At long last, I've finished writing my La Mer experience post! This is one of those more difficult reviews to do as a human being, you can't help but think that expensive products will definitely work! So after putting that thought aside
(which isn't easy) I'm finally ready to give my ultimate review!
I have to say though that this review is based on my experience, what you read is what you get :) I have to stress again that my skin is sensitive, dry, mostly exposed in an airconditoned environment. And I am a crazy individual who makes strange, crazy faces daily! Plus I am under stress recently...so my skin is taking a lot of stress! lol
I have used La Mer "The Essentials" sample for more than 2 weeks. Thanks to the La Mer's Marketing Manager,
Ms. Sandra Lacson, for giving me the chance to test on these wonderful products and thanks to my dear friend
Ms. Gracie for giving me additional samples so I can test it longer!
If you want to see product information, do smile and click
HERE.
**photo from La Mer
Askmewhats says ---
Pros
- very moisturizing minus the heavy feel
- my skin is moisturized the whole day
- skin became more supple
- a little goes a long way
- I wake up with seriously soft skin
- the product absorbs to the skin quickly
- smells wonderful
Cons
- very pricey
- ingredients are not disclosed (I do understand due to secrecy) but for someone who's allergic to certain ingredients, you wouldn't know.
- no SPF
Overall
I said it before and I have to say it again, I have a serious case of flakiness and dryness on my face. The Clinique DDML works but I'm done with it. How does Creme de La Mer compare? Well, the moisture property lasts longer and my skin stays soft and moisturized the WHOLE DAY. If you are someone expecting miracles, then do not purchase this! I have a feeling that effect of this product is long term, so if you don't have the patience to see results, the first result expected is softer and smoother skin.
I feel that using this product feels so luxuriously good and it immediately calms the itchiness and a bit of pain from dryness. Definitely luxury in a tub!
Tips
- use a spatula to get your desired amount of product
- always use skincare products with clean hands
- pat on your face, DO NOT rub
- warm the product on your fingertips by rubbing them together
Will I repurchase?
I am seriously saving up for this! Out of the 3 I've tried, this one is a re-purchase material!
Where to purchase and how much?
At Rustan's Makati La Mer Counter
1oz/30ml - Php7,400 (approx $154.00)
2oz/60ml - Php13,000 (approx $271.00)
Here's how Creme de La Mer looks like
applied on finger tips
Warm the product on hand
and the cream goes softer and
more "liquid" in texture
LIFTING FACE SERUM
**photo from La Mer
Askmewhats says ---
Pros
- aborbs to the skin in NO time
- very light, no heavy feel
- smells wonderful
- brightens the overall look of the skin instantly
- love the packaging, the dropper is just too cute!
Cons
- pricey
- could irritate your skin if you have super oily skin!
Overall
This is another "luxury" for me. I find that using this is just an "extra" since I am not a serum person. The only thing I found from using this product is that it brightened up the whole look of my face even prior to the application of Creme de la mer. I felt it tightened my skin as it gets absorbed quickly.
For dry skin like me, I cannot just use this product without following up with a moisturizer. It tightens my skin so much, probably that's the effect of "lifting" properties.
Tips- apply this prior to moisturizers or creams
- do not forget to include your neck area, massage the serum going upward with light, massaging motion
- one drop works for the whole face, but work on it fast as it can get absorbed to your hands
Will I repurchase?If I have a lot of money! lol Since I am not a serum person, I can give it a skip and save up on the Creme de La Mer
Where to purchase and how much?
At Rustan's Makati La Mer Counter for Php 13,500.00 (approx $281.25) 30 ml
One Drop is enough for the whole face
Clear liquid consistency
THE EYE CONCENTRATE
**photo from La Mer
Askmewhats says ---Pros
- moisturized my eye area instantly
- very cute packaging, the full size comes with a metal spoon
- hydrates my eye area
- prevents further under eye wrinkles
Cons
- after 2 weeks of am/pm usage, I don't see any drastic change, maybe the time of usage is not enough
- pricey
- does not remove undereye circles, wrinkles remain the same
- the scent takes some time to get used to
Overall
Out of the 3 products I've tried, I've seen the least result on this product. But please do not take my word for it, it is my fault, for the past weeks that I've been testing this product, I have been in stress and I've been sleeping super late!
I think this eye concentrate is used to PREVENT further wrinkles rather than making them disappear. So far, the number of wrinkles I have did not change.
(yes, I counted)
Tips - never put too much! Putting too much does not mean that it'll quicken the effect of the product
- putting too much will make your eyes more puffier, I've done this test many times and I find that the end result of using too much of this eye concentrate is puffiness
- if you purchase a full size of this product, it comes with a metal spoon which you use to massage the under eye area, do it gently!
Will I repurchase?Again, if I have the budget, its not bad to purchase this but I can settle for other eye creams for now.
Where to purchase and how much?
At Rustan's Makati La Mer Counter for
Php 9,350.00 (approx $195.00)The amount of Eye Concentrate I use for both eyes
Here's how a bare face would look after each application(Now, you know how much I love everyone
for showing my bare face!)
I know, it's expensive! But I do know a lot of friends who swore by this! *sis
Gracie hello!*
I seriously believe that if it works for you, purchase it, use it!
If it doesn't, then don't force yourself to use a product just because "everyone else" thinks its the best!
Trust your judgment, nobody knows yourself better than you :)
Keep smilin'Stay Happy!
