Luxury Shopping: No matter the season, a thoughtful and effective skincare regimen is imperative to put your best face forward. But, leisure and business travel can derail even the best laid skincare plan. Enter La Mer's Miraculous Beginnings -- convenient travel sizes of seven select Le Mer must haves, all packaged together in a chic metallic green tote small enough to fit into a carry on bag.

While the compact size of La Mer's Miraculous Beginnings collection makes skincare on-the-run a breeze, this introductory set also gives new La Mer users the opportunity to trial a complete La Mer skincare regimen -- and experience the miracle for them self.

La Mer's Miraculous Beginnings collection, with formulations available for both normal to dry and normal to oily complexions, retails for $325 at www.LaMer.com. The set includes:

Crème de la Mer (1 oz)
Leaves skin softer, firmer and virtually creaseless. Dryness is healed and pores are visibly minimized. Sensitive areas and irritations are dramatically soothed.

The Moisturizing Lotion (30ml)
Contains the original Miracle Broth in a lighter treatment preference formula for times when the Crème may be too rich.

The Lifting Face Serum (9ml) and The Lifting Intensifier (3ml)
Designed to work synergistically to provide immediate and long term lifting, as well as improved clarity and brightness.

The Cleansing Lotion (100ml)
Utilizes La Mer's exclusive patented technology "Deconstructed Waters" to gently and effectively draw out dirt, pollutants and makeup, without harsh rubbing of the skin.

The Tonic (100ml)
Revitalizes and enlivens the skin with Colloidal Mineral Water; the topical benefits of this soothing tonic are readily apparent.

The Eye Concentrate (5ml)
Infused with three unique forms of the Miracle Broth and designed to dramatically diminish the appearance of lines, wrinkles and discoloration, leaving the under eye area refreshed, radiant and healthy.

For those indelibly on the go or newbies looking to capitalize on an entry level La Mer experience, the company's Miraculous Beginnings collection is a miracle indeed.

The Luxe List product review editor Merilee Kern scours the luxury goods marketplace for new and innovative must haves. Product submissions accepted via e-mail at Merilee@JustLuxe.com.

- Merilee Kern
JustLuxé.com's "The Luxe List" Product Review Editor