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 not a good choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream as Caution for this skin type and the other products on the page only average. The La Prairie products on this page also tend to have strong fragrances, which may not suit oily or sensitive skin.
Is La Prairie worth it?
La Prairie may be worth considering if you are looking for luxurious textures and firming benefits, but reviewers note that prices are exorbitant and most products contain strong fragrance. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin and Superior for mature skin. Ginseng helps provide anti-aging effects.
What are La Prairie's best products?
La Prairie offers standout items such as Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, which target firming and deep hydration. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry and dry sensitive skin, and Superior for mature skin. Reviewers frequently mention luxurious textures, lifting effects, and a visible glow from these products.
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.
Does La Prairie cause breakouts?
La Prairie is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, though reviewers occasionally note potential irritation from some formulas. Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Low for acne-prone skin, while other items like Skin Caviar Liquid Lift and Skin Caviar Eye Lift rate Average.
Is La Prairie fragrance-free?
No, the La Prairie products on this page are not fragrance-free, as four out of the five listed products contain added fragrance. Reviewers also frequently note strong fragrances 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, Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion, Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, and sunscreen. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, and Skin Caviar Luxe Cream, adding a nourishing mask once a week. 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 on this page from £157.00 to £1,157.08, with most items priced between £365.00 and £1,157.08 at stores in the United Kingdom.
What are good alternatives to La Prairie?
Good alternatives to La Prairie with pages on Lovi include Valmont, NEOCUTIS, and Weleda. These brands offer similar luxury skincare options.
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, and Lovi rates Skin Caviar Luxe Cream High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration and smoothing from the products, though most La Prairie products on this page contain fragrance, which may cause irritation.
Is La Prairie good for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex High for sensitive skin, while Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift rate Average. The La Prairie products on this page often have a strong fragrance, and reviewers sometimes note irritation.
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 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 Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, while Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and the eye products rate Average. Reviewers often mention a visible glow and radiance from the products, though most also note a strong fragrance.
Is La Prairie good for mature skin?
La Prairie is a great choice for mature skin, which Lovi rates High to Superior for its products like Skin Caviar Luxe Cream and Skin Caviar Liquid Lift. Reviewers note that the brand helps deliver lifting and firming effects, though many mention strong fragrances and high prices.
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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