Are the super-expensive cremes really better?

Question

I tried La Mer and ReVive and well, they're good. But are they better than Nivea Q10?
I think for $100 more you should get quite some value.

Answer 1

You would think that $100 worth of skincare would actually be worth something, huh? ALL of the products you listed all contain parabens and propylene glycol - all known carcinogens - among other things that can really hurt you. Unfortunately, you DON'T get what you pay for with skin care a lot of the time. There are a lot of good products out there that won't cost you a fortune and are natural and safe. Avalon Organics and Sircuit Skincare are two that I can think of off of the top of my head. Avalon is very very reasonably priced, and Sircuit is a little more expensive, but still a lot cheaper than La Mer. It sucks because these companies give people in my field a bad name by selling super expensive products that either don't deliver, or they are loaded with crap that is so bad for you, but they sell it because it is expensive and they can make a lot of money. They don't care that they can still make money without giving their clients overpriced, unnatural, carcinogenic products. I would rather give my clients something that will work safely that they can afford. Then they can afford to visit me more to get pampered often instead of dropping wads of cash on products that don't deliver anything but regrets.

Answer 2

I try to find a balance. I've used Givenchy products and La Mer, but they weren't suitable for my skin type so no, for me they're not worth it. Young skin needs less moisture and all the anti-aging/oils/other chemicals in the more expensive products can easily irritate young skin and make it break out. Nivea Q10 is on the cheaper side, but if it works then use it. I use Clinique 3-step which is a bit more expensive... just use what works for you, but most importantly make sure to use sunscreen since the sun is what can damage your skin the most.

Answer 3

With expensive creams like La Mer and La Prairie-you're paying for the packaging and advertisement. What's inside the jar isn't really any different than an inexpensive drugstore brand. I'm not too hopeful on any of them because most have preservatives like formaldehyde and other harmful ingredients just to retain the shelf life of the product. I make my own creams with antioxidants like Vitamin E and C, and gamma- linolenic capsules like Evening Primrose Oil with a couple drops of Lavender and Geranium. Pomegranate extract for SPF and Aloe Vera Gel to balance your skin, whether it's oily or dry.

Answer 4

while you're pertaining to commencing place, listed below are the suitable drugstore ones: a million. Revlon Colorstay 2. Maybelline great stay 24 Hour commencing place 3. Rimmel Lasting end sixteen Hour No pass commencing place 4. Loreal authentic adventure All of those foundations provides a medium insurance that's suitable for hiding pimples and night out your dermis tone. be useful you eliminate on the top of the night with a purifier. wish I helped.

Answer 5

You do need to be concerned about what you put on your skin. Look at the ingredients of all products. Use NOTHING with mineral oil, lanolin, parabens, fragrances or chemical dyes. Use Arbonne products. They are patented and use only pharmaceutical grade botanicals and herbs. Their products are 'Certified Vegan'. They use no animal by products and never tested on animals. They are very concentrated and last a lot longer. It averages out to be about $1 a day to use.
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Answer 6

I've used LaMer and others like it but I could never really feel or see a difference so I'm back to over the counter products. I think like much of the beauty lines, it becomes what you are willing to pay for but so much of it does the same thing at better prices.

Answer 7

My Dermo said they are all crap and women do not need all of it to look fantastic.He prescribed a fantastic program for my skin as I had cosmetic induced acne from heavy creams. You can get a great result from cheaper products as long as they are low in mineral oils, parabens, fragrance and lanolin. most are chemical cocktails . Go speak to a dermo and he/she will prescribe a good cheap skin care program. your skin will glow and you will be cashed up again.

Answer 8

It does not matter how much you spend on a lotion. You first have to figure ouy what you want from you skin. If it is dry I recommend eucrin cream, it really hard to find. Some people with really dry skin use vaseline. My advice is to find out what you want from a lotion then judge how much you are willing to pay for it.

Answer 9

It depends on what you are looking to treat. Go see a dermatologist or and esthetician and they can tell you what you need. All I know is that I have never seen any dermatologist or esthetician recommend something you can buy at the grocery store!

Answer 10

i can make you an all natural cream with aloe vera for less than 10 bucks american.those creams have all kinds of nasty chemicals in em.save your money.