La Mer Launches The Regenerating Serum

The Max Huber Research Labs have created The Regenerating Serum, La Mer’s new anti-aging powerhouse. Four years and hundreds of hours of lab work in the making, this ultra-luxe elixir is the result of the combined effort of physicists, marine botanists and biologists around the world. Not only does it contain a high concentration of La Mer’s proprietary Miracle Broth, but it also includes the new Regenerating Ferment, derived from marine plant stem cells.

Selected for its vigor and ability to withstand and resist stress, the stem cells of a marine plant Eryngium Maritimum are harvested and grown in a lab through sustainable processes. The cultivated cells and the liquid that contains them are then fermented, using sono-chemistry that helps to boost the activity of the ingredients to create The Regenerating Ferment. It’s a process similar to that which Dr. Max Huber pioneered when he created its predecessor, the Miracle Broth in Crème de la Mer.

The Regenerating Ferment helps skin trigger its natural production of collagen, elastin and other “youth proteins,” harnessing the power of the skin’s ability to renew its appearance. In a day, skin looks rejuvenated. With continued use, the appearance of lines, wrinkles and pores is radically diminished for a seemingly ageless look. And this multi-action serum accomplishes all of these feats with a lightweight suspension formula that’s friendly to all skin types.

Key Ingredients

• Miracle Broth: The original fermented elixir, known for its healing energies, developed by Dr. Max Huber.
• The Regenerating Ferment: A new bio-ferment containing potent marine plant stem cells. The Regenerating Ferment assists in the skin’s renewal, helping support its natural structure, restore its integrity and protect it from external aggressors.
• The Marine Peptide Ferment: An anti-age marine algae and peptide complex which helps firm the look of skin and boost its natural collagen production, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
• Colloidal Gold: A skincare super-conductor that effectively delivers skin smoothing, firming and anti-irritant benefits to the skin.
• Lime Tea: A unique lime peel extraction, and one of Dr. Huber’s original ingredients included in Crème de la Mer—a perfect antioxidant companion to the Miracle Broth.

The Regenerating Serum (1 oz.) will retail for $250.00 and be available in March 2010 at select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and www.lamer.com.

Any of you excited for the addition of The Regenerating Serum to La Mer’s range?

La Mer Holiday Miracles 2009

For the ultra decadent, luxurious gifts to give and receive this season… La Mer has you covered.

Legendary Luxury ($1,390.00)

This treasure is home to the jewel of La Mer—a magnificent (16.5 oz.) jar of the Crème nestled in a sleek green box with chrome detail and a lucite lid. In a short time, skin becomes softer, firmer, looks virtually creaseless. An exceptional gift, this limited edition offering is simply the Crème de la Crème.

The Connoisseur Collection ($395.00)

The Connoisseur Collection brings together three essential skincare treatments perfect for any time of year: Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (9 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (.5 oz.). Presented in a festive keepsake box, this offering is a beautiful way to both gift and experience La Mer.

The Signature Collection ($240.00)

Jet-setters will revel in the limited edition Signature Collection. Featuring convenient, travel sizes of Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (15 ml) and The Eye Concentrate (5 ml), The Signature Collection lets your loved ones indulge in La Mer at home or away. Presented in La Mer’s signature, gift-ready box.

The Lip Balm ($45.00)

Hydrate and help protect lips with the soothing Lip Balm. A truly luxurious emulsion, it works on contact to soften and moisturize. Like the original Crème de la Mer, the results are immediate, yet also long lasting. This small gem is sure to please each and every one on your list this season.

The Hand Treatment ($70.00)

The Hand Treatment is a silky formulation that helps protect and heal even the driest hands. La Mer’s smart seaweeds attract moisture, an exclusive Skin Lightening Complex improves skin tone and clarity, and magnetized water helps reduce feelings of fatigue as it soothes on contact. Perfect for winter pampering, it encourages hands to look younger and feel softer to the touch.

The Body Refiner & The Body Crème ($110.00 / $195.00)

Who wouldn’t love to receive the gift of diamonds? Treat someone special this holiday to La Mer’s latest innovation, The Body Refiner. This plush, creamy and calming treatment utilizes precious ingredients—including 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust— to deliver a cushiony resurfacing treatment that both polishes and softens the skin. For the ultimate winter treat, follow with The Body Crème, a sumptuous treatment that lavishes skin in a wave of long-lasting hydration.

Availability: October 2009

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La Mer:  The Radiant Concealer SPF 25

The Max Huber Research Labs designed La Mer’s gemstone-infused Skincolor Collection to help capture light and transfer its energy to the skin, continuously enhancing the benefits of La Mer skincare. Providing a translucent color palette, La Mer Skincolor allows the skin to be washed with light to invisibly and completely smooth away imperfections, revealing a naturally radiant finish. Today, the Max Huber Research Labs unveils the next generation of Skincolor: The Radiant Concealer SPF 25.

This lightweight cream-to-powder concealer was formulated to instantly camouflage and ease imperfections. Tourmaline and malachite gemstones capture light energy to instantly conceal dark circles and blemishes. The Radiant Concealer SPF 25 optically erases imperfections to create a smooth even finish, while complementing the benefits of The Eye Balm and The Eye Concentrate.

Precious marine and plant extracts help reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles, puffiness, and pores. Meanwhile, with use, visible redness and discoloration are diminished as a soothing chamomile extract and an Asian mushroom called Viapure Poria continuously calms and soothes the skin.

A unique polymer mesh technology delivers buildable, diaphanous layers to create a crease-resistant flexible/breathable application. Skin stays naturally flawless all day. Helps protect skin with SPF 25.

The Radiant Concealer SPF 25 is available in three scientifically engineered translucent full coverage, skin-perfecting, radiance-enhancing hues: Ivory, Beige, and Natural Warm.

Availablility:  Select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and lamer.com.  The Radiant Concealer SPF 25 will retail for $65.

La Mer Launches The Body Refiner ($110.00 for 200ml)

You want luxe body care? Look no further than La Mer. They’ll cover you from head to toe in diamond-infused, moisture-rich luxuriousness. It uses 1.75 carats of pure diamond dust to deliver a resurfacing treatment to polish and soften skin! You can read more about The Body Refiner at La Mer’s website.

Times might be tough, but for some lucky ladies (and gents), times aren’t so tough! Whether these are your yearly indulgences or your staples… La Mer is luxe.

The Crème de la Crème (16.5oz & Mother of Pearl Box) ($1,390.00)

The Luxury Essentials ($630.00)
Includes Crème de la Mer (2 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum and The Eye Concentrate in a limited edition mother of pearl round box

The Connoisseur Collection ($395.00)
Includes Crème de la Mer (2 oz.) and The Eye Concentrate in a pearlized holiday box

The Signature Collection ($240.00)
Includes Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (15ml) and The Eye Concentrate (5ml) in a green cylindrical box

La Mer is available at select Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and lamer.com.

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La Mer Supports Oceana in celebration of 2008 World Ocean Day

Dr. Max Huber, the founder of La Mer and creator of the legendary Crème de la Mer, looked to the sea for inspiration. While researching the sea kelp beds off the coast of Southern California, Dr. Huber developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of the ocean and worked to preserve its health and integrity. Today, in honor of his legacy, La Mer proudly announces its support for Oceana, the largest international ocean advocacy group, for World Ocean Day on June 8, 2008. This June, La Mer will donate $100,000 to Oceana to help fund global initiatives and support Oceana’s missions of ocean conservation.

Created in 1992, World Ocean Day provides an annual opportunity to recognize the sea’s importance as a vital ecosystem and to learn how to protect its resources for future generations. Supported by its marine scientists, economists, lawyers and advocates worldwide, Oceana’s work is strategic and delivers targeted results. With La Mer’s donation, Oceana will be able to increase research voyages on their Ketch catamaran, Ranger, and better patrol, document, and fight destruction of the ocean’s unique ecosystem. La Mer pays tribute to Dr. Max Huber through this partnership and celebrates its heritage and commitment to the welfare of the ocean.

Overall, La Mer products are luxurious against the skin — there is no doubt about it — soft, silky, and deliciously moisturized and well-balanced skin results from using their products over a matter of days. I love that they’ve come out with several versions of their most popular item, Creme de la Mer, so they can provide products that can really cater to a customer’s individual skin. They have lightweight versions of it, which I found was great for days when the weather was just too hot for anything remotely thick.

Creme de la Mer — I can see why this product is raved about, because it made my skin soft and supple, and I swear there was a touch of glow to it after using Creme de la Mer for a few weeks. It has a very light scent, which is a definite plus for me, as I prefer my facial products with minimal scents. The cream itself is rich and thick, and you have to make sure you warm it up between your palm or fingers before applying in order to achieve the best results.

Moisturizing Lotion — This is the lightweight version of Creme de la Mer, which I just adore for days on the go, hot days, or when I know I’ll be running around like a chicken without a head. Sometimes the original formula is too rich for my skin, so I really find that this is a great alternative. Also, in the winter months, a lot of people experience drier skin, while in the summer months find their skin is more normalized in moisture, so being able to alternate between the two formulas is excellent. Moisturizing Gel Cream is very similar in the results that are yielded as Creme de la Mer and the Moisturizing lotion! Just pick your favorite texture and thickness.

Eye Balm — I’ll have to admit that I was probably not the best reviewer for this, as I’m still young enough where I haven’t been plagued by an abundance of eye wrinkles (though I see them starting, trust me!), but after a few days of use, I noticed my eyes were less puffy and the skin seemed tighter.

Concentrate — I didn’t have a chance to use this yet (probably a good thing?) as it is meant to be used over post-trauma skin to improve and aid in the healing process. This is ideal for use to reduce the scarring and redness from recent surgery, microdermabrasion, etc.

Cleansing Gel — If you want a clean and fresh feeling, this product definitely does it for you. It does a decent job of removing all excess dirt, makeup, etc. off of your face (though I’d recommend using a separate eye makeup remover prior to this cleanser for the ultimate clean). It does leave your skin feeling a bit tight, and I know some people love that feeling, while others prefer cleansers without it. I like that the gel is thick, not loose at all, so you don’t need too much for an individual application.

Refining Facial — Oh, I loved this! My skin felt so soft after I used it – it’s meant to help exfoliate by sloughing off dead skin and really getting into your pores and bringing out the glow and healthy sheen your skin should have. I adore this product for sure! They describe it as your skin feeling awakened, and I have to nod my head in agreement.

Hand Treatment — Let me tell you, my hands thanked me after just a few days of using La Mer’s fabulous hand cream. They literally said, “Where have you been all my life?” to the tube of cream! I’m an obsessive handwasher, which unfortunately results inn dry hands (though I’ve lucked out and they’re not as dry as they could be), so this lotion definitely came in handy. I also used the cream on the heels of my feet on occasion, and it worked great!