Best La Mer Products
La Mer on Reddit, in one place — 14 mentions across 1 product, from r/SkincareAddiction and more
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Recommendations
Reddit’s top pick from La Mer
Occlusive cream for repairing irritated skin and supporting barrier; heavy and pricey.
Community take
La Mer stands out for its luxury skincare positioning and its iconic Crème de la Mer, known for a rich, moisturizing formula with a cult following. The community appreciates its elegant texture and perceived skin-soothing benefits but debates whether its efficacy justifies the very high price point. Some users also report issues with breakouts or irritation, making it less suited for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
57%
positive
Pros
- Luxuriously rich, deeply moisturizing cream
- Recognized for skin-soothing and calming properties
- Has a dedicated cult following and strong brand prestige
Watch out for
- Very high price point makes it inaccessible for many
- Some users experience breakouts or irritation
- Effectiveness is debated relative to cost
Real Reddit threads about La Mer
“La Mer’s Crème de la Mer (idk is this good?)”
Mentioned
“La Mer products. Terrible and overrated it’s literally like putting perfume on your face.”
Cautionary
“Creme de la mer”
Positive
“The Eye Concentrate - La Mer ... But - it works for me.”
Positive
“Apparently Nivea is a dupe for Creme de la Mer.”
Mentioned
“I was gifted Creme de la Mer and it's almost identical in texture and smell.”
Mentioned
“Some say that the European version of Nivea is a dupe for La Mer.”
Mentioned
“I actually snuck some of my moms la mer cream one time”
Cautionary