LA MER The Regenerating Serum

LA MER

The Regenerating Serum

face neck serum

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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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108
Ingredients
9
Benefits
3
Actives
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The next regeneration is here. La Mer's The Regenerating Serum diminishes the appearance of lines and wrinkles. With advanced science new sea-sourced actives and more Miracle Broth™ this re-engineered formula helps supercharge a renewed look diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a renewed appearance of vitality.

Key Insights

Benefits

9
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
AHA Neuropeptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

5
Alcohol
Allergen
Microplastic
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

108 total
WATER ALGAE EXTRACT DIMETHICONE HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER PEG-8 DIMETHICONE TRIETHYLHEXANOIN PEG-10 DIMETHICONE POLYSILICONE-11 MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL DECYL GLUCOSIDE GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE GLYCERIN NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 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 CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT ADENOSINE PHOSPHATE ACETYL CARNITINE HCL CREATINE CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID WHEY ETHYLBISIMINOMETHYLGUAIACOL MANGANESE CHLORIDE LINOLENIC ACID CAFFEINE ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT GOLD HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN HYDROGENATED LECITHIN PHENYL TRIMETHICONE AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER ISODODECANE HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT TOCOPHERYL ACETATE SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE LINOLEIC ACID MICROCOCCUS LYSATE TOURMALINE GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS SOY AMINO ACIDS BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT YEAST TRISILOXANE TARTARIC ACID AHA TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE DEXTRIN TOCOPHEROL PENTYLENE GLYCOL BIS-STEARYL DIMETHICONE LAURETH-12 POTASSIUM SORBATE PARFUM CAPRYLYL GLYCOL LECITHIN HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN MALTODEXTRIN CYCLODEXTRIN ALCOHOL DENAT. SODIUM HYDROXIDE XANTHAN GUM SILICA CITRIC ACID AHA GLUTATHIONE POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE DISODIUM EDTA BHT PHENOXYETHANOL LIMONENE LINALOOL HYDROXYCITRONELLAL CITRONELLOL GERANIOL SOLVENT GREEN 7

About The Regenerating Serum

Overview

The Regenerating Serum is a cushioning serum from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 108 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, SOY Amino Acids and Butylene Glycol, 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, SOY Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol and Water.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Algae Extract, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate and Polygonum Cuspidatum Root 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 is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is 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, 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 toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • 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 drying alcohol high in the list
  • 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 32 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 11 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 4 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 3 ingredients

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • 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

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

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

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

Dimethicone

Hydration

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

Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer

Hydration

8th 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

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

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

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 (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration

15th 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
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

Sodium gluconate

Hydration

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

Hydration

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

Magnesium digluconate

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support 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 Low

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 Low

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 (4)

Supporting ingredients (104)

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

Water Algae Extract Dimethicone Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic Triglyceride Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Peg-8 Dimethicone Triethylhexanoin Peg-10 Dimethicone Polysilicone-11 Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Decyl Glucoside Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate Glycerin 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 Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Humulus Lupulus Extract Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Melilotus Officinalis Extract Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein Marrubium Vulgare Extract Eryngium Maritimum Extract Bifida Ferment Lysate Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract Adenosine Phosphate Acetyl Carnitine HCL Creatine Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Juice Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid Whey Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride Linolenic Acid Caffeine Alcaligenes Polysaccharides Gelidiella Acerosa Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract Glycine Soja Seed Extract Gold Hydrolyzed SOY Protein Hydrogenated Lecithin Phenyl Trimethicone Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Isododecane Hypnea Musciformis Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Acetyl Glucosamine Linoleic Acid Micrococcus Lysate Tourmaline Glycosaminoglycans SOY Amino Acids Butylene Glycol Laminaria Digitata Extract Yeast Trisiloxane Tetraacetylphytosphingosine Dextrin Tocopherol Pentylene Glycol Bis-stearyl Dimethicone Laureth-12 Potassium Sorbate Parfum Caprylyl Glycol Lecithin Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Maltodextrin Cyclodextrin Alcohol Denat. Sodium Hydroxide Xanthan Gum Silica Glutathione Polymethylsilsesquioxane Disodium Edta BHT Phenoxyethanol Limonene Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Citronellol Geraniol 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

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol

  • Essential oils

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

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Silicones

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

  • Microplastics

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

  • 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 "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

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: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, 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
Alcohol, Allergen, Microplastic, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 108 ingredients on the label.

19
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

16
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

14
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

14
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

8
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
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
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

3
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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

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

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

3rd 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
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
Emollient, Occlusive

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

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

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

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

8th 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
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
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 (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration Silicone
11 Polysilicone-11 Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

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

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

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.

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

13 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

D-Glucoside, Decyl

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

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

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

15th 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
16 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th 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

18th 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

19th 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

20th 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

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

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

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

Copper di-D-gluconate

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

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

Calcium gluconate

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.

Magnesium digluconate

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

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

bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc

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

27th 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

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

3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
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  • 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

29th 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
Surfactant, Plant extract

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae

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

31st 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

32nd 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, Plant extract, Preservative

33rd 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
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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?
  • 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
Occlusive, Soothing, Plant extract

34th 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, Preservative

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

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

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

Melilotus Officinalis Extract is an extract of the aerial parts of the Sweet Clover, Melilotus officinalis (L.), Fabaceae

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

37th 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

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

Protein hydrolyzates, yeast. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of saccharomyces cerevisiae 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

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

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

Marrubium Vulgare Extract is an extract of the herb of the Horehound, Marrubium vulgare L., Labiatae

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

40th 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

41st 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
Antioxidant, Plant extract

42nd 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

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

Adenosine phosphate

Soothing
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.

1-Propanaminium, 2-(Acetyloxy)- 3-Carboxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-,Chloride

Hydration
8 scientific references
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  • 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

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

Glycine, N-(Aminoiminomethyl)-N-Methyl-

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2011 and December 2011, pages 15-23 and 273-281
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, February 2005, pages 443-452
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, March 2005, page 225
  • Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, January 2002, pages 47–52
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract is an extract of the Alga, Cladosiphon okamuranus, Chordariaceae

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

47th 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

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

48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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
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.

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
Antioxidant

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

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

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

51st 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

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

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

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

53rd 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
Occlusive, Plant extract

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

Gelidiella Acerosa Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Gelidiella acerosa, Gelidiaceae

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

55th 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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  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

56th 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
Humectant, Active, Peptide

57th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

58th 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
  • Related Articles
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.

CI 77480

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

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

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

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
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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?
  • 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
Surfactant

61st 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

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

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

Hydration Silicone
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRNS513pdf
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2003, pages 335-351
  • Silicone Surfactants, 1999, page 190
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 1986, pages 353-371
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

63rd 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
64 Isododecane Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

64th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated

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

65th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hypnea Musciformis Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Hypnea musciformis, Hypneaceae

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

66th 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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  • The Truth About Firming Creams
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  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

67th 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

68th 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

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

70th 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

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

Product of the controlled lysis of Micrococcus species

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

72nd 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
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

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

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

Hydration
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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.

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

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

75th 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
Occlusive, Plant extract

76th 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

77th 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

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

Trisiloxane, Octamethyl-

Hydration
79 Tartaric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, pH adjuster

79th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Molecules, April 2018, ePublication; and February 2010, pages 824-833
  • Journal of the German Society of Dermatology, July 2012, pages 488-491
  • Skin Therapy Letter, November-December 2008, pages 5-9
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 76–87
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

80th 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.)

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

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
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82 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

82nd 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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

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

Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, octadecyl terminated

Silicone
85 Laureth-12 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36-Dodecaoxaoctatetracontan-1-ol

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

86th 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

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

87th 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’. '

88 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Octane-1,2-diol

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

89th 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
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.

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

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

91st 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
92 Cyclodextrin Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

Cycloheptapentylose

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

93rd 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
94 Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

94th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium hydroxide

95 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

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

96th 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
97 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

97th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

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

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

Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2019, pages 728–737
  • Clinical Cosmetic and Investigative Dermatology, April 2017, pages 147-153 and October 2014, pages 267-274
  • Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2011, pages 3, 940-3, 949
  • The Dermatologist, October 2011, volume 19, issue 10
  • Journal of Dermatologic Science, May 2010, pages 85-90
  • Free Radical Biology and Medicine, October 1994, pages 333-349
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

99th 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
100 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

101st 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

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

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

2-Phenoxyethanol

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

103rd 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
104 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

104th 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
105 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

105th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

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

106th 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
107 Geraniol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

107th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

108th 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 Regenerating Serum?

WATER, ALGAE EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/MYRISTIC/STEARIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PEG-8 DIMETHICONE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, POLYSILICONE-11, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, 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, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, NARCISSUS TAZETTA BULB EXTRACT, CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT, HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT, MIMOSA TENUIFLORA BARK EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN, MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT, ERYNGIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM ROOT EXTRACT, ADENOSINE PHOSPHATE, ACETYL CARNITINE HCL, CREATINE, CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, WHEY, ETHYLBISIMINOMETHYLGUAIACOL MANGANESE CHLORIDE, LINOLENIC ACID, CAFFEINE, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, GOLD, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ISODODECANE, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE, LINOLEIC ACID, MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, TOURMALINE, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, SOY AMINO ACIDS, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, YEAST, TRISILOXANE, TARTARIC ACID, TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE, DEXTRIN, TOCOPHEROL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BIS-STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURETH-12, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PARFUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, LECITHIN, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, MALTODEXTRIN, CYCLODEXTRIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., SODIUM HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, SILICA, CITRIC ACID, GLUTATHIONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, SOLVENT GREEN 7.

What are the active ingredients in The Regenerating Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, TARTARIC ACID, CITRIC ACID.

How do I use The Regenerating Serum?

To release key ingredients shake gently and sweep 1 to 2 pumps over face and neck morning and evening. Follow with your La Mer moisturiser.

What skin types is The Regenerating Serum 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 Regenerating Serum 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 Regenerating Serum fungal acne safe?

5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use The Regenerating Serum 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 Regenerating Serum fragrance free?

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

Does The Regenerating Serum contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is The Regenerating Serum silicone free?

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

Does The Regenerating Serum contain essential oils?

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

Is The Regenerating Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with The Regenerating Serum?

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 Regenerating Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does The Regenerating Serum have?

It lists 108 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes The Regenerating Serum?

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