I thought I'd start with a blog about skincare since I've been obsessed with skincare ever since I was a little girl. Back then it was simply because of the fascination for the cucumbery or rosy smell of my mothers creams, lotions and potions which inspired images in my head of being all grown up, sophisticated and elegant.
Fast forward to my teenage years I was struggeling with acne and oily skin which (still fueled by my obsession for skincare, beauty and perfect skin) lead me to really research different products and with the help of my dermatologist figure out what works and what doesn't for my skin type and also develop a routine of always cleansing, toning and moisturizing every morning and every night.
Leaving my teenage years behind my skin type changed to pretty normal a bit on the drier and sensitive side with the occasional hormonal breakout.
As you can imagine I tried a lot of products over the years. Some cheaper ones like nivea and some really high end ones. Since there's so many great products out there it can be really overwhelming to decide what to buy and I always think hones reviews from my favorite beauty bloggers or platforms like makeupalley are so so helpful in deciding weather you should splurge on a certain item.
But sometimes there's a lot of hype around certain products and in my opinion it's not always worth it.
La mer is a extremly well known beauty brand hyped and talked about by a lot of celebrities and in loads of magazines and blogs. But there's a hefty pricetag attached to that brands name so I bought a couple of products and really tested them over a longer period of time to report back and share my opinion on weather you should guiltily spend that money or not.
The Moisturizing Soft Cream
I never actually tried the classic la mer moisturizer but I opted for the la mer soft cream, which is a lighter version of the cult product. It's infused with the same Miracle Broth of the original one so it's supposed to renew and energize your skin.
I think it's a really good moisturizer and I would happily buy it again if there weren't so many equally great and less expensive moisturizers out there with basically the same effect (I don't know about long term effects but the immediate ones are comparable to say Embryolisse which you can get for a fraction of the price…)
The Face and Body Gradual Tan
This self tan is a gradual self tanning lotion and moisturizer in one. This stuff is basically what gets me through february. My skin hasn't seen the sun in months and I'm super pale so this stuff is great since it gives a very natural tan, you can use it on your body or face and it doesn't smell like fake tan which is always a bonus. It's expensive but gives a nice not orange shade of color so I would definitely recommend it.
The SPF 18 Fluid Tint
I love tinted moisturizers or BB creams so I had to try the la mer one. It has really little color pay off it's more like a slight colored veil over your face. I use it to just run errands or in combination with a concealer for a more polished look. For my drier skin it's not moisturizing enough during winter and I always have to use a serum or moisturizer underneath it, which kind of defeats the purpose. If you have combination or oily skin I think it would be a good option if you're looking for a really natural looking tinted moisturizer. The ingredients are certainly a plus. I use the shade light 02 but since the coverage is really natural I think I could get away with 01 or 03 as well. (I think this one is discontinued but there is a new Version out called The Reparative Skin Tint SPF 30)
The Broad Spectrum SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid
One really outstanding product is the spf from la mer. I have freckles so I've always been diligent with my spf. What I hate is how most spf somehow leave your skin feeling coated and waxy. On the beach that's one thing because you're sweaty and salty anyway but on a day to day basis I've always had difficulties finding a high spf which feels non tacky and natural. This one is super thin and weightless and great for underneath your makeup so I would definitely recommend giving this one a try if you're having the same issues. (As you can see on the picture I've used quite a lot already….)
The Treatment Fluid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
My shade in this foundation is 01 Crème and to be honest I don't reach for this one that often (not that it's bad, I just have better ones laying around I guess…) It's really moisturizing and I think even for drier skin this would be too much in humid/hot weather and I personally like dewy skin but in a way I can control and certainly not all over. My shade is the lightest shade and it's quite dark so extremely pale girls could struggle finding a shade that fits…
So all in all la mer has some great products that are worth investing and others which aren't really worth it in my opinion. You should check out some reviews on your desired product before investing!
Some products I'd still really like to try are the new The Renewal Oil, The Intensive Revitaizing Mask and their Lip Balm!
