The Marine Ritual Skin Care Set $359 Value

This is my first purchase of Elemis and I doubt I will purchase again. The product itself seems adequate enough, but the results were comparable to La Mer or other mid-to-high range skincare I'd been using---not dramatic enough for me to make a switch. It has a fragrance to it I find off-putting as well (but I'm not a fan of most fragrances). My biggest criticism is in the packaging: at first glance, you seem to be getting an impressive amount of product for the money, but once you get inside the box, then into the "jar"---a ridiculously oversized, clear plastic casing for the smaller plastic interior--you see how much you're actually getting, and the wastefulness of the packaging is... well, unacceptable, imo. There's also a plastic cover on the interior that got sort of stuck on after I first opened it (maybe because the product's gooey texture? idk)... not a huge deal, but still speaks to bad design.

Ok, my bad for not looking at the size but $45 bucks for a .5 oz sample size is ridiculous not to mention the smell is unbearable that I just couldn't put it on my face. I tried it on my hands and it came out watery. Maybe the solution separated? Total waste of money.

This is the best daytime face cream I’ve ever used. I live at the beach and needed something with SPF that I could use daily and under makeup. This cream is perfect. I have drier skin so it really helps to moisturize. If you had oily skin it might not work.

This item was an online order and I was really excited to try this cream because I have heard so many good things. Sadly I received an expired container. I am really disappointed with Nordstrom and this review is solely on the fact that I was sent an expired face cream. When I contacted Nordstrom they honestly didn’t give me a satisfactory resolution. A total waste of money!

If you are sensitive to scents, then steer clear of this one. It has a lingering, almost floral scent that irritates my nose and has occasionally given me a headache. I’ve tried using it up as body lotion, but the scent is just something I can’t get past.

This tube almost looks like a sample size. For that price point I feel like it’s going to last like two weeks therefore I won’t be purchasing again. I do like this smell and the texture but I can’t justify that price!