Is Nivea Really a Dupe for La Mer? | Skincare with @Susan Yara

Is the US version of Nivea really a dupe for Crème de La Mer? This skincare question gets brought up a lot in our private Facebook group, so I decided to create this video to tell you whether I think it's true or not.
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[@helenalennon9528]

I'll take the Nivea and buy my groceries for a week!!!

[@pianocatkatarina3960]

hillarious, me too!!!

[@souncivilizedpobi5774]

A week? A month

[@pianocatkatarina3960]

@@souncivilizedpobi5774 with 4 kids??? just a week, seriously :-D

[@mpineda713]

Lol love this !!

[@KAka-im8rf]

Helena Lennon haha👍

[@kimicb]

My father is 80 years old and he's been using Nivea for decades and his skin literally looks like he's 50!!

[@norawilson5326]

Clínica de Nutrición Nutrinatural same with my friend's grandmother

[@MeMalissa]

I know a twin that's like +80 years old. One uses Nivea daily, the other doesn't. The one that doesn't looks old, the other LITERALLY as if she's 60 years old.

[@ashiiish3852]

My grandmother too

[@farzanaferdousi7452]

It is really good. I also use it.

[@tcrturedpoets]

Nooo Nivea is really Homophobic!!

[@AlexVonTeese]

I prefer to call them, “La Meh.”

[@SusanYara]

Sapphire. 🤣🤣

[@audreyn1996]

Sapphire. or just LAME-R

[@AlexVonTeese]

aud ridiot yass, love that too 🤣

[@BlasianGoddessTM77]

aud ridiot 😂😅

[@vanessaladescarada165]

Or la mer-de who means poo in French

[@rey7662]

LA MER is a dupe for NIVEA Germany. NIVEA was made first.

[@cl6816]

Bridget R it‘s not about what was made first. dupe means a cheaper/more affordable alternative to an expensive product

[@sumayehs]

Bridget R loool

[@sumayehs]

barbi ka I think she was being sarcastic

[@cosmicxsushi]

barbi ka No it’s not. Dupe is short for duplicate, and in terms of products, it means something that is a copy of something else, which does involve the order products were produced in. The point of knowing about dupes, particularly in makeup, is not solely to save money with a cheaper product, but also to save the consumer from buying duplicates of things they already have.

[@farahfebryx]

Yes nivea more than 100 years old hahahahah

[@monikakay95]

JLo bathes in La Mer, whereas some of us can't afford to bathe in Nivea

[@giannas1096]

Monika Kay I truly hope that JLo fore goes even just one jar of La Mer and donates that money to some charity each month. But then again it probably gets sent to her for free anyways.

[@aIicesenpai]

@@giannas1096 Nah, i think JLo was paid to do that

[@whynot7802]

Some of us cant afford to bath😂

[@enjay5696]

Jlo has also had a lot of work done

[@ohfosho6013]

Why did I laugh so hard? X""""""""D

[@distortionpedal]

My grandmother used nivea every day of her life. She died holding a tin of nivea in one hand. I been using and its the best ever!!!!!!

[@distortionpedal]

Loretta De Los Rios mines not beautiful because of scaring but my grand mothers was.... mine is getting better now im using nivea

[@distortionpedal]

Loretta De Los Rios i think she kept using it because thats what they used back in germany back in the day. I had no idea till i went to berlin in 2014. Her living in australia she always stuck to her german roots.

[@romanikkoralph1553]

Sounds like my grandma as well

[@zykajzykaj9054]

Can you please tell me if you use it day and night or only night after washing your face? Thanks in advance💕❤

[@distortionpedal]

dimitra Z. I use it after i use some sort or serum. Always after you wash your face but you dont need much. Dont over do it. .. if you are wearing makeup u only need very small amount r there will be to much crap on yah face. BUT !! Always always wear sun cream during the day. .. some sun creams break me out. But yes a small amount day and night after you wash your face and used a toner and serum. Also im australian and i have two different tubs of nivea and they are both different. So i have probably confused you even more..trial and error

[@ZER07994]

La Mer is owned by Estee Lauder. Nivea owns an equally prestige brand La Prairie. So pretty much they’re all just thick emollient creams with different labels but provides cosmetically elegant feel.

[@griefandhighdelight692]

@@carolineespen5268 I am so embarrassed for you right now. You really thought you were doing something. Like, you couldn't even use google correctly. The net worth you so confidently and foolishly mentioned is that of the early 2000s singer, Nivea. And It's called BRAND VALUE if its about a brand, not net worth. Nivea's brand value alone is $8.1 BILLLION. Next time, think before you comment.

[@griefandhighdelight692]

@juicy bucket I can't believe how confident that person was with their "facts" lol.

[@tehmaimed]

@@griefandhighdelight692 lol, why did the poster ever think that an international corporation first of all could ONLY be worth $2M?!

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

@@tehmaimed OMG I know right! Like Nivea has literally been around forever. They have everything from lipbalms to sunscreen to creams and even deodorants. They are one of the most sold brands in the world yet this person thought their net worth would actually be 2 million.

[@shiningstar7775]

Interesting - Estee Lauder also makes the advanced overnight treatment essence which is basically Bifida Ferment Lysate (aka fermented sea kelp)....

[@boink8653]

My mother always carried the little blue Nivea tin, and wore Elizabeth Ardens White Diamond perfume. For me, these two things were holy as a child, and when I first started using them it was like a right of passage into womanhood.

[@heyayup]

Elizabeth Taylor*. I love the smell of it too. It smells just like my grandma and reminds me of her.

[@Seeker0fTruth]

^Rite 🤩

[@ann5765]

You mean Elizabeth Taylor’s white diamonds.

[@lelelele7376]

omg the exact same things happen to me. But mine is the green tea aroma 😆❤

[@heyayup]

If you're looking for a product with a high concentration of Algae extract like Creme de La Mer has, The Ordinary has a marine hyaluronic serum for $6

[@pseller4052]

heyayup thank you!

[@dlilwon]

Ooh cheers

[@diana_prince_1]

Bless your heart, thanks! 🙏

[@heyayup]

@@diana_prince_1 Anytime

[@aritina8379]

heyayup is it called the Marine Hyaluronics?🙏

[@anye76]

My gramma was born in 1936 and passed in 2008. She faithfully used Dove soap for her body, cleansed her face with Noxzema, took off her makeup with Pond's cold cream and moisturized with Nevia. As she lay dying her nurses and caregivers would ask what did she use on her skin because she's glowing and her skin was so smooth. The OG product might not have all the bells and whistles but they work and they haven't been around this long for nothing. Sleep well my precious gramma♥

[@Sebadoh1994]

anye76 I’m sorry for your loss 🤕

[@anye76]

@@Sebadoh1994 thank you. See was the best . I miss her dearly.

[@vintagecherries]

My grandma used Nivea faithfully and she had NO wrinkles. I'm kidding you not! She was 75 and she had baby skin, firm and tight. I know it's also good genetics but it was amazing.

[@joperez8003]

Me: Buys an empty La Mer pot and fills it with Nivea

[@samanthamarie7232]

Lmaoo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amritha9572]

To make it look fancy hun?

[@leviosa5405]

Thats me. 😅😅

[@ahmadazwaravisinalhaidar1550]

So cute

[@maubyalya4611]

That’s what I’m thinking of doing! I’ll fill my Charlotte Tilbury Magic cream with Cera Ve. 😂

[@jen5487]

There is literally NO face cream worth that much $$$...🙃

[@nancybraun3138]

jen5487 AGREED!!!!!!!

[@hamster4922]

Agree

[@rehamabdelwahab8433]

True

[@SubversiveStyle]

jen5487 depends...can’t put a price on wrinkles and sagging.

[@LisaNorton775]

@@SubversiveStyle a cream is not going to stop you from getting wrinkles.

[@wwearepilots]

I’m Polish and my entire family has used Nivea for years. my mom used it on me and my siblings as babies and we still use it :)

[@zuzannastogowska6628]

Milo Anna P Yes- it’s a Polish Winter staple. My great grandma used to use it on piglets to prevent them from sunburn in the summer in the 60-70s 😂😂😂

[@wwearepilots]

@@zuzannastogowska6628 Amazing haha!

[@basiafaustina3586]

Haha...me too. All the Polish ladies in my family still use Nivea!

[@andreeadasu5410]

i'm Romanian and also my family used Nivea for years 👋🙌

[@IyaLovesLife]

I have been using Nivea soft in the AM and Nivea creme in the PM. I also apply less than a pea size of vaseline all over my face. I learned this trick from my late grandma who had a beautiful complexion.

[@dianeelaine]

Treat yourself once to Creme De La Mer and when it runs out, fill the container with Nivea. Voila!

[@bhumikamishra8949]

I think the nivea jar is much more cuter😆

[@sarkahalastova9667]

Nivea tin tub is way prettier, especially when they have some cute limited edition. I decant my moisturizer to that mini size Nivea tub for travels.

[@minnie7700]

Sarka Halastova You're right. I once bought my daughter a Christmas tin of Nivea here in Greece.

[@radhiadeedou8286]

Great tip for people who like to show off 😉

[@180life]

Brilliant, to show off on girls trips lol

[@selma3447]

Nivea is my Go To. The only moisturizer that doesn’t irritate my skin

[@maeve4747]

I find that so interesting because my skin literally gets red and very ichy from Nivea

[@selma3447]

maeve b. My best friend just told me the same thing. I wonder why that is, because the both of us have very sensitive, dry skin but react completely opposed to Nivea.

[@HodajuciParadoks]

The only cream that if it gets in my eyes I will not cry like a little baby XD

[@UranijaZeus]

The only moisturizer that does nothing for me.

[@sarasyed9809]

At first I thought the same but actually after using it daily my skin got really itchy and sensitive and gave me dermatitis. I will never touch Nivea again.

[@MonserrathPM]

I was going to go to bed, but decided to refresh KZbin one more time... and now I am going to be watching you until 4 AM. Thank you. 😂

[@arbenitah]

Valeria Pizarro Same here hahahaha 😂

[@lisamay7863]

Lol! This was me a week ago and I spent so much money on a new skin care regimen 😂

[@mistyana7670]

🤣🤣

[@erisonwilca4206]

Valeria Pizarro I’m so glad I’m not alone😂

[@PmltPsclt]

Lol

[@chickenchickschill1749]

It should honestly be renamed La Merde 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mariabanka8350]

HHAHAHAH

[@lisadannaker2219]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aange2047]

😂😂

[@simple4kill]

Omg good one 😂

[@shermy0628]

😂

[@BetterDayWeb]

Nivea is just one of those brands that has been there for ages, and never ceases to exist, simply because the quality is so great especially compared to the price!

[@gracefulvintage]

The Nivea version from Germany is exceptional!

[@RoseMiah9191]

gracefulvintage really? Omg i‘m german and my mom always had it when i was a kid- i love the smell and also use their body wash cus it smells like that. Never liked the cream cus it is soo heavy...

[@riandeka9517]

Can you share the full ingredients list please? I'd like to compare it to mine. I live in Indonesia so I don't know if it shares the same ingredients.

[@mysticlove6728]

True! Only few people know this.

[@lulululu-sz7yt]

Please can you tell me how I can buy online from Germany..?

[@slyhead66]

My mother and grandmother in Germany both only used Nivea crème their whole life and look amazing and like 20 years younger!

[@pinkimietz3243]

Cool but they don't have that skin because of Nivea.

[@MademoiselleCarel]

My mom swear by Nivea Creme too. OG indeed. She uses it since she started using skincare. She looks so much younger than 51.

[@ceedee743]

I was just about to comment the exact same thing. And i always have Nivea at home myself.

[@kari6222]

My grandma too, used it her whole life and looked amazing. The European formula is the good one.

[@sarahblumental333]

RIGHT !! Thats what I am saying!

[@AnitaNaoko]

I got the la mer cream once, it was the most underwhelming moisturizer I’ve ever used and it was the biggest waste of money. It’s just a moisturizer 🤷🏼‍♀️ I mean that’s what I should have expected tho..

[@ammoniaburns4846]

90$ 😱

[@remstell5776]

Same here. I tried it and it wasn’t that great

[@TheFitchhung]

Is La Mer had the miracle broth they claim then why do they have so many products? I thought the first product was the miracle one we all needed? Just all marketing!!!!

[@malcolmnks]

@@TheFitchhung it was acquired by Estee Lauder. they turn it into a brand name, La Mer and subsequently expanded the line with lots of products

[@FLdancer00]

I think people have grand expectations when a grand price tag is attached. With the exception of masks and targeted treatments, you shouldn't expect results after a few uses. Using a specially formulated product with tons of beneficial ingredients changes your skin for the better over time.

[@ASMRwithSofia]

My grandfather used Nivea on his hands, every time I use it I think of him, he was amazing.

[@miaramani]

I have extremely oily skin and have always had painful cystic acne-I've even had to take meds. So I've stayed away from the nivea cream forever. But I happened to try it once and MY ACNE DISAPPEARED OVERNIGHT! I now use it as a night cream everyday and it has balanced my oily skin and I've never had cystic acne since. If do get a random pimple I use nivea as a spot treatment and poof-magic! I would encourage oily skinned girls to not write off nivea until you've tried it. If it works for you, it's the cheapest multipurpose gold you're going to come across. PS: My sister has bone dry skin and she breaks out everytime she uses Nivea. So please do a spot test! Good luck folks! ♥️

[@inesvetinparadise9715]

I would recommend elizabeth arden 8hr cream daily moisturizer with spf25 for your sister. Sounds like what happened with me and Nivea. The EA is amazing. And affordable.

[@MissAmygirl]

My skin (and hair, frankly) are very oily and prone to acne problems. I feel like I am in a never ending dance of products to balance it out. I cannot do "one product to rule them all". Now that Western Canada has warmed up.... I am breaking out from my winter super moisturizing routine. Ugggg!! 🙄

[@dc515]

@@MissAmygirl My skin play games with me every single day, has develop a sensitivity to almost anything. The only thing helped me with my adult acne was a Retinol+Hyaluron Serum, be careful with he retinol concentration but it has been the only thing that helped

[@miaramani]

@@MissAmygirl uh oh! I live in India so fairly uniform weather through the year, but when I lived in Minneapolis, my skin would go crazy every time the weather changed. Just when we think we have our routine sorted out, the universe responds! 😭

[@miaramani]

@@inesvetinparadise9715 I'll tell her, thanks a bunch!♥️♥️

[@micheleann1737]

I don't think I would ever want to buy a high end or luxury product with mineral oil. It is one of the cheapest ingredients.

[@mememelane7170]

I kid you not. I use Nivea Cream for like 20 years as lip balm and will NEVER exchange it for a lip balm. I looooove this stuff.

[@angelicastarina1066]

MeMeMe Lane whaaaaaat?? Hows it better than lip balm? I gotta try it out

[@yassershubbar3876]

MeMeMe Lane I tried that it tasted horrible

[@mememelane7170]

@@yassershubbar3876Don't eat it. 😄 I dont tend to lick my lips so I dont how it tastes.

[@diiiraq]

I use at night when i go to bed and its amazing

[@mememelane7170]

@@yassershubbar3876 ok..i just put it on my lips and tasted it. Just for you!! It tastes like nothing. But I have the european version, maybe thats why.

[@am30wish]

My mom used to moisturize our body’s with Nivea after every single bath 🛁😘😘😘 love you Momy 😍 and I can still remember it’s smell 🥰😍

[@KoriEmerson]

Aww.. I did that with my babies. They are teens now , but they still call it dot dot because I would “dot dot” it on them after their bath.

[@easko4418]

I’ve used nivea my whole life. I love it, it never has failed me and my skin looks awesome.

[@jessicajones8080]

The la mer smells like ponds cold cream that my great grandma wore. It’s so nostalgic to me!!!

[@Sebadoh1994]

Jessica Jones that would be a good enough reason for me to buy it. Anything that reminds me of my mom or grandma

[@lizzi7128]

That's what it is!!!! ❤️

[@shaillyvarun]

Jessica Jones so true 😀Everytime I apply la mer, it reminds me of ponds !!!

[@bagofhammers7479]

Buy Ponds Cold Cream it's still around and an excellent if not the best makeup remover imo

[@natalieweizenegger4607]

I would use Ponds Cold cream on my face. Nivea has always been too thick for my face so I used it on my hands mostly. Both are definitely old school loves. I love my Cerave face lotion now.

[@sam11771177]

Have oily skin and use Nivea creme every night and LOVE it! Never had a problem with it and I always wake up with a dewy glow.

[@hotties3v3n]

Cool I'll try it again.

[@maggiemcfly5267]

In Mexico Nivea recently released a special line of face cream for oily skin and OMG, It's so good! And the 400ml jar (a little less than a pound) costs less than 5 dollars. For a specialized face cream, it's practically a give away.

[@lenellmarshall6595]

N

[@lenellmarshall6595]

Ok

[@belletagle3804]

Hey! Do you also apply it during the day, or at night only? If you only use it at night & wash it off your face in the morning, do you find your face still moisturized throughout the day or it gets dry?

[@koko_-ej4vo]

BUT NOT ALL NIVEA ARE THE SAME...THEY HAVE DIFERENT INGREDENTS DEPENDS ON WHERE IS COMING FROM...THE EXACT DUPE FOR LAMER IS NIVEA FROM GERMANY

[@DM-ss4js]

Yea! And it needs to say made in Hamburg Germany. Usually it's the nivea in the blue tins that has the original formula similar to La Mer.

[@mayram4598]

That’s nice to know. I wonder if it can be bought and shipped to the US

[@koko_-ej4vo]

@@DM-ss4js correct🥰

[@koko_-ej4vo]

@@mayram4598 yes u can buy out of amazon just look very well for the reviews to make sure ppl said that yes it is made on germany..axcuse my english pls😊

[@whisperitza7912]

my father has been using nivea for ages and when I travel to other countries I always buy Nivea for him he always said it s not the same depending on which country I buy it from, he knows nothing about skincare but can tell the difference by using it without looking at the packaging

[@janiceg7661]

About 30 years ago, a friend working for La Mer clued me into the similar ingredients to Nivea. I think they are both too thick for my face, but I use it like a mask once in awhile.

[@laraceline8352]

Tried both and I don’t like them. But guess every skin is different.

[@luciarodrigues7416]

m2, I hate all mineral oil and silicones in the Geneissane and the original crap

[@97indianuk]

Prefer gel moisturisers and ones like Cerave with a tiny bit of silicone that slides and absorbs into the skin easily.

[@veronicabrito2493]

Same

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

I only ever use it for my feet or my hands when it's really dry.

[@Lovelymo]

Maliha Intikhab same

[@way108]

Another amazing informational video from the Mixed Makeup team. I wanna say great editing and I really appreciate putting up the ingredients list on the screen because in previous videos whenever you talk about ingredients I’d have to pause the video and go to the browser and check out the ingredients list... now I can just pause the video and read :) and yes! I love learning about skincare ingredients and all the names 😂

[@shiningstar7775]

LA MER = Nivea Creme + MISSHA Time revoloution purple ampoule (aka seakelp bioferment) Better still you favourite good quality occlusive moisturiser + MISSHA ampoule = better than LA MER

[@cwright8472]

Which one is it exactly? Looked online but wasn't sure which one has sea kelp extract.. Or maybe I wasn't looking hard enough for ingredient lists! Thanks in advance!

[@candyc3314]

@@cwright8472 Missha just launched a whole red algae ferment line in Korea!

[@marissalyn]

Would like to know too! I see a purple one but don’t see seakelp either) wanna make sure! I think they only have one that’s purple

[@kvetinkakvetinka3977]

Thank you

[@shiningstar7775]

@@cwright8472 You have a few options here; 1. The MISSHA 'Borabit" ampoule in the purple bottle. This I believe is the best option as it has additional fantastic actives like La Mer. 2. The Estee Lauder Advanced Night repair. But more expensive and less actives than the MISSHA which is an EL 'dupe' but better. 3. Buy some 'sea kelp bioferment" but you'll be missing the additional antioxidants and actives in the MISSHA ampoule.

[@ElijahGaviola]

I live in a hot and humid country and i have dry combination skin, Nivea cream is my holy grail moisturizer, night cream and make up primer and it never breaks me out 💕💕💕💕💕

[@centainejoseph337]

pizz 0123 me tooo

[@samantarizzi248]

pizz 0123 it broke me out each time that I’ve used it on my face! It’s too thick and comedogenic :( I would suggest it more for your elbows and feet!

[@AnnaFryxell]

The creams do feel identical! Need to go get me some Nivea.

[@perfumaphilia3246]

There's zero reason to spend the money on La Mer. The ingredients are underwhelming, and many of them are actually highly irritating.

[@meckismicki]

German born been using Nivea and Camilla Creme my entire life. Used by generations in my family. Dry skin runs in my family, but then my Oma had her hands in water half the day & wash day wasn't in a washing machine. At night she slathered on the Nivea and Camilla Creme all over. She also made her on creams. She had a medicinal flower garden and herb garden. Along with a regular garden & orchard. Made Elderberry syrup & wine & Rosehip syrup. My Great Aunt lived to be 94, Great grandmother 101, My grandmother over came breast cancer & lived to be 86. My mother was never sick until moving to the US. She always lived on fresh food & produce in Europe and never missed a market day. She passed away after suffering from Lymphoma and after remission developed Parkinsons the 1st in our family to ever have the disease. She passed away at 84, but lived life to the fullest. Was an avid swimmer, always used sunscreen and after 5 children still had a 24 in waste. No $$$$ la mer for me. I'll stick to the family recipe.

[@heikehrinishin4070]

Lebensstil ist und war immer schon wichtig!❤

[@KingofReels]

The fact that la mer is that expensive and has mineral oil in the container is sad

[@denisestephaniebotello49]

OMG, i'm SO excited to finally see a video on my lotion!!

[@spookycloud]

My mom was from Germany and the first time I used La Mer I was reminded of my childhood. She used to use the European Nivea cream (it’s sold at a local German deli) on me whenever I had skin irritation...I swear the smell EXACTLY the same!

[@bcmpaul2012]

Spooky Cloud I’m from Germany too and grew up on Nivea. Whenever I’m missing my mom, I will buy a tin of it from our local German deli and it takes me back to my childhood instantly. That and Fenty foundation which smells like 1980s cabbage patch kid lol 😂

[@rust44]

Nivea would be so great if it didn’t have that heavy fragrance.

[@Call-me-Al]

Does US Nivea have fragrance, or do I just not notice the fragrance (in the German version)?

[@Eva-ki4gf]

@@Call-me-Al While I was in Germany I bought the Nivea light version and it smells and feels just like the Latinoamerican Nivea light version

[@eric0556]

Nivea smell triggers my migraine. It's the worst

[@KentuckyLiz]

I love the scent, but a Nivea Creme dupe without fragrance would be Vanicream.

[@SeenbySheem]

Hi ! ALGEA is also the key ingredients in most of the smart woundcare dressings right now. Hydrocolloid dressings are composed of algea . It helps provide moist wound environment to promote faster wound healing and minimize scarring. Convatec's woundcare dressing has algea that's why their dressings are the best. :)

[@ElsieMarina]

Seen by Sheem omg yes they’re amazing, my mom had a huge cancer wound and it completely closed just with the algae dressings, I’m truly amazed and now the dressings are part of our first aid kit in my house

[@1TLA7]

La mer is a joke 😂😂😂😂

[@TDgeekolo]

You mean La joke?

[@kimjohnson8471]

Yeah, and the joke isn't even funny!

[@ginabattz9716]

The La Mer soft creme is the real deal- the original is too much hype and didn’t do anything amazing for me.

[@sup8668]

Gina B, what’s the difference

[@KAka-im8rf]

Savannah. Lyn no its not

[@pixie22513]

I haven't used nivea in years due to it not being cruelty free. Do you, or anyone know, if that has changed?

[@purple2275]

I’ve been using Nivea since I was in my teens. I’m 45 and barely look my age. I swear by it.

[@ahmadazwaravisinalhaidar1550]

Nivea first

[@happylightvibes2837]

I love the new Nevia Q10 cream, I have used it for 6mths and my undereye area has plumped up as it was quite hollow/sunken looking. I would recommend it, and it's cheap about $18 Australian.

[@nananananana2900]

thank you Susan, I love that nevea cream as my moisturizer everyday and my skin looks healthy using it, its gentle to skin and so affordable.

[@fionafrazer8820]

I'm a 72 yr old English woman (living in the US) and Nivea is my go to in the Winter (both day and night), and my night cream in the Summer. I would prefer the English version, but don't really have a problem with petrolatum. I use many active serums - so I don't need all of those in the moisturizer too. Brilliant product which has been part of my life all of my life! (Also, the smell of the English one is a little nicer).

[@preciousgirl572]

Susan, I just love you and everyone of your videos! You make my skin care and shopping for it so much more easier. 🤗

[@moniqua9123]

I love this video! At last a woman who doesn't just fall for expensive brands. I have been using Nivea all my life, and just like you I like to spend my money on serums and oils :-)

[@janett.beauty3684]

Omg I have been using Nivea since elementary! They both do smell similar, I had a LaMer sample from Sephora & that was my immediate thought!”are they similar?” Thank u Susan!!

[@Rujproductions]

Thank you!!! I’ve been saying this for years. I have a family friend who was a chemist for this brand and also confirmed that the base for these two creams are exactly the same so you are basically just paying for that seaweed. You are better off using the Nivea as the moisturizer and saving your money for the La Mer Serum which will give you similar results.

[@blueblackyellow]

smart

[@hannym6926]

So I have a little background story about this. I moved back to Japan last December and spent my money on necessities for my room and my living expenses. When I found out that I was running out of moisturizer I couldn't have possibly spend a lot on it since I was getting paid just a week later. So i went to the drugstore to find a cheap alternative to my previous moisturizer (Corine de Farme), and I picked the cream up. It was only about 200 yen (2 USD?). I thought I'd only use it for a week until I get my paycheck but boy was I wrong. Buying it instantly became one of the best decisions I've ever made. I've been using the Japanese version of Nivea creme for two months now and it's helped my skin soooo much. I have a very sensitive skin that would break out and get dry and flaky during winter for the past 4 years but this winter was the first time my skin calms down during the winter!! I even use it as a spot treatment if an acne pops up and it would be gone in a couple of days. The only thing that's become a tiny red flag for me is the fact that it has fragrance. Other than that, it's amazing.

[@bellathemusicaddict]

There’s a daily moisturizer for normal/combination skin from Nivea’s “essentials” line (maybe only in Europe, though, idk) that is basically the same as the Nivea classic but lighter. I love it and have been using it on/off for over ten years now, always coming back to it. It also has SPF 15. (I have oily skin that tends to have dry patches sometimes and it works great!)

[@antoinettenovella1630]

I cannot use full strength Nivea as my skin is incredibly sensitive but the lighter version is perfect.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

I did my own test when creme de la mer first came out, side by side on my face, with nivea. The nivea won hands down. My skin was flawless.

[@wifeworldofsports6384]

You're looking amazing Susan!

[@petitpoisparis]

I’ve used nivea ( European version) and my personal training clients often bought me Creme De La Mer for my birthday or Christmas no contest Creme de la mer is fantastic .Its what people say when I’m wearing CDeLa M that tell me it really improved my skin.

[@karenmininni4962]

I mix a bit of Nivea with a bit of coconut oil and its awesome. I have tried the same combo with the La Mer but the Nivea works better for my super dry skin. So happy to have found this video. Nivea is great and the coconut oil helps it to spread better.

[@SusanYara]

I’ve seen a few comments about Nivea not being kind to the gay community. I hadn’t heard about it and if it’s true, I don’t condone that. This video was meant to be more educational and not necessarily sell you on a specific brand. If you like Nivea, it’s essentially the base for La Mer. If you like La Mer, I pointed out it has additional ingredients that a good ones. Either way, now you know!

[@luigilove254]

Yup turns out Nivea is homophobic af! Had to throw their products asap! 🙊

[@jtmilam_]

♥️

[@lup6974]

Luckily I'm straight,so I can use it.

[@blablablabla2584]

@@lup6974 Imagine being that ignorant lol.

[@lisamo1013]

@@luigilove254 why throw out the product? I understand not buying from them again but why waste perfectly good product on a purely symbolic gesture?

[@yurivargas4662]

Please do a video on all your favorite serums!!! 🙏🏽

[@rachelkirby1708]

I actually really love putting the German Nivea cream on my face at night over the top of tretinoin. It might be unpopular but I love having that thick dewy layer :) I put The Ordinary's marine hyaluronics on first which does contain a bit of fermented algae.

[@viviannev6781]

Riiiight! I do the same with Nivea, I just love how my skin is all glossy and glazed

[@Gianemakeup]

Nivea is what my grandmother used, mom uses and I mix it in my routine as I’m addicted to skin care. All that skin care has made us all appear 10 to 15 years younger. I love those little jars of nivea as they’re awesome for travel. Totally agree about serums!❤️

[@mickeymouse4938]

pls give some tips on your skincare, and esp serums

[@NinjaMelonn]

Only been using Nivea as a moisturizer for years now! My holy grail! :)

[@angelajgreenlee]

I LOVE La Mer! It's the only moisturizer that doesn't sting my face. It sinks in beautifully and plumps my skin (temporarily) and leaves a dewy glow. I always get compliments on my skin when I use it and go out bare faced. I can't always afford it, so I don't have it all the time, probably about 75 percent of the time. I use it sparingly and buy it when Nordstrom has a gift with purchase so I can have travel sizes as well. It crazy expensive, but I do think it's worth it, especially if you're 50+ like me. I will definitely give Nivea a try though, I'm curious! Great content, love your channel!

[@danieladeutsch1708]

Nivea is really great - first: you can use it for the whole body, second: you can use it for babies - so it is good also for you. I can only recommend it. Thank you for this post, dear Susan.

[@keltiemartell304]

My mom always used Nivea and used it on me as a kid, I still love it to this day and the smell gives me so much nostalgia!

[@joanageraldes4130]

We need products and a routine for sensitive skin please. Love you channel 😍

[@joeyhill9831]

When I wear makeup, I would slather my face in Nivea creme and would wipe the excess off with a cloth and then apply makeup. Love it and have recommended to others.

[@melindabirgean2687]

It does omg !!!! I started using nivea creme under my makeup (the european version) and my face looked poreless and flawless ,it is really good

[@againstcliche]

La Mer’s pricing is a bit out there but besides from that, it’s lovely. Been using four of their products for years and I stand by them!

[@prettypuffprincess]

That’s what I’m going to do. I like luxury EVERYTHING! I just got the soft cream, but I want to try more of their products.

[@antoinettenovella1630]

Some of us cannot afford to stand by them but glad you found a product you are happy with.

[@princessmimithepug6719]

Nivea Creme is amazing, 3 generations of women in my family use it, soap, water and Nivea Creme and none of the women in my family have wrinkles, bad or spotty skin and have never needed foundation. I just turned 38 and I still look early 20's, my auntie just passed away at 84 and her skin was amazing. to all the teens out there you don't need all these skincare products keep it simple.❤️

[@conrey10]

Princess Mimi The Pug genetics also play a substantial role on how your skin is gonna look.

[@princessmimithepug6719]

@@conrey10 100% agreed, but also putting chemicals on it from a young age isn't going to help, if you look at alot of elderly people they have lovely soft skin because they didn't have all the skincare stuff back in the day just soap, water and moisturiser.❤️

[@sarahstroud6021]

I prefer SK II over la mer any day! I never saw a difference when I used La Mer😀

[@sarkahalastova9667]

Korean brands Missha or COSRX have affordable dupes for SKII. Japanese brand Kikumasamune sells 17 ounces bottle of galactomyces (pitera) toner for about 20 USD, it's produced in the sake factory where pitera is a byproduct. You can buy them from ebay.

[@riandeka9517]

@@sarkahalastova9667 Pitera is not just ordinary galactomyces firment filtrate. It's from certain type of it that is patented, that's why you should never find SK-II dupe. That's why when people really love SK-II, they will keep using it no matter what.

[@annapawelak3020]

La MER is so full of unnecessary fragrance and essential oils that I actually makes me sick.

[@ariannemaevillalobos1243]

I’ve been using Nivea since high school. I love it! I tried other products in between and I always go back to Nivea ❤️💋❣️

[@lisacorreia7160]

Omg - thank you for this

[@adamging]

Susan also heard combining these two product from Dear, Klairs, Midnight Blue Calming Cream & Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drops gives you the same effects... not sure haven't tried. Maybe you could give it a try? haha

[@klsetiani2844]

Adam Ging I’ve try the Dear Klairs ,midnight blue drop and blue calming cream ,it’s really work on me , when I wake up in the morning I can feel my face so smooth but bit hard to find here in Hongkong.

[@__Dania]

Since Nivea is a very thick moisturizer, is it good or maybe healing in any way for cystic acne/ pimples prone and dry skin?

[@beybey9203]

Excellent for putting things on perspective! 🙌🏼

[@aalexttostado]

both have fragrance and aren’t all that great 😂

[@rissa206]

😂😂😂😂

[@keyriberry2633]

Alex Tostado YEP!!!! Give me CeraVe 🙌🏽

[@elizabeth3555]

Keyri Berry I wish I could use CeraVe but for some reason it irritates my skin :( no clue what to use instead since Cetaphil and Vanicream also make my skin burn.

[@hannahs8404]

LazyCurls Oof girl! Maybe it’s an ingredient they all have in common??

[@keyriberry2633]

LazyCurls ugh!!! 😩😩 It could be girl!

[@IroKastana]

The summer is coming! Please, we need recommendations for over the makeup sunscreen sprays!!

[@kimonaNo1]

Very helpful, thanks! I'm strangely allergic to the original Nivea but I absolutely love Nivea Soft! It's the most moisturising cream I've ever used, and I have very dry skin with eczema.

[@esmeralda_8469]

Hello!! That's really useful to know!! Thank you!! I'm using nivea on my neck and lips but on my face no because I have oily skin but can we use it as an eye cream?

[@kirstenglae]

I use Retin-A micro every night, so the Nivea Cream is pretty perfect for my dry skin (retin-a can really dry out your skin). Love, love, love it in the winter. I use Rose hip oil 30 minutes after my Retin-a, then top it with the Nivea cream. Then I massage with a Gus sha Stone.

[@alexisbyday]

Oooh this just blew my mind. I also use Retin-A-I've been trying the Nivea Cream, THEN rosehip oil and finding that my skin is weirdly dry (and I have oily skin to boot!) but I will try your method of oil first, then cream.

[@kirstenglae]

Alexis A That’s awesome, I really hope it works!!! It’s what I’ve been doing in the winter for years. In the summer, depending on my skin, I will usually just do the rosehip seed oil and a massage. If I still need hydration, I just use it where I need it (around my mouth, nose, and eyes).

[@digrood]

both la mer and nivea broke the living hell out of me. I think it's the decyl oleate. I loved the texture of la mer, but it brought back my cystic and fungal acne.

[@aassttrrr]

I wanted to hear this from you! Thank you! Won’t be buying La Mer anytime soon...

[@123nohandl3]

I love and sweat by Nivea creme. I use it as all over facial moisturizer, eye creme, lip balm, eyebrow tamer, cuticle creme, make up remover, face mask, skin barrier when coloring my hair, heel balm, and whatever else I think of. It's literally my one beauty product I can't be without.

[@maddiemadzz1785]

Does it work as a great barrier for your hair? Definitely going to use that next time! Thanks for this comment 😂

[@antoinettenovella1630]

When colouring your hair - how does that work? 🤔

[@jacquelinemoore9677]

Nivea, is the best and vaseline. Been around as long as I can remember. Mother grand mother and great grandmother all used them. Their skin is like silk.

[@KenziBabenzi]

I literally started to see so much of a difference when I began using Nivea on my hands. I had very thin chapped hands from working in a restaurant, and this really healed the skin. And then I really began seeing more long lasting results from cerave with hyaluronic acid and ceramides.

[@antoinettenovella1630]

Useful information. Thank you. My husband has badly cracked skin on his hands so will buy him Cerave as he has tried a multitude of solutions that have not assisted.

[@ElonDios86]

Always knew that Nivea was THE cream to have as far as the quality of the product than as the price way more affordable!!!!! For that reason, you just have a new subscriber!! Love your videos! Thank you and keep on the GOOD work!

[@annuShetzi]

There is just something in creme de la mer that takes my skin to the next level. I love it. Use what works for your own skin 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ldrey2012]

I’ve been using Nivea for a few years, and I can always feel the difference when I stop for a few days. Now I was wondering what would be the good serums to pair it with ? 🤗

[@Noname-177]

The major difference between La Mer and Nivea was the algae extract which you can get in a serum form by The ordinary, it’s called Marine hyaluronics and it’s only for $6

[@ldrey2012]

Gohar Devjiani Thank you! Just what I needed ❤️

[@FM-pm5iy]

My husband has used nivea for as long as he can remember and he has amazing skin. He swears by the stuff!

[@jazzyk4046]

The thing is, Nivea creme blue tin was made in 1911, while La Mer was made in 1965. So, who's duping who?

[@awifey849]

Can you do a favorite drugstore or budget friendly recommendations for your facial skin care routine salicylic acid facial wash, face wash, toners, masks, serums, moisturizer? 🤔

[@msctinax]

Thank you for wasting some of your la mer for us 😭😭😭😭🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@liv2768]

I'd take Weleda Skin Food over La Mer any day! Plus its only about $10 a tube and such an amazing product.

[@aileenaiko2757]

Totally agree

[@Call-me-Al]

I love Weleda's products too much

[@jstu8]

I thought that the main moisturizers in both the LaMer & Nivea were toxic. I’d go with Waleda, hands down.

[@mirificare]

Amen. It's great that there's also a Skin Food Light now.

[@sarahboud590]

Yes!! I love weleda.. do you use the normal one or the light version?

[@brendacoulson2500]

How do you use Nivea ?? Do you use water to clean your face before you put on Nivea ?? I do need help ….. thank you for your help ……

[@Maeve288]

I had flaky dry toes that it hurt when fabric brushed over, and very dry tendons that the skin looked greyish, bruised a bit and, also hurt when fabric brushed over. Started using Nivea religiously that I wanted to forget how often I must apply. All i had to do was just to apply the moisturizer as often as possible. I forgot how long it took until the skin healed itself. But definitely for few months. Since then, I never wanted to use any other moisturizer. Nivea is the best! Also, another tips: i've mixed Nivea with a dot of Safi face cream (Malaysian drugstore product) and blend together. Result: it lighten the skin.