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Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:19 pm  |
I was in a foolish mood years ago and came across a rare deal on some La Prairie stock from a salon that sold the line but was closing. The four I bought, at what I thought was a give-away price, did little to impress me. None of this was terrible, and the ingredient list (if you're into ingredients) are A-list, but I really saw not difference over these to standard, cosmetic counter stuff.
Cellular Refining Lotion
Is an OK toner, if you like to do this. I usually don't, and did not see any improvement from using it. Stung slightly.
Cellular Retinol Complex PM
Did absolutely nothing. I have nothing more to say.
Cellular Lipo-Sculpting Systeme Face Serum
Is supposed to help slim down a chubby face. OK............  It is very light and silky,and defintely felt like a high quality product on my skin, and would be fine if you are dehydrated and like an extra serum under your moisturizer. But it did nothing except moisturize, period. Again, the ingredient list was long and impressive.
Age Management Rexturizing Booster
Is the only product worth considering. It is their AHA/BHA lotion that has more of a gel texture, so it works for oily skin- hard to find with this type of product. This definitely works, leaving the skin ultra smooth and soft after using. I noticed with this one, it continued to work until I finished the product- it did not "stop working" after a while like other AHA/BHA's I've tried.
But it spite of the package boasting it is the only AHA on the market that is aloe based, this stuff stings quite badly and not recommended for sensitive skin. It has a potent, alcohol smell to it, though it did not dry me out.
I'm glad I tried it; but the packaging was more memorable than the products.  |
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combination/oily, large pores, early signs of aging, chronic depression. |
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:30 pm |
One more word about packaging.......
both La Prairie and Orlane use the same cobalt blue and chrome finish in their packaging-they are, at times, indistinguishable (I have no idea who copied who) but there is no question I am a sucker for it and gets me every time.
I kept my La Prairie products in my gym bag, and, after getting knocked about a bit, I discovered the elegant chrome container was not chrome at all but chrome finished plastic.
The chrome peeled off.............  |
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combination/oily, large pores, early signs of aging, chronic depression. |
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:11 am |
| product_junkie wrote: |
I kept my La Prairie products in my gym bag, and, after getting knocked about a bit, I discovered the elegant chrome container was not chrome at all but chrome finished plastic.
The chrome peeled off............. |
 I was *very* surprised to find the same thing on a La Prairie hydrating lotion I tried a few years back. Mine didn't even get knocked around at all! |
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Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:43 pm |
Yes, the chrome peeled off.... And this is not the biggest problem that this line has  It didn't make any difference for my skin. After two weeks I had allergic reaction to this product  |
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 10:40 pm |
| I spent a bomb on the Cycle Ampoules few years back, near to US$300. The beauty consultant insisted that i will see instant result after using. But all i got after using was a face full of painful acnes. |
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Mon Nov 28, 2005 11:17 pm |
Hi Skinlover,
I used one sample of Cycle Ampoules and I also had pimples after it |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:34 pm |
| so few reviews about this brand. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 1:58 pm |
I used the line and did not find it very impressive. Like their foundation though.
In terms of skin care Age Management Retexturizing Booster was the only thing I found to be effective, but it was not worth the money. I use IS Clinical or I feel Pretty AHA/BHA combo, or Exfol with Mandelic Acid with better results.
HTH,
Lucy. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:41 pm |
I used one of their eyecreams, cleanser and toner. COMPLETE waste of money. It did nothing for me  |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:57 pm |
In the LP line I have used the,
firming lotion
retinol serum
retexturizing booster (used 2 separate times)
blemish control
balancing mask
time release moisturizer
exfoliator
cleanser
eye repair
rose line filler
foundation (used up 3 jars)
All lovely products did NOTHING for me.
The foundation was nice but for $100 less I like Chanel's Pro Lumiere better.
I tried all these product as I approached 50 yrs old and honestly I wasted my money.
There are so many lines out there for so much less money that will do the same! |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:00 pm |
| Thanks for your comments. I used the Retexturizing Booster with great results. It really made a difference in the texture, clarity and overall smoothness and eveness of my skin. I did think the price was a bit much so I began experimenting with other aha's. I am now using Murad's Night Reform which I like fairly well. I also use La Prairie's Essential Exfoliator and am not particularly crazy about but figure I will use it up before moving on. Fortunately, I got that product in a swap. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:32 pm |
Your information is helpful to me. 
Is there any comparison between La Prarie and valmont,because they are both belong to Swiss brand.  |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:51 pm |
i heard my friend from HK, she said her friends said LP caviare eyecream is very good!
but i did not use before! |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:21 pm |
| I LOVE their powder foundation,it never changes color on me and is a perfect match. I have used the skin care and was not impressed. Every one of their eye creams made my eyes swell. |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:28 pm |
| i have used some LP products, but i think valmont and cellcosmet are much better than LP. |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 1:16 am |
| Thank you for sharing. Since they are high price end, I thought perhaps some of the products will do wonderful. |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:02 pm |
| queenmary wrote: |
| i have used some LP products, but i think valmont and cellcosmet are much better than LP. |
really? have you use valmont cellcosmet?
i hesitate to choose valmont or lp or cellcosmet. |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:46 pm |
| A ha! great products and also great price! |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 9:23 pm |
| Have heard Valmont is very good, but it's expensive. |
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Thu Apr 26, 2007 11:31 pm |
| Thank you for sharing! |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:51 am |
| helenzwl wrote: |
| queenmary wrote: |
| i have used some LP products, but i think valmont and cellcosmet are much better than LP. |
really? have you use valmont cellcosmet?
i hesitate to choose valmont or lp or cellcosmet. |
Same to me,I decide to start Valmont,so I hope EDS can provide discount or promotion set during Mather's day!  |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:58 am |
| After reading all the above reviews, I've lost interest in this brand, although I did hear some good response on their eye cream. |
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Fri Apr 27, 2007 7:39 pm |
| helenzwl wrote: |
| queenmary wrote: |
| i have used some LP products, but i think valmont and cellcosmet are much better than LP. |
really? have you use valmont cellcosmet?
i hesitate to choose valmont or lp or cellcosmet. |
i use valmont and cellcosmet now.
valmomt:
Water Falls, good *****
EXPRESS WHITE LOTION, *****
Bio-Cellular, Regenera I, ****, these two together is not as good as cellcosmet preventive cream.
24 Hour Cream, **, no use, only oil
Renewing Pack ****** best, i like it very much
eye Contour, ***, just so so, i think it's beyyer to younger
Cyto complex e, Cyto complex ej, ***, i don't think these two is better than Regenera I, but the price is much more than Regenera I.
L'Elixir Des Glaciers Vos Yeux, ***, in fact, it has no inflect on me.
and cellcosmet:
Purifying Gel, ***
Active Tonic Lotion, ***
Exfoliate Dual Action, *****, very good, very tiny
Activator Gel,****
Elasto-Collagen Lighting, *****
Ultra Vital. ******, excellent
Preventive Cream, this one i use cabin size, better than Regenera I
Eye Contour Cream, *****
Eye Contour Gel-XT Phyto-Gel, ***** , it's more like LP Essence of Skin Caviar Eye Complex, but it's better than LP one. |
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Sat Apr 28, 2007 5:00 am |
| I also think Valmont, Juvena and Cellcosmet are better than LP. |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:03 am |
Same to me,I decide to start Valmont,so I hope EDS can provide discount or promotion set during Mather's day! [/quote]
but i know last years valmont did not involve the promotions. |
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