I am a self-confessed product junkie... and this is what self-confessed product junkies do - we go and spend £135 on a 60ml jar of facial moisturising crème. But as I am qualified as a beauty therapist you could say I'm doing this for the good of the people, they need an opinion from someone ... Read review
Creme de la Mer The Creme 60ml Moisturizing Cream - The legendary Creme that has inspired ... more
a cult following. Creme de la Mer's Miracle Broth™ is suspended within its extraordinary formula. To release its key ingredients, warm a small amount between you...
Advantages: Perfect skin, what more can I say! Disadvantages: Too heavy for day - I really struggled to think of a disadvantage!
I am a self-confessed product junkie... and this is what self-confessed product junkies do - we go and spend £135 on a 60ml jar of facial moisturising crème. But as I am qualified as a beauty therapist you could say I'm doing this for the good of the people, they need an opinion from someone they can trust. And now I'm writing reviews on Ciao, well, that just means I'm helping even more people…
That's my excuse anyway.
... ...little gem of a product for at least a year before I actually bought it. So nobody can accuse me of impulse-buying this time. I kept reading about this miracle cream that all the celebrities use, and let's face it, famous people do tend to have fabulous skin. The more I read the more intrigued I became. Grazia magazine even named it as product that paved the way for a storm of miracle crèmes that were better than plastic surgery!
I am a self-confessed product junkie... and this is what self-confessed product junkies do - we go and spend £135 on a 60ml jar of facial moisturising crème. But as I am qualified as a beauty therapist you could say I'm doing this for the good of the people, they need an opinion from someone they can trust. And now I'm writing reviews on Ciao, well, that just means I'm helping even more people…
That's my excuse anyway.
I had read magazine article after magazine article about this little gem of a product for at least a year before I actually bought it. So nobody can accuse me of impulse-buying this time. I kept reading about this miracle cream that all the celebrities use, and let's face it, famous people do tend to have fabulous skin. The more I read the more intrigued I became. Grazia magazine even named it as product that paved the way for a storm of miracle crèmes that were better than plastic surgery!
The more intrigued I was the more research I did and I discovered that a scientist called Dr Max Huber had developed this cream for healing his chemical burn scars (really, it's true). It's got sea kelp and uses a special process involving sunlight to develop it... Whatever it was, it sounded great and I was desperate to get my hands on this cream... sorry, crème!
It took Dr Huber a total 12 years conducting 6,000 experiments in order to create this crème that would help his burns in a way in which neither science nor medicine was able to. To think that this crème was originally for a scientist to heal his burns but is now world renowned for its miraculous effects on the skin. Skin should become softer and firmer, pores and lines will be reduced, dry complexions and sensitive skins will be soothed.
Crème De La Mer's key ingredients are combined in what is called a Miracle Broth. This Miracle Broth is made up of sea kelp, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, lethecin, vitamins C, E and B12, and a combination of citrus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower oils. These ingredients are great ingredients and are seen in many other skincare products. So what's so special about Crème De La Mer then, you ask? Well, to become Miracle Broth these ingredients are not merely mixed together and slung in a pot. No, no, no. Dr Huber used fermentation process that takes between three and four months to complete, during which the energies of the ingredients are released and come together to great the rich nutrient filled Miracle Broth and only then is it good enough for Crème De La Mer. Sea Kelp also has natural anti-microbial properties meaning that there merest amount of preservatives are required in this product. This makes it even kinder to your skin. I like it when a product has minimal amounts of preservatives. The final product is so delicate that each jar of Crème De La Mer is filled by hand.
Now that's what I call special.
So, a year and a half ago, I met my current boyfriend, a Frenchman living in London. Ooh la la. It's really sad to say this, but in all my life I had never been on a proper shopping trip around London, so Frenchie offered to show me about. We travelled about on the Tube. I found it so cool being on the Tube - now I detest travelling on the London Underground. We ended up in Knightsbridge, and I found myself standing open-mouthed in front of Harrods.
"I know I can't afford anything, but please can we go in?" I begged. So in we went. What a novelty it was seeing all these posh people in their fancy clothes. As soon as you go in there, you are on the floor with all the cosmetics and perfumes; I was in heaven (product junkie - remember?) I wandered about sniffing this and testing that, turning down offers of buying some new product from very expensive perfume houses. I was on my best behaviour; look, but don't buy.
Then I saw it.
Like something out of a movie, the crowd parted and 20 metres away from me stood the Crème De La Mer counter. I was mesmerised. "Go and have a look then", said Frenchie. Silly boy. He now knows to drag me in the opposite direction when I have that glazed look about me. I cautiously approached the counter, looking in awe at the salesman with his glowing smooth perfect complexion.
"Hello, madam, would you like to test some Crème De La Mer on the back of your hand?" he asked. I nodded and on went the crème. He rubbed it in whilst telling me all the stuff I had already found out. Out came my credit card, I was signing the receipt, then the next thing I knew I was the proud owner of my very own jar of Crème De La Mer.
And I owed another £135 to Barclaycard. Sigh.
It comes in a groovy sage green cardboard box; when you remove the lid of the box, the jar is on a stand. It's like it has its very own display. The crème is in a heavy white jar with an equally heavy white lid. You get a little white spatula to dig out some of the thick white crème and there's even a little leaflet to tell you all about your little prize. No, the spatula isn't just a ridiculous excuse to charge you extra. It's actually far more hygienic to use a spatula with your products as you never know what germs and bacteria might be lurking on your fingers when you dunk them in to your pot. That moist jar would be a perfect breeding ground - eeuuww.
The crème itself is very thick and very heavy. It has a delicate scent to it like a subtle perfume. It DOESN'T smell like Nivea, which some ebay bought jars apparently smell of. (They probably ARE Nivea...) I have to say I was a bit naive when I first tried the cream that night. I stood in front of the mirror after carefully warming up the cream to release those ever so important key ingredients and patting it on my face, just like the instructions told me. You only need a pea-sized amount and you can even use this cream on the eye area. I expected to see miracles before my eyes. I blinked a few times. Nothing happened. Hmm. Talk about not living up to the hype!
But the next morning, oh how I had to eat my words! What a glorious feeling! My skin was so soft and smooth and silky! It really does work, I thought. And I was hooked and carried on using this product every night.
I've been using this stuff for about a year now and I'm about half of the way into the jar. I only use it at night as I find it too heavy for daytime but as we all know skin repairs itself at night so it really is the best time to use it. Given that, a 60ml jar should last me about two years as you only need a tiny bit, so actually, it works out quite good value for money, don't you think?
You're probably now thinking, well, come on, what effect has it had on my skin after continuous use? Before I used this stuff, I would say I had combination skin, prone to some oiliness and I did suffer from breakouts. Now I have normal skin (miracle!), I can use normal skin moisturisers for the day instead of combination to oily skin ones, make-up is used to emphasise rather than hide and I certainly don't remember what a spot looks like! I used to have scars from previous spots but they have all gone.
My friends thought I was crazy when I first told them how much I paid for this; they laughed at me, called me stupid and reeled off a list of all the things I could have bought instead. Now, after seeing the effect this crème has on my skin one of them has actually trekked down to London to buy it for herself, the others wish they could afford it and I am forever getting compliments on what nice skin I've got.
For your information I am 24. Before you start calling me crazy, think about this: the aging process begins at 25. Anti-aging creams are exactly that - anti - meaning they are to be used as a beforehand so let me tell you girls and guys, prevention is better than cure, there's not a lot you can do once deep wrinkles set in, but I hope with this cream I'll be fighting them off for a long time to come. It is worth every single penny!
As I said before, I bought my jar from Harrods in London. You can buy Crème De La Mer products from various selected reputable departments stores across the UK, for example, Harvey Nichols, Browns, John Lewis, Frasers, Fenwicks.
Just a little warning about buying this product on ebay. I have seen it being sold on ebay, but have heard so many people say they bought Crème De La Mer from a seller on ebay and thought the crème was useless. I really have to say that I question the authenticity of the products that those sellers had rather than the effectiveness of the crème. Some people have even paid ebay sellers double what Crème De La Mer normally retails for!
If you are going to spend so much money on a product, buy it from one of the proper counters in one of the good stores like Harrods. That way you will be guaranteed to have the real thing and won't be disappointed!
Advantages: You see results quickly Disadvantages: Expensive
...out.
I've been using the creme morning & night on recommendation of my friend to get maximum benefits - this has worked very well for me. It also comes with a spatula so you know how much you're using & you dont get bacteria from your hands into the jar.
Results:
Its been a month now & I have to say I have been amazed by what its done.
At first I didn't really notice what it was doing to my skin & I was getting a lot of compliments from people ... ...told anyone that I was using this cream as I wanted to know if it really worked. Its given my skin life & gives it a very nice glow. As for my spots - what spots??!!! They've all stopped - I cant believe it. I noticed it took away a lot of the redness from the scars left by spots & now im just waiting for the scars to start diminishing. Which fingers crossed will be soon.
It has also smoothed out some fine lines I could see appearing.
The Blurb:
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shadia 25.02.2007
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Advantages: This 'designer' cream will turn your bathroom shelf into a shrine. Disadvantages: Your bank manager will none too pleased.
...nothing but rave reviews about Creme de la Mer, an A-list moisturiser with an A-list price tag attached. Magazines are forever gushing about this product, associating words such as 'miracle' and 'extraordinary' to it so naturally curiosity got the better of me. Now although I can be somewhat of a beauty product victim and quite impulsive, even I know that forking out around eighty-eight quid for an itsy tub (30ml!) of this wonder is just plain ridiculous. ... ...just looked absolutely greasy - Creme de la Mer takes a while to be absorbed so prepare to apply it way before you plan to leave the house. Unimpressed, I slung the tub in my discarded beauty products draw until recently... ... a month ago, still wincing at the amount I has paid for a moisturiser that was just collecting dust, I decided to give it a second chance. I admit that I had been a tad impatient and hasty the first time round and that it ...
Koena 21.04.2009 (20.04.2009)
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Advantages: Does seem to leave your skin feeling very soft - revised, please see extra comments below Disadvantages: Very expensive, seems difficult to get hold of, can be greasy on the skin
...I was drawn to the Creme De La Mer counter and before you could say ' I wonder if I have done the right thing by paying £75 for a small 30ml jar of cream' I found myself the dubiously proud owner of the so called miracle product. The hype (as per the brochure and newspaper reports).
Creme De La Mer was invented by an aerospace physicist, Dr. Max Huber who after being horrifically burned after a routine experiment exploded in his face, began looking ... ...into a rich broth and Creme De La Mer was born.
Estee Lauder bought the company from Dr. Huber in 1994, but after attempting short cuts, soon found that the cream had to go through exactly the same lengthy process in order for it to be effective. The makers of the cream claim that in a very short time, the skin becomes softer, firmer, looking virtually creaseless with aging lines and pores noticably less visable. Even the driest of complexions feel ...
sue40 07.10.2006 (24.10.2006)
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Advantages: Heals new acne scars fast and makes everything smooth and silky the next day Disadvantages: TOO expensive
...crystals, which is what the creme is about. If you don't break them down, the ingredients aren't all utilized and they clog your pores. The patting is to prevent over-use. If you pat, you'll find you only use as much as your skin can absorb.
I use it mainly at night, when I go to bed in an air-conditioned room, so it's cooler and not as humid. In about 5-10minutes, your skin is fresh and smooth. It's also good for when acne treatments or other products ... ...and itchy. It calms everything down really quick. This is when you can use it on areas in the day. Sometimes, I use it in the day even when my skin is fine. You just have to wait for it to absorb a little before you apply your makeup or go out and start sweating. It's never given me any problems whatsoever.
Usage takes getting used to. Patience is a must. But then if you're paying up to $155 for a jar of creme, it pays to do your homework and use ...
cat-eyed 06.12.2002
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Advantages: Many; skin is smoother, less lined, transformed. Disadvantages: Cost, and isn't available in all areas.
...Introduction:
I was introduced to Creme de la Mer a few years ago when working in the industry. However, it always seemed a little expensive and I didn't really see the need to use such expensive products on my relatively young skin.
However, a year ago I was glassed in the face, which has obviously left a large, noticeable scar. I knew that Creme had been recommended to use on injuries so I thought that this was the right time to buy and try.
... ...injured area and the Moisturising Creme twice a day all over my face and neck.
The Results:
Well ... after a year, my skin is the best it has ever been. Straight away my skin was definitely smoother and had a glow. Some users might feel that the Creme is too thick or rich, but after a little while your skin gets used to this and feels quenched, not greasy.
I used to suffer from breakouts, which would last for ages and leave red marks. Now, my ...
Olmecius 08.09.2008
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Formulations for all skin types (cream, gel and lotion), smoother skin that feels toned after a couple of applications, matching serum top-up for extra dry skin, one jar lasts for ages and smells fresh, clean and gorgeous.
Prohibitively expensive for a straight-up, non anti-ageing facial moisturiser. Lightly perfumed and non-hypoallergenic - unsuitable for sensitive skin. (*)
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