La Mer Moisturizing Cream

La Mer is one of the world's most prestigious luxury skincare brands, renowned for its 'Crème de la Mer' moisturizing cream. The brand's origin story begins with aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber, who suffered burns in a laboratory accident and spent years developing a skin-healing ferment based on sea kelp, which he named the Miracle Broth. This signature ingredient remains the core of the brand's identity and product efficacy today.

In 1995, the brand was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies, which transformed the niche product into a global luxury icon. While the brand carries a French name, its roots are American, and it continues to be headquartered in New York City. Manufacturing is primarily handled in the United States to maintain the strict, proprietary fermentation processes required for its high-end formulations.

Currently, La Mer remains a vital part of The Estée Lauder Companies' 'Prestige' portfolio. The ultimate owner is based in the United States and manages a wide array of global beauty brands. La Mer's distribution is carefully controlled, appearing only in high-end department stores, specialty boutiques, and luxury travel retail locations worldwide.