La Prairie skincare
La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.
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La Prairie is celebrated for its exquisite eye products, moisturizers, serums, and toners, all elevated by its sophisticated formulas. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and mature skin best. For particular concerns, the brand offers the Skin Caviar Eye Lift for acne-prone skin, the Skin Caviar Liquid Lift for skin with dark spots, and the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream for mature skin. These refined creations provide a serene and restorative ritual for the complexion.
GinsengThis page covers some of the most popular La Prairie products; for the whole La Prairie range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.9k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise La Prairie for deep hydration, luxurious textures, and firming results. The most common complaints are excessively high prices and overpowering fragrances.
Highlights
Luxurious, lightweight textures Mostly Mentioned
- “feels like liquid silk — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “absorbs instantly — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
Lifting and firming effects Mostly Mentioned
- “felt skin tighten immediately — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
- “opened my eyes — Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
- “jawline genuinely looks lifted — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
Deep hydration and smoothing Often Mentioned
- “erased my dry patches — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “skin feels plump — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
Visible glow and radiance Often Mentioned
- “gave my face a soft glow — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “skin looks radiant — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
Exorbitant prices Mostly Mentioned
- “eye-wateringly expensive — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “prohibitively expensive — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
- “hard to justify — Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
Strong fragrance Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like a rich grandma — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “scent is too strong — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
- “heavily scented — Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
Subtle or slow results Often Mentioned
- “just a good moisturizer — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “didn't see a huge difference — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
- “no miracle — Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
Potential irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused congestion — Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
- “caused breakouts — Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
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Questions and answers
Is La Prairie good for oily skin?
La Prairie is a poor match for oily skin, as Skin Caviar Luxe Cream rates Caution for oily skin, and the brand-focused routine rates High for oily skin. Reviewers often note that the products provide deep hydration and smoothing, which may feel too heavy. The La Prairie products on this page frequently contain fragrance.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie offers luxurious textures and lifting effects, but Lovi notes that its products come with exorbitant prices and strong fragrance. Reviewers often mention slow results and potential irritation alongside deep hydration. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin.
What are La Prairie's best products?
La Prairie features products like Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for mature skin and High for dry skin, alongside Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift for targeted firming and smoothing. Reviewers frequently note luxurious textures and deep hydration, though products often come with high prices and strong fragrance.
Which La Prairie moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is best for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie products may cause breakouts or irritation for some shoppers, as reviewers sometimes note potential irritation and most La Prairie products on this page contain fragrance. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Low for acne-prone skin, while Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift rate Average.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page are generally not fragrance-free, as four out of five list added fragrance. Reviewers frequently note a strong fragrance across the range, so sensitive shoppers may experience irritation.
What are the key ingredients in La Prairie products?
Ginseng is a key ingredient across the La Prairie products on this page. Panax ginseng root extract helps support anti-aging effects in the skin.
How do I build a La Prairie skincare routine?
To build a La Prairie routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, the Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion toner, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream moisturizer, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, the cleanser, the Skin Caviar Liquid Lift serum, and the moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask before the serum and moisturizer. Lovi rates the La Prairie-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy La Prairie, and how much does it cost?
La Prairie products on this page are available in Canada with prices ranging from CA$295.00 to CA$710.00.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Galderma, Weleda, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol are good alternatives to La Prairie. Lovi rates Galderma-focused routines higher for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
La Prairie vs Galderma: which is better?
Galderma is generally a better fit than La Prairie for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, while both brands rate equally well for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Galderma-focused routine Superior for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for La Prairie on those skin types.
Who owns La Prairie, and where is it from?
La Prairie is a Swiss brand founded in 1978, owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.
Is La Prairie cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list La Prairie as cruelty-free.
Is La Prairie good for dry skin?
Yes, La Prairie is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and smoothing from the products. Panax ginseng root extract in the formulas helps provide anti-aging effects.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
La Prairie is good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the brand helps give a soft, smooth feel, but users should watch out for potential irritation because the La Prairie products on this page frequently include strong fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for acne-prone skin?
La Prairie is a poor match for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the moisturizer for this type as Low, while the rest of the products on this page rate only Average. Reviewers also note that potential irritation may happen, and the La Prairie products on this page frequently contain fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for skin with dark spots?
La Prairie is good for skin with dark spots, as Skin Caviar Liquid Lift rates High for this concern. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Skin Caviar Eye Lift Average for skin with dark spots.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
Yes, La Prairie works well for mature skin, and Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Superior and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention lifting and firming effects, along with deep hydration and smoothing.
Research behind La Prairie's key ingredients
Enzyme-Treated Caviar Prevents UVB Irradiation-Induced Skin Photoaging
Investigating the Anti-Aging Effects of Caviar Oil on Human Skin
Dyspigmentation, skin physiology, and a novel approach to skin lightening
Evaluation of the anti-aging effects of Zinc-α2-glycoprotein peptide in clinical and in vitro study
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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