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Laura Mercier The Perfect Cream Multi-Tasking Moisturizer
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The Perfect Cream Multi-Tasking Moisturizer
borago officinalis seed oil
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
squalane
0.55% -
0.8%
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.
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
This lightweight youth-prolonging formula is designed to treat the signs of slackening skin and fine lines, all while replenishing your moisture levels.
gluconolactone
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.7% -
1.05%
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
porphyridium cruentum extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
tocopherol
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory
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
lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
porphyridium cruentum extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
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All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.7% -
7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Propanediol, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Phospholipids, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Chondrus crispus extract, Mangifera indica seed butter, Borago officinalis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Lauroyl lysine, Ethylhexyl olivate, Decyl isostearate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Gluconolactone, Xylose, Silica, Octyldodecyl xyloside, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Parfum, Sodium pca, Isostearyl isostearate, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Disodium edta, Sodium lactate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbic acid
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- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
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