LA MER The Treatment Lotion

LA MER

The Treatment Lotion

face neck toner

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
64%
Combination (dry)
64%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
76%
Oily
76%

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Ingredients
7
Benefits
2
Actives
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Helping to optimise your skin care regime, the La Mer Treatment Lotion is an advanced first step that works to prepare, nourish and refresh the skin. The aqueous hydrogel formula provides a cooling hydration that helps to plump the skin with moisture, to minimise the appearance of fine lines and sustain an all-day radiance.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides

Risks

3
Alcohol
Allergen
Sulfate

About The Treatment Lotion

Overview

The Treatment Lotion is a lightweight toner from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 70 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol and Trehalose.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Algae Extract, Yeast, Laminaria Digitata Extract and Laminaria Saccharina Extract.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 29 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 10 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer

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.

Key ingredients

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 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sucrose

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

Hydration

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate

Anti-Acne

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (68)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Algae Extract Glycerin Methyl Gluceth-20 Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Sucrose Yeast Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil Medicago Sativa Seed Powder Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Sodium Gluconate Copper Gluconate Calcium Gluconate Magnesium Gluconate Zinc Gluconate Tocopheryl Succinate Niacin Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Laminaria Digitata Extract Laminaria Saccharina Extract Plankton Extract Palmaria Palmata Extract Butylene Glycol Caffeine Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Glycereth-26 Alcaligenes Polysaccharides Trehalose Lactobacillus Ferment Sea Whip Extract Tourmaline Urea Sodium PCA Glycine Soja Protein Glycosaminoglycans Glycine Soja Seed Extract Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate Caprylyl Glycol Peg-8 Magnesium Chloride Calcium Chloride Sodium Sulfate Potassium Phosphate Potassium Nitrate Pentylene Glycol Triacetin Lecithin Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters Polysorbate 20 Polyquaternium-51 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Alcohol Denat. Parfum Limonene Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Citronellol Geraniol BHT Disodium Edta Potassium Sorbate Chlorphenesin Sorbic Acid Phenoxyethanol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol

  • Essential oils

    Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Facial oils

    Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polysorbate 20. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Allergen, Sulfate

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 70 ingredients on the label.

16
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

11
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

9
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

8
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

8
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

6
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Algae Extract Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement, November 2016, pages 12S–40S
  • https://wwwlubrizolcom/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder/Products-Data/Glucam-E-20-humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Surfactant, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • https://cosmeticsspecialchemcom/inci-ingredients/bis-peg-18-methyl-ether-dimethyl-silane
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2013, pages 56S-64S
  • https://wwwcosmeticsandtoiletriescom/formulating/function/feelenhancer/112899654html
6 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sucrose

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Medicago Sativa Seed Powder is the powder derived from crushed seeds of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa), Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

11th 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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

12th 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)

Allergen
13 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May/June 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Journals of Materials Research, February 2006, pages 343-348
  • https://wwwepagov/sites/production/files/2019-08/documents/support_document_for_proposed_designation_of_d-gluconic_acid_sodium_saltpdf
14 Copper Gluconate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration
15 Calcium Gluconate Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Calcium gluconate

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

Hydration
18 Tocopheryl Succinate Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate

Anti-Acne
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

20th 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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Plant extract

21st 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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

22nd 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

Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, February 2022, pages 1–16
  • Foods, July 2021, pages 1–27
  • Marine Drugs, March 2021, pages 1–28 ; and December 2019, pages 1–19
  • Cosmetics, August 2020, pages 1–21
  • Phytochemical Analysis, November 2017, pages 487–495
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Laminaria Saccharina Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Laminaria saccharina, Laminariaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Antioxidants, November 2019, pages 1-17
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1074
  • Cosmetics, November 2018, pages 1-41
  • International Journal of Food Science & Technology, January 2015, pages 24-31
24 Plankton Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Palmaria Palmata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Palmaria palmata, Rhodymeniaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
27 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

28th 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-

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

29th 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

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

30th 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

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
31 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Texture agent

32nd 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

33 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Hydration Soothing
35 Sea Whip Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sea Whip Extract is an extract of the marine invertebrate, Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Microorganisms, July 2016, pages 1-23
  • Microbial Ecology, August 2013, pages 972-985
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, July 2013, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2009, page 480
  • Journal of Inflammation (London), March 2009, ePublication
  • Journal of Industrial Microbiology Biotechnology, August 2003, pages 495-499
  • Journal of Natural Products, January 2001, pages 100–102
  • Life Sciences, May 22, 1998, pages 401–407
36 Tourmaline Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

36th 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

37 Urea Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, pH adjuster

37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Urea

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38 Sodium PCA Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2018, pages 138-144
  • IFSCC Conference 2005 Research Paper
  • Bio-Medical Materials and Engineering, 1995, pages 9-20
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Glycine Soja Protein is a protein obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Mucopolysaccharides, glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulfate-dermatan sulfate-contg., skin

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

41st 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

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone
1 scientific reference
  • Related Articles
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Aging
2 scientific references
  • International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, February 2019, pages 181–189
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, May 2018, pages 253–253; and November 2017, pages 473–482
43 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

43rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Octane-1,2-diol

44 Peg-8 Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

44th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
45 Magnesium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

45th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Magnesium chloride

46 Calcium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Calcium chloride

47 Sodium Sulfate Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

47th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium sulphate

Sulfate
48 Potassium Phosphate pH adjuster
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Potassium nitrate

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
51 Triacetin Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Solvent, Preservative

51st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Triacetin

52 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

52nd 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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
53 Ppg-5-ceteth-20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

53rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Polyethylene Glycol (120) Jojoba Acid/Alcohol

55 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

55th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

56 Polyquaternium-51 Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

56th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

57th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

58 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

58th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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.

Alcohol
59 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

59th 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’. '

60 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

60th 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

Allergen
61 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

61st 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

Allergen
62 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

Allergen
63 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

63rd 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

Allergen
64 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

64th 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)-

Allergen
65 BHT Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

65th 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

66 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

67 Potassium Sorbate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

67th 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

68 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-

69 Sorbic Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid

70 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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What are the active ingredients in The Treatment Lotion?

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Is The Treatment Lotion paraben free?

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When should I apply The Treatment Lotion?

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How many ingredients does The Treatment Lotion have?

It lists 70 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes The Treatment Lotion?

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