New in box, unopened packaging. Purchased as a gift from Blue Mercury, but realized I bought the wrong La Mer product and missed the return window. Package is slightly dented from getting squished in my suitcase, but still totally intact. A potent barrier serum to strengthen, stabilize and visibly soothe. Concentrated Miracle Broth™ ensures an ideal state of rest and repair, while reducing the appearance of visible signs of irritation. Skin appears stronger, visibly soothed and renewed. Benefits Strengthens skin against daily irritants, such as pollution and micro-dust, that can lead to signs of premature aging. Helps boost skin's barrier recovery in times of extreme stress. When used for 3 weeks before a professional skin peel, The Concentrate helped skin's barrier strength begin to return to pre-treatment levels in the hours immediately following the peel.* Helps improve skin barrier strength in 14 days** *Clinical testing on 22 women, after using product twice daily for 3 weeks prior to a professional-strength skin peel.