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Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair
Labeler: Laura Mercier US Buyer
SPF 15 as labeled
U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 September 2026
Quick facts
Does Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair list fragrance?
Yes. It lists Linalool.
What are the active ingredients in Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair?
The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Zinc Oxide, Avobenzone, Octinoxate, and Oxybenzone among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.
Is Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair mineral-only?
No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Octinoxate, and Oxybenzone.
Does Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Repair contain oxybenzone?
Yes. Oxybenzone is listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation.
Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.
What is listed
The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.
48 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.
What each ingredient generally does
Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.
An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.
An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up when exposed to sunlight. You'll often see it listed as Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate.
Oxybenzone
UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Restricted in the EUOxybenzone is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it often appears as Benzophenone-3.
Water
Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.
Water from the sea that acts as a solvent and a humectant. The solvent role means it dissolves other ingredients and forms the liquid base, while as a humectant it draws in and holds moisture.
Glycerin
Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)This is an opacifier, meaning it makes the product look less see-through. It gives the formula a more solid, opaque appearance.
Trehalose is a sugar used as a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. That keeps skin and the formula from drying out.
Dimethicone
Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.
Squalane
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient (scent)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A multitasking liquid that acts as a humectant, solvent, and thickness adjuster, and carries a scent role. It draws in and holds moisture, dissolves other ingredients, and helps set the product's texture.
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient made from glycerol and isostearic acid. Its job is to help keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable texture as it goes on.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.
Cera Alba
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Cera Alba is beeswax, used to soften skin, form a film, and help oil and water mix. It smooths skin feel, leaves a thin protective layer, and keeps the water and oil parts blended. It's the Latin label name for beeswax.
listed as “Beeswax”
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is grape seed oil that softens and smooths the skin. It conditions skin, leaving it feeling more supple. You may also see it labeled as grape seed oil.
listed as “Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil”
Hydrolyzed Xylan
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A broken-down sugar from cotton bran that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin soft and smooth.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Argan oil, used as a skin conditioner and emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel and helps keep skin in good condition.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating (CosIng functional class)A powder from dried, ground tea leaves used as an exfoliant. That means it provides texture to help buff away surface skin.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.
Polyacrylamide
Antistatic (reduces static)Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Restricted in the EUThis forms a thin film on the surface and helps hold a formula together. It also reduces static, which can smooth down flyaway hair.
Carbomer
Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel. It also keeps oil and water blends from separating, holding the texture together.
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)This is a light oily fluid that softens and smooths the skin's feel. It also works as a solvent, helping other ingredients dissolve and spread.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A polymer that forms a thin film as the product dries and helps hold the formula together. It also adjusts thickness, so the product has the right body and spreads evenly.
Disodium EDTA
Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.
A strong base used to adjust and steady the product's acidity. This buffering keeps the formula's pH in a set range as it sits.
An extract from quince seeds that conditions the skin to soften its feel. It also adds fragrance to the product.
Laureth-7
Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Laureth-7 is a cleansing and emulsifying agent, meaning it helps oil and water mix. In practice it keeps the formula blended and helps lift away dirt and oil.
Glycosphingolipids
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A skin-conditioning ingredient that helps improve the feel of skin. It works to keep the surface smooth and comfortable.
Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Humectant (holds moisture)A copolymer that acts as a film former and humectant. It leaves a thin layer on the skin and also draws in and holds moisture.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair fixing (holds hair in place)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)Sodium Polyacrylate is a multi-tasking ingredient that adjusts a product's thickness, helps hold ingredients together, and stabilizes oil-and-water blends. It forms a thin film on the surface, softens and conditions skin, and can absorb liquid. In hair products it also helps hold a style in place.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A mineral ingredient that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. This helps give the formula its texture and body.
Aluminum Hydroxide
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Humectant (holds moisture)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)A mineral ingredient that draws in and holds moisture, softens skin feel, and adjusts the product's thickness. It also adds opacity and forms a protective layer on the skin's surface.
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A broken-down collagen that conditions skin and hair, softens and smooths skin feel, and acts as a humectant, drawing in and holding moisture. It also forms a light film on the surface and reduces static in hair, keeping strands from flying away.
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Ethyl Oleate is an emollient, so it softens and smooths the skin feel. It also adds fragrance to the product.
A conditioning ingredient that also draws in and holds moisture. It helps skin feel hydrated and smooth.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.
Zinc Oxide
UV filter (filters UV rays)Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds color)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for color.
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.
An extract of yeast used to condition and protect skin. In practice it helps skin feel soft and forms a light protective layer on the surface.
Yeast Beta-Glucan
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)This is a carbohydrate that forms a thin film on the skin and conditions it. It also adjusts the product's thickness, giving it a fuller feel.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidizing)A form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant, helping protect the formula from going off. It's a stable vitamin C derivative you'll see on labels.
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Film forming (leaves a thin coating)A silicone that forms a thin film. It leaves a smooth layer over the surface as the product sets.
Oligopeptide-6
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Oligopeptide-6 is a short chain of amino acids used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Tripeptide-3
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)A small peptide used for skin conditioning. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Hexapeptide-3
Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Hexapeptide-3 is a short chain of amino acid building blocks used as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.
Linalool is used mainly for fragrance and as a deodorant that adjusts the product's smell. Its job is to shape how the product scents.
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Source quality
- Source
- DailyMed drug label
- Source record
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e931d389-6b3d-5a7d-e053-2a95a90a7aa3
- Retrieved
- 22 September 2026
- Market
- United States
- Version
- v1 of this U.S. formulation
- Source tier
- Official label document (not independently verified by us)
- Entries recorded
- 48
- Record checksum
- sha256:1c48397942b328e7d4347c23ac14695c4b365506a9f6c9b91f9c828483b8b651
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