Beauty
Your skin will be just as pleased.
It lives up to the hype.
Rachel Maiman, M.D.,a board-certified dermatologist at Marmur Medical.
The cream also contains two MVP hydrating staples: petroleum and glycerin.
These both provide moisturization to the skin, saysDr.
Morgan Rabach, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist with LM Medical in New York City.
Further solidifying the La Mer creams moisturizing prowess ismineral oil,another occlusive that locks hydration into the skin.
It serves the same purpose as petrolatum, says Maiman.
Besides providing moisture, she notes that mineral oil works to soften the skin and support the protective barrier.
By doing that, this extract allows the skin to focus on renewal and repair, Maiman explains.
When shopping for a La Mer cream dupe, the main factors to look for are the moisturizing agents.
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The Antioxidant-Rich Option
Another La Mer alternative?
The Tatcha Dewy Skin Cream.
This contains humectants glycerin and dimethicone and also containssqualene, an emollient," says Maiman.
Aveenos Positively Intensive Night Cream withvitamin Bis a thick, glycerin-filled cream thats a great dupe, she says.
Its simple, gentle, and calms the complexion as it restores elasticity, all for under $20.
