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 beloved for its eye products, moisturizers, serums, and toners, all crafted with refined formulas. Its products suit mature skin and dry sensitive skin best. For specific concerns, the standout products are 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.
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 generally not the best choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as Caution for this skin type, while the other products on the page rate as Average. Reviewers often note that the products provide luxurious textures, but most also mention strong fragrance and high prices.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie may not be worth it for shoppers on a budget due to exorbitant prices and potential irritation from strong fragrance. However, reviewers often mention deep hydration and smoothing, and Lovi rates the brand High for dry skin.
What are La Prairie's best products?
La Prairie's best products are the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and Skin Caviar Eye Lift, which Lovi rates Superior or High for mature and dry skin. Reviewers often mention that these products help deliver lifting, firming, and deep hydration.
Which La Prairie moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is the best choice for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and smoothing effects, though the La Prairie products on this page frequently feature a strong fragrance.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though Lovi rates the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as a Caution for oily skin. Reviewers sometimes note potential irritation from the products on this page.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page are not fragrance-free, as four out of the five items list added fragrance. Reviewers note that strong fragrance is common across the range, which may sometimes cause irritation for sensitive skin.
What are the key ingredients in La Prairie products?
Ginseng is a key ingredient featured across the La Prairie products on this page. Panax ginseng extract helps provide anti-aging effects for 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, a toner, Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, a cleanser, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy La Prairie, and how much does it cost?
La Prairie products on this page are available at stores in Spain. They generally cost between €328.00 and €448.00.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Valmont and Weleda are good alternatives to La Prairie when looking for luxury skin care brands with dedicated pages on Lovi.
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 fits dry skin well, with Lovi rating the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and smoothing, though reviewers also note a strong fragrance across the La Prairie products on this page.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
La Prairie is a mixed match for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates sensitive skin as Average for most products on this page and High only for the Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex. Reviewers frequently note a strong fragrance across the La Prairie products on this page, which may cause potential irritation for reactive skin.
Is La Prairie good for acne-prone skin?
La Prairie is generally not a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Average for this skin type. Reviewers often mention potential irritation, and most products on this page contain fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for skin with dark spots?
La Prairie rates High for skin with dark spots when using Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, while Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and the other products on this page rate Average. The brand helps give a visible glow and radiance.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
Yes, La Prairie fits mature skin well, as Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Superior, and both Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention its lifting and firming effects.
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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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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