La Roche-Posay Lock and Last Setting Spray

La Roche-Posay Lock and Last Setting Spray

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Allantoin ~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“This skin-hydrating long-wear formula locks in makeup for up to 24HR.”
Source: La Roche Posay Canada

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.5%
AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.8–11.7%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.6%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.05–0.15%est.
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~2–3.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.8–11.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Hamamelis virginiana water~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Propylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Pvp~2–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Amp-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Talc~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Allantoin~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Salix alba leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water, Propylene glycol, Pvp, Amp-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Triethanolamine, Pentylene glycol, Salix alba leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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La Roche-Posay Lock and Last Setting Spray
La Roche-PosayLock and Last Setting Spray

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