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
LA MER
The Resurfacing Treatment
face exfoliator
LA MER
face exfoliator
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Take the skin testThe Resurfacing Treatment by La Mer works as a delicate liquid exfoliator for a fresh glow. This gentle, twice-daily, multi-infusion exfoliating treatment with replenishing Miracle Broth™ continuously resurfaces skin to clarify and smooth as it balances and hydrates, encouraging natural cell turnover. Skin feels instantly smoother and looks noticeably clearer, and more radiant.
The Resurfacing Treatment is a lightweight exfoliator from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 63 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Yeast, Lactobacillus Ferment, Algae Extract and Laminaria Digitata Extract.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid and Tartaric Acid.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer 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.
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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
11th 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
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Camphor, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
Alcohol Denat.
CI 14700
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 63 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Trisodium citrate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
11th 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
12th 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
13th 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
14th 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
15th 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
16th 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)
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
24th 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
25th 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
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trametes Versicolor Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Trametes Versicolor
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Chestnut, Castanea sativa, Fagaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rice extract hydrolyzed
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Pisum Sativum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Pea, Pisum sativum L., Leguminosae
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Bamboo, Bambusa vulgaris, Poaceaea
31st 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
32nd 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
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Laminaria saccharina, Laminariaceae
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Clove, Eugenia caryophyllata, Myrtaceae
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment is the product of the fermentation of Thermus Thermophillus
36th 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-
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
40th 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
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,7,7-Trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone; Bornan-2-one
42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
[1R-[1.alpha.(R*),2.beta.,5.alpha.]]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
44th 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
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (98;67)
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
49th 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’. '
50th 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
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl salicylate
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
54th 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
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucosamine hydrochloride
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
60th 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
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Caramel is the concentrated solution obtained from heating sucrose or glucose solutions.
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate
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WATER, ALCOHOL DENAT., YEAST, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, GLYCOLIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM CITRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLUCONOLACTONE, 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, SIGESBECKIA ORIENTALIS EXTRACT, TRAMETES VERSICOLOR EXTRACT, CASTANEA SATIVA SEED EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT, BAMBUSA VULGARIS EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS FLOWER EXTRACT, THERMUS THERMOPHILLUS FERMENT, CAFFEINE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, CAMPHOR, MENTHYL LACTATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LECITHIN, PPG-5-CETETH-20, POLOXAMER 407, POLYSORBATE 20, XANTHAN GUM, PARFUM, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE, TARTARIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, PHYTIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CARAMEL, CI 14700.
GLYCOLIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, TARTARIC ACID.
Apply it after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Lactobacillus Ferment, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Camphor, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 63 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
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