La Mer The Eye Concentrate ingredients, decoded
What La Mer The Eye Concentrate is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
La Mer
The Eye Concentrate
더 아이 컨센트레이트
What the brand says it does
Concentrated eye treatment with Miracle Broth and a fermented ingredient, aimed at visibly reducing dark circles, fine lines and crow's feet while lifting the eye area.
86ingredients
3key ingredients
2worth 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
Sodium Hyaluronate#30
소듐하이알루로네이트
Above the 1% line
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Acetyl Hexapeptide-8#39
아세틸헥사펩타이드-8
Above the 1% line
Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.
Ingredient guide →Cholesterol#57
콜레스테롤
Above the 1% line
Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Alcohol Denat. appears at #77, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- Algae ExtractPlant extract
- WaterBase
- DimethiconeSilicone
- IsododecaneEmollient
- GlycerinHumectant
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#81) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (86)
| 1 | Algae Extract조류추출물Seaweed extract that adds moisture and conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 2 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 3 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 4 | Isododecane아이소도데케인Very light, fast-evaporating emollient used in long-wear makeup. | Emollient |
| 5 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 6 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 7 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐Cushiony emollient common in lip products and creams. | Emollient |
| 8 | Trisiloxane트라이실록세인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 9 | Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭/미리스틱/스테아릭트라이글리세라이드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 10 | Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer비닐다이메티콘/메티콘실세스퀴옥세인크로스폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 11 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 12 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil참깨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 14 | Medicago Sativa Seed Powder자주개자리씨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Helianthus Annuus Seedcake해바라기씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal스위트아몬드씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 17 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil유칼립투스잎오일Eucalyptus essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 18 | Sodium Gluconate소듐글루코네이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 19 | Copper Gluconate카퍼글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 20 | Calcium Gluconate칼슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 21 | Magnesium Gluconate마그네슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 22 | Zinc Gluconate징크글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 23 | Tocopheryl Succinate토코페릴석시네이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 24 | Niacin나이아신Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) — not the same as niacinamide, and it can cause brief redness. | Skin conditioning |
| 25 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder검은깨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Asparagopsis Armata Extract아스파라곱시스 아르마타추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Laminaria Digitata Extract호스테일켈프추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 28 | Trametes Versicolor Extract구름버섯추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Ecklonia Cava Extract감태추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 31 | Aspergillus Ferment아스퍼질러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 32 | Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract제주진득찰추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 33 | Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil유채씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 34 | Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract메밀씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 35 | Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate폴리글리세릴-3다이아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 36 | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract스페인감초뿌리추출물Licorice root: soothing and mildly brightening. | Plant extract |
| 37 | Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract라임껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 38 | Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract노티드랙추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 39 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8아세틸헥사펩타이드-8Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 40 | Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract오이열매추출물Cucumber extract; light, refreshing and soothing. | Plant extract |
| 41 | Althaea Officinalis Root Extract마시멜로뿌리추출물Marshmallow root extract; soft, soothing plant mucilage. | Plant extract |
| 42 | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract흑미강추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 43 | Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract해바라기씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 44 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 45 | Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil. | Plant oil |
| 46 | Saccharomyces Lysate Extract효모용해추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 47 | Dipeptide-2다이펩타이드-2Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 48 | Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate글리세릴트라이아세틸리시놀레이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 49 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 50 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 51 | Tetraacetylphytosphingosine테트라아세틸피토스핑고신Sphingolipid precursor that supports the barrier. | |
| 52 | Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Proteine Du Petit-Lait유청단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 53 | Triethylhexanoin트라이에틸헥사노인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 54 | Sorbitol솔비톨Sugar alcohol humectant. | Humectant |
| 55 | Hordeum Vulgare Extract보리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 56 | Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein돌콩단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 57 | Cholesterol콜레스테롤Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.Ingredient guide → | |
| 58 | Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein하이드롤라이즈드효모단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 59 | Isononyl Isononanoate아이소노닐아이소노나노에이트Dry-touch emollient that gives a powdery finish. | Emollient |
| 60 | Propylene Glycol Dicaprate프로필렌글라이콜다이카프레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 61 | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone세틸피이지/피피지-10/1다이메티콘Silicone emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and cushions. | Emulsifier |
| 62 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 63 | Sucrose수크로오스Sugar; humectant, or a gentle scrub in sugar scrubs. | Humectant |
| 64 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 65 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer다이메티콘크로스폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 66 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3다이메티콘크로스폴리머-3Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 67 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 68 | Nylon-12나일론-12Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 69 | Trimethylsiloxysilicate트라이메틸실록시실리케이트Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 70 | Steareth-20스테아레스-20Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 71 | Calcium Chloride칼슘클로라이드Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 72 | Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone헤스페리딘메틸칼콘Flavonoid used in eye creams for puffiness and dark circles. | Soothing |
| 73 | Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone피이지/피피지-18/18다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 74 | Alumina알루미나Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 75 | Triethoxycaprylylsilane트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 76 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil하이드로제네이티드식물성오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 77 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 78 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 79 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 80 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 81 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 82 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 83 | Chlorhexidine Digluconate클로헥시딘다이글루코네이트Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 84 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 85 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 86 | Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)티타늄디옥사이드White pigment (CI 77891). Listed with its colour index number, it is there for colour, not as a sunscreen filter. | Colourant |
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.