The Tamesis
I’ve known about Crème de la Mer long before I tried it, and it’s safe to say that its reputation as a balm with magical properties has long existed. It wasn’t until 2021 that I finally got a precious bathtub. Be careful not to indulge too muchI quickly understood why this cream is so highly regarded. My skin drank it up and night after night, I came back for more, worried that one day I would run out.
I would soon discover that its benefits stem from situations that can best be explained as emergencies (arguably how the best ideas are born, but I digress). In the 1950s, German-born aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber was severely burned in a laboratory explosion. Studying the regenerative properties of the ocean, he spent 12 years experimenting with kelp fermentation (specifically Macrocystis, an ingredient currently being peer-reviewed by the Journal of Clinical and Cosmetic Dermatology for its ability to speed skin recovery) until he created a formula that effectively healed burns. Today we know it as the venerable Miracle Broth; nearly six years later, La Mer is back with game-changing innovation. Introducing Rejuvenating Precision Complex-6 (RPC-6), powering the new The Rejuvenating Eye Cream, available exclusively for purchase Fashion readers today.
La Mer Revitalizing Eye Cream
- why we like it: Powered by Rejuvenating Precision Complex-6, a blend of active ingredients specifically formulated for the eye contour, and La Mer’s acclaimed Miracle Broth, Rejuvenating Eye Cream takes a 360-degree approach to orbital bone care. (For oculoplastic surgeon Jean Carruthers, M.D., “shape” refers to the structures around the eyes that give them their unique shape.) “When you start to see signs of aging in the form of drooping eyelids, drooping brows, drooping—an overall loss of contour. RPC-6 can help support the skin and increase firmness and elasticity, or provide a refreshed appearance and elastic contour around the eyes.”
- Main ingredients: Rejuvenating Precision Complex-6 (RPC-6), Miracle Broth, Shea Butter
- most suitable: Moisturizing, brightening, firming
About La Mer Revitalizing Eye Cream
Dr. Carruthers explains that by harnessing the power of bio-filled algae and botanical-derived youth-protecting extracts, RPC-6 is designed to address holistic concerns around the eye area. The complex it forms is gentle enough for the delicate eye skin, yet powerful enough to promote what La Mer calls bioenergetic repair.
“As we age, our cellular energy naturally becomes depleted,” explains Dr. Carruthers, alluding to ongoing research into the body’s bioenergetic age and how it affects many aspects of health. “Essentially, what happens is that skin cells have less energy to perform essential functions like repair and renewal. This is when visible signs of aging begin to appear, including sagging, fine lines, and dullness.” It turns out that the eye area utilizes increased levels of energy and therefore shows signs of faster aging. “It’s constantly moving and producing less oil, which makes it more susceptible to dryness and signs of aging,” she continues. “It is also supported by a complex network of small muscles, where even small losses in density and stiffness are more pronounced and require high precision to resolve.” Vulnerability to mechanical and biological stress, as well as lifestyle and environmental factors such as stress, pollution, injury and time, requires specialized approaches to treat sagging, structural loss and dullness, Dr. Carruthers said.
La Mer’s solution was to combine the RPC-6 with the Miracle Broth that powers the entire product range. “At the first level, you can precisely address the specific needs of the eye area with the RPC-6,” Dr. Carruthers continued. “On a second level, with Miracle Broth, you’re meeting your skin’s basic energy needs. With continued use, you’ll see visible lifting, firming, and refinement from every angle of your eyes.”
