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La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum for dry skin

Average

  • AverageDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for dry skin; other eye cares fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide hydration but lack sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal moisture.
  • The formula provides excellent firming and plumping benefits for the eye area, with acetyl hexapeptide-8 and caffeine contributing to these effects.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviews

Users with mature skin and droopy eyelids frequently report a visible "mini-lift" and tightened contours, often praising the cooling applicator for reducing puffiness. Younger users or those seeking drastic wrinkle reduction sometimes find the results subtle and not justifying the high price point.

Highlights

  • Extremely Expensive Mostly Mentioned
    • “Price is astronomical”
    • “Curse you La Mer for breaking my bank account”
    • “Expensive extra layer”
    • “Hard to justify the price for the results”
  • Excellent Applicator Tool Often Mentioned
    • “The wand is everything in this process”
    • “Metal ball is heavy and cool against the skin”
    • “Applicator comes in handy to relief stress”
    • “Love the applicator as it stimulates”
  • Visibly Lifts/Tightens Often Mentioned
    • “Firmed and lifted my droopy lids”
    • “Eyes feel brighter, more open and above all, tighter”
    • “Noticed a softening in my crow's feet and a lifted upper eyelid”
    • “Gives me that little lift in the eye area”
  • Elegant Texture Sometimes Noted
    • “Silky, lightweight serum”
    • “Absorbs well... makes makeup application easy”
    • “Not sticky at all”
    • “Thicker formula that stood up very well to my concealer”
  • Reduces Puffiness Sometimes Noted
    • “Eyes are less puffy when I use this”
    • “Under eye bags reduced dramatically”
    • “Helps with the puffiness for sure”
    • “Woke up to more rested, relaxed looking eyes”
  • No Visible Results Sometimes Noted
    • “Noticed not an iota of difference”
    • “Did nothing for my normal skin”
    • “Saw zero results after 2 weeks”
    • “Don't really notice the lifting effect that much”
  • Cheap Packaging Feel Rarely Noted
    • “Plastic handle is incongruously light and feels cheap”
    • “Felt La Mer could have done better with the handle”
    • “Wand feels flimsy compared to the bottle”
  • Strong Fragrance Rarely Noted
    • “Fragrance is the biggest turn off”
    • “Smells like Oil of Olay from the 80s”
    • “Too heavily fragranced for sensitive skin”
    • “Caused irritation due to scent”

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Questions and answers

How well does La Mer The Lifting Eye Serum work for dry skin?

This eye care offers moderate suitability for dry skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration, though it lacks sufficient nourishing oils for optimal moisture. An eye care for dry skin needs rich moisturizing ingredients like shea butter alongside hydrating agents to lock in moisture and support the skin barrier.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for dry skin?

This serum is an average fit for dry skin because glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide hydration, but a product of this type needs richer nourishing oils like shea butter and extra moisture-locking ingredients to keep dry skin fully soft and comfortable.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Argireline do for dry skin?

Argireline helps smooth out fine lines and reduce skin roughness when applied twice a day. It may also improve overall hydration, though it works best when paired with ingredients that deeply moisturize dry skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

What does Glycerin do for dry skin?

Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for dry skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Dry skin needs a product with rich oils and butters to lock in that moisture.

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

You can use this eye serum with retinol by applying the serum first and following it with your retinol product. It is unlikely to irritate dry skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and contains soothing components, though dry skin needs extra rich, barrier-supporting creams with oils or butter to lock in lasting moisture.

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this eye serum in the evening as part of your routine. Dry skin of this type needs rich softening ingredients and oils to seal in moisture alongside hydrating ingredients.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on dry skin because it is free of harsh ingredients and contains soothing components, though dry skin still needs richer, softening ingredients to lock in moisture.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It contains fragrance (parfum) 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
  • Argireline treatment twice daily for 4 weeks produced a significant anti-wrinkle effect with 48.9% total efficacy and decreased skin roughness in Chinese subjects compared with 0% efficacy and no decrease in roughness in the placebo group.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013
  • Argireline applied twice daily for 4 weeks achieved a total anti-wrinkle efficiency of 48.9% and notably reduced wrinkle depth compared to placebo in Chinese subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013
  • Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.

    Annals of Dermatology, 2019
  • Acetyl hexapeptide-3 and tripeptide-10 citrulline demonstrated antiwrinkle efficacy and decreased transepidermal water loss in twenty-four healthy volunteers compared to control groups, though synergistic effects between the two peptides remained unclear.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017
  • Daily topical acetyl hexapeptide-8 showed a trend toward a longer time until return to baseline Jankovic Blepharospasm Rating Scale scores compared to placebo (3.7 months vs. 3.0 months) in 24 patients with blepharospasm receiving botulinum toxin therapy.

    European Journal of Neurology, 2013
  • Dissolving microneedles loaded with 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and acetyl hexapeptide-8 achieved higher cumulative transdermal delivery than aqueous solutions and significantly reduced photoaging signs while restoring oxidative balance in a UV/D-galactose-induced mouse model.

    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • A topical cosmetic slimming product containing tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, caffeine, carnitine, forskolin and retinol significantly reduced body circumferences and improved skin aspect compared with placebo in 78 women over 12 weeks.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011
  • Topical sunscreen formulations containing caffeine combined with UV filters increased in vivo anti-UVB protection by approximately 25% and showed higher SPF values compared to caffeine-free sunscreen, while being well tolerated by the skin of healthy subjects.

    Frontiers in Physiology, 2019
  • Caffeine gel combined with choline geranate showed high skin permeation capacity and superior clinical results in cellulite treatment compared to caffeine gel without ionic liquid.

    AAPS PharmSciTech, 2021
  • 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

Why other eye cares fit dry skin better

  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.

    Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Ingredients

Declustered Water, Water, Eau De-Structuree, Propanediol, Glycerin, Algae Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed 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, Sucrose, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Plankton Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Tourmaline, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Caffeine, Pullulan, Trehalose, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Sodium Pca, Styrene Vp Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Alcohol Denat, Xanthan Gum, Isododecane, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Green 5 Ci 61570, Blue 1 Ci 42090

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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