FAQs
There's sea kelp and a host of other pure ingredients that go into Miracle Broth and this cell-renewing elixir makes the skin radiant and clear while providing exceptional self-regenerating powers. Another reason the cream is expensive is how sustainably it's created.
What is so special about la Mer? ›
It's great for dry skin: With ultra-hydrating ingredients and thick consistency, it locks moisture in. It may clog pores: Its occlusive properties may be too much for oily and combination skin types.
Is Costco an authorized seller of la Mer? ›
Costco's guarantee applies, even though this item may not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, because Costco is not an "authorized" dealer of the merchandise.
Is la Mer owned by Estee Lauder? ›
Estee Lauder owns a large portfolio of both luxury and affordable brands and a variety of companies and subsidiaries. Some of Estee Lauder's most popular subsidiaries are Clinique, La Mer, and Bobby Brown cosmetics.
What is equivalent to la Mer? ›
Nivea Creme
Nivea's Creme moisturizer is BY FAR the closest thing to Crème de la Mer that exists on this earth. (Even down to the fragrance!) Believe me, I didn't believe it at first either but I compared the ingredient list for both products and they are, indeed, almost identical.
What celebrities use la Mer cream? ›
La Mer Crème de la Mer
Stars like Chrissy Teigen, Kate Hudson and Scott Disick are all diehard devotees of this cream, which is made with the brand's sea kelp-derived “miracle broth.”
How long does a bottle of La Mer last? ›
How long do La mer products keep? Our products have a shelf life of 30 months before opening; after opening, they should be used within six months.
What face cream does Barbra Streisand use? ›
Barbra's favourite skin product is Gale Hayman Night Cream at just £7 a pot. Laura Mercier, the French make-up guru, puts the famous Streisand glow down to something less tangible: character.
Can you use retinol with La Mer? ›
Indeed, even though retinols now come formulated with ceramides, niacinamide and other cushioning and calming ingredients, I still apply my favorite retinol (Medik8's Crystal Retinol 10 Stable Retinal Night Serum) at night, wait 10 minutes and then apply a cream, such as La Mer Crème de la Mer, Augustinus Bader The ...
How to spot a fake La Mer? ›
ALL THREE were counterfeit in exactly the same ways: A consistency like Jergens lotion instead of a firm face cream; the jars not full or packed poorly; All had the same strange fruity odor instead of the slightly medicinal, pleasant La Mer smell.
Our samples are complimentary to our customers and are never sold at our authorized sellers. We strongly encourage you to purchase only from La Mer's authorized sellers to ensure you always receive authentic, high-quality La Mer product.
Who is the mother company of Costco? ›
Sinegal opened the first Costco in Seattle in 1983. The Price Company (corporate parent of Price Club) and Costco merged in 1993 to become Price/Costco. In 1997 the corporate name was changed to Costco Companies, Inc., and in 1999 the present corporate name was adopted.
Why is the La Mer moisturizer so expensive? ›
The reason that Crème de la Mer is jaw-droppingly expensive, though, (think £435 for 100ml) may be because it's so labour-intensive to produce.
Is Nivea as good as Crème de la Mer? ›
The increase in skin hydration after using both creams was near-identical: La Mer saw an 11% increase in skin hydration, while Nivea actually pipped it slightly at 12%. Both creams scored -16 on the amount of water loss from skin after use.
Is la mer made in the USA? ›
Our marine cosmetics are 100% 'Made in Germany. ' The development, production, and filling of La mer skincare products take place at our headquarters in Cuxhaven. There, right on the North Sea coast, we have exclusive rights to extract Sea Silt from a habitat that we harvest and process.
What is the secret ingredient in la Mer? ›
Huber's labs use the kelp to create Miracle Broth, a compound that ferments for three to four months, and gives La Mer its soothing and radiance-boosting power. Miracle Broth is also what separates La Mer from other moisturizers, and part of it is present in every single product.
What eye cream is comparable to la Mer? ›
Similar to La Mer's eye concentrate, the Hemish Marine Care Eye Cream incorporates fermented seaweed extract, specifically known as ecklonia cava extract, as its main ingredient.
Why is La Crème so expensive? ›
According to Shiseido spokesperson Nathalie Broussard, the main reason for the high cost of La Crème is its ingredients. All Clé de Peau products contain an exclusive complex developed by Shiseido called skin-empowering illuminator.
Which country made la Mer? ›
Cosmetics from Northern Germany
Our marine cosmetics are 100% 'Made in Germany. ' The development, production, and filling of La mer skincare products take place at our headquarters in Cuxhaven. There, right on the North Sea coast, we have exclusive rights to extract Sea Silt from a habitat that we harvest and process.
