Rapid-acting anti-aging booster

Description

AQUA, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOPROTEINS, Panax ginseng root extract (Ginseng), Horsetail Extract (Field horsetail), METHYLGLUCOSIDE PHOSPHATE, COPPER PALMITOYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-14 (Peptide), HEXAPEPTIDE-48 HCL, PLANKTON EXTRACT (Plankton), SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, CHITOSAN, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, THREONINE (Amino acid), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), JOJOBA ESTERS, ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX (Acacia Decurrens), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, POLYGLYCERIN-3, Licorice Root Extract (Licorice), White Mulberry Root Extract (White mulberry), Baical skullcap root extract (Scutellaria baicalensis), Artemisia capillaris flower extract (Mugwort), ZIZYPHUS JUJUBA FRUIT EXTRACT (Jujube), Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE (Vitamin C derivative), GLYCOLIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, DISODIUM EDTA, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, COPPER LYSINATE/PROLINATE, LYSINE HCL (Amino acid), ARGININE (Amino acid), SERINE (Amino acid), HISTIDINE (Amino acid), FOLIC ACID (Vitamin B9), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, HEPTAPEPTIDE-15 PALMITATE, Lactobacillus ferment, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract (Baker's yeast (fungus)), CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER (Silicone), POLYACRYLAMIDE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (Mineral Oil), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, WISTERIA (Amino acid), TRYPTOPHAN, GLUCOSE (Sugar), LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), LAURETH-7, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRATE, PERFUM (Perfume), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), AMYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), HEXYL CINNAMAL (Regulated allergen), EVERNIA FURFURACEA EXTRACT (Lichen (Regulated allergen)), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL (Regulated allergen), EUGENOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SORBIC ACID, CI 19140 (Yellow dye), CI 14700 (Red dye), CI 60730 (Purple dye)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

La Prairie's Rapid Action Anti-Aging Booster is primarily intended for mature skin or skin showing signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of firmness, lack of radiance, and dehydration. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to target all the mechanisms of aging by combining moisturizing, plumping, and regenerating active ingredients. La Prairie offers a comprehensive approach, tailored to demanding skin types seeking visible results and a high-end sensory experience.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, hyaluronic acid (in the form of sodium hyaluronate) provides intense hydration and an immediate plumping effect thanks to its ability to retain water in the dermis. Next, peptides (particularly copper palmitoyl heptapeptide-14) stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, promoting firmness and reducing wrinkles. Finally, the vitamin C derivative (ascorbyl glucoside) acts as an antioxidant, evens out the complexion, and protects the skin from oxidative stress. The synergy of these active ingredients, combined with plant extracts and soothing agents, gives this booster comprehensive, scientifically proven anti-aging effectiveness.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this booster in the morning and/or evening to clean skin before your moisturizer. It can be incorporated into a routine with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, ceramides) or antioxidants (vitamin E). However, it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliants (high-concentration AHA/BHA) to limit the risk of irritation, as the formula already contains mild acids.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This La Prairie booster stands out for its rich and complementary active ingredients, offering a comprehensive response to the signs of aging. Its silky texture and refined fragrance contribute to the sensory experience. The only downside is the presence of fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. My opinion as a doctor: an exceptional, effective, and luxurious skincare product, reserved for skin seeking visible results.