"Laura Mercier - Flawless Skin Repair Day Creme SPF 15" "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.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a" mixed "sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: oxybenzone, avobenzone and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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 from 41.10$ up to 74.59$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Advanced anti-aging moisturizer and repair cream for daytime with SPF 15 to help protect skin from accumulating new sun damage and deep sea water to both promote skin-cell renewal and help replenish skin's lipid barrier.

Source: Bluemercury

This product contains hexapeptide-3, tripeptide-3. These ingredients 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. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

hexapeptide-3 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

tripeptide-3 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Advanced anti-aging moisturizer and repair cream for daytime with SPF 15 to help protect skin from accumulating new sun damage and deep sea water to both promote skin-cell renewal and help replenish skin's lipid barrier.

Source: Bluemercury

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, hydrolyzed collagen.

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: beeswax, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hexapeptide-3, tripeptide-3

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

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

squalane 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

dimethicone 2.4% - 3%

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

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 0.25% - 0.45%

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 3.5%

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

benzophenone-3 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Jergens Natural Glow 3-Day Sunless Tanning Lotion, Medium to Deep Skin Tone, 4 oz

Source: Walmart

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

yeast extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Anti-oxidation

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

vitis vinifera seed oil 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

yeast extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

yeast extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing

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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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

linalool 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.7% - 1.05%

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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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

sea water 7.1% - 8.6%

Irritation risk:

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Sea water, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Trehalose, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Oligopeptide-6, Hexapeptide-3, Tripeptide-3, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydrolyzed xylan, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed collagen, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Glycosphingolipids, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Aluminum hydroxide, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Yeast beta-glucan, Yeast extract, Ethyl oleate, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Zinc oxide, Tocopherol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Potassium hydroxide, Dimethicone/methicone copolymer, Polyacrylamide, Sodium polyacrylate, Linalool, Benzophenone-3, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta

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WIMJ similarity score		35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 22	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45
Key ingredients	hexapeptide-3 tripeptide-3 +19 more	Common: hexapeptide-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ascorbic acid titanium dioxide	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: argania spinosa kernel oil caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +5 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cetyl dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +1 more	Common: beeswax dimethicone +6 more Other: copernicia cerifera wax cyclomethicone	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +12 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? sea water Has skin benefit? +46 more	ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +36 more

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Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair Day Creme SPF 15

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Sun protection

Evens skin tone

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Anti-oxidation

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