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Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream SPF 20

La Prairie

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Magical gifts from the sea. The magic begins deep beneath the oceans of the world. Wild plants compete for sun, oxygen and space in a brutal struggle for survival that makes them incredibly strong and resilient. Because of this, they are the incubators of astounding anti-aging algae that have been grown using procedures comparable to the hydroponic growth of land plants that simply do not exist on the earth's dry surface. A unique and proprietary aquaculture has been harvested, extracted and fermented exclusively for La Prairie.

This seemingly miraculous complex, in conjunction with exclusive Cellular Complex, produces Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream SPF 20: an amazingly light yet highly concentrated cream offering UVA and UVB protection.

Benefits: Assists natural collagen production and helps maintain and enhance skin's youthful firmness and elasticity; improves skin moisturization and its ability to hold moisture. Skin's barrier function is restored and repaired. With continued use, skin is softer, more supple and radiant. A new aquaculture provides advanced antioxidant protection against free radicals; UVA/UVB sun protection SPF 20 helps protect against premature aging, wrinkling and sun spots; a peptide in a delivery system exclusive to La Prairie protects skin's collagen and elastin from damaging enzymes.

  • How to use: Apply daily after cleansing and toning. May be used alone or over Advanced Marine Biology Tonic, or any other Swiss Cellular Serum.
  • Dermatologist tested, allergy tested, noncomedogenic.
  • Paraben-free.
  • 1.7 oz.
  • By La Prairie.
  • Item #261612
  • Core Product ID 333334LUQ8

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La Prairie

La Prairie skin care, makeup and fragrance represent an exquisite fusion of Swiss science, art and rare ingredients. The brand traces its origins to 1930s Switzerland, where a doctor at Clinique La Prairie pioneered cellular anti-aging therapies. La Prairie became the first brand to apply this research to skin care, infusing collections with their exclusive Cellular Complex.

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Sept 23, 2011

Rich but not greasy transform your skin like Magic

I am 38 years old guy, a fashion designer who works late on my design projects all the time, coffee, smoke... all has taken a toll on my skin. I start to see my skin lack of firmness and some fine lines. I've tried many brands such as Dior, Lancom, Dr. perricone... etc. but all of them are just high price tag products with very little result. So one day I decided to give La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology skin care collection a try and what a pleasant surprise it was! it's so good, it's like Magic! The minute I put the La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology toner on my face, I can feel my skin is "Breathing in Oxygen" kinda refreshing feeling! After applying the toner inn the morning, I will be using this La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology day cream with SPF 30. This cream is fabulous! A lot of time the high SPF cream are creasy & clog your pores, but this cream is righ but not greasy! and it makes my skin feel moisturized all day long! At night I will use the La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology night emulsion after the toner. Don't let the light lotion feels of this product fools you. It might be light in almost gel like form but it's very concentrated and very moisturizing! when I wake up in the morning I feel like I had a great full 10 hours sleep! (even if you only had 5 hours of sleep!) Trust me boys & girls, the La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology skin care collection is like "Magic in the bottle"! I feel like that I got these special "Fountain of youth" from the Little Mermaid! get it! it's worth the money! ^__^
OneCoolDude
6found this helpful
July 4, 2013

Great product

Almost as good as the jar - cream version. But still amazing. A must buy is you want plump cheeks and no crinkles.
TinaattheBeach
2found this helpful
Apr 13, 2013

Great on my sensitive skin!

I have very sensitive skin and have seen some pigmentation issues creep onto my face over the past few months. I tried several different samples of other La Prairie face creams-- I've been a customer for almost 12 years now -- and this was the most calming to my skin. I finally bought a bottle of the product, and in only a few uses I can see the red in my skin going back to normal. My skin feels hydrated but not greasy, and the texture of this cream is light and smooth. Highly recommended!
WorknMomma
2found this helpful
Dec 10, 2014

Great moisturizer!

Skin looks great when using this product, along with the toner.
historygirl44
1found this helpful
Feb 5, 2013

Not for me

This was not for me! Tried the face products in sample packs. Skin felt good upon application. But after half hour my face became shiny all over and had to wash my face again and went back to my regular moisturize. I have normal cheeks and oily sensitive T-zone. Too bad it didn't work for me. The smell was nice though.
beautyrave
1found this helpful
Jan 11, 2012

powerful skincare

i have been using La Prairie products 8 years ago but in the past few years i tried to use other products. Because my skin is so sensitive, easily breakout and irritated; i start using this day cream recently. I can tell big difference here. it is light weight but i feel the moisture and smooth the entire day. I am using its emulsion at night. It's so helpful. It is just worthwhile for me to spend more money for a right product than risk using other products that worsens my skin
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