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 luxurious eye products, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and refreshing toners, all elevated by its advanced formulas. Its products suit mature skin and dry skin best, providing deep comfort and targeted refinement. To address specific 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 carefully balanced preparations work in quiet harmony to support the complexion with enduring grace.
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 not a good choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as Caution for this skin type and most products on this page contain fragrance. Reviewers note that these products provide rich hydration and lifting effects, which may feel too heavy for oily skin.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie is expensive, but it offers luxurious textures and deep hydration that lift and firm the skin. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin, though reviewers note that prices are very high and results can be slow.
What are La Prairie's best products?
Skin Caviar Luxe Cream is the best choice for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High, while Skin Caviar Liquid Lift is best for skin with dark spots, where Lovi also rates it High. Panax ginseng root extract helps provide antiaging effects in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin.
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 mention its deep hydration and smoothing, along with lifting and firming effects.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie products on this page may cause breakouts for some, as reviewers sometimes note potential irritation and Lovi rates the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream low for acne-prone skin.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page are not fragrance-free, as four out of five items contain 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 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, apply a hydrating cleanser and toner, follow with Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as your moisturizer in the morning, and add Skin Caviar Liquid Lift before your moisturizer in the evening. Reviewers often mention that these products help deliver deep hydration and a smooth, soft feel. 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 on this page are sold in stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$431.65 to S$778.12, with most falling between S$431.65 and S$778.12.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Good alternatives to La Prairie with pages on Lovi include Valmont, Weleda, NEOCUTIS, Galderma, Bepantol, and Bepanthol. These brands offer various options that may suit different skincare preferences and needs.
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 routines focus on this skin type. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and smoothing, though the La Prairie products on this page frequently have a strong fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
La Prairie is not a top choice for sensitive skin because most items on this page contain fragrance, which sometimes causes irritation. Lovi rates sensitive skin fit as Average for Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, Skin Caviar Eye Lift, Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex, and Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion.
Is La Prairie good for acne-prone skin?
La Prairie is not a good choice for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates most of its products Low or Average for this skin type. Reviewers also note that the products have a strong fragrance and may sometimes cause irritation.
Is La Prairie good for skin with dark spots?
La Prairie rates High for skin with dark spots when using the Skin Caviar Liquid Lift serum, and Lovi rates it Average for the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and other products on this page. Ginseng helps provide anti-aging effects.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
Yes, La Prairie is a great choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Superior and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift High for this skin type. Reviewers often mention the lifting, firming, and deep smoothing benefits that help keep aging skin looking radiant.
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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Victoria Derkova, MS
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