Skin care
What's in a $900 Face Cream Anyway?Ever entertained the idea of spending half your paycheck on a moisturizer? Before you hand over your plastic, find out what makes expensive creams so pricey |
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The Ingredients: The Lancôme Rose -- a specific rose variety and also the Lancôme symbol -- is what makes this cream so special. Each jar contains up to two million rose native cells, which, in turn, help skin cells regenerate.
The Packaging: When it came time to design the container, Lancôme looked to their archives -- from the year 1936. They modeled this hefty black and gold jar after their first iconic cream, Nutrix. Absolue L'Extrait also comes with a stainless steel "petal" -- a spoon-like tool you can use to apply the moisturizer. Because of the unique shape of the jar and extra space needed for the petal, Lancôme commissioned special boxes for the cream, and each jar is packaged by hand.
Our Take: "The smell is ridiculously divine, and the light cream absorbs quickly into the skin. I felt moisturized with no residue, and could see a bit more radiance after using it. I didn't notice more firmness or elasticity, but I only had enough for a week. I'd definitely use it again." -- Beth Mayall-Traglia, Editor-in-Chief
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Way too much.
by ccounts282 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate
I think it's ridiculously hedonistic to spend a fortune on creams when there are equally effective ones with proven ingredients. If you have this much money, then please--help someone who doesn't!
by GigiSD Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate
I simply cannot fathom paying these prices for facial creams. i spend less than that on a weeks worth of grocerys.
by PrincessKim81 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate
i have to admit i would love to sample them. for free, of course!
by AstridB Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 05:07AM Report as inappropriate
No, no, no. ALL of these expensive creams have jar packaging. Even if these including miraculous antioxidants they would be void after exposure to oxygen. Not to mention the constant dipping your fingers into the jar exposing bacteria to the solution. The only true miracle ingredient is retinol, which you need to use meticulously, along with a hefty dosage of SPF to prevent further damage. Otherwise you need to see a plastic surgeon for more dramatic results.
by hiddenexpose Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 02:27PM Report as inappropriate
I am blown away by the cost. Wow.
by gomie1964 Monday, March 4, 2013 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate
Okay, I admit I love my creams but there is no way I would pay anything near nine hundred. Eating healthy and applying a good lotion and lots of water will do much more for you. Plus you will have a lot more money to go out dancing with. See, cheaper and better for you.
by Alana_Danes Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 04:19AM Report as inappropriate
So extravagant! I can't imagine justifying spending that much on just one product, no matter what the companies boast.
by HeathRene Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 09:03AM Report as inappropriate
Wow, really?
by EricaC123 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate
Those are crazy prices
by LittleBunny Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate