La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift ingredients, decoded
What La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Caviar lifting and firming serum claimed to give a visible lift soon after application and, over weeks, firmer skin, a more defined jawline and fewer visible lines.
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
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.
Ingredient guide →Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Linalool, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Hexadecanolactone, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Geranyl Acetate. 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 #6, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate appears at #59, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Sodium CitratepH adjuster
- GlycerinHumectant
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
- Caprylic/Capric/Succinic TriglycerideEmollient
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 (85)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 3 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 4 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 5 | Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 6 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 7 | Propylheptyl Caprylate프로필헵틸카프릴레이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 8 | Undecane운데케인Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 9 | Glycoproteins글라이코프로테인Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 10 | Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness. | Plant extract |
| 11 | Equisetum Arvense Extract쇠뜨기추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 12 | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract맥주효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 13 | Lactobacillus Ferment락토바실러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 14 | Caviar Extract캐비아추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Caviar Oil캐비아오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 16 | Pullulan풀루란Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 17 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 18 | Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract귀리커넬추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 19 | Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract바다포도추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 20 | Acmella Oleracea Extract올레라케아아크멜라추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 21 | Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract작약뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 22 | Sodium DNA소듐디엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 23 | RNA알엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 24 | Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein하이드롤라이즈드쌀겨단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 25 | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1팔미토일트라이펩타이드-1Signal peptide used in anti-ageing formulas.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 26 | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7팔미토일테트라펩타이드-7Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 27 | Tetrapeptide-3테트라펩타이드-3Peptide used to support firmness and smoothness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 28 | Ceramide NP세라마이드엔피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → | |
| 29 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 30 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 31 | Glycine Soja Oil돌콩오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 32 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 33 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 34 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 35 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 36 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 37 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 38 | Tridecane트라이데케인Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 39 | Arachidyl Alcohol아라키딜알코올Fatty alcohol that thickens and softens; not drying. | Fatty alcohol |
| 40 | Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 41 | Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture. | Fatty alcohol |
| 42 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 43 | Arachidyl Glucoside아라키딜글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 44 | Hydroxyethylcellulose하이드록시에틸셀룰로오스Cellulose-based thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 45 | Dimethicone Crosspolymer다이메티콘크로스폴리머Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 46 | Polysilicone-11폴리실리콘-11Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 47 | Carrageenan카라기난Seaweed-derived thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 48 | Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 49 | Algin알긴Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 50 | Sodium Lactate소듐락테이트Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 51 | Mica마이카Mineral powder that adds shimmer. | Colourant |
| 52 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 53 | Coco-Glucoside코코-글루코사이드Gentle sugar-based cleanser from coconut. | Cleansing agent |
| 54 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate. | Emulsifier |
| 55 | Sucrose Stearate수크로오스스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 56 | Alcaligenes Polysaccharides알칼리게네스폴리사카라이드Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 57 | Glycine글라이신Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 58 | Synthetic Fluorphlogopite합성플루오르플로고파이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 59 | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate소듐라우릴설페이트Strong foaming cleanser; can irritate and dry skin. | Cleansing agent |
| 60 | Sodium Oleate소듐올리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 61 | Tin Oxide틴옥사이드Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 62 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 63 | Sodium Hydroxide소듐하이드록사이드pH adjuster used in tiny amounts; fully reacted in the final product. | pH adjuster |
| 64 | Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid하이드록시에틸피페라진에탄설포닉애씨드Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 65 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 66 | Galactaric Acid갈락타릭애씨드Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 67 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 68 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 69 | 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 |
| 70 | Benzyl Salicylate벤질살리실레이트Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 71 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 72 | Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate다이메틸페네틸아세테이트Fragrance 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 |
| 73 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 74 | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil베르가모트껍질오일Fragrance 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 |
| 75 | Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil센티드제라늄꽃오일Geranium essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 76 | Hexadecanolactone헥사데카노락톤Fragrance 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 |
| 77 | Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone알파-아이소메틸아이오논Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 78 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 79 | 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 |
| 80 | Geranyl Acetate제라닐아세테이트Fragrance 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 |
| 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 | Sodium Dehydroacetate소듐데하이드로아세테이트Preservative or preservative booster. | Preservative |
| 83 | Potassium Sorbate포타슘솔베이트Mild preservative, effective at lower pH. | Preservative |
| 84 | 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 |
| 85 | CI 77491적색산화철Colourant. | 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.