Intense Regenerating Silky Cream – 60 ml

Description

ALGAE EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), PETROLATUM (Mineral Oil), GLYCERYL DISTEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), CYCLOHEXASILOXANE (Silicone), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL (Cholesterol), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), STEARETH-10, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), GLYCERYL STEARATE SE (Potentially comedogenic), POLYSILICONE-11 (Silicone), GLYCERYL TRIACETYL RICINOLEATE, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil (Queensland Walnut Vegetable Oil), GLYCERIN, 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), AQUA, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract (Lime), LAMINARIA DIGITATA EXTRACT (Digitata laminaria (seaweed)), Sea Buckthorn Extract (Sea fennel), SALICORNIA HERBACEA EXTRACT (European glasswort), PLANKTON EXTRACT (Plankton), CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT (Chlorella vulgaris (green algae)), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 (Peptide), CAFFEINE (Active ingredient derived from the Arabian coffee tree), TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE (Vitamin C derivative), PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-12 (Peptide), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, SODIUM PCA (Natural moisturizing factor), CETYL ALCOHOL, DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE, isocetyl stearoyl stearate, CYANOCOBALAMIN, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN (Mineral Oil), Distearyldimonium Chloride, DIPALMITTOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, SUCROSE (Sugar), HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (Potentially comedogenic), TREHALOSE (Sugar), HYDROLYZED ALGIN (Seaweed extracts), MICROCOCCUS LYSATE, MARIS SAL (Sea salt), Tetradecyl aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric urea trifluoroacetate, LACTOPEROXIDASE, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, UREA (Urea), GLUCOSE (Sugar), POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, PEG-8, LAURETH-7, LECITHIN, TRIACETIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), PERFUM (Perfume), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), BHT, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYETHANOL

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

La Mer's Intense Regenerating Cream is primarily intended for skin in need of regeneration, deep hydration, and comfort, particularly skin prone to dryness, loss of firmness, or the first signs of aging. My analysis of the formulation reveals a focus on skin repair, nutrition, and protection of the skin barrier. The rich, enveloping texture of this treatment makes it ideal for dehydrated, mature, or fragile skin that has been damaged by external aggressions.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Seaweed extracts (including Laminaria digitata, Chlorella vulgaris, Plankton extract) These marine extracts are renowned for their richness in minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. They promote cell regeneration, soothe inflammation, and strengthen the skin barrier.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful moisturizer, it captures and retains water in the epidermis, plumping the skin and visibly reducing fine lines caused by dehydration.
• Peptides (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12) These molecules stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, contributing to skin firmness and repair.

The presence of plant oils (shea, macadamia, sesame) and cholesterol completes the nourishing and repairing action, justifying the premium quality of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the morning and/or evening, on clean skin, as the last step in your skincare routine. It works perfectly with moisturizing or antioxidant serums. However, I do not recommend combining it with highly exfoliating products or those containing powerful retinoids, to avoid irritation on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

La Mer's Intense Regenerating Silky Cream stands out for its rich marine and moisturizing ingredients, offering a sensory experience and noticeable effectiveness in repairing and softening the skin. However, its fragrance and texture may not be suitable for very reactive skin or skin that is intolerant to fragrances. My opinion: an exceptional skincare product for demanding skin types, best used as a treatment or during periods of intense need.