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Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Mega Moisture Creme SPF15 NormalDry Skin

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.5% - 0.7%Cyclopentasiloxane 6.4% - 7.8%

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Product summary

"Laura Mercier - Flawless Skin Mega Moisture Creme SPF15 NormalDry Skin" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, it does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.00% (declared) and octinoxate 7.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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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The product retails for 53.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Flawless Skin Mega Moisture Creme SPF15 NormalDry Skin

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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, sodium hyaluronate.

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, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea

urea 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

dimethicone 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

emu oil 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

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

cyclopentasiloxane 6.4% - 7.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

linalool 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Emu oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-40 castor oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Urea, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Sodium ascorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Carbomer, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium dehydroacetate, Aminomethyl propanol, Linalool, Propylparaben, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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SPF	SPF 15	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15
Key ingredients	petrolatum urea +8 more	Common: urea dimethicone +4 more Other: anhydroxylitol pullulan +4 more	Common: urea dimethicone +3 more Other: ceramide 3 helianthus annuus seed oil +7 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +8 more	Common: urea cyclopentasiloxane +5 more Other: acetyl octapeptide-3 ceramide 1 +11 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 copper gluconate +11 more	Common: urea glycerin +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-30 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +21 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +3 more Other: hyaluronic acid tocopherol +1 more	Common: urea dimethicone +2 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +12 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: urea cyclopentasiloxane +3 more Other: linoleic acid arginine +22 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +33 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +21 more	iodopropynyl butylcarbamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +8 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +80 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +71 more	unknown Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +21 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +60 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Mega Moisture Creme SPF15 NormalDry Skin

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