Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Key actives
Product Summary
"Crème de la Mer - The Lifting Firming Serum" is effective for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.25% - 0.45%, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14 0.25% - 0.40%, acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.40% and dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate 0.25% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.40%, sodium pca 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%, thermus thermophillus ferment 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.40%, glycerin 1.00% - 1.20% and algae extract 4.70% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 425.00$ in the United States and for 545.00CA$ in Canada.
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Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Powered by La Mer's visible youth-regenerating Miracle Broth TM and a new Restructuring Ferment, it boosts skin’s dense feel for a more voluminous look.Key Benefits Visibly transforms skin across 6 key structural zones including forehead, brow, cheeks, nasolabial folds, jawline and neck for a multi-dimensional, lifted look.
Source: Bluemercury
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
, The Restructuring Ferment Boosts the feeling of density and fills skin with visibly plumping hydration.
Source: Sephora CA
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, palmitoyl hexapeptide-14
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Might help soften the upper layer of the skin and help thicken the product formulation. It might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
A product of yeast fermentation. Can contain humectants that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free oxidants
A mineral that might be able to support skin hydration, but convincing research on its effectiveness in topical skincare is lacking
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Used to create a nice product consistency
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Used to create a nice product texture
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Water, Dimethicone, Algae extract, Methyl trimethicone, Trisiloxane, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-10 dimethicone, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/rice ferment filtrate, Isododecane, Sea salt, Maris sal, Isopropyl isostearate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Medicago sativa seed powder, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Sodium gluconate, Copper gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Magnesium gluconate, Zinc gluconate, Tocopheryl succinate, Niacin, Sesamum indicum seed powder, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Isohexadecane, Aspergillus ferment extract filtrate, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Caffeine, Squalane, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Pullulan, Hordeum distichon extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Brassica campestris sterols, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Sodium lactate, Laminaria digitata extract, Caprylyl glycol, Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate, Sodium pca, Laminaria saccharina extract, Gold, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Prunus persica flower extract, Peat extract, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-14, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Peg-8, Hexylene glycol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Propylene carbonate, Alcohol denat., Barium sulfate, Silica, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polysilicone-11, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Bht, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Mica, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, Ci 17200
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