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La Mer's most concentrated Miracle Broth product — designed as a recovery serum for post-procedure, post-flare, or chronically reactive skin. At 5x the Miracle Broth concentration of the Crème de la Mer, this is theoretically the most intense version of La Mer's signature ferment. Used by aestheticians and dermatologists post-laser as a 'comfort' application; favored by celebrities pre-event for the 'recovery' use case. Whether it works dramatically better than a $50 ferment serum is debatable; the experience and ritual are genuine.
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The Concentrate by La Mer is formulated for mature, dry, post-procedure, compromised-barrier skin. La Mer's most concentrated Miracle Broth product — designed as a recovery serum for post-procedure, post-flare, or chronically reactive skin. At 5x the Miracle Broth concentration of the Crème de la Mer, this is theoretically the most intense version of La Mer's signature ferment. Used by aestheticians and dermatologists post-laser as a 'comfort' application; favored by celebrities pre-event for the 'recovery' use case. Whether it works dramatically better than a $50 ferment serum is debatable; the experience and ritual are genuine.
The key active ingredients in The Concentrate are Centella Asiatica, Panthenol, Lactobacillus Ferment. It's known for: highest Miracle Broth concentration in the line and the post-procedure/recovery use case has genuine clinical traction.
Yes, The Concentrate targets sensitivity, redness, dryness. highest Miracle Broth concentration in the line
The Concentrate retails for around $530, which places it in the premium range for serums. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: very expensive ($530 for 1.7oz); hard to justify outside specific use cases; fragranced.
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