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Genaissance™ de La Mer The Serum Essence

La Mer

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Details & care

What it is: A time-transcending face serum that dramatically reduces lines, imperfections and other aging signs, leaving skin polished, even, resilient and refined.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with dry, normal, oily and combination skin types.

What it does: This serum essence was inspired when a scientist at the Max Huber Research Labs discovered crystals forming in a beaker of Miracle Broth™. Extraordinarily pure, the Crystal Miracle Broth is slow-crafted in extremely small batches to reach its ultimate potency, creating an advanced formula that infuses skin with the life-generating energies of the sea. In moments, genesis begins. Rejuvenation becomes reality. Use the serum essence for lifted, polished, radiant-looking skin that visibly evens the complexion. It refines the look of pores so skin feels firmer and more resilient with profound antioxidant protection and anti-aging qualities.

How to use: Use face serum twice daily after your treatment lotion as part of your daily skin-care regimen. Apply four drops onto your fingertips and gently sweep over your face and neck. Follow with the appropriate moisturizer.

Pro tips: Use gentle rolling pressure and upward strokes as you apply Genaissance from the décolletage to the forehead. If any serum is left on your fingertips after the facial application, smooth onto the back of each hand.

  • 1 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5079331
  • Core Product ID 333334UA65

Ingredients

Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Polysilicone-11, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Water\Aqua\Eau, Propanediol, Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract, Gellidiela Acerosa (Algae) Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Whey Protein\Lactis Protein\Proteine Du Petit-Lait, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Helichrysum Arenarium (Everlasting) Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris (Bamboo) Extract, Centaurium Erythraea (Centaury) Extract, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sucrose, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Jania Rubens Extract, Peg-8, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract\Extrait D'orge, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Pca, Urea, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycosaminoglycans, Fragrance (Parfum), Isohexadecane, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Squalane, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Ruby Powder, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Tourmaline, Hydrolyzed Algin, Potassium Sorbate, Gold, Glucosamine Hcl, Caprylyl Glycol, Yeast Polysaccharides, Polysorbate 80, Trehalose, Polyquaternium-51, Hexylene Glycol, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Cholesterol, Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Caramel, Red 4 (Ci 14700).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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La Mer

La Mer creates luxury, high-performance skin care and makeup by harnessing the power of the sea. In the 1960s, aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber set out to help heal the appearance of scars he suffered in a lab accident. Pioneering the use of sea kelp and bio-fermentation in skin care, he created Miracle Broth™—the elixir that powers the legendary Crème de la Mer.

Reviews

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Most helpful positive review

July 7, 2017Incentivized review

Super Beauty Secret

I have been a Loyal La Mer client for 11 years starting out using the original creme for my sensitive skin. For the first 8 years all I purchased was the original creme. Since then I've gradually tried EVERY La Mer product and have always been amazed. I recently purchased THIS serum and not only am I AMAZED at the quick results, my skin has never looked better. My skin is baby soft, smooth and luminous ; I only need a tiny amount of the creme because the serum is so smooth. I will forever be purchasing the serum because it does exactly what the description says... My skin is ageless & super HEALTHY. I STRONGLY recommend purchasing this product to anyone. It will improve ANY skin issue you might have. This is MY very FAVORITE beauty secret. La Mer exceeds my expectations as usual!
Marcella1123
16found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Aug 1, 2020

Poor packaging leads to leaking/product drying up

This is the only LaMer product I have been let down by. The plunger/dropper pulls out of the rubber bulb and good luck getting that back in. The product is only one ounce is should have nothing short of amazing for this price and I was unimpressed. There are much better products out there and by LaMer-but not this one. Please bring back the genaissance de la mer the infused lotion. Also-the customer service chat isn't very helpful and takes a very long time. Not sure if that's a robot issue?
DaniB

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Sept 11, 2016

Doesn't work

I splurged on this serum because I was told it would do the job of 3 products, thus being more economical. I haven't seen any great results and since it is very expensive, I won't purchase it again. Do not recommend buying this product.
Nordieloyal
33found this helpful
July 7, 2017Incentivized review

Super Beauty Secret

I have been a Loyal La Mer client for 11 years starting out using the original creme for my sensitive skin. For the first 8 years all I purchased was the original creme. Since then I've gradually tried EVERY La Mer product and have always been amazed. I recently purchased THIS serum and not only am I AMAZED at the quick results, my skin has never looked better. My skin is baby soft, smooth and luminous ; I only need a tiny amount of the creme because the serum is so smooth. I will forever be purchasing the serum because it does exactly what the description says... My skin is ageless & super HEALTHY. I STRONGLY recommend purchasing this product to anyone. It will improve ANY skin issue you might have. This is MY very FAVORITE beauty secret. La Mer exceeds my expectations as usual!
Marcella1123
16found this helpful
Jan 29, 2016

A beautiful serum

I have only been using the serum for one week and mornings only. In all fairness I will need to update this review in 4 weeks. As of now I think it is a lovely serum and it seems as if my skin is more even and has an internal glow. I'm not sure if I will purchase this product again because of cost but I have always had a small jar of the cream that started it all for over 20 years and that was before I could actually afford it. I always get compliments on my skin and I have for years. I also use retinal products and Creme de La Mer has always made that possible. Without using the cream my skin cannot tolerate the retinal products. 4 stars because of cost and more time is needed.
jandee
16found this helpful
June 23, 2016

Good serum

I'm almost done with my second bottle and I can tell you this : it is the best serum i have ever used ! It evens out the skin , changing it to look its best , as with any other La Mer product! The only downside is its price and it doesn't last long , even though I only use it during daytime! Nothing beats La mer products..
Heidi34
9found this helpful
Sept 13, 2017Incentivized review

A woman's indulgence

Of course this serum is hardly overpriced.. when you consider you can get what you pay for and should. We are always trying to find the very best for our skins and sometimes have to overstimulate the "budget" in order to get what we want...but danger lies ahead when you realize your skin may resent you if you ever stop using this...
booberry
TOP 250 REVIEWER
7found this helpful
Nov 19, 2019Incentivized review

Serum review

My husband bought me a few of the Lamer products. I love them all. The serum really makes my skins feel and look good. I may need a consultant to make sure I am using all these products correctly.
glennar
5found this helpful