Where has the time gone? It's hard to believe 16 years have passed since I first purchased a trial size of this online, back when the packaging used to mention the formula containing the 'whitening complex' - and when it used to cost a lot less than the $90 it is today! Feels like it was only a few years ago. Despite the ever increasing cost I have re-purchased this several times over the years, whenever I'm not trying out another hand cream or treatment. I'm not a fan of overly rich or greasy hand creams, and this one falls midway between light and rich, with an 'emulsion' like texture. It sinks in fairly rapidly and leaves my hands both plumped-up and moist, but not greasy or oily. It does have that typical La Mer fragrance which is neither too strong nor overpowering. I've never noticed any brightening or lightening effects when using this, but as a hand moisturizer it does the job. Bear in mind I don't have extremely dry hands, or chapped skin and I'm not sure it would be adequate if my hands were. I would have given 5 lippies if the price had not increased so much over time, but alas it has and hence the rating. Will re-purchase nevertheless. -> My ‘Nordstrom Beauty Top 7 must-have list’ (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Nordstrom) <- < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Mascara: ‘Lancome’ – Cilis Booster XL < 5. Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Mask: ‘Eve Lom’ – Radiance Transforming Mask < 7. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream
I love La Mer and this did not disappoint. It is smooth and smells light and not too strong. It makes your hands feel like they have been treated. I use this every other night (to make it last) and then put cotton gloves on. Not sure if the gloves make a difference but my hands are smooth in the morning. I also bought the La Mer serum and put that on alternating between the two.
Pure luxury. Use in conjunction with the hand serum. I use it every night. with all of the hand washing these days, having a good hand cream is welcome.
