Let’s get this out of the way: La Mer is not just a moisturiser. It’s a lifestyle choice. It’s the Beyoncé of face creams — famous, fabulous, and terrifyingly expensive. But I, a regular person with bills, curiosity, and dry patches, decided to try it. Because surely anything that costs more than my electricity bill must turn me into a dewy angel of youth, right? Well… let’s unpack. ⸻ 💰 Price: Brace yourself: £150–£275 for a tiny pot. That’s not skincare — that’s skincare with an attitude. You don’t buy La Mer; you commit to La Mer. If you’ve ever accidentally left the lid off, the emotional damage is real. ⸻ 🧴 Texture & Application: At first touch, it feels like dense whipped butter — thick, creamy, and rich. But here’s the trick: you’re supposed to “warm it between your fingers until it becomes translucent” before applying. Basically, this cream demands foreplay. Slap it on cold and it just sits there like an expensive, sulky teen. Warm it properly, and it melts into your skin like a luxury hug. ⸻ 🌿 Ingredients (a.k.a. The Legend): The star is the famous “Miracle Broth™” — a fermented sea kelp potion that’s said to transform skin. It sounds like a Harry Potter potion and costs like one too. To be fair, it does contain antioxidants, minerals, and skin-soothing ingredients. But there’s also petrolatum, mineral oil, and lime extract, which — depending on your skin type — can be either deeply hydrating or “hello, breakout town.” ⸻ ✅ What I Loved: • Mega hydration: Like, next-level softness. My skin felt baby-smooth, calm, and bouncy the next morning — especially during winter. • Soothing: If your skin’s stressed, over-exfoliated, or just had a bit too much drama, this cream is like a calming spa therapist whispering, “Shhh… I got you.” • Smells luxurious: Light, slightly floral, not overpowering — very ‘quiet luxury’. ⸻ ❌ What I Didn’t Love: • The price tag: I could have funded a mini getaway or paid my council tax. Instead, I moisturised. • Not magical for everyone: It’s deeply moisturising, yes, but for some people (especially oily/acne-prone skin), it can feel too heavy or even cause congestion. • You’re paying for the experience: The brand, the name, the packaging — it’s luxury marketing at its finest. But ingredients-wise? There are creams at a tenth of the price with similar effects. ⸻ ⚖️ Final Verdict: Is La Mer good? Yes. Is it £275 good? … That depends. If you have dry, mature, or sensitive skin and want to feel like an heiress every night — La Mer is a treat. It hydrates deeply, calms irritation, and gives your skin a rich, velvety finish. But if you’re expecting overnight miracles, or you’ve got acne-prone/oily skin — you might find yourself whispering, “I paid how much for this?”

This serum has great texture and it’s great for aging skin. I have got this airport special which comes in 150ml. It has great packaging and leaves my skin glowing and hydrated. It is must have for anyone who wants to get rid of those fine wrinkles..

If you put this in a bowl with ice cream you would absolutely believe it is jelly! It is so cooling and refreshing when you use it. A little goes a long way and I found it left my skin with an absolutely beautiful glow. Helping achieve that glass skin we all strive to achieve.

received this gold collagen night serum as a member of we are eves community. This ground breaking formula provides your skin with supportive benefits. Contains Bakuchiol (plant baed retinol) leaves skin smooth and supple. Reduces dark circles and age spots. Apply 1 pipette to cleansed skin. massage onto face and neck. my skin did feel softer and hydrated i would recommend this product

I fell in love with Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum. Light texture whitch absorbs very quickly. My skin is very oily, so it don’t left my skin greasy or sticky. I use it every day, morning and evening. My face ageing line are visible reduced, face left glowing and looks healthy. It’s really stopped the aging progress and gave me a glow.

Love this product great it is for my skin smells lovely highly recommended my mum uses this as well and she looks great my skin very soft and clear it's not sticky product easy to get off my hands and I love it the price I believe it very worth it and I'm glad I bought

I absolutely loved this product the packaging is beautiful! It’s such a smooth serum it leaves your skin feeling nice and smooth! I loved the scent of it to. I definitely would recommend it to all family and friends! It’s absolutely amazing and can feel great difference in skin

I fell in love with Lancome Advanced Genifique Serum. Light texture whitch absorbs very quickly. My skin is very oily, so it don’t left my skin greasy or sticky. I use it every day, morning and evening. My face ageing line are visible reduced, face left glowing and looks healthy. It’s really stopped the aging progress and gave me a glow.

I've been using Advanced Genifique Serum for a while now and after using Ultimate serum I've noticed similar short term results. My skin looks bright, feels smooth and firm. This serum keeps my dry skin hydrated and gives a flawless looking finish. It's easy to blend, it layers well under makeup and feels lightweight. With it's new key ingredient Beta Glucan CM it sounds very promising and I can't wait to see long-term results.

I have recently been dieting and exercising more which has resulted in weight loss. Due to my age, I was worried about the skin on my face not bouncing back as well as it did 10 years ago! Thankfully using this serum has really helped my facial skin remain looking plump and youthful, avoiding any jowels or saggy skin. I use this in conjunction with my retinal in the PM and it has been a great combination. My skin is looking youthful and fresh and I am really happy with this product :)

This multiuse concealer is a long time staple in my make up kit. It is perfect at brightening the under eye area and can also be used to hide spots & blemishes, as well as disguise sun marks and melasma. It is not drying so doesn't cake and lasts well throughout the day.

I really liked the consistency, which was typical of your high end serums (think Lancôme Genefique). The best way to describe it is between watery and oily, not at all greasy or tacky. I loved how it sat on my face, I could feel it and the nourishment it was giving my skin, whisky also being incredibly lightweight. I would use it after double cleansing with face (first oil, then water based cleanser) and applying a hydrating toner. I used it every other night for the last month , to give my skin a break from retinol. I noticed immediately after the first use, I woke up and my skin was less redness and felt more comfortable, less tight. I was happy it caused no breakouts or pimples. After 1 month of use, I could tell I had a significant reduction in redness and my skin was more supple. I’d say this product is a must have if you have super sensitive skin and/or cannot tolerate retinol. Thumbs up, will look to repurchase!

“I have been used this for a 2month now and I can definitely see the results from it. My skin feels more glowy, and thick my nails feel a lot stronger and are lovely and long and my hair is more shiny and also thicker. I feel like my skin and hair and nails have never been more healthy and that's thanks to this brilliant gold COLLAGEN can't live with out it now It was the best collagen I have ever used.”very happy all U have to do is shake the bottle to mix it together and drink it it's that easy it actually takes nice like apricot I would highly recommend using this to any one over 40

Lancome Génifique Ultimate. Feels extremely light and absorbs super fast. I applied it to freshly cleansed skin. My skin felt really soft ,no hints of stickiness which was brilliant for me. I have combination , sensitive skin. You can use this product on any skin types which is fabulous news. This new technology skincare is wonderful my skin feels more smooth,must be the Beta Glucan-CM, Wow.! This serum has improved my fine lines and wrinkles smoothing them out and giving me the appearance of a more youthful complextion. There's no really scent to this serum ,instantly it is absorbed much faster than the regular Génifique. It feels soothing and cool to me,as I applied it but be quick as it gone in a second. Love that about this product as you know it's being drawn into the layers of your skin below that need it.Really felt better for my skin and now my texture seems a better base for makeup or happier going bare. Loved this sample and will definitely be buying it. #mylancomecommunity #lancome #GénifiqueUltimate #ad

Used this serum every night made my skin feel fresh and firm. When I woke up I can see a different my skin looked and felt clean and fresh. I used to a pea size amount on my skin every night. I would 100 per cent recommend it to family and friends and been talking about it

I was sent this product to review as a product tester. I was very pleased with the packaging quality and bottle, it feels very luxurious for the price point. The serum itself is hydrating but lightweight and a great option for a pre-moisturiser serum if you’re looking to add some plumpness to your skin. I have quite sensitive skin that can react badly to strong actives but this product is very gentle and has almost no scent. I’ve been using the serum for a few weeks now and my skin feels softer and smoother. I haven’t yet seen any changes in lines or dark spots but this may be since I haven’t been using it for an extended period of time. I would definitely consider repurchasing, especially for use in winter when my skin is on the drier side.

I really love this product. The packaging of this serum and the design of the bottle itself is ey catching. The texture is lightweight and has been lovley on my skin. My skin has been so glowey and smooth even to the piont of people noticing.. When you apply it, just do one drop and massage into your face and night, before any night moisteriser. It doesn't feel greasy and dissolves into the skin quickly. I highly recommend!

Bio effect is a luxury brand and very expensive. So untill I recieved a tester sample in a beauty box, I'd never consider even buying it. But since I've tried it, I can see why it's soo expensive. This serum is like liquid gold. It Hydrates the skin like no other serum I've ever used. It creates a beautiful glow and a barrier between your skin & the outside. You don't need to use a moisturiser after this! So it's almost like 2 products in one.

This tastes really tangy. Like very strong fruity cordial. Absolutely no fishy taste whatsoever which i was slightly expecting. The first indication something was happening was my hands feeling really smooth like they had primer on them. Then my feet and face! My socks even started slipping in my shoes one day. Now I'm not a body lotion type of person as I hate to feel greasy but likewise, my skin is good or so I thought until this. I do use occasionaly use oils after showering and a wet skin lotion but I'm now a collagen convert. The only down side is the price. Wow. Yes they are in individual Brown glass bottles but unfortunately there are others out there at a fraction of the cost.

I’ve been using the Gold Collagen Night Renewal Serum for a few weeks now, and I can confidently say that is has quickly become one of the most essential parts of my nighttime skincare routine. From the moment I have used it for the very time, I was impressed with its consistency. It’s lightweight yet rich enough to feel nourishing, and it spreads so smoothly across the skin. It truly is a great experience. The serum absorbs quickly without leaving any greasy or sticky residue, which is a huge plus for me as I’m not a big fan of the feeling of heavy products sitting on my face and sticking to my hair. The scent is another feature that truly elevates the experience of using the serum every night. It’s not too strong, very subtle yet refreshing—a calming, spa-like fragrance that makes applying it before bed feel like a luxurious experience. The packaging is also worth mentioning. It’s sleek, elegant, and well-designed to use for the intended purpose - making it easy to dispense just the right amount of product. It looks beautiful on my bathroom window, which is always a bonus! As for the results, I couldn’t be happier. My skin feels incredibly soft and hydrated when I wake up in the morning, and over time, I’ve noticed a visible improvement in its texture and tone. It looks smoother, more even, and there’s definitely a renewed radiance that wasn’t there before. That improvement in my skin makes me feel more confident! My skin is very sensitive so I’m so glad there is no irritation whatsoever! It’s very gentle on my skin which I love. I also love that it contains natural ingredients like which I’ve read help protect and restore the skin. It feels like I’m giving my skin exactly what it needs to repair and rejuvenate overnight. I’m really excited to keep on using it in the long term! Overall, I highly recommend the Gold Collagen Night Renewal Serum to anyone looking for a product that offers a perfect combination of luxury and effectiveness, and I’m so glad I gave it a try!