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 Treatment Lotion
face toner
LA MER
face toner
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Take the skin testThe La Mer Treatment Lotion now comes available in their largest size yet, with a new streamlined pump for an effortless surge of energy and rejuvenation. Your essential first step after cleansing, its Active Liquid Hydrogel texture cushions on contact and penetrates rapidly to deliver an energized look and all-day hydration.
The Treatment Lotion is a lightweight toner from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 72 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. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate 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 Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol and Trehalose.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Sodium Benzoate, Algae Extract, Yeast and Laminaria Digitata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
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.
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.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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
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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sucrose
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
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, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol
Alcohol Denat.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" 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 72 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
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.
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sucrose
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder is the powder derived from crushed seeds of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa), Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae
11th 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
12th 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
13th 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)
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
21st 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
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
23rd 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
24th 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
25th 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
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Plankton Extract is an extract obtained from marine plankton
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Palmaria Palmata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Palmaria palmata, Rhodymeniaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
29th 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)
30th 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-
31st 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
32nd 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
33rd 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
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sea Whip Extract is an extract of the marine invertebrate, Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae
37th 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
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Protein is a protein obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mucopolysaccharides, glycosaminoglycans, chondroitin sulfate-dermatan sulfate-contg., skin
42nd 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
43rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Ericaceae
44th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
45th 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)
46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium chloride
47th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium chloride
48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium sulphate
49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Potassium nitrate
51st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
52nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triacetin
53rd 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
54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane, hexadecyl ether
55th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polyethylene Glycol (120) Jojoba Acid/Alcohol
56th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
57th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
58th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers
59th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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.
60th 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’. '
61st 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
62nd 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
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7-Hydroxycitronellal
64th 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
65th 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)-
66th 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
67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
68th 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
69th 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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid
71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
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WATER, ALGAE EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, METHYL GLUCETH-20, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, YEAST, SUCROSE, GLYCERETH-26, 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, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT, PLANKTON EXTRACT, PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAFFEINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, TREHALOSE, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, SEA WHIP EXTRACT, TOURMALINE, UREA, SODIUM PCA, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, VACCINIUM MACROCARPON FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PEG-8, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM SULFATE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TRIACETIN, LECITHIN, PPG-5-CETETH-20, JOJOBA WAX PEG-120 ESTERS, POLYSORBATE 20, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CHLORPHENESIN, SORBIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8.
After cleansing, pump a small amount onto fingertips or saturate a cotton pad. Press into skin. Follow with your La Mer serum, eye treatment and moisturiser.
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) 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.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
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.
No — it contains Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 72 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
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