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.
Other La Mer products
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The Treatment Lotion
SAR 793.03
- The Essential Tonic
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The Concentrate
SAR 3,237.00
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The Regenerating Serum
SAR 1,595.58
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The Eye Concentrate
SAR 931.97
- The Lifting Eye Serum
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The Lifting and Firming Mask
SAR 3,297.00
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The Intensive Revitalizing Mask
SAR 785.72
- The Essence Foaming Cleanser
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The Cleansing Foam
SAR 428.92
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The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
SAR 942.00
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, making it a suitable option for managing excess oil. Reviewers frequently note that the brand offers lightweight moisturizers, though some products contain fragrance that may trigger irritation.
Is La Mer worth it?
La Mer is an expensive brand that may not be worth the high cost for everyone, as reviewers frequently note its exorbitant price and occasional lack of results. However, Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The products often deliver deep hydration and a radiant glow, with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin helping to improve skin moisture and barrier function.
What are La Mer's best products?
La Mer's best products are those that target mature skin, dry skin, and skin with dark spots, which are the skin types the brand fits best. Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Which La Mer moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The moisturizing soft cream is the best La Mer moisturizer for dry skin. Moisturizing Cream and The Renewal Oil also fit dry skin well.
Does La Mer cause breakouts?
La Mer is sometimes noted to cause breakouts and skin irritation, though reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and luxurious textures. Lovi rates the La Mer acne-prone skin routine High for suitability.
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 strong fragrances, and selected fragrance terpenes may act as contact allergens.
What are the key ingredients in La Mer products?
The key ingredients in La Mer products include algae, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, acetyl hexapeptide-3, vitamin B3, and caffeine. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and counter signs of aging.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2004
How do I build a La Mer skincare routine?
To build a La Mer routine for dry skin in the morning, use The Cleansing Foam, followed by The Treatment Lotion, then the moisturizing soft cream, and finish with The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid. For your evening routine, apply Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, The Cleansing Foam, 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water, The Regenerating Serum, and the moisturizing soft cream. Once a week, add Facial Washing Powder and The Intensive Revitalizing Mask to this routine.
Where can I buy La Mer, and how much does it cost?
La Mer is available in stores in Saudi Arabia, with prices on this page ranging from SAR 428.92 to SAR 3,297.00, and most items falling between SAR 785.72 and SAR 1,595.58.
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 as Superior across multiple skin types compared to La Mer.
La Mer vs CeraVe: which is better?
La Mer fits dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin at a High level, while CeraVe rates Superior for each of those skin types. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and luxurious textures from La Mer, though some note a strong fragrance and exorbitant prices.
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?
Yes, La Mer is well suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routine High for dry skin. The brand features deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers that help nourish dry skin, with key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin supporting skin hydration and barrier function.
Which La Mer cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Essence Foaming Cleanser is best for oily skin, followed by The Cleansing Foam. Lovi rates both cleansers as Average for oily skin.
Is La Mer good for sensitive skin?
La Mer is a good choice for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the products feel soothing and calming on the skin.
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 sunscreen choice from this selection.
Is La Mer good for acne-prone skin?
La Mer is generally good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The products on this page help provide deep hydration and a radiant glow, though skin irritation and breakouts are sometimes noted by reviewers.
Is La Mer good for skin with dark spots?
La Mer is a good option for skin with dark spots, as the brand features several products tailored for this concern. Lovi rates The Treatment Lotion and The Regenerating Serum as Superior and High respectively for skin with dark spots. Additionally, topical ingredients such as hyaluronic acid help improve overall skin quality and signs of aging.
Is La Mer good for mature skin?
Yes, La Mer is well-suited for mature skin because many of its products target aging concerns and Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention deep hydration and a luxurious texture, though some note a strong fragrance that may cause irritation.
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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Co-founder, Medical Director
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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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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