
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Illuminating and firming treatment lotion
FEATURES
Brightening, Firming, Refining
BEST FOR
All skin types, including dry and aging skin
CHECKS
Alcohol-free
Who Is It For?
Not Explicitly Stated Likely For Adults Concerned With Aging SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Age Spots Dullness Firmness Skin HydrationBudget
ProfessionalHow To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What La Prairie Says
Product Description:
La Prairie takes inspiration from the magical encounter of light and water in Switzerland and applies it to the skin. Enriched with encapsulated Lumidose, the extraordinary illuminating molecule, White Caviar Essence Extraordinaire targets age spots and dullness. Infused with Swiss Golden Caviar Extract and Swiss Golden Caviar Water, it promotes firmness and smooths skin's surface. Skin feels more hydrated and plumped. Enhanced with La Prairie's Exclusive Cellular Complex, La Prairie's signature age-defying ingredient, this essence is the first step to extraordinary light.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Caviar Water, Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caviar Extract, Isobutylamido Thiazolyl Resorcinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Carnosine, Soy Amino Acids, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Beta-Sitosterol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Squalene, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Amodimethicone. Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Key Ingredients
Lumidose, Swiss Golden Caviar Extract, Swiss Golden Caviar Water, La Prairie's Exclusive Cellular Complex
Ingredients Details
Caviar Water
Common Name(s): Caviar water,caviar extract/water,sturgeon roe bioactive complex,luxury anti-aging protein active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers phospholipid-rich anti-aging conditioning from caviar's phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine complex, omega-3 dha/epa anti-inflammatory fatty acids, and vitamin a/e/d skin conditioning from the concentrated roe nutrient profile.
Why It's Used: Caviar provides the highest combined phospholipid + omega-3 fatty acid + fat-soluble vitamin density of any natural cosmetic ingredient โ the luxury positioning reflects the genuine chemical complexity and biological activity of the roe nutrient matrix.
How It Works: Caviar phospholipids: phosphatidylcholine (40-50% total pl) provides biomimetic skin membrane conditioning; phosphatidylserine (10-15%) provides ps receptor-mediated cell renewal signalling. dha (c22:6, omega-3): anti-inflammatory through pge3 pathway; resolvin and protectin precursor for active inflammation resolution. vitamins a/d/e: nuclear receptor activation for gene regulation.
Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging,luxury beauty
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sturgeon sustainability: wild sturgeon are critically endangered โ cosmetic caviar extract must come from certified aquaculture farms (primarily siberian sturgeon acipenser baerii in controlled farming). cites export permits required for trade.
Last Verified: Cosing database,caviar sturgeon roe extract luxury anti-aging review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-22