La Mer Reviews
Reviews by Thom Watson, qualified beauty therapist, testing men’s grooming since 2011. About Thom
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La Mer The Eye Concentrate Review: Is It Worth It?
Is La Mer The Eye Concentrate worth it? Honestly: yes, but with conditions. It is a calming, smooth eye cream with a cooling metal applicator, a little goes a very long way, and I keep coming back to it. What you are not buying, at around £215 for 15ml, is a uniquely powerful set of…
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It’s La Mer and don’t you forget it + NEW Moisturizing Soft Lotion
Finally. It’s been a long one coming but Creme de La Mer is finally gone. They’ve been trying to change the name for years and already has been except in France, the UK and Japan due to highly complicated licensing and trademark reasons. But finally ELC have won and it shall be known as La…
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Share the La Mer this Valentine’s Day: The Lip Balm
Whilst I’m sat here with my massive head cold, wrapped up and sniffling away, I thought what better time to write a quick idea post for Valentine’s Day. You’re welcome. My lips get dry – reeaally dry – particularly when I’m unwell or in Winter. I’ve always had dry lips and from that, I’ve always…
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Top 6 Summer Hydrating Facial Mist Sprays for Every Pocket
Summer is well and truly in full-swing, although you wouldn’t know it from looking out the window this week. However, with many of you packing your cases as we speak and jetting all over the globe from Skegness to South Africa, facial sprays are the key to keeping your skin cool, calm and hydrated in…
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Top 5 Ultra-Lightweight Summer Hydrators for every pocket
I don’t know about you, but summer plays havoc with my skin and my normal skin care regimes seem to bounce off my skin as if it’s a titanium shield. Nothing sinks in and everything congests. If you’re experiencing this too, you’re not alone. An increase in humidity, sun exposure and heat causes the skin…
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Treating dark cirles and bags with new Creme de La Mer The Illuminating Eye Gel
Well, it’s the second month in the start of a new year and I’m already at my wits end. I’ve taken on some new web design clients (who couldn’t be better and more facilitating) which are big projects; have been up and down to London like a yo-yo and then on an almost week-long press…
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Christmas with Creme de La Mer: The Limited Edition Candle
Your eyes are not deceiving you, this really is a Creme de La Mer candle. When I was show this at the press meeting, I almost choked on my drink. La Mer have never released a candle before and this is an exclusive limited edition for Christmas. It doesn’t quite smell like Creme de La…
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Reviewed: Crème de La Mer The Lifting & Firming Mask
La Mer is overrated* *It’s not. You’ll read plenty of articles out there about how Crème de La Mer is overrated and all the rest of it and the brand even pokes fun at its haters with the slogan – Coveted By Those In The Know. The people who ‘hate’ it will 9/10 never have…
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Creme de La Mer The Intense Revitalising Mask
After the huge success of the The Lifting and Firming Mask, Creme de La Mer will be adding a new mask to the collection dubbed ‘the hangover cure’. An 8 minute, cream mask for all skin types and skin concerns that plumps fine lines, balances skin tone and restores the skin back to its prime.…
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Crème de la Mer: The Collection For Men
This Father’s Day (Sunday 15th June) Crème de la Mer have created the most beautiful travel collection of the perfect products for men. I’ve been using this kit since myself since January and I’m gobsmacked how long it’s been lasting (that’s right, it’s still trucking). It’s superb value at £225 which is well worth the…