La Mer The Treatment Lotion

Where I got it

I admit that I am a repeat offender for purchasing products and then stashing them away for a long time and forgetting about them before it is too late. I bought this Le Mer The Treatment lotion almost 1.5 years ago and if it wasn’t that I needed to look into my stash for a new essence since my other one was finished, this would’ve expired before I start using it.

I got this from Smith & Caughey’s in New Market and the shelf life of this bottle was 24 months so I quickly opened it up and started using it. Honestly, I have not really ventured into their products, but I do know the cult-favourite and infamously-expensive Moisturising Cream and its variations. I was not prepared to spend over $300 for a tub of moisturiser so that is entirely out of the question, but when I picked up the Treatment Lotion to have a look, surely my sister said she has that one as well and it is a good entry-product into La Mer so I tried a little bit on the back of my hand. Comparatively, it was a little more affordable than the Moisturising Cream range, but it is still an expensive product. It was $202.50 after the 10% discount (RRP$225). A 100ml version is also available for $160. She gave me a sample of the Moisturising Cream as well as a sample of The Concentrate in a beautiful green La Mer paper bag complete with ribbons.

What I got

This is the La Mer The Treatment Lotion (150ml). Described as “liquid energy”, La Mer’s potent Treatment Lotion delivers a boost of hydration and energy to the complexion, perfectly preparing the skin to absorb the full benefits of the La Mer regimen that follows. The result? Visibly softer, more nourished skin, boasting an improved overall texture and even tone. Miracle Broth™: stimulates collagen and elastin production.

Ingredients:  Declustered Water (+)\Aqua\Eau De-Structuree (+), Declustered Water (-)\Aqua\Eau De-Structuree (-), Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Sucrose, Glycereth-26, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract\ Laminaria Digitata Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sea Salt\Maris Sal\Sel Marin, Plankton Extract, Caffeine, Polyquaternium-51, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Tourmaline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycosaminoglycans, Peg-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcaligenes Polysaccharides, Sodium Pca, Urea, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters, Polysorbate 20 , Hexylene Glycol , Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium Edta, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Phenoxyethanol.

How I find it

This step of skincare is not essential, but it is very beneficial for my skin type. I have combination-oily skin type so this essence lotion provides me with a light layer of hydration right after cleansing. The consistency of this treatment lotion is a little viscous, so it is a little thick. I like to apply this with my palms instead of cotton pads so as not to waste any essence. It leaves my skin slightly damp so that I can apply my next serum and let my skin absorb it easily.

Overall

Honestly, I was not impressed by this treatment lotion bearing in mind how much I paid for it. I have previously tried other essence lotions or treatment lotions that have similar texture, and consistency and hydrate my skin as well as this one does for a fraction of the price. I would prefer to pay the same price for a good serum, but I think that this would be my last time dipping my toes in La Mer products because the other “popular” product they do is their Moisturising Cream which is a thick and heavy moisturiser. Unless in the future my skin turns really dry and sensitive, I may give it a go. But even then I don’t think I would still spend over $300 for a pot of thick moisturiser. It’s really over my budget for skincare.

OK, the only other thing I would like to try from La Mer would be their sheet masks because I have heard that they are SO GOOD and they are great for special occasions. But they are $45 a sheet so, yeah, they will definitely be for really special occasions only.