True to the essence of the Southern Pacific waters that envelop the beautiful country of Australia, ultra-prestigious skincare brand La Mer has opened its first ever Beauty Room on the very rims of the land, in David Jones Elizabeth Street, Sydney. In collaboration with iconic Australian retailer, this illustrious initiative promises the prestige and expertise of two undiscussed tycoons of the luxury industry; the inaugural Beauty Room, Services de la Mer, encapsulates the pure, sophisticated nature of La Mer skincare, offering a carefully tailored menu of unique treatments and soothing vibrations designed to impart a profound sense of wellbeing. For visibly purified, luminous skin one could (and definitely should!) choose to indulge in this perfectly executed, reinvigorating wellness experience; we, however, also believe in the importance of a steady, balanced routine for a healthy, radiant complexion, and have selected 5 essentials to either increment or make up your entire skincare routine. Featuring exclusively the excellence of La Mer products, this thoughtfully crafted regime assures carefully nurtured, beautiful skin in five all-encompassing, quick steps.

But first, in order to fully appreciate the transforming, regenerating effects these steps can have on the skin, one must understand the caliber and magnitude of research devoted to each single product. In virtue of this, we introduce (or re-introduce) you to La Mer skincare.

Envisioned half a century ago by Aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber, La Mer exists as one of the most distinguished brands in its sector. Theirs is an extraordinary, yet unusual story of imagination and perseverance, a true example of visionary thinking: after a lab accident that left him suffering from severe, seemingly unalterable burns to the face, the founder of this legendary brand dove into a twelve-year journey in the depths of the deep blue to research and understand the extraordinary regenerative properties of the ocean. His quest? Discovering the properties that could completely renew and restore the skin, and, hopefully, fade his scars.

Dr Huber’s tenacity and 6,000 experiments seasonally uncovered the mysteries of the sea, revealing the incredibly powerful, nourishing properties of sea kelp, one of the most ancient algae on the planet. Through careful fermentation and observation of the effect of lunar cycles and tides on the renewal of these underwater forests (movements and vibrations echoed in many of the Services de la Mer treatments), Dr. Huber introduced immensely potent, healing oceanic powers to the world, and harnessed them in their elixir Miracle Broth, essence and base of all products La Mer.

From the very beginning, this skincare brand has been a beautiful demonstration of respect and devotion to marine life, sustainably sourcing and hand-harvesting all the primary ingredients infused in their formulas. The Miracle Broth, formulated with La Mer’s treasured sea kelp, vitamins and minerals, along with The Revitalizing Ferment, made with a delicate mixture of algae including the ancient Scenedesmus, are only some of the revitalizing ingredients imbued into the products we will discover in this five-step, full regimen editorial.

The first to emerge from the heritage of the sea is La Mer’s Treatment Lotion, a hydrating, energizing essence envisaged to waken and prep the skin. Regarded as the essence, we consider it an essential first step in any skincare routine, experienced or beginner as it may be. With key ingredients Miracle Broth, The Revitalizing Ferment and Softening Waters– an infusion of algae micro gel and hyaluronic acid –, this fast-absorbing super hydrator revives and replenished skin cells, preparing the skin for the full-circle La Mer regimen. It is to be gently massaged into the entire face, neck and décolleté for increased micro-circulation, and immediate deep and glowing vitality.

Second in our attentively devised routine is The Concentrate, a potent barrier serum designed to strengthen and stabilize the skin. This serum exemplifies La Mer’s exceptional consciousness of the ecosystem we live in, emerging as a direct response to environmental stressors like pollution and the effects they may have on the skin. To be applied twice daily after the Treatment Lotion, this concentrate abounds in antioxidant rich, barrier-building properties that train the skin to protect itself from external inflammatory sources. It is the embodiment of all the benefits of the brand’s close affiliation to nature, a true must have for pure, healthy skin.

The secret to a radiant complexion lies just as much in the whole as it does in the details. The third, underrated yet vital step is in fact The Eye Concentrate, a triple concentrated Miracle Broth emulsion that brightens and targets the eye area. Tailored to the delicate dermis that surrounds the eyes, this healing hydrator reduces the look of dark circles and fine lines in just 21 days, illuminating and rejuvenating the expression. Packaged in a compact pearl-shaped capsule, this Lime Tea Concentrate is both a beauty enhancer, as it is a prevention treatment, helping prevent future damage before it happens. It comes with its own eye-treatment applicator, that can be stowed in the fridge for five minutes before use to heighten its awakening effect. It really is by tending to the smallest areas of the face, that one can relax into a fresh, glowing appearance.

Fourth – and perhaps the most significant of all – is the nutrient-rich, transformative Crème de la Mer. True pioneer of their extensive legacy, this healing moisturizer imbues the skin with an undeniable glow of total renewal, holding the power to visibly smooth wrinkles, rejuvenate and ultimately elevate the complexion. The same active principals found in Dr. Huber’s discoveries are alive and flowing in this unique lotion, extracted through the fermentation of kelp with simple and pure ingredients, then infused of light and sound, Crème de la Mer leaves the skin feeling instantly supple and soft to the touch. It is to be warmed it between the fingertips until it becomes translucent, and then pressed lightly into the skin in the morning for all-day moisture, and in the evening for nighttime healing and calming.

Now, when we began our La Mer journey a few paragraphs ago, we had promised a five-step routine, a promise that can be fulfilled – so to speak – only a few times a week, as a sheet mask. Number five, like the minutes it needs to set for, is indeed The Treatment Lotion Hydrating Mask, the new, ultra-intensive evolvement of the revered The Treatment Lotion. Practically packaged in an elegant, emerald colored pouch, this innovative mask is portable and holds almost an entire ounce of the original lotion’s energizing vitality in each application. With Japanese skin-hugging technology, the mask adheres to the skin perfectly, allowing you to stay active and on your feet (La Mer impeccably defines it as “the ultimate experience of multi-task masking”). A rich mixture of the now familiar Miracle Broth, Revitalizing Ferment and Softening Waters, this delicate sheet leaves the skin soothed, plumped and visibly energized within minutes. For the ultimate hydration ritual, prep the skin with the Treatment Lotion and follow with this concentrated, 5 minute Hydrating Mask.

Fittingly, it is with a sheet mask that we wrap up this quick ode to the pristine skincare brand, La Mer. Happy routine to everyone!