Yes, this is indeed a way long overdue. More than a decade actually, hahaha.
I know, there are already a lot of reviews about this uber-luxury creme, Creme de la Mer, but I guess I just have to blog about it because of how pleased I am with this product.
My love affair with Creme de la Mer started back in the 90's when I first read about it. Back then, of course, I was a teen-ager in college, and much as I was mystified by the allure of this creme, I just didn't have the means to get one. Besides, it wasn't even available here. Then when I started working, in the early 2000's, I got a chance to go to Singapore for a business trip. That's when I saw the creme in person. Woah, I was really happy, my eyes glistened at the sight of it. I know, some people complained about the packaging, but I didn't care. Actually, I liked it.
Heaven dropped upon seeing the price tag. It was something like almost PhP 4k. And during that time, that was a lot, and veeery expensive for a face cream. However, I didn't care. I was in my early 20s, felt that I have the world in my hands, super carefree and all. So I took the plunge. I even got myself an SK II Essence to boot. Imagine, my first two really expensive products. Hahaha.
So I tried Creme de la Mer first. Being in a tropical country, I found it tooooo heavy, but then as I lessened the amount, I got to "perfect" the exact amount that I needed for my small face. Instantly my skin felt really soft, smooth, and supple. I finished the whole jar eventually. Did I like the results? My skin was maintained. Did it improve? well, maybe but back then I couldn't really see. Not to brag and all, but my skin was fantastic back then. No pores, no blackheads, very fine indeed.
And since I was, like I said, in my early 20s, there was this desire to try other things. I tried my SK II which was really good as well - my face brightened each application. I tried Ole Henriksen, Olay, then back to Creme de la Mer, SK II again, Olay, etc.
Zoom to recent times. I'm now in my mid-30's (nearing it), and lo and behold, my skin ain't that great anymore. Yes, I still have fine pores and all, but maan, the zits on my chin killed me for a time. Plus, my skin was dry. I got so depressed that for the first time, I had my aunt dermatologist treat my freaking face. Blue laser, injections, creams, weekly treatments, the works. My pimples subsided, but never healed. There were small tiny spot/scars that dotted my chin. That was the time that I came to terms that my skin will jus this, and will never be back to my old 20's state.
Then I got pregnant, and vain (vainer than usual). I suddenly got so addicted to buying cosmetics. I bought this really nice foundation from Max Factor, but felt sad that upon applying it, certain parts of my face showed really dry areas = flakes. Again, I got depressed. Surfed through the net and found Embryolisse creme. I got myself one and found it to be good on my skin. However there was something missing still, I don't know.
Then I suddenly remembered, wait I have Creme de la Mer plus the Eye Concentrate! I used them months back but since I was scrimping on it (the creme now cost me a hefty PhP 7600 plus the PhP8k eye cream!), I completely forgot about it.
So I started using it again, alternating between the two brands. Then started using Creme de la Mer solely. Somehow, my skin felt better with it. And I was happy. Every morning when I wake up, my skin felt so fresh. No new zits for me, no more dry skin. Plus, though it has mineral oil and petrolatum, there are no parabens here.
So now, why am I blogging about this again? This is the main reason....
I went to my Aunt derma last week to have my daughter's wound treated. The light of course was very unforgiving, and saw the imperfections of my face, aka dark spots/scars on my chin. I whined about it to my Aunt, and that I can't have my face treated because of my pregnancy.
Guess what she, a dermatologist, said....
Well, your skin is very nice right now. (of course minus the faint marks). I was very pleased with it, and I think I know the reason why. Yes, it is this wonderful Creme de la Mer. I just have a gut feel. Of course, I can say it's because of my pregnancy and all. But I think it really was the creme. I'm not even eating healthily right now because of my morning sickness and being picky with food. I stay late too due to the amount of shows I download. But yes, my face is really noticeably nicer. More even in complexion that some may not notice, but I do.
So, is Creme de la Mer worth it? For me, well yes. Why? Because no matter how many creams I've tried, I still go back to this wonderful product where my facial skin becomes always at its best. Maybe it is about time that I settle down. Sure, it is quite expensive, so I'm not sure if I will explore the other products apart from the eye cream and the original creme. My family is growing, times are hard, and I'm no longer that girl who thinks the world is in my hands and splurge always.
It may not work for some, based on a couple of reviews I've read, but it definitely worked for me. I don't think it's all in the mind nor my history of being mystified and awed by it. One touch, and I know.
PS: Not sure yet, but I have a growing obsession over the Creme de la Mer Lip Balm. Blame it on Kiehl's for being out of stock (Lip balm #1), and my Burt's Bees not working too well lately.
PPS: I seriously think my old helper (or gasp, my current one!) has either used my creme or accidentally dropped it and thus the contents spilled. I cannot believe that in the small time frame I previously used it, I used so much that it's almost finished. Paranoia much? Obsessed much? Hahaha!
A little on the pricey side (but I had some discount hehehe) but I really do hope it will make wonders on my skin. I think for quite some time I haven't cleansed my face well, and now the effects are showing (bigger zit). Once I use it I will make a better review. Check out Clarisonic here.
