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La Roche-Posay Essentials Skin Care Routine

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation

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Niacinamide 0.3% - 0.6%Madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95%

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Product summary

"La Roche-Posay - Essentials Skin Care Routine" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 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, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, isostearyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
This formulation also includes actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (its other name is Gotu Kola): madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95% The Centella Asiatica actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.20% - 2.70% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

HYALU B5 PURE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM This anti-aging ultra hydrating pure hyaluronic acid face and neck serum leaves skin feeling plump to the touch and helps repair skin by replenishing the natural moisture barrier.

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This product contains madecassoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

hyaluronic acid 25% - 31%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

HYALU B5 PURE HYALURONIC ACID SERUM This anti-aging ultra hydrating pure hyaluronic acid face and neck serum leaves skin feeling plump to the touch and helps repair skin by replenishing the natural moisture barrier.

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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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside, panthenol

glycerin 4.8% - 5.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ceramide np 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

cassia alata leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

tocopherol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure 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

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

madecassoside 0.65% - 0.95%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 4.1% - 5%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

propylene glycol 3% - 3.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

glyceryl stearate se 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Hyaluronic acid, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Pentylene glycol, Dimethicone, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Glyceryl isostearate, Madecassoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Water, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Niacinamide, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Myristyl myristate, Stearic acid, Ceramide np, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Isobutane, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Capryloyl glycine, Caprylyl glycol, Xanthan gum, T-butyl alcohol, Acrylonitrile/methyl methacrylate/vinylidene chloride copolymer, Tocopherol, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol denat., Silica, Dicaprylyl ether, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8 laurate, Isostearyl alcohol, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, P-anisic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Cassia alata leaf extract, Propylene carbonate, Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassoside +19 more	Common: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: adenosine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +11 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	Common: niacinamide panthenol +2 more Other: cannabis sativa seed oil malpighia punicifolia fruit extract +1 more	Common: niacinamide niacinamide +9 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +25 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: dimethiconol phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 glycosaminoglycans +1 more	Common: niacinamide ceramide np +6 more Other: gluconolactone plukenetia volubilis seed oil +3 more	Common: niacinamide dimethicone +3 more Other: hexapeptide-2 ascorbyl glucoside +3 more	Common: niacinamide cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +5 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: helianthus annuus extract helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +2 more Other: bacillus ferment
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +27 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	taraxacum officinale root extract Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +26 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +19 more		citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +16 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	rosmarinus officinalis extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +1 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +76 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octyldodecanol Has skin benefit? +19 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? polysorbate 80 Has skin benefit? +18 more	caffeine Has skin benefit? ceramide 1 Has skin benefit? +88 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +33 more	tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? hyaluronic acid Has skin benefit? +31 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more

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La Roche-Posay Essentials Skin Care Routine

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Anti-oxidation

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