Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "La Praire - SKIN CAVIAR LUXE CREAM" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. La Praire - SKIN CAVIAR LUXE CREAM ticks this box. Humectants in this product (alcaligenes polysaccharides, glycerin, lactobacillus ferment, saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, alcaligenes polysaccharides, helianthus annuus seed wax, butyrospermum parkii butter and caprylic/capric triglyceride) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing19 ingredients contribute at the levels belowStrong evidence
19 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
alcaligenes polysaccharides, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
CERAMIDE NPRole: HeroA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.9–2.4%
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.4–2.9%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~0.25–0.5%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.9%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAXRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
LACTOBACILLUS FERMENTRole: Key activeA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.25–0.45%
LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACTRole: Key activeSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.2–0.35%
MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTERRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.75%
MYRISTYL MYRISTATERole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.3–1.6%
SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE EXTRACTRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.5%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
SQUALANERole: Key activeAn 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.~0.25–0.5%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.4%
ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDESRole: Key activeHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.4%
TRIHEPTANOINRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Anti-aging2 ingredients contribute at the levels belowPartial evidence
2 ingredients contribute at the levels below
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.9–2.4%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.4%
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.9%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Myristyl myristateRole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.3–1.6%
Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.95–1.15%
Mangifera indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.75%
Lauroyl lysineRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.6%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.5%
Lactobacillus fermentRole: Key activeA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Laminaria japonica extractRole: Key activeSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.2–0.35%
Ceramide npRole: Key activeA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%
SqualaneRole: Key activeAn 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.~0.25–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed waxRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
TriheptanoinRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Alcaligenes polysaccharidesRole: Key activeHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.25–0.5%
Anti-blemish22 key actives in the formulaWeak evidence
22 key actives in the formula
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.9%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.9–2.4%
Myristyl myristateRole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.3–1.6%
Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.95–1.15%
Mangifera indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.75%
Lauroyl lysineRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.6%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.5%
Lactobacillus fermentRole: Key activeA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Laminaria japonica extractRole: Key activeSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.2–0.35%
TocopherolRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.4%
Ceramide npRole: Key activeA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%
SqualaneRole: Key activeAn 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.~0.25–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed waxRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
TriheptanoinRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Alcaligenes polysaccharidesRole: Key activeHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.25–0.5%
Evens skin tone22 key actives in the formulaWeak evidence
22 key actives in the formula
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.8–5.9%
Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideRole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.4–2.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.9–2.4%
Myristyl myristateRole: Key activeAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.3–1.6%
Coco-caprylate/caprateRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.95–1.15%
Mangifera indica seed butterRole: Key activeHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.75%
Lauroyl lysineRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.4–0.6%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractRole: Key activeA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.3–0.5%
Lactobacillus fermentRole: Key activeA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~0.25–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronateRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
Laminaria japonica extractRole: Key activeSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties~0.2–0.35%
TocopherolRole: Key activePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.4%
Ceramide npRole: Key activeA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%
SqualaneRole: Key activeAn 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.~0.25–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed waxRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.45%
TriheptanoinRole: Key activeA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Alcaligenes polysaccharidesRole: Key activeHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.4%
DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~0.25–0.5%
Irritancy30 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
30 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractA plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Raspberry ketoneUsed as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)High~0.2–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Ethyl oleateEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smellLow~4–4.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinLow~2.4–2.9%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicLow~1.3–1.6%est.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.Low~0.3–0.5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Low~0.25–0.4%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Low~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium oleateHelps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistencyLow~0.65–0.95%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 stearateHelps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skinLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skinHigh risk
4 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~1.9–2.4%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Laminaria japonica extractSeaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~2.5–3%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.9%
Ethyl oleate~4–4.9%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.5–3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.6–1.9%
Propanediol~1.4–1.7%
Myristyl myristate~1.3–1.6%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.95–1.15%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.5–0.75%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.45–0.7%
Lauroyl lysine~0.4–0.6%
Glycoproteins~0.35–0.6%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.4–0.6%
Equisetum arvense extract~0.35–0.6%
Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.3–0.5%
Lactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
Caviar extract~0.25–0.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
Ganoderma lucidum stem extract~0.2–0.35%
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Laminaria japonica extract~0.2–0.35%
Lithospermum officinale extract~0.2–0.35%
Tetrapeptide-3~0.15–0.3%
Sodium dna~0.2–0.35%
Rna~0.2–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.4%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
Ceramide np~0.25–0.45%
Mannose~0.2–0.4%
Sodium mannose phosphate~0.2–0.35%
Squalane~0.25–0.5%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated rapeseed oil~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.2–0.4%
C9-12 alkane~0.2–0.4%
Sodium oleate~0.65–0.95%
Ethylhexyl salicylate~0.4–0.6%
Propylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
Triheptanoin~0.2–0.35%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.2–0.4%
Sucrose stearate~0.25–0.5%
Alcaligenes polysaccharides~0.25–0.4%
Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Mica~0.25–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
Dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
Raspberry ketone~0.2–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.15–0.3%
Unknown~0%
Ci 60730~0.15–0.3%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
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