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Creme de la Mer - Whether and where

  • 14-12-2006 6:15pm
    #1
    Vok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭


    So, first off, is it worth it?

    Secondly, is Brown Thomas the only place you can get it? Had a look in there this afternoon and priced a "Beginner's Set" at 255, which is... not cheap. Anywhere else in town or even online? I have a strong preference for getting my hands on it before the end of the weekend, though.


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  • #2
    Stargal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,626 ✭✭✭Stargal


    At the risk of sounding like my dad, do you really want to spend that much on a moisturiser? Clarins and Clinique both do really excellent cleansers and moisturisers for a fraction of the price.

    Afaik, BT is the only place that does it, but could be worth checking the House of Fraser in Dundrum.

    Also ebay is selling loads of Creme de la Mer stuff here with prices starting around €60.


  • #3
    simu
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,730 ✭✭✭✭simu


    It's snake oil imho.


  • #4
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,559 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    OP - I suspect you were listening to Newstalk 106 today.

    Preparation H is your only man (or shark) for skin-disorders of any type.

    All else is Snake Oil.


  • #5
    Scraggs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭Scraggs


    Vok wrote:
    So, first off, is it worth it?
    From what I've heard its not. Its meant to be very oily and comedogenic [blocks pores] so its not great for problem skin/mature skin. I think there was another thread here before where people have rated/slated it.
    Secondly, is Brown Thomas the only place you can get it? Had a look in there this afternoon and priced a "Beginner's Set" at 255, which is... not cheap. Anywhere else in town or even online? I have a strong preference for getting my hands on it before the end of the weekend, though.
    I really think BT is the only Irish stockist but I'm not 100%. If you're getting it online cheaper its very much likely to not be the real deal. If the price looks too good to be true it probably is:)


  • #6
    Lurk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 460 ✭✭Lurk


    I tried it a couple of years ago and didn't take to it at all. It felt a bit waxy on my face and as for taking years off....piffle. I've found Estee Lauder stuff to be the best, along with a good 'oul exfoliation every two days or so. One thing's for sure...any moisturisers that you can buy in supermarkets are worthless, unless you're a 16-year-old and it doesn't really matter what crap u put on your face.


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  • #7
    betelgeuse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 72 ✭✭betelgeuse


    I saw it for sale in Dublin Airport on Friday, think it was about e190 for a tub of cream :eek:


  • #8
    dellas1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,128 ✭✭✭dellas1979


    I use creme de la mer.

    The nearest place I could get it was in BT in Cork. It costs €125 for a small jar, and in my opinion it is worth it.

    First of all, no cream is a miracle cream, so less of the "gets rid of wrinkles" talk. Only plastic surgery will get rid of lines.

    I have combination/oily skin. I use CdelaM about once a week at night time. I could not use it everyday as it would be too oily for me. I am 28. I would wear an ordinary off the shelf moisturiser with SPF during the day. I find it lasts me roughly a year, if not more. There is a way to apply it properly (they will tell you when you purchase it)

    Anyways, it keeps the skin supple and hydrated. Excellent for around the eye area. I also use it on the back of my hands.

    It all depends on your skin type. If you have dry skin/mature skin, you will use more of it, less if you have oily/combination skin. It can look quite oily so, as I said, use it more of a night time cream. You could use a bit of it on your cheeks during the day. Gives a nice sheen too.


  • #9
    Lurk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 460 ✭✭Lurk


    The company itself proclaims it as a miracle cream and for that price, you'd expect it to be not far off. IMO the high price is just one of the marketing ploys, to suggest high quality. Creams that are a third of the cost leave my skin feeling very smooth, whereas creme de la mer had absolutely no affect, good or bad. Horses for courses, I suppose.


  • #10
    dellas1979
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,128 ✭✭✭dellas1979


    Well, I personally think that it is a good product.

    Maybe you could ask for a little sample first so you can try it out.

    What does a miracle cream mean? The product itself evens out skin tone, helps even scarring tissue etc. But if you believe that a cream can get rid of wrinkles, then that is a little foolish.

    Marketing ploys would have you believe that if you use a product, you can look as good as the girl in the photo.


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