, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, SORBITOL, SUCROSE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, TALC, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, GOLD, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYETHYLENE, METHICONE, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, CYCLODEXTRIN, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, PEG-8, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, PARFUM, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, ALCOHOL DENAT., DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON POWDER.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.
Twice daily apply a small amount using ring finger to eye area and expression areas such as smile and forehead lines. Use the massage tool for advanced smoothing and increased microcirculation.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Peg-100 Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
No — it contains Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
It lists 114 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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