The Perfect Cream Multi-Tasking Moisturizer by Laura Mercier: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

3

Theobroma Grandiflorum (Theobroma) Seed Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

4

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

5

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

6

PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

7

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

8

Octyldodecanol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Solvent

MoisturizingSoftening

9

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

10

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

11

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

12

Glycine Soja Lecithin EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

13

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

14

Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

15

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

16

Borago Officinalis (Borage) EWG 1

17

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract EWG 1-2

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

18

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHealingAntifungalAntisepticSoothingAnti DandruffUV ProtectionAntioxidant

19

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

20

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationCleansingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

21

Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

22

Rosa Gallica (French Rose) Flower Extract EWG 3

Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic

Hair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationAnti AgingCleansingHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

23

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

Hair GrowthLiftingAntifungalHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

24

Porphyridium Cruentum (Red Algae) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

25

Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

26

Lauroyl Lysine EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

27

Ethylhexyl Olivate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

28

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

29

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

30

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

31

Gluconolactone EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant Antioxidant Chelating agent

LiftingBarrier supportBarrier RepairSoothingExfoliatingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidant

32

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

33

Octyldodecyl Xyloside EWG 1

34

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate EWG 3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding

35

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

36

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

37

Isostearyl Isostearate EWG 1

Binder Emollient Binding Skin conditioning agent

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

38

Sorbitan Isostearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

39

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

40

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

41

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer EWG 1

Humectant Viscosity controlling agent

42

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

43

Sodium Lactate EWG 1-3

Keratolytic Buffering agent Humectant Exfoliant

SoothingLighteningMoisturizing

44

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

45

Hydroxycitronellal EWG 3-6

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

46

Benzyl Salicylate EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Allergen

47

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

48

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

49

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

50

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

51

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

52

Benzyl Alcohol EWG 2-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Preservative

AntimicrobialAnestheticAntiseptic AllergenIrritant Comedogenic 1/5

53

Sorbic Acid EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antifungal

The Perfect Cream Multi-Tasking Moisturizer

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