
La Mer The Oil Absorbing Lotion
La Mer
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 44 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Limonene (Solvent, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
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Linalool (Masking, Deodorant, Fragrance) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
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A
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Bht (Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant) |
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Citronellol (Masking, Fragrance) |
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Geraniol (Masking, Fragrance, Tonic) |
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Benzyl Salicylate (Masking, Fragrance, Uv Absorber) |
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A
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Nylon 12 (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent) |
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A
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Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
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Citral (Masking, Fragrance, Flavoring Agent) |
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A
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Chlorphenesin (Preservative, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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A
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Sorbic Acid (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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Hydroxycitronellal (Masking, Fragrance) |
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A
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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (Viscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming) |
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B
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Laureth 7 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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A
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Glyceryl Stearate Se (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Sucrose (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Flavoring Agent) |
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A
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Hydrogenated Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant) |
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B
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C13 14 Isoparaffin (Solvent, Emollient) |
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B
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Polyacrylamide (Antistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
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A
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Sodium Gluconate (Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Calcium Gluconate (Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
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Zinc Gluconate (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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Beta Carotene (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Smoothing) |
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Copper Gluconate (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Niacin (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Smoothing) |
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Laminaria Saccharina Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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Magnesium Gluconate (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Potassium Stearate (Emulsifying, Surfactant, Cleansing) |
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake (Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent) |
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B
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract |
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A
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal (Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Potassium Gluconate (Skin Protecting, Chelating Agent) |
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Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed (Abrasive) |
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Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil (Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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B
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Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate (Emollient, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive) |
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Cyanocobalamin (Skin Conditioning) |
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