La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Anti-Aging Serum, Face and Neck Serum for Wrinkles & Uneven Skin - 1.0 fl oz
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
- Safety72
- Ethics55
- Personal Fit
Public score based on Safety and Ethics. We are still collecting evidence for Value on this product, so that pillar is left off for now.
This is the public anonymous score. Personal Fit is calculated after you add it to your shelf. Extended analysis blends imported data with our review prompts and is checked before it appears.
Mixed ethics record. Some concerns balanced by some positives.
Ingredients tracked
30
Flagged ingredients
2
Category
serum
Safety
72
- SILICA is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).-25
- SALICYLIC ACID has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
Ethics
55
- La Roche-Posay is known for its commitment to dermatological safety and has a cruelty-free status; however, it is owned by L'Oréal, which has faced criticism for animal testing practices in certain markets. The brand has made some sustainability efforts but lacks transparency in its supply chain.
Value
Pending evidence. We'll update this once we have data to grade.
Our analysis
Contains ingredients that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types, such as Alcohol Denat. and Salicylic Acid.
Review confidence: 85%
Our analysis combines imported ingredient, regulatory, certification, and retailer data with prompt-based review. Some passages use generative models and are checked before publishing. How we analyze products
Likely benefits
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is known for its brightening properties.
- Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate are effective humectants that help retain moisture.
- Contains ingredients like Ascorbic Acid and Adenosine that are associated with reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Routine notes
- Best used in the morning for antioxidant protection against environmental stressors.
Claims to treat carefully
Nothing flagged here yet.
INCI-ordered, the way regulators print it. Earlier ingredients usually appear at higher concentration.
Read directly from a photo of the product label.
2 ingredients are flagged below.
Aqua / Water / Eau
Ascorbic Acid
Dimethicone
Glycerin
Alcohol Denat.
Potassium Hydroxide
Polysilicone-11
Silica
IARC classifies this as a known human carcinogen. Serious flag.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Adenosine
Poloxamer 338
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Caprylyl Glycol
Citric Acid
Laureth-7
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Xanthan Gum
Pentylene Glycol
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Tocopherol
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Salicylic Acid
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Parfum / Fragrance
Who this formula is aimed at, based on product tags and our taxonomy.
Use areas
- Face
- Body
Skin types
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
Concerns
- Fine lines
- Aging
- Dryness
Safety flags come from the same ingredient overlay used by the inthat Score. We do not deduct points just because an ingredient is synthetic or hard to pronounce.
Silica
IARC classifies this as a known human carcinogen. Serious flag.
Salicylic Acid
The EU Scientific Committee noted safety concerns at certain concentrations or for certain populations.
Safety
- SILICA is classified as carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 1).-25
- SALICYLIC ACID has an SCCS safety opinion with noted concerns.-3
- Buy at Walgreens
Walgreens
Best price$44.99
We need more merchant data before we can calculate a useful price spread.
No public dupe recommendation is attached to this product yet.
Want the score for your skin?
Add this product to your shelf and we will compare it against your concerns, allergens, routine, and what you already own.
Create a free account