La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream — Efficacy 3.3/5.0, Safety 2.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

La Mer Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream

MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Basic
3.3 / 5.0
Safety
Irritant
2.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a glorified petrolatum-mineral oil balm with a heavy fragrance load and zero modern barrier science, sold at an eye-watering price. Efficacy-wise, it earns its score purely for occlusive moisturization from petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin, waxes, and lanolin alcohol, with only trace-level vitamins, minerals, and botanicals that are unlikely to deliver meaningful anti-aging or brightening, and no ceramides, cholesterol, or advanced humectant system to justify its luxury claims.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
PetrolatumGlycerinWater (Aqua / Eau)CyanocobalaminPanthenol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum / Huile Minerale)IsohexadecaneMicrocrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina)Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed OilSesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed PowderMedicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed PowderHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) SeedcakePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed MealSodium GluconateCopper GluconateCalcium GluconateMagnesium GluconateZinc GluconateMagnesium SulfateParaffinTocopheryl SuccinateNiacinBeta-CaroteneDecyl OleateAluminum DistearateOctyldodecanolCitric AcidMagnesium StearateBenzyl BenzoateSodium Benzoate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Algae ExtractCitrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Lanolin AlcoholEucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf OilZea Mays (Corn) OilLimoneneGeraniolLinaloolHydroxycitronellalCitronellolBenzyl SalicylateAlcohol Denat.Fragrance (Parfum)
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