Category: cleansing foam

La Prairie Micellar Water; Foam Cleanser; Cellular Refining Lotion; Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Sheer; Essence-In-Lotion; Gold Radiance Serum; Cellular 3 Minute Peel; Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask; Swiss Cellular White Intensive Illuminating Mask; Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask

Hello dearies,

I’m back to give you my thoughts on some La Prairie skincare products.

I will start with the 4 deluxe sized samples of the Micellar Water, the Foam Cleanser, the Cellular Refining Lotion & the Luxe Cream Sheer formula:

These were very kindly thrown into my stash when I purchased several items at a go. I would say that using the Micellar Water with a cotton pad does remove makeup but not water-proof mascaras nor more pigmented lipsticks. It’s a water based formula and does not contain any oils so that explains why it’s not able to remove water-proof products. This smells lightly of the usual La Prairie scent and skin feels refreshed after wiping with this. I’m not sure how much this retails for and I will no purchase full size as I think there are definitely cheaper options out there, unless you are a huge fan of La Prairie and want the full size to look good on your vanity.

Next up is the Cleansing Foam and it works the same as any other regular foam cleansers. It lathers up pretty fast and rinses off very easily. However, I think this is more suited for oily skin types because my skin felt tight after washing it off. It’s a little too stripping for my liking.

Next is the Cellular Refining Lotion which acts as a toner after the cleansing routine. This does not contain alcohol and is gently on the skin. I quite like this one 😌

Next is the Skin Caviar Luxe Cream in Sheer texture (moisturizer). This melts into the skin and does not leave any sticky residue. I very much prefer this to the original formula. FYI, they have launched a premier version as I’m writing this and I was also given a small sample to try. The premier version is very very rich in texture and it gave me some bumps which I believe is too “oily” for me. To sum up, if you want lifting and firming results, for dry to normal skin types, do try the premier version whereas for oilier skin types, do try the sheer version. Also if you live in a dry cold climate, the premier may be more suitable vs hot humid climate and vice versa.

Next are the full sized items that I bought. First is the Skin Caviar Essence-In-Lotion (SGD$405)

This one smells like perfume! I was told they had to add lots of fragrance to cover the “fishy” caviar smell 😰 Don’t sound too good for Skin I would say but ok, it’s a La Prairie. I bought it as part of the whole skincare range I’m trying. This is like a sticky water that you pat onto your face. It feels kinda nice & skin is soft after that. You may try to ask for a sample before buying just in case your skin is sensitive to fragrance. I was lucky to get away with it and enjoy using it.

Next is the Gold Radiance Serum. This full sized item was part of my “free” gift choice for spending a huge fortune on their items. They decided to throw this in for me! (I think this retails for close to SGD1000). Ok this one contains REAL GOLD, yes, real gold as in the metal GOLD. Feels so luxurious and I love using this on my skin when it feels it needs to be nourished. It contains very fine gold particles which appears slightly “shimmery” when applied on the face, thus the name – Radiance . I might repurchase after I finish this 😍

Next is one big favorite of mine and it is the Cellular 3 Minute Peel (SGD380):

I was introduced to this during my complementary facial with them. After the facial, I could see my pores refined and skin texture looks much more even than before and I asked the lady which special product she used on me. She explained about this peel and I bought it immediately. Apparently this peel is gentle enough for a weekly home use. On my skin, I could feel some tingle upon application but I can get through the 3 minutes knowing how good my skin will be after that. If you are looking for a gentle yet effective peel, do give this a shot. But hey, stick to 3 minutes ok! Leaving it on for any longer and you may risk experiencing skin irritation. It’s gonna be my weekly exfoliating HG! 😍

Next are three types of masks that follows after my peel ( I alternate between these three): the Cellular Hydralift Firming Mask (SGD290):

I would use this in the shower after the peel and leave it on for 15 minutes for it to work. This tingled on my skin for quite awhile (like 5 minutes) and I’m not able to tell if my skin was firmer or not. I do not like the smell (smells like expired old face cream) and also don’t find it that effective in hydrating as the name suggest (i.e. hydra). Don’t really recommend this. 😖

Next is the Swiss Cellular White Intensive Illuminating Mask (SGD365 for 6 sheets):

As it’s named Illuminating, it really lived up to it. After removing this, my skin looks illuminated from within. I save these for once every fortnightly as it would be too costly for a weekly treat. The mask comes in two sheets in each package with one for the upper face and the other for the lower face. It’s a thick cotton sheet & big enough for my fat face! 🤣 And the serum/liquid inside the package is more than sufficient so I’ll usually massage the remaining of it onto my body as well. (It’s expensive, don’t waste it). If you have some spare cash, go get this – no regrets! 🙈

Last but not least is the Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask (SGD565):

Sorry mine is still unwrapped because the SA gave me so many samples of this (like 8 x 10ml jars) that I’m still using. I love it so much that I bought the full size as a backup because I don’t want it to run out 🤣

I’ll leave the link here where you can see it’s actual packaging. Product sits in a jar and comes with an application brush: La Prairie Sleep Mask

I did not unwrap to get the brush out because I prefer lesser product wastage, I rather use my fingers for application. On the instructions, you can use this at night and leave it on till the next morning. For me, I slap this on after the peel and let it sink into my skin for 30 minutes or so before I use a toner to remove it and then continue with other skin care steps after that. This calms my skin from slight redness from the peel and I love the smooth texture of it. I brought this for my travel use because I can skip all other skin care (if I’m lazy) and just slap this on after toner and sleep through. Love love love! 😍

Hope you find my reviews on these La Prairie products helpful!

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XOXO

Serinstashes ❤️

La Mer Cleansers Reviews – Micellar Water; Cleansing Oil; Cleansing Gel; Cleansing Lotion; Cleansing Foam

Hello dearies!

I’m currently using the Cleansing Oil & Cleansing Gel:

My thoughts….

The Micellar Water on the left were deluxe samples given by the SA. It’s slightly bluish in color and does not have a strong fragrance to it. It works like your other Micellar water and does a nice job of removing light makeup. If you are using mascara and lippies, it’s advisable to use a separate eye/lip makeup remover for a more through job. This does not sting nor dries the skin. There are other Micellar water out there that does the same job. I do like it but I rather use the Cleansing Oil/Lotion for a quicker remover. This is my individual preference.

As for the Cleansing Oil, can you see that it has a beautiful glittery look in the bottle in the middle? So unicorn! 🦄 It’s just so beautiful to have at your sink. I use about 4 pumps to remove a full face makeup (but light). You are suppose to massage this onto dry skin then use a little water to emulsify. It then turns into a milky liquid then you rinse off. What I do not like about this is that it stings the eyes and I can feel as though there is a residual film of oil. I double cleanse with the Cleansing Gel each time. Probably more suited for drier skin days. Oh and the smell is pretty awful (smells like plastic). I probably will not repurchase again 😞

I do not have the Cleansing Lotion pic because I’ve used up mine and decided not to repurchase. It works pretty much the same as the Cleansing oil where you smear the lotion onto your face and give it a good massage then you wipe it off with some cotton pads. This formula works great in dry cold climate as I brought this to my holidays to drier climates and it’s great especially in the morning when you feel that your skin is so dry. It’s a no-rinse required formula. This is quite moisturizing and not stripping. But I think it does not remove makeup completely enough. Better on morning dry taut skin.

I have also tried their Cleansing Foam (also no pic). It’s a green paste when squeezed from the tube and it foams up very easily. I do like this on warmer & oilier days but don’t really work on other days because my skin will feel tight after washing. But my mum loves it and I’ve always replenished this for her.

As for the Cleansing Gel, this is my winner and favorite of the lot. It works for me day and night, oily, dry, sensitive or combo. I use this religiously with my Foreo and I love it lots! It removes light makeup so it’s perfect for me 😍 it smells pleasant and foams up easily. I use only 1 to 2 pumps max and one bottle lasts me about 3-4 months. I’ve tried other cleanser from some other luxury brand but my skin did not like them as much as the Cleansing Gel. I will name this my HG cleanser🏆

All cleaners are SGD 190 each 😑 so please try to ask for samples at the counters before you decide which is right for you if you ever decide to get their cleansers.

Cheers

Xoxo

Serinstashes 😘