A few weeks ago, I checked out the La Mer counter at Bloomingdales. The sales rep generously gave me a three week supply sample of La Mer Moisturizing Cool Gel Cream ($335) worth $30. La Mer makes big promises: “Infused with cell-renewing Miracle Broth™, these celebrated moisturizers soothe, plump, and smooth away fine lines as a natural new radiance is revealed.” La Mer’s value proposition honestly centers around the luxurious feeling of applying it- the product smells amazing. While my skin felt smooth immediately after applying it, after three weeks of use my skin did not improve- I noticed my acne scars appeared significantly worse. I have found the Trader Joe’s Ultra Moisturizing Cream ($8.99) has better long term results in terms of skin hydration and smoothness.
My experience using La Mer proves that cheaper versions can be better than the expensive original product. Ingredients such as “Miracle Broth™—the legendary ingredient that flows through all of La Mer’s products—which infuses skin with sea-sourced renewing benefits” can be simply marketing techniques that justify the extremely high prices of luxury products. Based on this experience, I advise researching a cheaper version of the expensive product, trying it for a few weeks, and then trying the expensive version to see if its really worth the money.
If you find an expensive product you want to try, comment below and I will find you the cheaper version.
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