La Mer skincare
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 beloved for its luxurious moisturizers, toners, serums, eye products, and more, which harness the power of glycerin and hyaluronic. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, thanks to these nourishing formulations. For particular concerns, the standout products are the The Treatment Lotion for acne-prone skin, the The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid for skin with dark spots, and the The Intensive Revitalizing Mask for mature skin. Through regular use, the key ingredients support the skin, as glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, while hyaluronic acid lengthens the effect of wrinkle reduction.
Algae
Glycerin
Hyaluronic acid
Acetyl hexapeptide-3
Vitamin B3
CaffeineThis page covers some of the most popular La Mer products; for the whole La Mer range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
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People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 24.1k+ reviewsReviewers 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. Reviewers mention that the brand offers lightweight moisturizers, though some of the La Mer products on this page contain fragrance which may sometimes lead to skin irritation.
Is La Mer worth it?
La Mer is a luxury brand with prices on the page ranging from €116.70 to €1,100.00, and reviewers mostly note its exorbitant price and lack of results alongside deep hydration and a luxurious texture. Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are La Mer's best products?
La Mer's best products are those that fit mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots best, such as The Treatment Lotion and The Intensive Revitalizing Mask. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration and luxurious textures as key benefits across these items. Most of the La Mer products on this page include fragrance, which may sometimes irritate sensitive skin.
Which La Mer moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The moisturizing soft cream is the best La Mer moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Moisturizing Cream and The Renewal Oil. Lovi rates all three High for dry skin.
Does La Mer cause breakouts?
La Mer is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though shoppers sometimes note skin irritation and blemishes as a reaction. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit as High for products like The Treatment Lotion and The Essential Tonic. Reviewers frequently mention that the brand helps keep skin calm and hydrated.
Is La Mer fragrance-free?
No, the La Mer products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 15 out of 17 products list fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance, and some fragrance components may act as contact allergens.
What are the key ingredients in La Mer products?
The key ingredients found across La Mer products include algae, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-3, vitamin B3, and caffeine. These components help deliver deep hydration, smooth texture, and antioxidant effects to the skin.
How do I build a La Mer skincare routine?
To build a La Mer routine for dry skin in the morning, start with a cleanser, apply a hydrating toner, use the moisturizing soft cream, and finish with The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid. For your evening steps, use a pre-cleanser followed by a cleanser, apply The Concentrate, and finish with the moisturizing soft cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer.
Where can I buy La Mer, and how much does it cost?
La Mer products are available from stores in Ireland on this page. Prices range from €116.70 to €1,100.00, with most items priced between €199.00 and €322.81.
What are good alternatives to La Mer?
Good alternatives to La Mer with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates the CeraVe routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
La Mer vs CeraVe: which is better?
La Mer and CeraVe both rate High for dry skin, but CeraVe rates better for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin with Superior fits compared to La Mer's High fits.
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.
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?
Lovi rates La Mer High for dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and luxurious texture with the brand's moisturizers.
Which La Mer cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Essence Foaming Cleanser is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, with The Cleansing Foam following closely behind, as Lovi rates both options Average for oily skin.
Is La Mer good for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates La Mer High for sensitive skin, with several products like The Treatment Lotion and The Essential Tonic reaching a Superior fit. Reviewers often mention that the brand feels soothing and calming, though strong fragrance is sometimes noted.
Which La Mer sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid High for sensitive skin, making it the best choice among the sunscreens on this page for sensitive skin.
Is La Mer good for acne-prone skin?
Lovi rates La Mer High for acne-prone skin, with several products like The Treatment Lotion offering strong support. Reviewers sometimes note breakouts and skin irritation, and the La Mer products on this page frequently include fragrance, which may increase the likelihood of sensitivity in acne-prone skin.
Is La Mer good for skin with dark spots?
La Mer is a good option for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates several products like The Treatment Lotion and The Regenerating Serum as Superior for this concern. Reviewers frequently mention achieving a radiant glow, though some note a strong fragrance.
Is La Mer good for mature skin?
Lovi rates La Mer High for mature skin. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and a luxurious texture that help smooth and soften the skin.
Research behind La Mer's key ingredients
Antioxidant properties evaluation of topical astaxanthin formulations as anti-aging products
Another Reason for Using Caffeine in Dermocosmetics: Sunscreen Adjuvant
Efficacy of Oxybrasion in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Preliminary Report
Allergy to oxidized limonene and linalool is frequent in the U.K
Algae extract protection effect on oxidized protein level in human stratum corneum
A novel sophorolipids extraction method by yeast fermentation process for enhanced skin efficacy
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population
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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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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