Moisturizing Emulsion-Infusion Face Moisturizer – 125 ml

Description

AQUA, ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL (Meadowsweet vegetable oil), BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL (Sesame vegetable oil), MEDICAGO SATIVA SEED POWDER (Cultivated alfalfa), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEEDCAKE, Sweet Almond Seed Meal (Sweet almond), Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil (Eucalyptus essential oil (Allergen)), SODIUM GLUCONATE, COPPER GLUCONATE (Copper), CALCIUM GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE, ZINC GLUCONATE (Zinc), TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE, NIACIN (Vitamin B3), Sesamum indicum seed powder (Sesame), Macrocystis pyrifera extract (Macrocystis pyrifera (Seaweed)), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SOY AMINO ACIDS, LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT (Digitata laminaria (seaweed)), OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL (Olive vegetable oil), HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 (Peptide), Citrus aurantifolia peel extract (Lime), Lactobacillus ferment, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT EXTRACT (Olive), CAFFEINE (Active ingredient derived from the Arabian coffee tree), Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract (Sigesbeckia orientalis), Centaurium erythraea extract (Common centaury), Wheat Bran Extract (Wheat), FAEX EXTRACT (Yeast extracts), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), TREHALOSE (Sugar), DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (Active ingredient derived from licorice), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE (Vitamin C derivative), SUCROSE (Sugar), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), XANTHAN GUM, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), T-BUTYL ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), PERFUM (Perfume), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

La Mer offers L'Emulsion-Infusion Hydratante, a facial treatment designed primarily to intensely moisturize and revitalize dehydrated, dull, or uncomfortable skin. This product is suitable for both normal and dry skin types and can be used to prevent skin aging thanks to its rich formula. My expert opinion is that the brand has focused on a synergy of marine and plant-based active ingredients to restore the skin barrier and bring radiance and suppleness to the skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this emulsion:

• Seaweed extracts (including Macrocystis pyrifera, Laminaria digitata): These marine extracts are renowned for their ability to retain water in the epidermis, stimulate cell regeneration, and soothe irritation. They help repair the skin barrier and protect against external aggressions.
• Squalane : Of plant origin, it mimics the skin's natural lipids, boosting hydration and suppleness without leaving a greasy residue. It is particularly suitable for sensitive or fragile skin.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): This active ingredient is a powerful humectant, capable of retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing deep and lasting hydration to the outer layers of the skin.

The presence of vitamins (B3, E, C) and peptides complements the anti-aging and antioxidant action, justifying the premium quality of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying the Hydrating Emulsion-Infusion morning and/or evening, on clean skin, before your cream or on its own, depending on your hydration needs. It fits perfectly into a routine with vitamin C serums or soothing skincare products. However, it is best to avoid immediate combination with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its light texture, intense moisturizing power, and rich marine active ingredients. One downside: it contains fragrance and denatured alcohol, which may not be suitable for very sensitive or reactive skin. In conclusion, this is a high-end product that effectively restores moisture and vitality to the skin, ideal for those seeking comfort and radiance.