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La Mer skincare

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La Mer is an American skincare brand founded in 1965 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1995.

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La Mer is globally loved for its nourishing moisturizers, soothing toners, targeted serums, and delicate eye products, all crafted with hydrating glycerin and moisture-binding hyaluronic acid. Its products suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, benefiting from advanced moisture retention and barrier support. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as The Treatment Lotion for acne-prone skin, The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid for skin with dark spots, and The Intensive Revitalizing Mask for mature skin. Through these formulations, glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, while hyaluronic acid lengthens the effect of wrinkle reduction.

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People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 24.1k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise La Mer for deep hydration, luxurious texture, and a radiant glow. The most common complaints are extremely high prices and causing breakouts.

Highlights

  • Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — The Treatment Lotion”
    • “heals dry patches overnight — Moisturizing Cream”
    • “Keep my skin soft and hydrated all day. — the moisturizing soft cream”
  • Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “silky consistency — The Treatment Lotion”
    • “Silky feel, lightweight, glides effortlessly — The Eye Concentrate”
    • “velvety smooth feel — The Concentrate”
  • Lightweight moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Featherlight formula — The Hydrating Infused Emulsion”
    • “Super lightweight and feels fresh. — The Moisturizing Fresh Cream”
    • “The texture is lighter than the original cream, absorbs quickly and doesn't feel too heavy. — the moisturizing soft cream”
  • Soothing and calming Often Mentioned
    • “calms facial redness immediately — The Concentrate”
    • “calms redness immediately — The Treatment Lotion”
    • “soothed windburn instantly — Moisturizing Cream”
  • Radiant glow Often Mentioned
    • “natural radiance — The Renewal Oil”
    • “gives the La Mer glow — Moisturizing Cream”
    • “I really like the luminous glow that it gives. — the moisturizing soft cream”
  • Exorbitant price Mostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — The Treatment Lotion”
    • “astronomically expensive — Moisturizing Cream”
    • “While I did enjoy the La Mer face cream, I definitely don't think it's worth the high cost. — the moisturizing soft cream”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Moisturizing Cream”
    • “It doesn't moisturize well, it leaves a weird film and it clogged my pores. — the moisturizing soft cream”
    • “caused breakouts — The Treatment Lotion”
  • Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
    • “smell is overpowering — The Treatment Lotion”
    • “overpowering scent — The Essence Foaming Cleanser”
    • “Fragranced, with several allergens. — The Moisturizing Fresh Cream”
  • Packaging flaws Sometimes Noted
    • “hate the wand applicator — The Concentrate”
    • “pump stops working halfway — The Regenerating Serum”
    • “impossibly hard to hold — Genaissance de la Mer The Infused Lotion”
  • Lack of results Sometimes Noted
    • “No visible difference, not worth the money — The Eye Concentrate”
    • “didn't lift anything — The Lifting and Firming Mask”
    • “Noticed not an iota of difference — The Lifting Eye Serum”

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Questions and answers

Is La Mer good for oily skin?

La Mer rates High for oily skin, though individual products vary and some moisturizers may cause breakouts. Reviewers often mention lightweight options, but certain formulas are unlikely to suit very oily skin types.

Is La Mer worth it?

La Mer may be worth considering for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration and luxurious textures, though some note exorbitant prices and strong fragrance.

What are La Mer's best products?

La Mer's best products are those that fit mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin best. Reviewers mention that these products deliver deep hydration and a radiant glow, though some note a strong fragrance and a high price.

Which La Mer moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The moisturizing soft cream is the best La Mer moisturizer for dry skin, followed closely by Moisturizing Cream and The Renewal Oil, which all rate High for dry skin.

Does La Mer cause breakouts?

La Mer is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and breakouts. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is La Mer fragrance-free?

No, the La Mer products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 15 out of 17 items list fragrance among their ingredients. Reviewers sometimes note strong fragrances and skin irritation, and certain fragrance terpenes are known contact allergens.

What are the key ingredients in La Mer products?

The key ingredients in La Mer products are Algae, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-3, Vitamin B3, and Caffeine. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and reduces signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

How do I build a La Mer skincare routine?

To build a La Mer routine for dry skin in the morning, start with The Cleansing Foam, follow with The Treatment Lotion, apply the moisturizing soft cream, and finish with The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid. For your evening routine, use The Cleansing Foam, apply The Regenerating Serum, and finish with the moisturizing soft cream. Once a week, add a nourishing step by using The Lifting and Firming Mask before your serum and moisturizer.

Where can I buy La Mer, and how much does it cost?

La Mer can be purchased at stores in Germany, with prices on the page ranging from €20.66 to €387.00 and most falling between €113.39 and €330.00.

What are good alternatives to La Mer?

Good alternatives to La Mer include brands like CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates CeraVe-focused routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for La Mer routines.

La Mer vs CeraVe: which is better?

La Mer may not always be the better choice, as Lovi rates La Mer-focused routines High for dry skin while CeraVe-focused routines reach High as well, and CeraVe scores even higher for other skin types. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and luxurious textures for La Mer, but also note exorbitant prices and strong fragrances.

Who owns La Mer, and where is it from?

La Mer is an American brand founded in 1965, owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 1995.

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Is La Mer cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list La Mer as cruelty-free.

Is La Mer good for dry skin?

Yes, La Mer is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the La Mer-inspired routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and smooth.

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Which La Mer cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Essence Foaming Cleanser is the best choice for oily skin, followed by The Cleansing Foam, with Lovi rating both products as Average for this skin type.

Is La Mer good for sensitive skin?

Yes, La Mer is generally good for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the products are soothing and calming, though a strong fragrance is sometimes noted.

Which La Mer sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid is the best La Mer sunscreen for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin.

Is La Mer good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, La Mer is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts and skin irritation, and the La Mer products on this page frequently include fragrance.

Is La Mer good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, La Mer is good for skin with dark spots. Lovi rates several of its products, such as The Treatment Lotion and The Regenerating Serum, as Superior or High for skin with dark spots. Reviewers often mention a radiant glow as a benefit.

Is La Mer good for mature skin?

Yes, La Mer is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates multiple products like The Regenerating Serum and The Treatment Lotion as Superior or High for mature skin. Reviewers often mention a radiant glow and deep hydration, though the brand also has a high price tag.

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Research behind La Mer's key ingredients

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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