LA MER The Hydrating Infused Emulsion

LA MER

The Hydrating Infused Emulsion

face neck emulsion

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
68%
Combination (dry)
68%
Balanced
98%
Combination (oily)
72%
Oily
72%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Nourishing all-day hydration meets a featherlight feel. The NEW Hydrating Infused Emulsion is a water-based formula that fights inner dryness for skin that feels soft supple and looks radiant. Layer this weightless emulsion under your La Mer moisturiser to optimise hydration.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin C

Risks

4
Alcohol
Allergen
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About The Hydrating Infused Emulsion

Overview

The Hydrating Infused Emulsion is a cushioning emulsion from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 60 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 SOY Amino Acids, 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 Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, SOY Amino Acids and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Algae Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane and Hydrogenated Lecithin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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, 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 serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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

  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

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

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Hydration 24 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 14 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 7 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging

4th 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)

Hydration

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids

Hydration

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

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration

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

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration

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

Sodium gluconate

Hydration

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

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

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration

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 Moderate

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 Moderate

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 (3)

Supporting ingredients (57)

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

Water Algae Extract Squalane Butylene Glycol Glycerin Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Bis-diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Phenyl Trimethicone 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 Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Hydrolyzed SOY Protein SOY Amino Acids Laminaria Digitata Extract Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Hydrolyzed Rice Extract Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Caffeine Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract Centaurium Erythraea Extract Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract Yeast Tocopheryl Acetate Trehalose Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Sucrose Dimethicone Xanthan Gum Alcohol Denat. T-butyl Alcohol Parfum Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Citronellol Geraniol Limonene Disodium Edta BHT Potassium Sorbate 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
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol

  • Essential oils

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

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Silicones

    Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit 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 "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Allergen, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 60 ingredients on the label.

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

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 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
4 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

4th 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)

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
5 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

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

Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.

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

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

Hexanedioic acid, 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl diester, esters from reaction with a mixture of octanoic, decanoic, isooctadecanoic, octadecanoic and 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acids

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

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

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th 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
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

11th 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

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

12th 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
Roles
Exfoliant

13th 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

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

14th 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
15 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

15th 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
16 Copper Gluconate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

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

17th 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

18th 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

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

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

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

20th 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

21st 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

22nd 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
Plant extract

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

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract is an extract of the Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera (L.), Phaeophytae

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

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

Protein hydrolyzates, soya. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of soya 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

Anti-Aging
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

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

Soy Amino Acids is a mixture of amino acids derived from the complete hydrolysis of soy protein

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

26th 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

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging
28 Hydrolyzed Rice Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Rice extract hydrolyzed

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

29th 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
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Plant extract

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

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

31st 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
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

32nd 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
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae

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.

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
Plant extract

35th 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

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

36th 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

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

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

Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract is an extract of the bran of the wheat, Triticum vulgare, Gramineae

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

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

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
39 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

39th 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

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

40th 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
Roles
Humectant

41st 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
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  • 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

42nd 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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

43rd 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

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant

45th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • Cosmeceuticals Aesthetic Dermatology, Volume 5, 2021, pages 38-46
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 251-3, 257
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, April 2019, pages 46-53
  • Skin Therapy Letter, Volume 21, Number 1, July 2016, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, March 2013, pages 16-20
  • Clinics in Dermatology, July-August 2008, pages 367-374
  • Dermatologic Surgery, March 2002, pages 231-236
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/ethasb062017reppdf
46 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
47 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
48 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

49 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

49th 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.

Alcohol
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methylpropan-2-ol

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

51st 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’. '

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

52nd 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
53 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

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

54th 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
55 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

55th 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
56 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

56th 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
57 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

58th 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

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

59th 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

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

60th 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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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

WATER, ALGAE EXTRACT, SQUALANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, 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, MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SOY AMINO ACIDS, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT, CAFFEINE, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, CENTAURIUM ERYTHRAEA EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE BRAN EXTRACT, YEAST, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TREHALOSE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, SUCROSE, DIMETHICONE, XANTHAN GUM, ALCOHOL DENAT., T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, PARFUM, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL.

What are the active ingredients in The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE.

How do I use The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

To infuse skin with nourishing hydration apply 2 pumps onto fingertips — morning and night — and smooth evenly over face and neck to protect and defend it from dryness and help it feel soft and supple. Follow with your La Mer moisturiser.

What skin types is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion good for?

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.

Is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion good for sensitive 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.

Is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use The Hydrating Infused Emulsion while pregnant?

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.

Is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Does The Hydrating Infused Emulsion contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion silicone free?

No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone.

Does The Hydrating Infused Emulsion contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Is The Hydrating Infused Emulsion paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does The Hydrating Infused Emulsion have?

It lists 60 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes The Hydrating Infused Emulsion?

LA MER.

Brand
LA MER

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