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La Mer Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion for combination skin

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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How to apply

  • Use this moisturizer in your AM and PM routine every day to control shine. Always pair with SPF in the morning.
  • Apply this moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your morning SPF.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin and avoid harsh rubbing. Let it ⏳absorb for a minute.
  • Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help it lock in moisture better. This keeps your combination skin balanced.
  • Avoid the eye area when applying the moisturizer. Do a patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users frequently highlight this lotion's luxurious, velvety texture that provides deep hydration and leaves skin feeling plump and soft. Many also appreciate its soothing properties and ability to impart a healthy radiance. However, a significant number of users find the extremely high price point to be a major drawback, and a smaller group has experienced breakouts or felt the results did not justify the cost.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “eradicates dryness”
    • “plumps up wrinkles”
    • “boosts hydration levels”
    • “skin feels supple”
  • Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
    • “liquid velvet”
    • “absorbs like a dream”
    • “silky smooth finish”
    • “non-sticky feel”
  • Exorbitant price Often Mentioned
    • “steep price tag”
    • “very expensive”
    • “hard to justify cost”
    • “luxury investment”
  • Radiance and glow Sometimes Noted
    • “healthy glow”
    • “veil of luminosity”
    • “radiant complexion”
    • “brightens dull skin”
  • Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
    • “reduces redness”
    • “heals the skin”
    • “calms inflammation”
    • “soothing sensation”
  • Bottle design issues Sometimes Noted
    • “impossibly hard to hold”
    • “awkward shape”
    • “heavy glass bottle”
    • “difficult dispenser”
  • Diminishing returns Rarely Noted
    • “does absolutely nothing”
    • “similar to Nivea”
    • “not worth the upgrade”
    • “minimal visible difference”
  • Skin irritation Rarely Noted
    • “caused breakouts”
    • “clogged pores”
    • “skin felt raw”
    • “tingling and redness”

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Questions and answers

How well does La Mer The Infused Lotion work for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment works moderately well for your combination skin by giving you balanced hydration without making oily areas heavier. However, it lacks ingredients that target shiny zones, so a combination skin product of this type needs specific oil-controlling components along with soothing plant extracts to keep the complexion even and clear.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?

Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this treatment a good fit by offering moderate hydration without overwhelming oily areas. To work best for combination skin, a product of this type needs targeted ingredients to reduce oily shine along with soothing components and brighteners.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Squalane do for combination skin?

Squalane helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by locking in moisture without feeling heavy or greasy. It supports the skin barrier and provides lightweight hydration that works well for both dry and oily areas.

Skin Health and Disease, 2024Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2025

What does Niacinamide do for combination skin?

Niacinamide helps balance combination skin by controlling excess oil production in shiny areas while strengthening the skin barrier to keep dry patches comfortable and hydrated. It also helps smooth out rough texture and minimize the look of pores across the entire face.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006

Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

In a routine for combination skin, this treatment goes in the evening after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Combination skin of this type needs lightweight hydration alongside targeted ingredients to help manage oily shine.

Can I use this treatment with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help keep your skin comfortable and hydrated. Combination skin needs a product of this type to include ingredients that balance oil and shine while delivering lightweight moisture.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this treatment?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your routine. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and barrier function.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and features soothing components. However, because it lacks targeted ingredients for oily shine, a product of this type for combination skin needs balancing and oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or clay to better manage excess oil.

Can I use this treatment around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body since it is safe for the skin. However, because the skin around the eyes and on the body can differ in thickness and needs, this type of product works best when it includes targeted hydrators and soothing ingredients to match those specific areas.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, and limonene) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • A novel moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier recovery, improves hydration, reduces erythema, and alleviates discomfort compared to a control moisturizer following intense pulsed light treatment in subjects with skin aging.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
  • A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.

    Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
  • Bog blueberry anthocyanin-rich extract attenuated ultraviolet-B-induced toxicity, DNA damage, collagen degradation, and inflammatory cytokine release in human dermal fibroblasts by modulating NF-kappaB and MAPK signaling pathways.

    Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2009
  • Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.

    Molecules, 2025
  • Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Antioxidants, 2025
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Treatment with lipid algae extract reduced the level of oxidized proteins in human keratinocytes and stratum corneum skin cells.

    Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2004
  • Topical astaxanthin-loaded algae extract hydrogel and lipogel formulations exhibited the highest antioxidant activity and successful in vitro release, suggesting their potential as anti-aging formulations.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Antarctic marine algae extracts increased cell viability, protected against inflammation, and enhanced the barrier integrity of human intestinal and keratinocyte cell lines damaged by lipopolysaccharide or ultraviolet radiation.

    Marine Drugs, 2022
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Algae Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake Sunflower Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal Seed, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil Leaf Eucalyptus Oil Leaf, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Linoleic Acid, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Wolfberry Fruit Extract, Whey Lactis Proteine Du Petit-Lait Protein, Jania Rubens Extract, Yeast Faex Extrait De Levure Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Tangerine Peel Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Sucrose, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Caffeine, Chondrus Crispus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yeast Polysaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Triolein, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Tourmaline, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Gold, Peg-75, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Peg-7m, Dextrin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Hexylene Glycol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol Denat, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Parfum, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium Edta, Bht, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Red 4 Ci 14700

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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