Crème de la Mer — Reddit Reviews
by La Mer
Updated August 4, 2026
Trusted barrier rescue cream that keeps retinol users moisturized all day
What the community says
Rich, occlusive cream that r/SkincareAddiction reaches for to rescue compromised skin and boost retinol tolerance but often feels too heavy and can clog pores for acne-prone types.
What this means for you
What people love
- Trusted barrier rescue cream that keeps retinol users moisturized all day
- Highly occlusive and gentle enough to soothe redness and irritation
- Frequently cited as a go-to for emergency moisture when skin is neglected or damaged
Watch out for
- Texture is very heavy, leading to a greasy feel that some find intolerable
- Common reports of clogged pores and breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin
- Notably pricier than effective dupes like certain European Nivea versions
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
6 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/AsianBeauty +2 more
“La Mer’s Crème de la Mer (idk is this good?)”
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“PM routine:”
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“Creme de la mer”
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“when my skin is irritated or neglected”
Positive
“this just is occlusive and gentle enough to bring my skin back to happy again.”
Positive
“Apparently Nivea is a dupe for Creme de la Mer.”
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“I was gifted Creme de la Mer and it's almost identical in texture and smell.”
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“Some say that the European version of Nivea is a dupe for La Mer.”
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“I actually snuck some of my moms la mer cream one time”
Cautionary
“it felt way too heavy”
Cautionary
“I swear my pores felt clogged almost instantly.”
Cautionary
“Creme de La Mer”
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“Remains my go to if/when my skin barrier is compromised.”
Positive
“nothing can replace it yet.”
Positive
“Only reason I can use retinol is because creme de la mer keeps my skin moisturised all day”
Positive
“Avene Biologique Recherche La Mer”
Positive
“my skincare routine has changed so much since i started using them”
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