La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Concentrate ingredients, decoded
What La Prairie Pure Gold Radiance Concentrate is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Gold-infused densifying serum that the brand says nourishes, replenishes moisture, boosts radiance, fades the look of age spots and helps restore density and contours.
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
Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.
Ingredient guide →The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalyl Acetate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Acetyl Cedrene, Geraniol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Limonene, Linalool. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol Denat. is high on the list (#4). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
- Alcohol appears at #51, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- DimethiconeSilicone
- WaterBase
- PropanediolHumectant
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
- IsododecaneEmollient
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#63) 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 (69)
| 1 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 2 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 3 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 4 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 5 | Isododecane아이소도데케인Very light, fast-evaporating emollient used in long-wear makeup. | Emollient |
| 6 | Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone세틸피이지/피피지-10/1다이메티콘Silicone emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and cushions. | Emulsifier |
| 7 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 8 | Disiloxane다이실록세인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 9 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 10 | Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 11 | PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone피이지/피피지-20/15다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 12 | Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil패션프룻씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 13 | Glycoproteins글라이코프로테인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 14 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Equisetum Arvense Extract쇠뜨기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract맥주효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 17 | Lactobacillus Ferment락토바실러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 18 | Carnosine카르노신Amino-acid compound with antioxidant properties. | Antioxidant |
| 19 | Soy Amino Acids소이아미노산Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 20 | Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water. | Humectant |
| 22 | Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 23 | Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract아티초크잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 24 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10팔미토일테트라펩타이드-10Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 25 | Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract스페인감초뿌리추출물Licorice root: soothing and mildly brightening. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract셀러리씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 27 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 28 | Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract아마씨추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Yeast Extract효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 30 | Soy Isoflavones소이아이소플라본Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 31 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 32 | Gold금Mineral salt used for skin conditioning or texture. | Mineral salt |
| 33 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 34 | Lecithin레시틴Natural emulsifier from soy or sunflower. | Emulsifier |
| 35 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 36 | Propylene Carbonate프로필렌카보네이트Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 37 | Disteardimonium Hectorite다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 38 | Cetyl Palmitate세틸팔미테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 39 | Sorbitan Stearate솔비탄스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 40 | Sorbitan Trioleate솔비탄트라이올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 41 | Calcium Sodium Borosilicate칼슘소듐보로실리케이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 42 | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside카프릴릴/카프릴글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 43 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 44 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 45 | Undecane운데케인Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 46 | Tridecane트라이데케인Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 47 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 48 | Polysorbate 80폴리솔베이트80Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 49 | Sodium Chloride소듐클로라이드Salt; thickens cleansers and stabilises some emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 50 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 51 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 52 | Tin Oxide틴옥사이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 53 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 54 | Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes테트라메틸아세틸옥타하이드로나프탈렌Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 55 | Linalyl Acetate리날릴아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 56 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 57 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 58 | Acetyl Cedrene아세틸세드렌Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 59 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 60 | Citrus Limon Peel Oil레몬껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 61 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 62 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 63 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 64 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 65 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 66 | Sodium Dehydroacetate소듐데하이드로아세테이트Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 67 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | Colourant |
| 68 | 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 |
| 69 | CI 77400구리가루Colourant. | 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.