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
73%
Combination (dry)
73%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
67%
Oily
67%

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103
Ingredients
7
Benefits
3
Actives
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Discover La Mer's Lifting and Firming Mask. This luxuriously rich anti-aging cream mask lifts and firms skin for a smoother and more youthful appearance.

Key Insights

Benefits

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

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Signal peptides

Risks

4
Allergen
Microplastic
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

103 total
WATER DIMETHICONE HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER CYCLOPENTASILOXANE HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE POLYSILICONE-11 PEG-100 STEARATE PEG-8 DIMETHICONE PEG-10 DIMETHICONE ALGAE EXTRACT 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 VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT WHEY GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT GLYCERIN COENZYME A MICROCOCCUS LYSATE LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE SORBITOL CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT MOLASSES GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT TOURMALINE CAFFEINE LINOLENIC ACID HYDROGENATED LECITHIN GOLD HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE Signal peptides AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES BUTYLENE GLYCOL TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE LECITHIN ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid LAURETH-23 ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides LINOLEIC ACID DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE YEAST CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE LAURETH-4 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE PENTYLENE GLYCOL PEG-8 POTASSIUM SORBATE YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID CYCLODEXTRIN MALTODEXTRIN SUCROSE GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE PARFUM POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE SILICA ETHYLBISIMINOMETHYLGUAIACOL MANGANESE CHLORIDE MANGANESE CHLORIDE DISODIUM EDTA PHENOXYETHANOL LINALOOL HYDROXYCITRONELLAL CITRONELLOL GERANIOL LIMONENE SOLVENT GREEN 7

About The Lifting & Firming Mask

Overview

The Lifting & Firming Mask is a cushioning mask from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 103 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 Water.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Algae Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract and Silybum Marianum Extract.

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. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-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 and essential oils, 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 drying alcohol
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

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

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

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

Helps with

  • Hydration 36 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 20 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 12 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 2 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

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

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

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

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

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

Hydration

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 (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

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

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

Sodium gluconate

Hydration

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

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

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration

22nd 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 None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

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 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.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (100)

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

Water Dimethicone Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Cyclopentasiloxane Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic Triglyceride Polysilicone-11 Peg-100 Stearate Peg-8 Dimethicone Peg-10 Dimethicone Algae Extract 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 Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract Crithmum Maritimum Extract Eryngium Maritimum Extract Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Silybum Marianum Extract Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract Humulus Lupulus Extract Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Saccharomyces Lysate Extract Prunus Mume Fruit Extract Whey Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract Glycerin Coenzyme A Micrococcus Lysate Laminaria Digitata Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Juice Sorbitol Corallina Officinalis Extract Molasses Glycine Soja Seed Extract Tourmaline Caffeine Linolenic Acid Hydrogenated Lecithin Gold Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Glycosaminoglycans Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Bifida Ferment Lysate Alcaligenes Polysaccharides Butylene Glycol Tetraacetylphytosphingosine Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Lecithin Acetyl Glucosamine Laureth-23 Linoleic Acid Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate Yeast Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Laureth-4 Tocopheryl Acetate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Pentylene Glycol Peg-8 Potassium Sorbate Yeast Polysaccharides Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Cyclodextrin Maltodextrin Sucrose Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Parfum Polymethylsilsesquioxane Silica Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride Manganese Chloride Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Citronellol Geraniol Limonene Solvent Green 7

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol

  • Essential oils

    Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone

  • Microplastics

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • Facial oils

    Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

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

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

Where it fits in a routine

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

This product is the "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: Peg-100 Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Microplastic, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 103 ingredients on the label.

23
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

14
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

13
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

13
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

13
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

9
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

6
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

5
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

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

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

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

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
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
Emollient

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

Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

7th 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

8 Polysilicone-11 Occlusive
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

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

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

9 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
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.

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

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

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

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated (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

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 (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

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

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

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

14th 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

15th 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

16th 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

17th 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
18 Sodium Gluconate Chelator
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

18th 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
19 Copper Gluconate Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

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

20th 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

21st 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

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

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

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

23rd 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

24th 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

25th 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
UV filter, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Red Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

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

27th 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
Plant extract

28th 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

29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae

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.

Eryngium Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole herb, Eryngium maritimum L., Apiaceae

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

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

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese Knotweed, Polygonum cuspidatum, Polygonaceae

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

32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Silybum Marianum Extract is an extract of the seeds and leaves of the Lady's Thistle, Silybum marianum (L.), Asteraceae

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

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

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Bupleurum falcatum L., Apiaceae

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

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

Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract is the extract obtained from the inflorescence (hops cone) of Humulus lupulus, Cannabidaceae

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
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin-orange, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae

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

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

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Tepezchouite, Mimosa tenuiflora L., Leguminosae

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

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

Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract is an extract of the bulbs of the Yellow Daffodil, Narcissus tazetta L., Agavaceae

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

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae

Soothing Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Marine Drugs, August 2021, pages 1-16
  • IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, January 2021, pages 1-9
  • Journal of Applied Phycology, June 2019, pages 3, 653-3, 663
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

39th 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
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

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

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae

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

41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Whey is the water dispersable part of milk that is separated from the curd in the manufacture of cheese

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

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

Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Gelidium cartilagineum, Gelidiaceae

43 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

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

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

Adenosine 5'-(Trihydrogen Diphosphate), 3'-(Dihydrogen Phosphate), P'-(3-Hydroxy-4-((3-((2-Mercaptoethyl)Amino)-3-Oxopropyl)Amino)-2,2-Di methyl-4-Oxobutyl) Ester, (R)-

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

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

Product of the controlled lysis of Micrococcus species

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

46th 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
Plant extract, Preservative

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

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

48th 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
Roles
Plant extract

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

Punica Granatum Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

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

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

D-Glucitol

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
  • Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
  • 3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
  • Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae

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

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

Molasses is the syrup obtained as a by-product from the processing of sugarcane into sugar

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

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

Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Hydration Evens Skin Tone
1 scientific reference
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54 Tourmaline Texture agent
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine

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.

1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-

Anti-Aging
56 Linolenic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid (9Z, 12Z, 15Z)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, May 2020, ePublication
  • Molecules, February 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Oleo Science, Volume 60, Issue 12, 2011, pages 597–607
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Fatty%20Acidspdf
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

57th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

CI 77480

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

59th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin

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

60th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

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

61st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitic acid with either a tripeptide consisting of gly-his-lys, or a hexapeptide consisting of val-gly-val-ala-pro-gly. The INCI Name, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, originally developed in 1994, was designated with a retired status in 2013. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the name Palmitoyl Oligopeptide will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignments which are either Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 or Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12.

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

62nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

63rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Emollient, Texture agent

64th 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

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

65th 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

66th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and Phytosphingosine (q.v.)

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

67th 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
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68 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

68th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

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

69th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

N-acetyl-.alpha.-D-glucosamine

Hydration Soothing Evens Skin Tone
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, July 2022, pages 1-25
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2020, pages 1-10
  • Life Sciences, May 2016, pages 21-29
  • Drug Design, Development and Therapy, August 2014, pages 1, 923-1, 928
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2013, pages 96-102; and December 2006, pages 309-315
  • Dermato-endocrinology, July 2012, pages 253-258
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

70th 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
71 Laureth-23 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

71st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-

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

72nd 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
73 Linoleic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

73rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/facids042019finalreppdf
  • Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, January 2018, pages 21-28
  • https://thedermreviewcom/linoleic-acid/
  • Dermatology Research and Practice, 2012, pages 9231-9234
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, 1998, issue 7, pages 375-381
  • Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1998, issue 2, pages 56-58
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

74th 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
Roles
Emollient

75th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1-Methylethylene 2-ethylhexanoate

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

76th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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

77th 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
78 Laureth-4 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

78th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

79 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

79th 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
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  • 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?
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  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

80th 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
Solvent

81st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
82 Peg-8 Humectant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Solvent

82nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

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

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

Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

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

84th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polysaccharides, yeast-cell-wall

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.

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

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

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

4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • Pharmaceutics, November 2021, pages 1-17
  • Frontiers in Plant Science, January 2021, pages 1-3
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology, February 2020, pages 1-21
  • Arch Pharm Chemistry in Life Services, August 2014, pages 685-697
87 Cyclodextrin Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

Cycloheptapentylose

88 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
89 Sucrose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Soothing

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

Sucrose

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

90th 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
91 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

91st 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’. '

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

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

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

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

93rd 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
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  • 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
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.

Manganese, Chloro[[2,2'-[1,2-Ethanediylbis[(Nitrilo-cN)Methylidyne]]Bis[6-MethoxyphenolatoocO]]]-, (SP-5-13)-

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

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

Manganese dichloride

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

97 Phenoxyethanol 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.

2-Phenoxyethanol

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

98th 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
99 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

7-Hydroxycitronellal

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

100th 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
101 Geraniol 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.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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

102nd 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

103rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate (CI 59040)

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What ingredients are in The Lifting & Firming Mask?

WATER, DIMETHICONE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYSILICONE-11, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, ALGAE EXTRACT, 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, VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT, BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT, HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT, CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT, MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT, NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, WHEY, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, COENZYME A, MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, SORBITOL, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, MOLASSES, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, TOURMALINE, CAFFEINE, LINOLENIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GOLD, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, LECITHIN, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LAURETH-23, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, LINOLEIC ACID, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, YEAST, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LAURETH-4, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-8, POTASSIUM SORBATE, YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, CYCLODEXTRIN, MALTODEXTRIN, SUCROSE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, PARFUM, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, SILICA, ETHYLBISIMINOMETHYLGUAIACOL MANGANESE CHLORIDE, MANGANESE CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, SOLVENT GREEN 7.

What are the active ingredients in The Lifting & Firming Mask?

PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.

How do I use The Lifting & Firming Mask?

After cleansing apply a thin layer to cleansed face and neck with fingertips or the luxurious brush. Allow this rich cream mask to infuse for 8 minutes. Massage any excess into skin for optimal results. Follow with your La Mer moisturiser.

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?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is The Lifting & Firming Mask fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-100 Stearate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate. 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, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Does The Lifting & Firming Mask contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is The Lifting & Firming Mask silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Peg-8 Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone.

Does The Lifting & Firming Mask contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol.

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 103 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes The Lifting & Firming Mask?

LA MER.

Brand
LA MER

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