LA MER The Lifting Firming Mask

LA MER

The Lifting Firming Mask

face neck mask

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

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

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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
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Leave-on La Mer Lifting Firming Mask plumps and hydrates for firmer-feeling skin. Reveals multi-dimensional benefits across 4 facets of youth: improves the look of horizontal lines and wrinkles, vertical sagging, firmness, and helps resist future signs of aging. 8-minute mask in a rich, sumptuous texture.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Vitamin C

Risks

5
Alcohol
Allergen
Silicone
Sulfate
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

102 total
WATER DIMETHICONE ALGAE EXTRACT HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER YEAST CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE GLYCERIN PEG-100 STEARATE PEG-8 DIMETHICONE PEG-10 DIMETHICONE GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE 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 PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRATE BUTYLENE GLYCOL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED EXTRACT TRIETHYLHEXANOIN CAPRYLYL GLYCOL CAFFEINE DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE ASPERGILLUS FERMENT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid HORDEUM VULGARE STEM WATER LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE Neuropeptides LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT GOLD ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides PRUNUS PERSICA FLOWER EXTRACT PEAT EXTRACT PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-14 PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12 PEG-8 POLYSILICONE-11 GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER LAURETH-4 HYDROGENATED LECITHIN DECYL GLUCOSIDE LECITHIN SILICA BARIUM SULFATE ALCOHOL DENAT. DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE HEXYLENE GLYCOL PARFUM LIMONENE LINALOOL HYDROXYCITRONELLAL GERANIOL CITRONELLOL BENZYL SALICYLATE GERANYL ACETATE CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL EXPRESSED LINALYL ACETATE CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL PINENE LAVANDULA STOECHAS FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT CANANGA ODORATA MACROPHYLLA FLOWER EXTRACT TERPINEOL PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL TOCOPHERYL ACETATE MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE Vitamin C TOCOPHEROL BHT DISODIUM EDTA PHENOXYETHANOL POTASSIUM SORBATE SODIUM BENZOATE MICA HC YELLOW NO. 5 PIGMENT RED 4 ACID RED 33

About The Lifting Firming Mask

Overview

The Lifting Firming Mask is a cushioning mask from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 102 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, 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, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate, Algae Extract, Yeast and Lactobacillus Ferment.

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 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, microplastic-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.

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
  • Several soothing ingredients

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • 9 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 26 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 19 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

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing 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.

Dimethicone

Hydration

3rd 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

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

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

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sodium gluconate

Hydration

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

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

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration

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

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

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 Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

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 Low

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.

Supporting ingredients (98)

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

Water Dimethicone Algae Extract Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Yeast Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic Triglyceride Glycerin Peg-100 Stearate Peg-8 Dimethicone Peg-10 Dimethicone Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate 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 Porphyridium Cruentum Extract Laminaria Saccharina Extract Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract Triethylhexanoin Caprylyl Glycol Caffeine Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Alcaligenes Polysaccharides Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Thermus Thermophillus Ferment Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Aspergillus Ferment Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water Laminaria Digitata Extract Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Iris Florentina Root Extract Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Gold Ethylhexylglycerin Prunus Persica Flower Extract Peat Extract Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 Peg-8 Polysilicone-11 Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Laureth-4 Hydrogenated Lecithin Decyl Glucoside Lecithin Silica Barium Sulfate Alcohol Denat. Dimethyl Isosorbide Hexylene Glycol Parfum Limonene Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Geraniol Citronellol Benzyl Salicylate Geranyl Acetate Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed Linalyl Acetate Citrus Limon Peel Oil Pinene Lavandula Stoechas Flower/stem Extract Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract Terpineol Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Tocopherol BHT Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Mica HC Yellow NO. 5 Pigment Red 4 Acid Red 33

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
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol

  • Essential oils

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

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11

  • Added colour

    Mica, Pigment Red 4

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, 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 "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)
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract. 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, Sulfate, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 102 ingredients on the label.

16
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

15
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

12
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

11
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

8
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

5
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

4
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

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

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

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
3 Algae Extract Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Plant extract

3rd 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
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol, polymer with tetrahydro-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one, reaction products with 1,6-diisocyanatohexane

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/hydrogenated-polyisobutene/
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 59S-90S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2010, pages 81-82
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.

Silicone
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, Occlusive

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

Octadecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid, tetradecanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol

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

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
10 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

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.

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, December 2019, pages 558–563
  • Household and Personal Care Today, June 2018, pages 60-65
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2015, pages 1-46
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2008, pages 120–126
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2007, pages 211–218
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.

SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

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

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

1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris[(R)-12-(acetoxy)oleate]

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.

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae

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

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

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa by the microorganism, Saccharomyces

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is the residue from the expression of oil from the seedcake of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

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

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal is the residue from the expression of oil from the dried ripe seeds of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae

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.

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

21st 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
22 Copper Gluconate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Copper di-D-gluconate

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

23rd 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

24th 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

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

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

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

26th 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

27th 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

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

Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae

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

29th 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
Plant extract

30th 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

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

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Porphyridium cruentum, Porphyridaceae

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

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

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

Propylene didecanoate

34 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

34th 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
Roles
Plant extract

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

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

36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, February 2018, pages 1-40
37 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Octane-1,2-diol

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.

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

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

Trans-1-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-4-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-L-proline

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

40th 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
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Texture agent

41st 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

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

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

Saccharomyces Lysate Extract is an extract of Saccharomyces Lysate

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

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

Thermus Thermophillus Ferment is the product of the fermentation of Thermus Thermophillus

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

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

Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester

Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, May 2017, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 25-35
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 2013, pages 317-328
  • Photochemistry and Photobiology, May-June 2006, Volume 82, Issue 3, pages 823-828
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Plant extract

45th 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
Humectant

46th 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

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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

48th 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

49th 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.

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

50th 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
Emollient, Plant extract

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae

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

52nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Iris Florentina Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Orris, Iris florentina L., Iridaceae

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

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

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria ochroleuca, Laminariaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Marine Drugs, August 2021, pages 1-16
  • Journal of Applied Phycology, January 2020, pages 1, 455-1, 465
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1074
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, September 2007, pages 1, 124-1, 125
  • Biomedical Chromotography, April 2004, pages 183-190
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

CI 77480

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

56th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

57th 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

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
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Prunus Persica Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Peach, Prunus persica, Rosaceae

59 Peat Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Peat, extract

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

60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alanine, hexapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

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

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-L-valylglycyl-L-valyl-L-alanyl-L-prolyl-

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Chemistry, October 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 90S-102S
  • Cosmetics, Volume 4, Issue 16, May 2017, pages 1–17
  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, February 2017, pages 73–80
  • Biomolecules and Therapeutics, July 2014, pages 321–327
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 155–160
62 Peg-8 Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

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

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

Hydration
63 Polysilicone-11 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes

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

64th 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

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

65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Propapnesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymers with docosylpoly(oxyethylene) 2-methyl-2-propenoate (25 mol EO average)

Synthetic polymer
66 Laureth-4 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

3,6,9,12-tetraoxatetracosan-1-ol; Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated; Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated

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

67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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
68 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

D-Glucoside, Decyl

69 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

69th 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

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
70 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

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

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
71 Barium Sulfate Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Barium sulphate

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

72nd 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
73 Dimethyl Isosorbide Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

73rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

74 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

74th 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

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

75th 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’. '

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

76th 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
77 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

77th 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
78 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

78th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

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

79th 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
80 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

80th 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
81 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

81st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

82nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Geranyl acetate

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

83rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bitter Orange Oil. Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is an essential oil expressed from the fresh epicarps of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains D-limonene (about 90%), citral, decanaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, terpineol

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

84th 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-yl acetate

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

85th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

86th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene, 2,6,6-trimethyl-

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

87th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Stoechas Flower/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers and stems of the Roman Lavender, Lavandula Stoechas L., Lamiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

88th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cananga Odorata Macrophylla Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the canadian ylang-ylang, Cananga odorata var. macrophylla, Anonaceae

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

89th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Terpineol; p-Menthenol (mixed isomers)

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

90th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae

Allergen
91 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

91st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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

92nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ascorbic acid, monoester with phosphoric acid, magnesium salt (2:3)

Anti-Aging Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, January 2021, pages 333-341
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017, pages 14-17; and July 2010, pages 20-31
  • Annals of Dermatology, February 2016, pages 129-132; and August 2015, pages 376-382
  • International Journal of Dermatology, January 2014, pages 93-99
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • Skin Research and Technology, August 2008, pages 376-380
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 24, 2005, pages 51-111
93 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

93rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
94 BHT Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

94th 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

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

95th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

96th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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

97th 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

98 Sodium Benzoate Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

98th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium benzoate

99 Mica Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Fragrance / colour

99th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.

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

100th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(2-amino-4-nitroanilino)ethanol

101 Pigment Red 4 Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

101st 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:

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

102nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate (CI 17200)

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What ingredients are in The Lifting Firming Mask?

WATER, DIMETHICONE, ALGAE EXTRACT, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, YEAST, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, 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, PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT, LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED EXTRACT, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAFFEINE, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HORDEUM VULGARE STEM WATER, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, GOLD, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PRUNUS PERSICA FLOWER EXTRACT, PEAT EXTRACT, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-14, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12, PEG-8, POLYSILICONE-11, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURETH-4, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, LECITHIN, SILICA, BARIUM SULFATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PARFUM, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, GERANYL ACETATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL EXPRESSED, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, PINENE, LAVANDULA STOECHAS FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT, CANANGA ODORATA MACROPHYLLA FLOWER EXTRACT, TERPINEOL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHEROL, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, MICA, HC YELLOW NO. 5, PIGMENT RED 4, ACID RED 33.

What are the active ingredients in The Lifting Firming Mask?

SODIUM HYALURONATE, DIPEPTIDE DIAMINOBUTYROYL BENZYLAMIDE DIACETATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE.

How do I use The Lifting Firming Mask?

After cleansing, apply a thin layer to face and neck using the application brush morning and night. Allow the rich mask to infuse for 8 minutes before massaging any excess into the skin. Follow with your favourite La Mer moisturizer.

What skin types is The Lifting Firming Mask 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 Lifting Firming Mask 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 Lifting Firming Mask fungal acne safe?

9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use The Lifting Firming Mask 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 Lifting Firming Mask fragrance free?

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

Does The Lifting Firming Mask contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is The Lifting Firming Mask silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11.

Does The Lifting Firming Mask contain essential oils?

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

Is The Lifting Firming Mask paraben free?

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

What can I layer with The Lifting Firming Mask?

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 Lifting Firming Mask?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does The Lifting Firming Mask have?

It lists 102 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes The Lifting Firming Mask?

LA MER.

Brand
LA MER

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