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 products like Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as Caution for that skin type. Reviewers often mention rich, moisturizing textures and strong fragrances across the range, which may not suit oilier skin.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie may not be worth it for shoppers seeking affordable options, because reviewers frequently mention exorbitant prices and strong fragrance alongside subtle results. However, Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry and mature skin, and the brand's products help provide lifting, firming, and deep hydration.
What are La Prairie's best products?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift are La Prairie's top products, as Lovi rates them High for mature and dry skin. Reviewers often mention that these formulas provide deep hydration and smoothing, along with a visible glow and radiance.
Which La Prairie moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. Reviewers mostly note that it provides deep hydration and smoothing.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie is unlikely to cause breakouts for most people, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin as Average for products like Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift. However, Lovi places the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream at Low for acne-prone skin and Caution for oily acne-prone skin, meaning those skin types may experience clogged pores.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page are not fragrance-free as four out of five list added fragrance. Reviewers note that strong fragrance is common across the range.
What are the key ingredients in La Prairie products?
Ginseng is a key ingredient across the La Prairie products on this page. Ginseng 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 in the morning, apply a cleanser, the Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into this evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy La Prairie, and how much does it cost?
La Prairie products on this page are sold in stores in Ireland, with prices ranging from €195.00 to €1,384.39, and most items costing between €470.00 and €1,384.39.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Valmont is a good alternative to La Prairie because it offers high-end luxury skincare with a strong focus on mature skin and advanced anti-aging formulas. Other luxury brands like NEOCUTIS provide similar scientific approaches to skin rejuvenation and firming.
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?
La Prairie rates High for dry skin when using the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, which helps provide deep hydration and smoothing. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from these products, although most items on this page contain fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
La Prairie is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex High and Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Average for sensitive skin, and the brand focuses part of its routines on this type. Reviewers note that the products provide soft and smooth textures, though some mention potential irritation and strong fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for acne-prone skin?
La Prairie is generally not the best choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Average for this skin type. Reviewers often mention a strong fragrance and occasional irritation, which may trouble sensitive or easily clogged skin.
Is La Prairie good for skin with dark spots?
La Prairie is average for skin with dark spots, though Skin Caviar Liquid Lift rates High for it. Reviewers often mention visible glow and radiance from the brand. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Average for skin with dark spots.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
La Prairie is good for mature skin, which the brand fits best. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Superior for mature skin, and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift High. Reviewers mostly mention 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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