ELLE Exclusive: La Mer’s Latest Launch Feels Like Skin Rehab In A Jar

I have a complicated relationship with night creams. And yet, like any skincare girlie in her mid-20s with one eye on hydration and the other on forehead lines, I remain open to magic. Especially when it comes in a La Mer jar.

So when I got my hands on the brand’s newest launch, the Rejuvenating Night Cream, I decided to put it to the ultimate test. Me, a fast-life-victim, sleep-deprived product junkie and my mother, a no-nonsense woman who considers sunscreen “optional” and night cream “extra.” If this cream can impress both of us, it deserves a spot on your top shelf.

The Cream That Claims It All

The pitch is bold. La Mer’s Rejuvenating Night Cream is designed to reverse eight signs of ageing in one night. Fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, texture, smoothness, plumpness, radiance, softness. It's like a wish list for your skin.

But what really makes this launch exciting is the addition of a new sea-born complex called MRA-3™, which pairs with the brand’s signature Miracle Broth™ to speed up nighttime repair. Together, they form what might be the closest thing to skin rehab—in silk pyjamas.

The Ingredient List, Decoded

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• MRA-3™: A new sea bio-active that boosts collagen and keeps the skin barrier strong and hydrated.

• Miracle Broth™: La Mer’s legendary ferment that recharges skin cells and enhances overnight renewal.

• Bio-mimetic Texture: Locks in all the good stuff while mimicking your skin’s top layer (translation: it stays put, even if you toss and turn.)

Night One: A Softening Of Skin—And Skepticism

I applied a generous layer and immediately understood why people describe skincare textures like dessert. It's rich but melts into your face like a cloud, without feeling heavy. By morning, my skin looked… rested. Not like I’d slept eight hours (because I hadn’t), but like I hadn’t stress-scrolled until 1AM. Also, it’s pillow-proof, meaning it won't transfer while you sleep. Important, because I sleep like I’m being chased.

My cheeks looked subtly plumped. There was a healthy, foundation-skipping glow. But the real surprise came from my mum, “I don’t know what this is doing, but my skin looks tighter.” Coming from someone who used to call my moisturiser “your expensive cream,” that’s high praise.

Night Seven: Is Reverse Ageing A Thing?

While I’m not measuring my face in percentages (yet), there’s a definite difference. My skin felt more structured—as if the scaffolding underneath got a subtle lift. Even makeup sat better.

The texture is where the genius lies—thick, buttery, and then somehow invisible. You’re left with a satin finish that feels like luxury and looks like you’ve been getting facials in your sleep.

What’s also impressive? This formula is safe for sensitive skin and post-derm treatments. I usually expect to break out when trying anything new or with actives in it, but this had no reactions. Just glow.

Final Thoughts

Look, this isn’t a “just grab it at the checkout line” kind of purchase. It’s a treat. But it’s also the kind of product that performs like couture—measured, masterful, and quietly transformative. It’s not about chasing eternal youth—it’s about giving your skin what it actually needs to feel stronger, smoother, more resilient. 

Would I recommend it? Absolutely—especially if you want a night cream that delivers actual, visible results instead of just short-term hydration. And if it can work for both me and my mum? That’s not just skincare. That’s a generational win.