Skin Care
The 12 Most Outrageously Expensive Skin Care CreamsThese luxe face moisturizers make Creme de La Mer look like a bargain |
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So what makes skin care so ridiculously expensive? Well, aside from the selling power behind a luxury brand name or celebrity spokesperson, trendy ingredients such as gold, platinum and caviar, time-intensive research, and impressive packaging are some of the main contributors to the whopping prices of face cream. And while many of these pricey products seem to work according to their fans, resentment over high prices can sometimes undermine their success. For example, Chanel's much-hyped Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream was once called "a waste of time" that was "most certainly not worth even close to the price" despite pleasant reviews that called it a "miracle cream." Ouch.
While you need not be a Kardashian to afford effective, sans frills skin care), you can still get a kick out of these freakishly expensive anti-aging skin care creams — and the key (ingredients) to their success. Let your eyes do all the splurging on this one.
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Maybe it's pricey. But maybe it's worth it. I say look into it because maybe it's expensive because of the one amazing ingredient that does wonders.
by maddy_c Monday, May 13, 2013 at 01:02PM Report as inappropriate
Wonder if it's really worth it.
by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 09:26AM Report as inappropriate
Wow, not interested in buying anything that pricey.
by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 05:36PM Report as inappropriate
The most expensive skin care I have ever tried is Ameleon Skincare and worth every single penny. Expensive but it works, highly recommend it
by aclepius Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 09:03AM Report as inappropriate
I think the romance and magic of cosmetics is worth the price for some women, you know, like an expensive perfume or designer outfit that makes her feel confident and happy. If you have the money and you need the lure of the name, then go for it. If the ingredients are good, then they will improve your skin, but not take the place of surgery or dermatological procedures. I say have fun, but don't break the bank!
by KyPow Monday, September 3, 2012 at 08:23PM Report as inappropriate
Fun to know which ones to sample in the stores!
by Ydabney Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 01:57PM Report as inappropriate
i feel like the price is for the name and the packaging
by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:37PM Report as inappropriate
WOW these prices have left me speechless! but it is amusing to know that most of these products have zero reviews on Totalbeauty, i guess because very very few people can afford them!
by LeSucre Friday, April 27, 2012 at 02:28AM Report as inappropriate
You can get botox for cheaper, and I will do just that before buying these creams.
by tamala0472 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 01:15AM Report as inappropriate
Oh, if only I'd be able to afford any of these products.... one of these days.
by MissXu Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 02:38PM Report as inappropriate