The Cleansing Gel
5 PROHIBITED
La Mer

The Cleansing Gel

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Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited⚠️ 2 needs reviewπŸ”Ά 3 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) β€” 1
  • 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde
⚠️ Needs Review (Annex II) β€” 2
  • HC Green No 1
  • HC Yellow No 11
Ingredient composition Β· 40 total
Safe (1)Restricted (3)Prohibited (4)Unknown (32)

Composition

28% natural17% synthetic
🌿 11 natural❓ 22 unknown originπŸ§ͺ 7 synthetic

Based on 40 ingredients analyzed. 28% natural, 55% unknown origin and 17% synthetic.

Ingredients data:29 / 40explained
5 prohibited (EU Annex II)
3 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Butylene Glycol

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 40 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

40 / 40
Safe β€” well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown β€” limited dataConcern β€” high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️12 of 40 ingredients missing description or function
Declustered Water/​ Aqua/​ Eau De Structuree#1
Declustered Water/​ Aqua/​ Eau De Structuree is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine#2
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate#3
CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Glycine, N-methyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Coco-Betaine#4
ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Betaines, coco alkyldimethyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#5
CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Sodium Chloride#6
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract#7
HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract#8
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Algae (Seaweed) Extract#9
Algae (Seaweed) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil#10
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
No descriptionNo function
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder#11
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake#12
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal#13
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5
No descriptionNo function
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil#14
Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Sodium Gluconate#15
CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium gluconate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Copper Gluconate#16
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING
Copper di-D-gluconate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Calcium Gluconate#17
HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING
Calcium gluconate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Magnesium Gluconate#18
SKIN CONDITIONING
Magnesium digluconate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Zinc Gluconate#19
DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopheryl Succinate#20
ANTIOXIDANT
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Niacin#21
ANTISTATIC, SMOOTHING
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder#22
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
No descriptionNo function
Butylene Glycol#23
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sucrose#24
type of chemical entity, sweetener
disaccharide made of glucose and fructose
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylyl Glycol#25
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Bicarbonate#26
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Tourmaline#27
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Complex aluminum and boron cyclosilicate, containing iron, magnesium, manganese, calcium, sodium, potassium, lithium and fluorine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hexylene Glycol#28
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Fragrance#29
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
EDTA#30
CHELATING
1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium EDTA#31
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Methylchloroisothiazolinone#32
PRESERVATIVE
5-Chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Methylisothiazolinone#33
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No function
Phenoxyethanol#34
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone#35⚠️ Restricted
PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Geraniol#36⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylphenyl Methylpropional#37🚫 Prohibited
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linalool#38⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Green 5#39🚫 Prohibited
Green 5 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Yellow 5#40🚫 Prohibited
Yellow 5 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function