Nivea Creme: Alternative for La Mer?

I've been reading online that Nivea Creme, the German version, is comparable and even a good alternative to Creme de la Mer. Too bad I can't verify this because only cremes made in Thailand are sold here in the Philippines. I just got myself a medium-sized tub for my legs and feet, as they have become drier than usual.

Anyways, back to Nivea Creme, German version. When I think about it, maybe it is really an effective creme. Why? A little story years ago... When my dear husband was assigned to sail in the Northern seas where winter is really terrible, he used the Nivea creme. When he came back he had this with him. I was laughing at him, asking him why he was using an ordinary creme especially for winter. Yep, snooty snooty me. I even told him to use other (aka more expensive) brands, but he swore by it. he laughed back at me and told me he can't believe that I didn't know that this Nivea creme is THE BEST creme he has ever used.

So now, as I ponder about the German version that I really want to get hold of, maybe this is the one that he had? I've read almost everywhere about Nivea creme that one should get the German one, because it is the best version, with Thailand version (the one I have now) next. The difference between the Thailand version and the German version is that the German does not have (safe) preservatives methylchloroisothiazoline and methylisothiazoline. Maybe there is a need for warmer regions, perhaps? Oh well. Since he got his in Europe, the probability was quite high. And so his rave (which I dismissed back then) was most likely a legit one too. Hahaha, I shouldn't underestimate my husband when it comes to product reviews, from now on.

Anyways, until I try the German version myself, I guess for now I will stick to my la Mer for my face. One thing I can tell you though... the consistency of both Nivea and la Mer is very very similar, plus the scent. Both their scents are very very very similar. Now, as to the rest of my skin... I guess, Nivea it is!