Oh hey everybody! The brand that weโre gonna talk about needs no further introduction, except only that you could say the brand makes the cream of all creams, perhaps? Correct me if Iโm wrong, but Iโm implying and asking that because who doesnโt know La Mer and its miracle broth ingredient? Itโs like a magic potion for the skin that everyone raves and swears by through time.
The original La Mer Cream or Crรจme de la Mer has come a long way than when it was first unveiled, especially in terms of texture. In fact, the entire La Mer brand has branched out into making products that are not just creams. But for this review, letโs start with the โalmost equallyโ popular La Mer Soft Cream, plus a bit of comparison with the original cult-classic Crรจme de la Mer.
When I first decided to finally pull the trigger and try my hands into La Mer, I went into my local Nordstrom that has a La Mer counter. The lady at the counter had me try the Crรจme de la Mer first and told me to rub the cream between my palms or hands to warm it up because the cream is really really thick. Soo thick that youโre really gonna need the provided spatula in order to scoop it out. It was funny because I asked the La Mer lady if their creams have Spf (yeah, ignorant me) and sheโs like โnope, just a classic creamโ and then she proceeded to instruct me to rub the products more between my palms, and I was like โbut I rubbed it already? And she be like โyou gotta rub and rub and rub a dub dubโ and I thought โhow long do I have to do this? Is it supposed to be like this? I donโt have all day.โ So, long story short, I was finally recommended something that can be easily spread on the face. The lady made me try the La Mer Soft Cream and I love it at first application. Sans rubbing.
Unlike the Crรจme de la Mer which is thick and time-consuming to apply, the La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream has a more luxurious soft creamy feel. Of course it still has the same scent and hydrating property as the Crรจme de la Mer but way easier to use. As someone with an oily-prone skin, this is my preferred La Mer cream as it doesnโt feel too heavy. Although I havenโt really tried the Gel Cream, but I would eventually. Who knows? My opinion might change later on and Iโll update you ASAP.
Both the Crรจme de la Mer and the Moisturizing soft cream requires you to only apply a little bit due to their creamy consistency. However, you may still need to apply more of the Soft Cream.
For the price and packaging, I donโt know why but I was really kind of disappointed when I had my first ever La Mer Soft Cream, which I bought in small size at 0.5 oz for $85. I remember that I first thought there must be a mistake and I was probably given a sample. For that amount of money, the packaging is way too small. Much like a travel size that felt tiny with respect to the palm of my hands. For someone who likes to douse her face with moisturizers, I felt like I couldnโt really do this with La Merโs, at least not for some time. I mean donโt get me wrong, but Iโve had creams this worth before yet they werenโt really that small, you know. Itโs just disappointing. Oh well, I guess, La Mer is La Mer, they must have a desired or specific clientele that can truly afford this stuff. Buy why so small? Itโs almost insulting. Yet still, La Mer remains popular and a cult-favorite. Simply because they always say that this cream works. PersonalIy, I really love the scent of this cream. It smells like a freshly-milled, unscented and unbleached soap. Something refreshing and pure. But why do I feel like I know this smell before? It smells like Nivea Creme.
Speaking of the creamโs effect and its miracle secret ingredient. I do notice that my face looks radiant, no dry patches, and just glowy. It also provides intense hydration on the skin and it seems to repair and sooth my skin problems fast, like swollen acnes and dark spots. I usually use the Soft Cream at night and it keeps my skin moist, though I find it to be too thick for the summer. I love the texture of this cream a lot and it feels luxurious on the face. As with its miracle broth and the whole sea kelp thing, it sounds a bit too magical for me. Overhyped? Perhaps. The La Mer Cream was created years ago, itโs classic and has a lot of following, so it probably works for a lot of people, especially to those who swear by it, but I also think that thereโs a lot more creams out there that are newer and have revolutionary ingredients that are priced and sized reasonably.
The La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream is available here: Sephora, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-A-Porter and Selfridges.
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