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 generally not recommended for oily skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low to Average for this skin type and flags Skin Caviar Luxe Cream with a Caution. Reviewers note that the brand's rich formulations tend to provide deep hydration, which may feel too heavy for oily skin.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie is a luxury brand that may be worth it for shoppers seeking rich textures and firming effects, though reviewers frequently note very high prices and strong fragrances. Lovi rates the brand highest for dry sensitive and mature skin. Ginseng is included across the products as a key ingredient, helping to provide anti-aging effects.
What are La Prairie's best products?
La Prairie fits mature skin and dry sensitive skin best with the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for mature skin and High for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention its deep hydration and smoothing, as well as lifting and firming effects.
Which La Prairie moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie products are unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though reviewers sometimes note potential irritation and strong fragrances. Lovi rates the acne-prone skin fit as Average for most items like Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and Low specifically for the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page generally are not fragrance-free, as four out of the five items list added scent and reviewers frequently note strong fragrances.
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 provide anti-aging effects in human skin.
How do I build a La Prairie skincare routine?
To build a La Prairie routine for dry skin in the morning, use a cleanser, the Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion, the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, cleansing toner, the Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into that evening routine. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin.
Where can I buy La Prairie, and how much does it cost?
La Prairie products are available at stores in the Netherlands, with prices on this page ranging from €114.59 to €467.00, and most items costing between €292.00 and €467.00.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Good alternatives to La Prairie with pages on Lovi include Galderma, Weleda, Bepantol, NEOCUTIS, Valmont, and Bepanthol.
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 is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin and the brand's routine for dry skin features rich moisturizers and hydrating toners. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and smoothing, though most La Prairie products on this page contain fragrance and may cause irritation for sensitive dry skin.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
La Prairie rates High for sensitive skin with the Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex, while other products on this page rate Average. Reviewers often note potential irritation, and most of the La Prairie products on this page contain fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for acne-prone skin?
La Prairie is not a good fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates most of its products on this page Average or Low for that skin type. Reviewers also note that the products may cause potential irritation.
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 Skin Caviar Eye Lift rate Average. Ginseng helps improve the appearance of aging skin and discoloration.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
Yes, La Prairie is a good option because Lovi rates multiple products like Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex High for mature skin. Reviewers often mention its lifting and firming effects and deep hydration, though the products can be quite expensive.
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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