La Mer just introduced a pre-boost to it’s line up. Made specifically to boost the transformational benefits of Creme de la Mer, The Max Huber Research Labs (the brains and science behind the La Mer line) have created a next-generation infusion, The Hydrating Infusion. A pre-boost is what I am calling it, as this infusion uses nourishing vitamins and essential minerals to pre-wet the skin prior to moisturizer application, thus you can better receive the hydration benefits of Creme de la Mer (or your favorite moisturizer).

When applied, The Hydrating Infusion’s serum-like texture transforms into a watery fluid.  An interactive “gel network”, I know – very fancy, suspends the mostvital ingredients in the formula and releases them on demand.  The infusion is activated by the skin’s pH and temperature giving the skin the hydration and nutrients that it needs.

Once the skin has reached it’s appropriate moisture level, Hydrating Sea Ferments provide additional support to the skin.  Nutrient-filled sea plants from Japan, Indonesia, France and the United States go through an elaborate bio-fermentation process to help these ingredients reach their fullest potential and create this moisturizing “ferment”.  The Hydrating Infusion also incorporates a ferment made from mariponic algae that are grown in a carefully controlled salt-water environment at the Marine Biological Labs in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard. 

The Hydrating Infusion is also full of naturally occurring minerals from the sea floor such as iron, manganese and copper to help skin stimulate collagen to keep it looking vibrant.  Vitamins C, B5, B12 and Magnesium fortify the skin’s outer layer, while magnetized tourmaline gives an added boost to all of these powerful ingredients. 

Like I said, this infusion was made primarily to be use with Creme de la Mer, and by using it with it, of course, optimal benefits will be seen as the visible signs of aging are reversed.  I have been using them both for a few weeks now and my skin is definitely softer, firmer, and looks virtually creaseless. But I do think if you have a favorite moisturizer already, The Hydrating Infusion will help to make the ingredients in that work better as well.

The Hydrating Infusion retails for $95 and will be available in September online at lamer.com as well as select Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

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Right now, Saks is having a great La Mer Beauty Event where you can get this great La Mer Skin Care Collection with your $300 purchase form La Mer at Saks.

In the collection: Crème de la Mer (.24oz), The Lifting Face Serum (.17oz), The Cleansing Foam (.5oz), The Treatment Fluid Foundation – Natural (.12oz). To redeem this offer, enter the code LAMER8 at checkout.

If you need any suggestions on which La Mer products to add to your basket, revisit some of my La Mer favorites:

The Treatment Fluid Foundation
The Hand Treatment
The Eye Concentrate
The Radiant Infusion

Let me know if you splurge.

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Could it be that we complain about $4.29 for a gallon of gas but will not complain about a $300 per ounce of our favorite eye cream or our $150 vial of perfume. I still see ladies lining up at the La Mer counter for their miracle broth.

If we like it and can afford it, I think we continue to spend on our beauty products – or products that make us feel beautiful anyway. I know I do and have yet to complain.

Have you cut back on your spending of your luxuries – particularly those that make you look and/or feel beautiful? Or do you feel that it is worth it to begin with and simply do not look at the price if it works? Also, say if your favorite luxury cream went up by 15% in just a few months time or fluctuated by price on a day to day basis, would you still splurge on it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I would love to hear what your thinking on still spending on life’s luxuries is.

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This is the Miraculous Beginnings set from La Mer.

Available in a kit for either Normal to Dry skin or Normal to Oily skin, this set is not only luxurious, it is tailored perfectly to any woman’s skin needs.

In a beautiful nylon travel tote, each set retails for $325 and includes: Normal/Dry: Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Moisturizing Lotion, (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (.3 oz.), The Lifting Intensifier (.1 oz.), The Cleansing Lotion (4.2 oz.), The Tonic (4.2 oz.), and The Eye Concentrate (.1 oz.); Normal/Oily: Crème de la Mer (1 oz.), The Oil Absorbing Lotion (1 oz.), The Lifting Face Serum (.3 oz.), The Lifting Intensifier (.1 oz.), The Cleansing Gel (4.2 oz.), The Tonic (4.2 oz.), and The Eye Concentrate (.1 oz.).

Mark one of these down for me, please. Would this Miraculous Beginnings set be a set for you?

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