LA MER
The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence
face neck serum
LA MER
face neck serum
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Take the skin testLa Mer's new Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence works to dramatically reduce lines, imperferctions and other signs of ageing, and make the complexion look more polished, even and refined. It's hand-crafted with crystal Miracle Broth™ and rare Icelandic algae to restore youthful-looking skin.
The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence is a cushioning serum from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 115 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Sodium PCA.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Algae Extract, Yeast, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract and Laminaria Digitata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, sulfate-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.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th 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)
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
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.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Alcohol Denat.
Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Pigment Red 4
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba 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 "Treat" 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 115 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th 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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
11th 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
12th 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
13th 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
14th 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
15th 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)
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
23rd 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
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
27th 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
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-
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pisum Sativum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Pea, Pisum sativum L., Leguminosae
30th 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
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Erythraea Centaurium Extract is an extract of the herb of the Small Centaury, Erythraea centaurium, Gentianaceae
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.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
35th 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
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract is an extract of the beans of the Coffee plant, Coffea arabica L., Rubiaceae
37th 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
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract is an extract of the germ of the wheat, Triticum vulgare, Gramineae
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae
40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sucrose
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
42nd 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
43rd 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
44th 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
45th 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)
46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water is the aqeuous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the stems of Hordeum vulgare.
47th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trametes Versicolor Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Trametes Versicolor
49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate is a filtrate of a culture of the callus cells of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae
50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract
51st 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
52nd 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
53rd 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
54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Product of the controlled lysis of Micrococcus species
55th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate
56th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octadecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol
57th 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
58th 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-
59th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
60th 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
61st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide
67th 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
68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
69th 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’. '
70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
73rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and Phytosphingosine (q.v.)
74th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trans-1-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-4-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-L-proline
75th 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
76th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
77th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
78th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ruby Powder is the powder obtained from crushed rubies and consists chiefly of aluminum oxide
79th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues
80th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rice extract hydrolyzed
81st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine
82nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alginic acid, sodium salt, hydrolysed
83rd 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
84th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
CI 77480
85th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucosamine hydrochloride
86th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
87th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polysaccharides, yeast-cell-wall
88th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., (Z)-
89th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
90th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
91st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
92nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Triacetin
93rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
94th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Zea Mays Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Corn, Zea mays L., Poaceae
95th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan oleate
96th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3.beta., 20.beta.)-
97th 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-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
98th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
99th 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
100th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
101st 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.
102nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
103rd 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
104th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
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.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
109th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7-Hydroxycitronellal
110th 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
111th 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)-
112th 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
113th 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
114th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Caramel is the concentrated solution obtained from heating sucrose or glucose solutions.
115th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pigment Red 4 is classed chemically as a monoazo colour. It conforms to the formula:
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Shares 12 key ingredients with The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence: Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Sodium Gluconate
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Shares 10 key ingredients with The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence: Dimethicone, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Yeast, Butylene Glycol
LA MER
Shares 9 key ingredients with The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence: Algae Extract, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate
Arencia
Shares 6 key ingredients with The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence: Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Holika Holika
Shares 5 key ingredients with The Genaissance de la Mer Serum Essence: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate
ALGAE EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, POLYSILICONE-11, GLYCERIN, YEAST, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, 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, WATER, PROPANEDIOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS SEED EXTRACT, WHEY, CAFFEINE, PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT, CENTAURIUM ERYTHRAEA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA SEED EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE GERM EXTRACT, RUBUS IDAEUS LEAF EXTRACT, SUCROSE, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, JANIA RUBENS EXTRACT, PEG-8, HORDEUM VULGARE STEM WATER, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, TRAMETES VERSICOLOR EXTRACT, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM CALLUS CULTURE FILTRATE, DICTYOPTERIS POLYPODIOIDES EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT, MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, POLYSORBATE 20, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SODIUM PCA, UREA, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PARFUM, ISOHEXADECANE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, SQUALANE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, RUBY POWDER, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, TOURMALINE, HYDROLYZED ALGIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GOLD, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES, POLYSORBATE 80, TREHALOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TRIACETIN, CHOLESTEROL, ZEA MAYS KERNEL EXTRACT, SORBITAN OLEATE, GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LECITHIN, SORBIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., XANTHAN GUM, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE, CARAMEL, PIGMENT RED 4.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.
Use twice daily after cleansing and prepping skin with The Infused Lotion, sweep 2-3 pumps of The Serum Essence directly onto face and neck using fingertips. Follow with The Concentrated Night Balm at night. Complete with the La Mer moisturizer of your choice.
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), 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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate. 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, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
No — it contains Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
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 toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 115 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
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