La Mer Crème de la Mer ingredients, decoded
What La Mer Crème de la Mer is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
La Mer
Crème de la Mer
크렘 드 라 메르
What the brand says it does
Rich face cream that helps heal dryness and improve the skin barrier for firmer-looking skin.
43ingredients
1key ingredients
4worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Panthenol#32
판테놀
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol Denat. appears at #42, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
- May irritate sensitive skin: Lanolin Alcohol. Patch-test first.
What most of it is made of
- Algae ExtractPlant extract
- Mineral OilOcclusive
- PetrolatumOcclusive
- GlycerinHumectant
- IsohexadecaneEmollient
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (43)
| 1 | Algae Extract조류추출물Seaweed extract that adds moisture and conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Mineral Oil미네랄오일Highly refined oil that seals in moisture; cosmetic grade is purified. | Occlusive |
| 3 | Petrolatum페트롤라툼One of the most effective occlusives; reduces water loss from damaged skin. | Occlusive |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Isohexadecane아이소헥사데칸Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 6 | Microcrystalline Wax마이크로크리스탈린왁스Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 7 | Lanolin Alcohol라놀린알코올Lanolin-derived emollient; a known allergen for a small number of people. | Emollient |
| 8 | Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract라임껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 9 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil참깨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 10 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil유칼립투스잎오일Eucalyptus essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 11 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder검은깨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Medicago Sativa Seed Powder자주개자리씨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 13 | Helianthus Annuus Seedcake해바라기씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 14 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal스위트아몬드씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Sodium Gluconate소듐글루코네이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 16 | Copper Gluconate카퍼글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 17 | Calcium Gluconate칼슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 18 | Magnesium Gluconate마그네슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 19 | Zinc Gluconate징크글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 20 | Magnesium Sulfate마그네슘설페이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 21 | Paraffin파라핀Wax that gives structure and a protective film. | Wax |
| 22 | Tocopheryl Succinate토코페릴석시네이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 23 | Niacin나이아신Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) — not the same as niacinamide, and it can cause brief redness. | Skin conditioning |
| 24 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 25 | Beta-Carotene베타-카로틴Provitamin A pigment; antioxidant and colour. | Antioxidant |
| 26 | Decyl Oleate데실올리에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 27 | Aluminum Distearate알루미늄다이스테아레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 28 | Octyldodecanol옥틸도데칸올Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 29 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 30 | Cyanocobalamin사이아노코발아민Vitamin B12; gives a pink colour and conditions skin. | Skin conditioning |
| 31 | Magnesium Stearate마그네슘스테아레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 32 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 33 | Zea Mays Oil옥수수오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 34 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 35 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 36 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 37 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 38 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 39 | Benzyl Salicylate벤질살리실레이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 40 | Benzyl Benzoate벤질벤조에이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 41 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 42 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 43 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.