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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 globally loved for its nourishing moisturizers, soothing toners, targeted serums, and delicate eye products, all crafted with hydrating glycerin and moisture-binding hyaluronic acid. Its products suit mature skin and skin with dark spots best, benefiting from advanced moisture retention and barrier support. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as The Treatment Lotion for acne-prone skin, The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid for skin with dark spots, and The Intensive Revitalizing Mask for mature skin. Through these formulations, glycerin significantly increases skin hydration and barrier function, while hyaluronic acid lengthens the effect of wrinkle reduction.

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This 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.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 24.1k+ reviews

Reviewers 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, though individual products vary. Reviewers often mention lightweight moisturizers and deep hydration, while some note skin irritation and breakouts.

Is La Mer worth it?

La Mer may be worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and a luxurious texture, though Lovi rates the overall brand routine High for dry skin with prices mostly between £164.99 and £294.00. Reviewers often note that the products provide a radiant glow and soothing relief, but some users experience strong fragrance and exorbitant prices. Glycerin helps improve skin barrier function, and hyaluronic acid may help smooth signs of aging.

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What are La Mer's best products?

La Mer's best products are those tailored for mature skin, skin with dark spots, and dry skin, as these are the skin types the brand fits best. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and a luxurious texture as standout qualities across the range.

Which La Mer moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Lovi rates the moisturizing soft cream as best for dry skin among the brand's moisturizers, followed by Moisturizing Cream and The Renewal Oil, which all rate High. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin in these formulas help support deep hydration and improve skin barrier function.

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Does La Mer cause breakouts?

La Mer is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, although reviewers sometimes note skin irritation and breakouts. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is La Mer fragrance-free?

No, the La Mer products on this page are mostly not fragrance-free, as only 2 of the 17 listed products omit fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance, and certain 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. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and reduce signs of aging, while glycerin supports skin barrier function and moisture retention.

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How do I build a La Mer skincare routine?

To build a La Mer routine for dry skin in the morning, start with The Cleansing Foam, follow with The Treatment Lotion and the moisturizing soft cream, and finish with The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid. For your evening steps, use The Cleansing Foam, apply The Regenerating Serum, and lock it in with the moisturizing soft cream. Once a week, add The Intensive Revitalizing Mask after cleansing for extra nourishment before your serum and moisturizer.

Where can I buy La Mer, and how much does it cost?

La Mer products are sold in stores in the United Kingdom on this page. Prices range from £95.00 to £524.06, with most items falling between £164.99 and £294.00.

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 for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for La Mer routines.

La Mer vs CeraVe: which is better?

La Mer rates High for dry skin, though CeraVe may be better since Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routines Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin while rating the La Mer-focused routines High for those same skin types.

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.

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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. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration from these products, and key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid help improve skin moisture and barrier function.

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Which La Mer cleanser is best for oily skin?

Lovi rates The Essence Foaming Cleanser as Average for oily skin, followed by The Cleansing Foam which is also rated Average.

Is La Mer good for sensitive skin?

La Mer is generally well-liked by shoppers with sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the products feel soothing and calming on the skin. However, shoppers should note that out of the 17 La Mer products on this page, 15 list added fragrance, which may sometimes cause irritation.

Which La Mer sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates The SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that La Mer products help soothe and calm the skin.

Is La Mer good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, La Mer is generally good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the La Mer-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration and luxurious texture, though skin irritation and breakouts are sometimes noted.

Is La Mer good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, La Mer is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates several of its products, such as The Treatment Lotion and The Regenerating Serum, Superior or High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note a radiant glow from using the products, and ingredients like vitamin B3 may help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Is La Mer good for mature skin?

Yes, La Mer is well suited for mature skin, as Lovi rates many of its products, such as The Regenerating Serum and The Treatment Lotion, High or Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention the luxurious texture and deep hydration, while key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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Research behind La Mer's key ingredients

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