La Prairie has been widely influential in their skincare ingredient discoveries. 1987 saw the use of marine sources in their Caviar Collection. 1992 saw them launch the extended use of AHAs (alpha hydroxyl acids) to an eye treatment product. In 2000 they launched a daytime Retinol product and SPF treatment and in 2005 their new eye contour treatment combined concealing and anti-wrinkle effects.

And the gold standard? It has the dazzling benefits of colloidal gold – a liquid suspension of 24-karat gold – enhanced by quartz, liquid crystals and reflective pigments, to impart an unprecedented glow of health and vitality to the skin.

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