La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream ingredients, decoded
What La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream 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 Moisturizing Soft Cream
더 모이스춰라이징 소프트 크림
What the brand says it does
Silky moisturizer for combination to drier skin, built on Miracle Broth and lime tea, meant to make skin look plumper, firmer and smoother with softer lines.
86ingredients
5key ingredients
3worth 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
Cholesterol#8
콜레스테롤
Above the 1% line
Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.
Ingredient guide →Sodium Hyaluronate#38
소듐하이알루로네이트
Above the 1% line
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Acetyl Hexapeptide-8#40
아세틸헥사펩타이드-8
Above the 1% line
Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.
Ingredient guide →Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate#42
아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트
Above the 1% line
A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.
Ingredient guide →Urea#63
우레아
Above the 1% line
Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.
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, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol. 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 #74, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- Algae ExtractPlant extract
- CyclopentasiloxaneSilicone
- PetrolatumOcclusive
- Glyceryl DistearateEmollient
- Phenyl TrimethiconeSilicone
1% line: from Sorbic Acid (#83) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Sorbic Acid is limited to 0.6% 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 | Cyclopentasiloxane사이클로펜타실록세인Volatile silicone that evaporates and leaves a silky finish. The EU is phasing it out under chemical (REACH) restrictions. | Silicone |
| 3 | Petrolatum페트롤라툼One of the most effective occlusives; reduces water loss from damaged skin. | Occlusive |
| 4 | Glyceryl Distearate글리세릴다이스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 5 | Phenyl Trimethicone페닐트라이메티콘Silicone that adds shine and slip. | Silicone |
| 6 | Cyclohexasiloxane사이클로헥사실록세인Volatile silicone similar to cyclopentasiloxane. | Silicone |
| 7 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 8 | Cholesterol콜레스테롤Barrier lipid that works together with ceramides and fatty acids.Ingredient guide → | |
| 9 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 10 | Steareth-10스테아레스-10Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 11 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 12 | Glyceryl Stearate SE글리세릴스테아레이트에스이Self-emulsifying version of glyceryl stearate. | Emulsifier |
| 13 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 14 | Glyceryl Triacetyl Ricinoleate글리세릴트라이아세틸리시놀레이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 15 | Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil. | Plant oil |
| 16 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 17 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil참깨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 18 | Medicago Sativa Seed Powder자주개자리씨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 19 | Helianthus Annuus Seedcake해바라기씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal스위트아몬드씨드케이크Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil유칼립투스잎오일Eucalyptus essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 22 | Sodium Gluconate소듐글루코네이트Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 23 | Copper Gluconate카퍼글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 24 | Calcium Gluconate칼슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 25 | Magnesium Gluconate마그네슘글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 26 | Zinc Gluconate징크글루코네이트Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 27 | Tocopheryl Succinate토코페릴석시네이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 28 | Niacin나이아신Vitamin B3 (nicotinic acid) — not the same as niacinamide, and it can cause brief redness. | Skin conditioning |
| 29 | Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder검은깨가루Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 31 | Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract라임껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 32 | Laminaria Digitata Extract호스테일켈프추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 33 | Crithmum Maritimum Extract록샘파이어추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Salicornia Herbacea Extract퉁퉁마디추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 35 | Plankton Extract플랑크톤추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 36 | Chlorella Vulgaris Extract클로렐라 불가리스추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 37 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract로즈마리잎추출물Rosemary leaf extract; antioxidant that helps protect oils in the formula. | Antioxidant |
| 38 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 39 | Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester. | Antioxidant |
| 40 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8아세틸헥사펩타이드-8Peptide (Argireline) marketed to soften expression lines.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 41 | Caffeine카페인Temporarily tightens and reduces puffiness, popular in eye creams. | Active ingredient |
| 42 | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate아스코빌테트라이소팔미테이트A more stable vitamin C derivative; gentler but generally less potent than pure ascorbic acid.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 43 | Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12팔미토일헥사펩타이드-12Signal peptide used in firming products, usually at very low levels.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 44 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 45 | Triethylhexanoin트라이에틸헥사노인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 46 | Sodium PCA소듐피씨에이Part of the skin's own natural moisturizing factor; strong humectant. | Humectant |
| 47 | Cetyl Alcohol세틸알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying like ethanol. | Fatty alcohol |
| 48 | Diethylhexyl Succinate다이에틸헥실석시네이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 49 | Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate아이소세틸스테아로일스테아레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 50 | Cyanocobalamin사이아노코발아민Vitamin B12; gives a pink colour and conditions skin. | Skin conditioning |
| 51 | C13-14 IsoparaffinC13-14아이소파라핀Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 52 | Distearyldimonium Chloride다이스테아릴다이모늄클로라이드Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 53 | Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 54 | Sucrose수크로오스Sugar; humectant, or a gentle scrub in sugar scrubs. | Humectant |
| 55 | Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil하이드로제네이티드식물성오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 56 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water. | Humectant |
| 57 | Hydrolyzed Algin하이드롤라이즈드알진Seaweed-derived humectant. | Humectant |
| 58 | Micrococcus Lysate마이크로코쿠스용해물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 59 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 60 | Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate테트라데실아미노부티로일발릴아미노부티릭우레아트라이플루오로아세테이트Soothing ingredient that calms visible redness. | Soothing |
| 61 | Lactoperoxidase락토퍼옥시다아제Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 62 | Glucose Oxidase글루코오스옥시다아제Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 63 | Urea우레아Humectant at low levels; softens rough, thick skin at higher levels.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 64 | Glucose글루코오스Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 65 | Polyacrylamide폴리아크릴아마이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 66 | Glyceryl Polymethacrylate글리세릴폴리메타크릴레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 67 | PEG-8피이지-8Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 68 | Laureth-7라우레스-7Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 69 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 70 | Triacetin트라이아세틴Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 71 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 72 | Polyquaternium-51폴리쿼터늄-51Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 73 | Potassium Phosphate포타슘포스페이트Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 74 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 75 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 76 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 77 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 78 | Hydroxycitronellal하이드록시시트로넬알Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 79 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 80 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 81 | BHT비에이치티Antioxidant that keeps oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 82 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 83 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | Preservative |
| 84 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 85 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 86 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
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.