Pure Gold – Radiance Cream

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL (Meadowsweet vegetable oil), HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE (Mineral Oil), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, JOJOBA ESTERS, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, ISOMALT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA SEED OIL (Passionflower vegetable oil), ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE (Esterified oil, potentially comedogenic), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), CERA ALBA, GLYCOPROTEINS, Panax ginseng root extract (Ginseng), Horsetail Extract (Field horsetail), Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract (Baker's yeast (fungus)), Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate (Ferments), CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF EXTRACT (Artichoke), PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-10 (Peptide), Schisandra chinensis fruit extract (Five-flavor berries), Licorice Root Extract (Licorice), Peony Root Extract, RUBUS IDAEUS SEED OIL (Raspberry vegetable oil), Peony Root Extract, CARNOSINE (Peptide), SOY ISOFLAVONES, TREHALOSE (Sugar), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), GOLD, LECITHIN, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, XANTHAN GUM, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (Vitamin C derivative), CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE (Avobenzone, SHORT UVA Filter, LONG UVA Filter), CARBOMER, PHYTOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYSILICONE-11 (Silicone), POLYSILICONE-15 (Parsol SLX, UVB filter), TIN OXIDE, ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), PERFUM (Perfume), Tetramethyl acetyl octahydronaphthalenes (Regulated allergen), LINALYL ACETATE (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), ACETYL CEDRENE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), LEMON PEEL OIL (Lemon essential oil (Allergen)), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, CI 77891 (White colorant: Titanium dioxide), CI 77400 (Brown dye, copper powder)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

La Prairie offers Pure Gold – Radiance Cream, a high-end formula specifically designed to target loss of radiance, signs of aging (wrinkles, sagging skin), and dryness. My analysis reveals a comprehensive anti-aging approach, with a particular focus on revitalizing and brightening the complexion. The formula, rich in moisturizing, antioxidant, and repairing active ingredients, is primarily intended for mature, dull, or devitalized skin in need of comfort and correction of visible signs of aging.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Gold : Used for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to stimulate microcirculation, it promotes radiance and skin regeneration.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful moisturizer, it retains water in the dermis, plumps the skin, and visibly reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
• Peptides (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Carnosine) These molecules stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, improving skin firmness and density.

The presence of antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C derivative) and plant oils (shea butter, raspberry, passion flower) strengthens protection against oxidative stress and intensely nourishes the skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying it morning and/or evening to clean skin, gently massaging it into the face, neck, and décolleté. This cream fits perfectly into an anti-aging routine, after applying a suitable serum. It is compatible with most active ingredients, but I recommend avoiding immediate combination with powerful exfoliants (AHA/BHA acids) to limit the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

La Prairie's Pure Gold Radiance Cream stands out for its rich blend of innovative active ingredients and its enveloping texture, ideal for demanding skin types. Its refined fragrance and the presence of potential allergens (perfume, essential oils) may be a drawback for very sensitive skin. My opinion: an exceptional cream, ideal for revitalizing and enhancing mature skin.