Laura Mercier Ambre Vanille Serum Body Cream
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“Key Benefits Instantly hydrates skin and up to 48 hours Instantly sooths cracked, dry skin Proven to form a protective layer to rescue dry skin Quickly penetrates into the skin”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-caprylate~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylatePropanediol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerSqualane~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneDiheptyl succinate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBorago officinalis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilPrunus domestica seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus domestica seed oilPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Tapioca starch~0.25–0.4%
Maris aqua~0.2–0.4%
Sea water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea water1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Propanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Squalane, Diheptyl succinate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Prunus domestica seed oil, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Tapioca starch, Maris aqua, Sea water, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Laura MercierAmbre Vanille Serum Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LaveraNeutral Body Lotion | Lancer SkincareThe Method: Body Nourish | PipetteCalming Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $72.00 | $25.26−$46.74 | $72.68+$0.68 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Hexapeptide-48 Hcl | Avena Sativa Kernel Flour |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Laura Mercier - Ambre Vanille Serum Body Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 72.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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