1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Dimethicone
LA MER
The Night Recovery Concentrate
face serum
LA MER
face serum
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Take the skin testLa Mer’s Night Recovery Concentrate features a time-release delivery system to accelerate barrier renewal and speed recovery while you rest. This extreme barrier wrap helps speed visible recovery from acute skin stressors and key signs of sensitivities.
The Night Recovery Concentrate is a cushioning serum from LA MER. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 65 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Dimethicone, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone and Water.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Algae Extract, Yeast, Sea Whip Extract and Lactobacillus Ferment.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Dimethicone
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone crosslinked with a mixture of PEG-10 and PEG-15 diallyl ethers
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sea Whip Extract is an extract of the marine invertebrate, Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene
Alcohol Denat.
Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 65 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how the product smells or looks
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Dimethicone
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Algae Extract is an extract of various species of Algae; Extract of the Seaweed, Fucus vesiculosus, Furaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-(trimethylsilyloxy)trisiloxane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is the copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of propylene oxide
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone crosslinked with a mixture of PEG-10 and PEG-15 diallyl ethers
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sea Whip Extract is an extract of the marine invertebrate, Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder is the powder derived from crushed seeds of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa), Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake is the residue from the expression of oil from the seedcake of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal is the residue from the expression of oil from the dried ripe seeds of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh leaves of the Eucaluptus, Eucalyptus globulus and other species of Eucalyptus, Myrtaceae. Syn. Yuukari Yu (Japanese)
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium gluconate
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Copper di-D-gluconate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Calcium gluconate
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Magnesium digluconate
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2)zinc
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-Tocopheryl hydrogen succinate
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
3-Pyridinecarboxylic acid
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the Sesame, Sesamum indicum L., Pedaliaceae
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Siloxanes and Silicones, dodecyl methyl, 2-trimethylsilylpoly(oxydimethylsilyl)ethyl methyl, dimethyl
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids is a mixture of lipids derived from the flour of the Wheat, Triticum vulgare, Poaceae
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propylene didecanoate
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
31st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
32nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bis(trimethylsyl)Oxide; Disiloxane, Hexamethyl-
33rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
34th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
35th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
36th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
37th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and Phytosphingosine (q.v.)
38th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
39th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae
40th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
41st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Trans-1-(1-Oxohexadecyl)-4-[(1-oxohexadecyl)oxy]-L-proline
42nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rice extract hydrolyzed
43rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hordeum Vulgare Stem Water is the aqeuous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the stems of Hordeum vulgare.
44th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Digitata Extract is an extract of the Alga, Laminaria digitata, Laminariaceae
45th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
46th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ocimum Basilicum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Basil, Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae
47th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
48th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lavandula Hybrida Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavandin, Lavandula hybrida, Labiatae
49th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ascophyllum nodosum (L.), Fucaceae
50th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., Cucurbitaceae
51st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alteromonas Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation product of Alteromonas macleodii
52nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Asparagopsis Armata Extract is an extract of the Red Alga, Asparagopsis armata, Bonnemaisoniaceae
53rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract is an extract of the thallus of the Alga, Laminaria saccharina, Laminariaceae
54th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
55th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
56th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
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At night, take a small amount with the spatula, and apply an even layer all over the face. Follow with your La Mer moisturiser of choice.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum, Limonene, Linalool.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
No — it contains Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
Yes — it contains Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Limonene.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 65 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
LA MER.
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