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Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:21 pm  |
| I've been using La Prairie products (along with La Mer and other brands) since I was 20. Although I'm not sure what they've done for my skin, I'm happy with the way my skin looks as I'm a party animal and a smoker (I've been getting very little sleep and drinking very little water for years). I know I know, best thing to do is to take better care of my health rather than spending loads of money on skincare. Anyhow, I'm just wondering if any La Prairie fans out there have any suggestions for good LP products or any other products within the similar price range. Thanks! |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:03 pm |
| Their Cellular Time Release Moisturizer is the best I have ever used. It kept my skin looking plump and glowing all day long. I liked the blue toner as well and would like to try more of their products. |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:01 pm |
I have tried four of their products and all failed to wow me.. the foaming cleanser (liked it best, but it was a bit drying), the firming toner (yuk. too sticky), vit. C eye cream (nothing special), and the day cream (not bad, but hubby ended up using it).
I have heard good stuff about their caviar range and have been tempted from time to time, but I would rather put my money into Cellcosmet (or even Valmont), which in my opinion is one rank up from La Prairie.
I think at least you are on the right path with Swiss cosmetics. They geniunely offer superb quality (Juvena is also pretty good and I have heard good stuff about Hormetta).
La Mer is another I have used extensively and really enjoyed too, but with La Mer it is only a few items that are truly outstanding and worth their $$$$ |
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SKIN: combination, reactive to climate changes and extremely fair. "Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself." --Roseanne |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 7:43 pm |
I liked two things from LaPrairie, the retinol eye cream and this resurfacing beta(?) gel stuff, I forget the name. Both worked pretty darn well, if smelly... oh and outrageously priced  |
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Mid 20s. Oily/Combo skin. Fighting wrinkle and blemishes. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:36 am |
I am using La Prairie Caviar Foundation and like it very much. Also the Under Eye Concealer Pen (not the exact name). They are very good - very light to touch but enough coverage. My foundation color is SHELL BEIGE which has a nice 'sheen' which adds a glow to my skin (which it lacks  ). I have also tried the Caviar cream. Very nourishing but I use it only for the winter months (too emolient in summer even for my dry skin). VERY UNIMPRESSED TOUGH, on their whitening products and the Radiance Cream (vvvvvvvery expensive and does vvvvvvery little ... OUCH  . HTH |
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Asian-40's-combination/dehydrated skin-on endless quest for perfect skin-like you! |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:01 am |
I started using LP skincare when I was about 20 too & at the time I thought it was the biggest waste of money ever!, but I think it was just too rich for my skin. I just restarted using some of their products like the Hydro-Repair night gel-cream which has a high concentration of AHA/BHA's & I now think it's amazing!  my skin is soooo smooth...I also really like the eye contour cream, compact/powder foundation, hand cream & all the body creams/lotions. Generally I have found they're products to be a lot better than La Mer & quite a few of the other high end brands, if you are willing to spend $$$. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 6:11 am |
I've used quite a few products from La Prairie, but my favorites are The Smart Cream, Eye Repair, Retexturizing Booster, Foaming Cleanser, and their sunscreens. The line for oily skin didn't work for me (got really bad allergic reaction to it). I know lots of people on EDS and MUA think La Prairie products are a waste of money, but I'm totally happy with the results on my skin.  |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:49 pm |
| I really loved C Energy Serum, but they no longer carry this item |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 10:33 am |
| I've used several product from LP since I was 21, but I didn't think it worth the money. It did not do much good or bad. Not recommend! |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:15 pm |
| I didn't like it. It's not worth the price. |
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Blond, blue eyes.Skin: Normal, sometimes oily, during winter very dry. Very sensitive. Occasional breakouts. Very fair. |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:35 am |
| kenchunk wrote: |
| I really loved C Energy Serum, but they no longer carry this item |
Now they are launching a new serum - not sure
about the correct name but it is something like an ANTI SPOT BRIGHTENER. The counter SA
told me this is a refined version of their C Energy Serum. Has anybody tried this and can give any reviews on it?? |
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Asian-40's-combination/dehydrated skin-on endless quest for perfect skin-like you! |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 2:56 am |
Their eyecream did nothing for me - apart from leave my wallet $170 lighter.
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:58 am |
| A sample of their cleaning cream in-store didnt work for me too |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:18 am |
I recently tried the rose illusion primer thing, & I thought it was ok but nothing too special for that price. I found it almost had a bit of a weird glycerine like texture on my skin  |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:21 am |
| lifeisbeautiful wrote: |
| kenchunk wrote: |
| I really loved C Energy Serum, but they no longer carry this item |
Now they are launching a new serum - not sure
about the correct name but it is something like an ANTI SPOT BRIGHTENER. The counter SA
told me this is a refined version of their C Energy Serum. Has anybody tried this and can give any reviews on it?? |
I haven't tried this one, but I have tried quite a few of their serums & didn't really like any of them at all. I really wanted to like the hydrating one, but I found the effect almost *evaporated* a few minutes post application. |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:25 pm |
| I love their retextuizinig booster....gentle but exfoliates really well leaving skin even toned and soft......It reminds me of ISC firming complex in effect....A little goes a long way:-) |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:37 pm |
| I tried their anti spot brightner and didn't like it at all, went a strange colour on my skin. The Smart Eye Cream is nice though, but now I've tried the Cellcosmet one i'm happier with that this. |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:45 pm |
I really love their Caviar Foundation SPF 15. The best I've ever had!  |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:14 pm |
| Safire wrote: |
| I recently tried the rose illusion primer thing, & I thought it was ok but nothing too special for that price. I found it almost had a bit of a weird glycerine like texture on my skin |
It felt beatiful on my skin but after a week of using it I broke out in spots (very unusual for me). |
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Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:50 pm |
| I'm on my second sample packet of their De-sensitizing serum and I'm really really liking this product - enough that I'm seriously considering purchasing a full size even though it has a huge price tag of 160USD. I'm going to be writing a review very soon though, but I want to use it more before I make a full-fledge rave. |
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:11 pm |
| sormuimui wrote: |
| I'm on my second sample packet of their De-sensitizing serum and I'm really really liking this product - enough that I'm seriously considering purchasing a full size even though it has a huge price tag of 160USD. I'm going to be writing a review very soon though, but I want to use it more before I make a full-fledge rave. |
ah, thank you sormuimui! i was trying to think of the name of this. this is the one La Prairie product that i really truly loved. it saved my skin went i went to hawaii and got burnt. for confused skin, it's brilliant. |
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Tue Aug 15, 2006 6:15 pm |
| Good to know! I have a sample of thier de-sinsitizing serum. Must give it a try if I get too much sun. |
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Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm |
got a sample of the anti-aging complex, it was a 5ml sample and lasted for quite some time
it's excellent and really plumped my skin..even my bf loves it
have been debating whether i should get this or serum by valmont.. |
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Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:18 pm |
my mom swears by the cream cleanser.she has been using it for many many yrs.she does a 10 min massage on her skin with the cleanser n then rinses off--her skin glows!! (i am so jealous!)
she is in her 50's and no wrinkles.. |
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:42 pm |
i thought la prairie is for more mature skin, quite surprised to find a few people starts using it at early 20's...  |
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