Alternative to Creme de La Mer

So.....lately my skin has been really dying (maybe its the weather or something, but its been really dry)

which led to me looking online for alternatives to my beloved creme de la mer, learned alot of interesting things (like supposedly it costs pennies to make la mer and the ingredients in it aren't really "unique" per se, it's just the algae in it that makes it good.



sooo...people have said

1) hope in a jar (oprahs fav, but i'm not too fond of the smell [maybe it's just me])


Often referred to as makeup optional skin in a jar, our famous hope in a jar formula was originally created for the medical market and is a world-renowned skin cream. It contains beta glucan, a powerful antioxidant, which enhances skin immunology; and lactic acid, which gently exfoliates skin to reveal smoother, healthier looking skin. For years, plastic surgeons have been recommending this formula to patients in pursuit of younger, healthier skin. Results can be seen and felt within days, leaving a healthy, rosy glow to the skin that doesn't require makeup or cover up.



2)Dove essentials nutrient night cream

Product Description
Dove's Sensitive Essentials moisturizing formula,with a special complex of vitamins and nutrients, is non-irritating and leaves your sensitive skin feeling soothed and looking healthy.Light and fast absorbing,the cream adds nutrients to nourish your skin and helps the skin's natural barrier seal in moisture,resist irritants and maintain a more healthy state.Signs of skin sensitivity,such as redness or dryness,are visibly reduced.It's clinically proven to make your sensitive skin less sensitive-noticeably smoother and visibly healthier.

3) Patricia Wexler Regenerating Serum (the pink jelly) (ppl supposedly swear by this, and i have to admit i really like it [hehehe i take it from my mommy])


No in-office procedures - just noticeable results from a professional grade anti-aging solution. It visibly renews and improves skin inside and out and is clinically shown to firm skin.
Domestic.

• Boosts skin's own regenerative powers to diminish the visible signs of aging
• Visibly reverses the lines, sink and sag
• Helps maintain a youthful complexion

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4) Aveda tourmaline charged hydrating cream

product description:
Feel energy from nature. Finely-powdered tourmalinea naturally energizing mineralmixed with marine and plant extracts and 11 powerful anti-oxidants. Hydrating. Protecting. Infusing visible life and radiance into your skinso it glows.


5) Ultra Rich Face Cream (25% shea butter) by L'Occitane


Increases skin hydration for 24 hours. Synergistic formula of plant nutrients offers immediate comfort and relief from dryness, and continues to hydrate and protect, leaving skin smooth and supple. Blend of 25% Shea Butter, chestnut extract and wheat protein helps to replenish skin's hydrolipidic film, restoring balance to the skin barrier that defends against harsh environmental conditions. Skin feels revived and looks healthier.

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6) Kiehl's Cryste Marine Firming Cream

• Firming and Rejuvenating Treatment Cream with Algae Extracts
• Improves elasticity and resilience
• Helps skin reveal its natural radiance
• Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly softened
• Skin feels firmer and smoother
• Not tested on animals

Our unique treatment cream is made with a naturally-derived botanical, Criste Marine. Found aside the Mediterranean Sea, this unusual flower is known to boost cell renewal for a supple skin effect. Our rejuvenating preparation, made with Padina Pavonica, derived from the protective coating of sea algae, improves elasticity and resilience. This hydrating formula, combined with Vitamin C Glucoside, helps skin reveal its natural radiance. Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly softened. Skin feels firmer and smoother, with a luminous and youthful appearance.

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kiehls was what i got! =P sooo...i'll give it a try and tell you guys what's up. :)


=P have a wonderful summer!