Are you being SCAMMED? La Mer's Big Secret....

[@MarlenaStell]

For those who are upset about this video- I will forever on this channel be truthful on which brands I believe are ripping off their customers. If honest reviews are not your thing, this channel may not be for you as I will never blindly give positive reviews on products I feel are grossly above standard beauty margins. At the end of the day, if a product is worth $400 to you and it makes you happy and you love it, you should get it. My goal is to never tell people how to spend their money, but to educate on ingredient decks and packaging aspects so you can make educated decisions on if the price is warranted or not. Have an amazing week you all ❤

[@CherrieWells]

@@MarlenaStell I so value your honesty so that I can make wise, informed decisions. I value your experience and wisdom that you bring to the table and your willingness to share them!! Thank you for what you do!

[@janreding9384]

@@MarlenaStell will I personally appreciate your honesty thank you for being honest that's what I think it's all about

[@Jenny_bell_key]

I value your opinion implicitly. Been following you for years.

[@UntangledTreasures]

You go girl! Your channel is absolutely for me! No loyalty on my part for any brand that scams their customers out of their hard earned money!

[@catsmith7084]

Keep doing the right thing ❤

[@sherylfenner1983]

So it's Aquaphor with seaweed in it. Gotcha.

[@yvettelatin6885]

😂

[@AnnieBarrett-kh1tt]

That’s rich! No pun 😂intended

[@jemina1948]

Aquaphor is actually much better 😂

[@RPBSpeaks]

More like Nivea with seaweed. I’ve had both and they even smell the same. Great moisturizers - both of them. But they both should be Nivea price😂

[@reneebertram2365]

Yesss!! So bad.

[@street_art_revolution]

You can use The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics and slather on some Nivea... For the hood version La mer

[@jocelynnelson]

Hmm… less than $20 or almost $400? 🧐 Consider me from the hood! 😂

[@TracyD2]

This is what I do all the time. I’m keeping most of my money the stress being broke will age you more.

[@street_art_revolution]

@@jocelynnelson 🤣👊

[@street_art_revolution]

@@TracyD2 true

[@CherrieWells]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@loridoyle3068]

I would love a similar video on Le Prairie. Thank you so much.

[@Dana-712FifthAve]

Yes!!!

[@sithwinch]

Yes. I second and third that. Yes.

[@jscwan]

I went for a facial at Le Prairie ,... and it was nothing special considering the price I paid... so avoid it.. oh I went at same time as my daughter nd she didnt find it great... just so simple, plain, normal!!¬

[@angiemarie8826]

SAME THING EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE

[@trixessa4045]

Yes pleaseeeeee ❤❤❤

[@elliebelle5244]

THANK YOU!! Can you please continue and make this a series with other skincare, make up brands/items, etc.? This Information is so helpful and it's coming from a trusted, industry professional/insider that can break this information down and present it in an unbiased way.

[@winning3329]

It's so refreshing seeing an influencer actually being honest. I tried a sample of this moisturizer I got a while ago and it was OK and nothing special

[@rabbitholegirl1]

I remember some dermatologust went thru the ingredient list on Nivea's basic skincream & LaMer &they were almost identical

[@sabinabirnie3761]

I remember something similar also.

[@hollin37]

The Nivea in the blue tin that is made in Germany.

[@rabbitholegirl1]

@hollin37 exactly that one

[@TaughneeStone]

I love the blue tin! I've used LaMer and it feels almost identical - you have to warm it up in your hands before applying it to your face. I use tubs of it during the winter months. It's super cheap and no fragrance, too. Huge fan.

[@RPBSpeaks]

So true, and Mixed Makeup made a video about it too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoC5oXiAbK2DotU I have tried La Mer and it worked great on my skin (creme and serum), but they're not worth the price at all.

[@donnadallas1213]

And those celebrities are most likely getting it for free.

[@therealJamieJoy]

Not only are they getting it free, they are being paid to use it.

[@heatherlill3509]

And being paid bucket full of cash to advertise

[@janeherrmann2406]

Yep!

[@Iluvchknz]

True but that’s because it works… us poors are easily influenced to part with $$$

[@olia3333]

of cause, because for Lamer the price to make this this jar of seaweed plus Vaseline is not more than1 dollar .

[@R5000-f9q]

Oh, I LOVE to hear about La Mer. I've spent plenty on it and IT IS a massive scam. Go ahead, gal. Say it and say I it loud!

[@IndigoRoses7]

It was one of the most disappointing skincare adventures I've ever been on 😂 I spent hundreds on bundles and trial sets and wasn't 'wowed' by any of it.

[@cathygiuliana9089]

My daughter did the same, she wouldn’t listen to me! Thank goodness she’s into KBeauty now! So glad you know the truth about LaMer grease! Have a great fall season!🙏🏻🥰

[@cathygiuliana9089]

Hi Marlena, might I say that you look gorgeous in these colors! They flatter you and your complexion beautifully! Reminds me of the NARS Orgasm blush color! So pretty on you! My daughter used LaMer for twenty years. I used to tell her that her moisturizer was loaded with petroleum by products and flurocarbons which were found to be carcinogens or cancer causing ingredients. After shew did a little research she started using KBeauty and her skin has never looked so good. Thanks for a great, extremely informative video! 🥰

[@MarlenaStell]

@@cathygiuliana9089thank you so much 🥹❤️

[@Michellemabelle1975]

This is exactly why we watch your videos - giving us the real deal on so called boujee brands - thanks for being such a reliable and dependable source of information!

[@ananunez8864]

FINALLY !! someone that tells it like it is!!! Great video!! I used La Mer and you are right about everything!!

[@jojoone1099]

I'm only a few minutes in. I was unimpressed by LA Mer. Tbh, I had better results from Drunk Elephant, the Ordinary, and the Inky List. Vaseline, A&D ointment, and diaper rash cream offered similar results on my skin.

[@ajae...]

Finally? There are dozens of people saying this.

[@MarlenaStell]

If you liked this video, then you may like my video "The Truth about Makeup Pricing" that goes over EXACTLY what you're paying for in your cosmetics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWGoq2V8r8mKm7M

[@annec6200]

I’m so happy I have never had the budget to buy the product. It has never been in my budget. My budget saved me. Thank you Marlena for saying out loud what I’ve always suspected.

[@susanebailey]

Love when you call these companies out of their BS ❤❤

[@goeshen4359]

‘I need a cocktail for this!” - hysterical 😂

[@MarlenaStell]

🍸🍹🥂🍾😂

[@kalondiacasey]

Marlena, I am sitting here in utter shock as I had no idea how cheap their ingredients are. I have had the luxury to be invited to a LaMer Spa experience and it was absolutely wonderful and I've never felt more pampered in my life. However, while watching you go through the list of ingredients my jaw was dropping to the ground. I know that they harvest the kelp off the coast of Canada (if my memory serves me correctly) and that the kelp goes through a huge fermentation routine (it's a very long process) and supposedly that is why their price is so expensive. With that being said, I think sea kelp is an amazing ingredient for our skin, but using mineral oil and petroleum jelly to mix it with is so basic and like you said, cheap, cheap, cheap. I'm totally rethinking my thoughts on this cream. I have used it several times a week ( for over a year but only at night) as I have very dry skin and love the way my face looks and feels when I wake up. I would like to do a deep dive and test a couple of other products to see how I look after a couple of months. Needless to say, I appreciate this educational video so much as it does make me wonder. Hugs, KC

[@giulitorelli]

I have used it for year and I totally love it! It is super healing when my skin is angry! The seaweed is harvested for this product exclusively! But you do you!

[@kalondiacasey]

@@giulitorelli I do like it a lot but just shocked at a few of the ingredients but I do know the expense of the sea kelp is the fermentation process. I used it last night before bed and once again love the look and feel of my face this am. KC

[@Mamado88]

As a fellow very dry nothing compares to the softness of Charlotte Tilbury magic night cream. Just need the tiniest amount melted between fingers and patted it

[@Sheila-md4zw]

Augustina Bader is also very expensive… I’d like to know thoughts on that cream… 😊

[@lindseystein9676]

Their formulas are much better/more innovative than la mer, but they are still over priced, in my opinion. If you have the money to spend and you like their products, go for it. You can find very similar formulas/ingredients in Korean skincare products for a much better price. I’ve replaced all of my high end skincare with Korean brand products over the past two years and my skin feels/looks better and I have saved a lot of money.

[@JA-br1np]

I met someone who sells formulations to the skin care companies so I asked what she would say is the best and she said Augustinas Bader. $375 for a bottle and I loved it so much. Right now it’s too pricey for me but I will buy it again. I think my face looked better than it ever did. But when I go to Sephora or Ulta, I always put a dollop of the Dermalogica rich skin cream on my face and let me tell you it stays on my face the entire day and it’s only $90 so I might be buying that soon, it’s amazing how long it stays on your face and feels amazing.

[@Sheila-md4zw]

@@lindseystein9676 thank you for sharing your thoughts.. it helps when one is making decisions on expensive skincare.

[@Sheila-md4zw]

@@JA-br1np Thanks for sharing your thoughts and also the tip for Dermalogica cream… appreciate it!!

[@KarenGaylor4712]

@@JA-br1np I used Augustinas Bader a couple of years ago in trial sizes. I thought my skin felt better, but I wasn't sure if it was the products or the fact that I hadn't done anything for my skin in a long while. I need to revisit many different things now that I'm taking care of my skin.

[@kavithakasturi4898]

Love this video! Can you please make this into a series?!

[@elizabethsmith583]

👏👏👏

[@Zz81flo]

Hell yeah

[@RaelNikolaidis]

Bless you, Marlena , for keeping it real. Demystifying the cosmetics industry is so important for us consumers. ❤

[@MFHudson]

First off, yes, please consider the earlier suggestion of your own skincare line! Aside from your own skin and complexion, your integrity and honesty will knock it out of the park. If only this could happen; we can always wish! Am so grateful for your channel! Telling it like it is is so refreshing and brave not to mention appreciated!

[@dawna4185]

I'm so glad I borrowed the book "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" in the 90's....Saved me soooo much money!!

[@omomo202]

Omg I remember that one! Was that the same Paula that has her own skincare line now?

[@dawna4185]

@@omomo202 sure is!!

[@oli8033]

​@@omomo202 YES! Paula Begoun! Founder of Paula's Choice. I remember researching this because the way that book was written and her product descriptions on her brand has the same ring!!!! 😂❤

[@TheViewersVoice]

I fell into the scam of La Mer & honestly didn’t notice a difference in my skin. The only thing I have left is the body crème which imo isn’t worth the price. Love this video. Can you do one on the Prada skincare? ❤

[@eleecea]

@marlena what eyeshadow are you wearing? It’s so stunning! And the lipstick? It is so funny you did this video I just finished James Welch’s video on the history of La Mer and the story of this brand is more interesting than the actual product 😂

[@darkrose00]

I don’t like their moisturizer but I love their eye cream! It is the only eye cream that actually visually helped my under eye and lid area. It removed bumps that no other eye cream did.

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

I live in Western Canada where they are given carte blanch to take the kelp for their products. It is estimated that 40 percent of the kelp has been harvested from the area which affects the environment and the diverse creatures that need the kelp to sustain the food chain. Not just their food chain but ours also. These Companies that make huge amounts of money need to be held accountable to find synthetic alternatives to make their products.

[@olia3333]

That is so important comment. For the price of 400 dollars for a mix of kelp with Vaseline, they are becoming mega rich while destroying the environment. That is beyond words

[@Willowy13]

But if they find synthetic options, then people will rage it is not "natural".

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

@@Willowy13 I guess the World needs to prioritize? Do we want to eat or have less wrinkles. :)

[@slisha4940]

Synthetic is not natural. Maybe they should find something else

[@monicapatton1405]

@@slisha4940maybe they could clone it.

[@MiaHessMusic]

Thanks Marlene!!! The most expensive moisturizer I ever received was by a company called Kat Burki. I got it in a package I didn't pay for it, but it was really good. However I have found some Korean skincare that is just as good at much less money. Korean skin care is just amazing! Just my opinion

[@barbthegreat586]

Korean skincare/ cosmetics is great but Koreans have their own textures (both innovative and those the Asia's like - much lighter). I personally don't like their creams, so I use cheap East European cosmetics.

[@1996vivian]

I've used PONDS cold cream since my grandmother introduced me to it when I was 15. Over four decades later and I still use it. So when I got a sample of la mer, I immediately said, OMG, this is a lighter version of Ponds cold cream and laughed my ass off!!! I have used my PCC as a face mask, lightly as a moisturizer and to remove makeup. It's still the best to me! I still laugh when I think about trying la mert!

[@madeinkorea79]

What blows me away is that I said pretty much the same important points that she said on here a few years back as a comment ( let me say, it was a bit long comment ) regarding the ingredients, the price for the moisturizer etc and I got so blasted, reamed, names called at etc and very disrespectful comments back from those that loved that brand and from just people thinking i was " judgy " soooo, i am glad that Marlena made a full video regarding this brand's moisturizer and she said everything i pretty much said and am glad that people are seeing what she is talking about.

[@Rtista724]

I never comment, but just had to because this video blew me away! As someone who does not have the budget for expensive skin care, I loved this! I would love a series on this, as others have mentioned!

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for doing this. I rarely ever buy hi-end, of anything because there is just no need. I appreciate you so, so much !

[@withsuuuz]

THANK YOU MARLENA ❣️ I have talked to everybody and.., for decades about LaMer scam of products - and even since 2015 with “skincare KZbinrs” “. The LaMER TEAM must have had the laugh of their time from the beginning of the launch of this product TO THIS DAY and they must think people is “a product to scam the heck out of people..,”

[@Dwightinho56]

Thank you for this. It just confirmed what I have always said about La Mer. For 40 years this cream has been forced on me at the counters. I have very dry skin and it has never done anything for me. I still have a small tub I’m trying to empty, but I dislike the smell so much that I have a hard time using it up. I use the Elemis creames you mentioned and they hydrate my skin much better.

[@janmarchand7294]

I used it once because I had forgotten mine, OMG! So greasy, smelled like Nivea, my skin hated it. Couldn't wait to get it off my face. Thanks for these deep dives Marlena, you've confirmed yet again, that my feelings were validated. For $400 I could have several treatments at the salon, and I know I'll feel a lot better about that! Been a fan for a long time Marlena, love your videos and advice, happy to tune in. ❤❤

[@norunnladstein4219]

I also read ingredient-decks in skincare, and am aware of these cheap ingredients in the La Mer cream. I tried it from a friend many years ago, and was not amazed - I have not and will never ever spend my hard-earned coins on this product! Thanks for sharing the info❣️

[@TheMMAlegria]

Thank you for this. I never had the money to spend on LaMer but I always wondered what's so special about it to be so pricey. Very informative. Thanks.

[@latherandlace]

I made my own skin care for 17 years and used to replicate high-end products and, in some cases, made totally new products with only the best ingredients. I aold things for a fraction of the price. If I had the space, I'd start again. Thank you for doing this!❤

[@kapitansecas]

Moisturizers over $60/50g are not about quality, they are about lifestyle. La Prairie, La mer, Barbara Sturm, etc. do not offer anything supernatural that a jar several times cheaper cannot do. It is just that some people like to use luxury brands, and if they can afford it, then why not. It is none of our business how people spend their money. But for those who believe that more expensive means better (and buy expensive cosmetics beyond their means in the hope of magic) I have bad news. Over the past 20 years, I've tested countless skincare products at all price points (including some ridiculously expensive ones), and now my skincare routine costs me about $70/month. My skin feels great, and so does my wallet.

[@jennyfromtheblock9484]

i personally have used la mer in the past i did not care for the moisturizer watching this video i know now why..... i thank you for this video i also heard there is no difference between their product and nivea keep it coming girl!

[@honeybunch1143]

La Mer is the only thing that works when I have wind burn skin, sun burn skin, very dry skin. I don't why but it's healing!

[@island661]

You mean Nivea?

[@SusanSaysSomething]

Vaseline does the same.

[@Adja-g1c]

⁠@@SusanSaysSomethingvaseline burns my skin

[@Adja-g1c]

Same here

[@DoraMourdoukoutas]

Same !! nothing works as well to calm my skin

[@perecrestok]

Thank you, girlfriend for always keeping it real❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ miss seeing you around at the events😘😘😘

[@joycarey]

Calendula oil is a beautiful, healing oil great for your skin while helpful for aging skin and all skin types!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@TheRedDivaTv]

La Mer's packaging is white glass, not a plastic white tub like you find in cheap drugstore products. In the ingredient it lists seaweed, but it's actually Giant Sea kelp that has been processed in a 3 month fermentation process. This fermentation "miracle broth" has regeneration /healing capabilities. Their original creme is the richest in texture, and meant for dry to very dry skin. They have 3 other textures for their moisturizer, to adapt to other skin types, but all of the moisturizers contain the miracle broth extract. I find that buying something like this at Sephora really robs you from getting a personalized consultation with a LaMer expert, and to find which moisturizer texture is best for your skin type and how to apply it properly. To get the best experience, you can visit any LaMer counter at a department store. The person that said that it took 2 hours for the creme to absorb into her skin did NOT apply it correctly. The $100 creme is not a sample size. That is a travel size (0.5 oz) and it's in a glass jar, not plastic, with the name painted on. The little jar you're holding in this video is a sample, that they give away for free, it's in a plastic jar with a sticker.

[@ashleym7083]

Yes I had heard that the creamed took very long to make, which meant limited quantities and huge demand/price tag. Well, before Estee Lauder bought it.

[@debrapahl7573]

Do you sell this product ?

[@DoesntMatter-p8z]

I swear they’re all paid by nivea

[@TheSaltySunflower]

​@@debrapahl7573😂 I was wondering the same

[@caryvervaeke9004]

Marlena, you should do a skincare line...your fans would love that!

[@lindag.omgdelicious9397]

Ohhh how she’s so right ! I know i worked for 20 yrs with this brand and others let me just say neutrogena is amazing! And it’s not lying to u insane!! Finally someone spoke up !! Thank u for telling everyone ur right on !

[@lfg4300]

Brilliant video!! Keep them coming!! and THANK YOU!!!!

[@dociza3962]

I love it. I have tried many brands and to be honest it does work. Is it possible there are degrees of quality of these products? And also is it possible it’s a special seaweed thing?

[@bilqn4eto777]

Yes, it is a special kind of seaweed. She is speaking only based on theoretical knowledge…she didn’t even try it for a period of time to see if it really works or not. For me La Mer is the brand that completely changed my perception of skin care - I cannot compare it to anything else. I’ve been using the moisturizing soft cream for 3 years now.

[@scarlettshara]

Im embarrassed to admit that i do have it, and everything you've said in this video makes sense 😅 Im forcing myself to get through it so i can alleviate some of the guilt over the price. Then i will go back to my nivea tubes. Lessons have been learned

[@RPBSpeaks]

I tried it too (and the serum) and they worked great. My skin looked healthy and moisturized and I had no breakouts or adverse effects. But it was not worth the price. I do like the smell and purchased Nivea to compare. The consistency is the same and they are the same moisturizers basically. The seaweed mix is the only difference. Mixed Makeup made a great video I watched a few years ago before I tried La Mer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoC5oXiAbK2DotU

[@melwell8506]

I've always wondered about Lamer! I'm so glad you did this video!

[@anne-louisegoldie]

I've never been tempted to try La Mer, and now I know the ingredients I wouldn't choose it even if was only a fiver. Vaseline and baby oil on my face are a recipe for bad skin, and really drying. My mum would be happy with it though, she could use mineral oil with no problems 😊xx

[@yolopattli]

Thank you, Marlena. Your honesty and professionalism will always be appreciated and you will get double bc you mean well!!

[@cindyh2579]

Thank you for this video. I tried a sample of La Mer cream many years ago, and I don't think it did anything for me -- not even moisturizing enough!!

[@tatianapulido]

You go girl I love when you give us all these insights. You’re the best and so honest you are the true deal. I love you so much and have believed in you for so so many years. I’m truly a big fan of yours and I mention you gave me a chance with your company many years ago and I am so appreciative still to this day for that.❤❤

[@mijnbook]

La Mer (the original cream) is amazing, no wonder why it has been so popular for so many years..is because IT WORKS, it has healed my skin! I agree it could cost less, but is my OG face cream and i will keep using it!

[@lindseystein9676]

Hey if you like it and have the money to spend, there’s nothing wrong with using la mer. There are just a lot better/more effective moisturizers out there at a much better price.

[@TheJimikeySage]

Please make this a series! I'd love to see a video on Cle De Peau, Dior Prestige, Chanel Sublimage, Guerlain Orchidee Imperial...

[@Leticia-rg8dw]

Nivea cream is my favorite moisturizer i just rub a good amount in my hands and put it all over my face I then leave it to sink into my skin afterwards it leaves it all soft I'm 54 but people think I'm in my 20s of course I also give glory to God. Having him gives me a supernatural glow.

[@Ashley_Marie23]

Marlena thank you for this! You look amazing and so beautiful!! Thank you for unlocking this, i remember getting a sample size of la mer and wanting it to change my life ... And it felt no different than my Neutrogena...

[@eliseraifman4766]

I wouldn’t even consider buying a moisturizer for $400! Even if I could afford it, what a waste of money! I use good old Cerave love it!

[@DulceN]

Same here, the non-greasy moisturizer.

[@sabinabirnie3761]

I use the Cerave lotion and cleanser in huge pump dispensers and it lasts nearly twelve months…. It suits my skin perfectly.

[@JustMeeZZ]

I love CeraVe!

[@2cmrinhfx]

Excellent as always. You are reliable!

[@adeleelzinga]

Love your eyeshadow colors. Please could we have a tutorial on this look ❤❤❤

[@ali600n]

I have been waiting for a video like this about La Mer! Thank you so much for such a detailed video!

[@sharonconner3429]

Thank you so much. We need education on more products. I find myself bouncing from one product to another just because an expert validates it.

[@SusanSaysSomething]

Watch Dr Dray.

[@Spectralevidence-1692]

I had a serious blackheads on my forehead when I tried Eve Lom massage/cleansing balm. 😢 lesson learned. Love your messages and the kyou❤

[@cinachandler6097]

Thank you, Marlena. Will you review the La Mer foundation, please?

[@tamm9914]

Best skincare video I've ever seen. Thank you for your transparency.

[@AshinPDX]

I remember reading that La Mer is basically Vaseline years ago, absolutely loved your ingredients deep dive in this video! I've been using the Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream and my skin loves it during the winter months! I did get a free sample of the Creme de La Mer awhile back and could not believe the hype, it did not break me out but it certainly wasn't life changing.

[@barbthegreat586]

Many people swear on Vaseline for skincare.

[@lr8607]

I tried the Mario Badescu seaweed cream and it’s nice but I don’t care for the scent. Not for me.

[@kittyandsnow]

omg, I've been using La Mer for years, so sad... I do love their scent and consistency🤣🤣

[@DailyJAB]

thank you marlena. i love these videos covering ingredients in products

[@raymondandmelaniebolton3775]

Thank you so much Marlena!! Thank you for giving us the truth. I loved your Makeup Geek products and bought alot of them. You are such an honest, no nonsense content creator - you have seen it all. Many Blessings Marlena!!

[@katihernandez9875]

$400!!! And to think that $30 for my Roc was expensive 😂😂

[@landcraftwellness9850]

Thank you for doing this video!!! I'm an award-winning skincare formulator, and I've been saying for years that LaMer is a scam.

[@jacknalecsmom]

I absolutely love this type of content! More please 🙏🏻

[@gigikc6503]

I. LOVE LA MER, but im going to give Elemis a try in between using the La Mer

[@zane1567]

I almost bought one of La mers facial mists but I found one by skin labs that has similar ingredients for $8 and I love it lol

[@amycorley1658]

My father was a chemist and he said nothing will work better on your skin than Ponds.

[@pippavombr5856]

Nivea classic in the metal pot. It's a cold cream what was used for a long time here in Germany, sadly now it is not used as much anymore. My grandmother died in 2005 and she was 83, her skin was flawless with very few lines. She only used Nivea classic in the blue metal pot.

[@indrinita]

I live in Germany and people still definitely use it here! I, among many others use it and will never stop using it. I use it on my body and not my face though, because it’s simply not compatible with my oily skin on my face.

[@JackOllie4]

I'd be covered in acne in about 3 days if I did that. No, it will not work for everyone.

[@s.b626]

Cerave is superior. The ceramics to cholesterol ratio has been proven to retain skin barrier

[@tc7486]

@@pippavombr5856I got caught up in the hype about Nivea being the same as La Mer and grandmothers had beautiful skin etc.., so I bought 3 small metal pots for $1 each to see if I liked it and to give one to my daughter. I put it on the back of my hand and the smell was so god awful gag I couldn’t get it off my hand fast enough and threw all of it away as fast as I could. I’m nauseous just thinking about that smell and it was several years ago I had that experience. That’s the nastiest stuff I’ve ever run across.

[@Karimaali0911]

Dear Marlena you are the best !! Thank you very very much for sharing this I’ve been getting it, thinking it’s a special product 🤦🏻‍♀️😔 thanks to you now I know. 💕💕💕💕

[@SusanD101]

Marlena, thank you so much for speaking up and I don't know what Estée Lauder was doing buying this junk.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Making money!

[@jeanetteh.9240]

Excellent video! Thank you, Marlena!

[@seshaXX]

thank you so much for this video, Marlena. I love when you inform us about such products

[@donnagholar9695]

Didn’t LaMer report their product contained a secret marine complex product that made it so effective. It’s not how I would spend my money but it has certainly been hyped up! Thank you for the info- knowledge is power!!!

[@geraldlauters4987]

Thanks for doing this! I also love the elemis. My fav❤

[@LyssaLynn1425]

I read the title and immediately thought “duh” and I swear it’s like everytime a brand incorporates seaweed the price goes up astronomically (reminds me of the Uber expensive scam products that people used to pedal in malls). And honestly the packaging is sooo lack luster for a $400 moisturizer, I would expect it to be BEAUTIFUL.

[@girlygurlenergybeauty]

This is so validating to me because I said it looked just like the Mario Badescu !!! I agree with everything you said about the other creams. Thank you for this!!!

[@normanclarence]

I hope this video came in sooner. Just bought the tub 1 and a half month ago. Some did say that it's not the ingredients, but the formulation or the process itself. Bull. Broke me out instantly.. but I had to finish the tub. Once i got it out of my routine, no more new breakouts. Skin started healing again. I use the cetaphil moisturizer now. Way way better. Never Again. I so regret this.

[@NatashaCreatesThings]

Great info thank you!! I love the mario badescu cream - use it every night!! It has a scent but I’ve gotten used to it

[@melindacallaghan5367]

Thank you for giving us 2 good options! Ordering Mario Badescu today - sometimes my TJMaxx has his line! Never tried LaMer. I just don't believe you have to spend that kind of money on skin care. There are so many great affordable products available! I do like high end products but like to save money!

[@hl1448]

I got a sample years ago as well and it broke me out too. My skin isn’t sensitive and I can literally use almost anything and I’m fine. It still intrigues me though (I love skincare) 🤣. I’ll stick to my Tatcha. You look beautiful, Marlena! ❤

[@katiacalejomora2480]

I agree with other users that you should develop your own skincare line ❤

[@guitargirlie88]

I was literally just thinking about you yesterday! I had to do a make up purge and my lippies from you were used up lol I miss them so much, such a great formula you had!

[@Patriot1789]

Looking at the negative comments about La Mer I found the most consistent comment was that it is too thick. When I initially purchased this I was told to use a relatively small amount, like the size of a nickel or a quarter or less and then warm it up by rubbing between the hands on the fingers. When you do that the application feels silky on the skin and almost like a liquid, not at all greasy or heavy. I was also told that the formula works to reduce redness and sensitivity. And indeed, I only use it in the winter when my skin is very, very dry and is easily irritated. When used this way I never have sensitive, red skin for the entire winter. I do not find that other moisturizers have this same ability to soothe the skin and make it less reactive.

[@mojgansabour3129]

Hey Marlina, Please make a video for the foundations suitable for dry skin I loved the previous one for oily skin

[@sherrycohen1824]

More than 20 years ago I bought a jar of Creme de la Mer because I have skin problems. A) It felt just like the Nivea cream (in the blue metal jar) that my grandmother used to use (and she had great skin even at 95!) and B) La Mer didn't work on my skin problems.

[@CcLunaQueen8]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VIDEO 🙏🏽👏🏽👌🏽💖

[@melissajeannek]

My mom is a big la mer user! Shes been buying it for years and to be fair she isn’t rich or anything (she gets “deals” and sets). Shes given me samples and honestly I’m not sold. I didn’t notice anything amazing. I get great results for a fraction of the price with lanaige or glow recipe (even some elf skin care)

[@charlenecundy1690]

Thank you for the info i’ve never use LaMer , but I appreciate you taking the time to investigate the ingredients. I use dermalogica, and it is expensive, I do see a difference in my skin and I love it.

[@SWOTReport]

Marlena, the algae which are the first ingredient in LaMer are called Macrocystis pyrifera, not just any algae. Maybe it is important for the product composition? I've never tried any La Mer product, but there are people who swear by it. I'm just curious about the effects on the skin

[@MarlenaStell]

Macrocystis pyrifera is the technical term for brown algae- aka kelp. Kelp does have benefits to the skin as it’s in many skincare products but the cost of that material wouldn’t still warrant a $400 price tag vs other brands who also use it and charge substantially less.

[@SWOTReport]

@@MarlenaStell OK, thanks, I didn't know that :) I definitely agree that it's not worth that price tag.

[@coast2coast8306]

The honesty ✨💅🏼

[@TJ-bn2cn]

I’ve seen a lot of articles suggesting that it’s labour intensive to produce and use the meticulous fermentation which is used to extract the nutrients. Miracle Broth is as essential to Crème de la Mer as the sea itself. Fermentation is an art that works like alchemy. Individual ingredients can undergo a metabolic process that transforms them into micronutrients that the skin can more readily recognize and receive. This youth-renewing elixir floods skin with energy. Crafted with a blend of sea kelp, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, Miracle Broth undergoes 3 to 4 months of fermentation and exposure to light and sound waves, maximising its energetic potential. I’m not sure that you’ve looked into how the ingredients have been produced?? It’s not just about ingredients used, it’s about what they do to the ingredients. Whether this is true, I don’t know, but I’m tired of people not fully looking into this company and the formulation process completely. It’s not giving a non biased opinion of the product. Would I pay so much for a cream, no. But please don’t follow every other channel where it’s not throughly looked into.

[@lindseystein9676]

There are A LOT of companies that use various fermented ingredients (sea kelp, rice, ginseng, propolis, etc) in their skincare products and charge a fraction of the price and is arguably more effective. The creator of la mer thinking playing music to the fermenting sea kelp is worth charging hundreds of dollars is just silly.

[@pamelagileno5483]

@TJ-bn2cn You're totally correct. She also totally flubbed the origin story behind La Mer which was created by Aerospace Physicist Max Huber after suffering really bad burns in a lab accident. He set about creating a formula that would heal his face. This was the 1950s....NOT 1981. If she can't even get the history of the brand right how am I supposed to believe the rest of this video? I use La Mer when my face is REALLY dry (I live in Alaska where we have 7 mos of winter) and it helps soothe my skin. I know they're pretty expensive but I can afford it as a treat. However I also love K beauty and many other skincare brands too. La Mer will always have a special place in my heart.

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Thanks for this video. Good to know your deep dive into the ingredients.

[@audreyso1201]

Je ne mettrais jamais autant d'argent dans une crème, c'est juste pas possible. Merci Marlena pour cette vidéo🤪🤪🤪

[@deniseyounger6004]

I love this type of video! Never thought anything about this brand! Keep going girl🎉

[@feliciannurse]

I heard it’s Aquaphor/Vasoline about a year ago…that’s why most drugstore brands are better than luxury brands…seriously! 😊

[@catmartinez6091]

Well ok, here we go! For yrs, I've wanted 2 try the La Mer's, (I probably spelled that wrong) but the insane price tag, prevented me from ever hoping I could c what all the hype was about. I remember when I USED 2 b a Jeffree Star fan, and he would brag about how AMAZING their products r. That really made me feel like, damn, I'll never get 2 try them. THRN, I listened 2 Marlena, cuz I saw she did some research on them. Omg!!!!!! What a joke!!! Ssssooooooo very grateful I never bought in2 the hoopla. Thank u Marlena, 4 yet again, bringing home the real tea on their BS.

[@sarahc2023]

You forgot that the company plays special lights and music for the cream! That has to be worth the $! 😂 16:26

[@MarlenaStell]

@@sarahc2023 it’s the biggest load of BS I’ve heard for a brand to jack up prices 🤣🤣🤣🤣