5.4
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. La Mer The Tonic has a moisturizing rating of 5.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10.
What else is good about it? La Mer The Tonic is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Methyl Gluceth-20 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant) |
4 | Glycereth-26 | Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
3 | Laminaria Saccharina Extract | Algae | Soothing,Fragrance |
2 | Algae Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance |
1.5 | Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance |
1.3 | Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder | Botanical | Abrasive |
1 | Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake | Botanical | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal | Botanical | Abrasive,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antimicrobial,Fragrance |
0.3 | Sodium Gluconate | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Copper Gluconate | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Emulsifying, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Synthetic
A glycerin-based ingredient with humectant moisturizing properties. It is an excellent emulsifier and thickener.
A soothing extract derived from a species of edible brown seaweed called sugar kelp or Devil’s apron (due to its shape and large surface). It contains water-binding and soothing polysaccharides, as well as many beneficial minerals.
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-pigmentation, Emollient, Fragrance
Origin
Algae
The name describes any extract made from any kind of algae. Algae extracts are moisturizing humectants – the gelatin-like polysaccharides bind and retain water, thereby hydrating the skin. Algae is a rich source of emollient and antioxidant compounds.