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The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream Mini La Mer

La Mer - The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream Mini
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

54 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/9/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

  • Evens skin tone
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"It helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and bring nurturing moisture to skin."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
acetyl hexapeptide-8
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"The Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream Mini"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
algae extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
limnanthes alba seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Dryness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture Formulation."
From: Sephora

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
zinc gluconate
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
copper gluconate
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
citrus aurantifolia peel extract
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
copper gluconate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water\aqua\eau Plain old water
2 cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
3 algae (seaweed) extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
4 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5 cyclohexasiloxane A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
6 butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
7 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
8 ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
9 citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel extract
10 octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate
11 limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient.
12 sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
13 medicago sativa (alfalfa) seed powder
14 helianthus annuus (sunflower) seedcake Used to thicken the product consistency
15 prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) seed meal
16 eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
17 sodium gluconate Helps stabilize product formulations
18 copper gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
19 calcium gluconate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
20 magnesium gluconate
21 zinc gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
22 tocopheryl succinate
23 niacin
24 sesamum indicum (sesame) seed powder
25 hypnea musciformis (algae) extract Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
26 sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract A plant extract that can contain an anti-inflammatory compound
27 acetyl hexapeptide-8 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
28 sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
29 palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
30 gellidiella acerosa extract An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
31 chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
32 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
33 sucrose Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
34 laminaria digitata extract Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
35 peg-8 Used to create a nice product consistency
36 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
37 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
38 trehalose A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
39 saccharide isomerate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
40 oleth-10 Helps oil and water mix together
41 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
42 caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
43 glyceryl polymethacrylate Used to create a nice product texture
44 alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
45 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
46 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
47 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
48 bht A preservative
49 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
50 hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
51 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
52 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
53 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
54 potassium sorbate A preservative
55 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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