LA MER
The Balancing Treatment Lotion
face toner
LA MER
face toner
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Take the skin testSpecially formulated for oilier skin types, The La Mer Balancing Treatment Lotion energizes and equilibrates skin while providing gentle, purifying care for pores, helping to refine and reduce shine to reveal skin's clarity.
The Balancing Treatment Lotion is a lightweight toner from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 53 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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 Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Algae Extract.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate, Algae Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment and Niacinamide.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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. One ingredient on the label has 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 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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
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
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
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
6th 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)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
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
"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, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol
Alcohol Denat.
Sesamum Indicum 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 "Toning" 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 53 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how the product smells or looks
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Calms visible redness and irritation
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
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.
Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatile oils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves of of the Witch Hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
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
6th 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)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
9th 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
10th 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
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
12th 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
13th 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)
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
21st 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
22nd 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.
23rd 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
24th 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
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
26th 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
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rice extract hydrolyzed
28th 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
29th 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
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Amino-N-(2-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl)propanamide dihydrochloride
31st 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
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ecklonia Cava Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ecklonia cava, Alariaceae
33rd 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
34th 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
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
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
39th 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.
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
42nd 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’. '
43rd 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
44th 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
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7-Hydroxycitronellal
46th 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
47th 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)-
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
49th 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
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzoic acid
53rd 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
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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ALGAE EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA WATER, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, PROPANEDIOL, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, METHYL GLUCETH-20, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERETH-26, 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, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, NIACINAMIDE, JANIA RUBENS EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, DECARBOXY CARNOSINE HCL, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, ECKLONIA CAVA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT, SEA WHIP EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PPG-26-BUTETH-26, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ALCOHOL DENAT., SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, BENZOIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID.
After cleansing, sprinkle a small amount onto fingertips or saturate a cotton pad. Press into the skin. Use morning and night, or as needed. Follow with your La Mer serum, eye treatment, and moisturizer.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment. 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, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol.
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, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 53 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
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