La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream, $150, 8 Beauty Products to Buy in September

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8 Beauty Products to Buy in September

Check out which new products top our list of must-haves for September 2012

August 30, 2012 | by Cinya Burton | 43 COMMENTS

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream, $150

Fact: La Mer is the crème de la crème of moisturizers. Also true: It's way too heavy (not to mention spendy) for most of us. While this newer version isn't any cheaper, it is a lot lighter and doesn't leave you feeling greasy. Plus, it still contains all the luxurious ingredients of the original (sea kelp, vitamin C, vitamin E). Now, if only they�d do something about that price ...

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products mentioned

JINsoon Nail Polish

9.0

Sonia Kashuk Studly Haute Hair Set

0.0

Make Up For Ever Black Tango Palette

0.0

L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Rich Oil

0.0

Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Oil-in-Cream

0.0

Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne

0.0

Yes to Carrots Lip Butter

8.6

Yes To Blueberries Brightening Facial Towelettes

6.8

La Mer The Moisturizing Soft Cream

5.0

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just okay on this list

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

nice

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:39AM Report as inappropriate

None of these products have that WOW factor to them...I'm in no rush to try any of these things out.

by MizzPink Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try La Mer.

by lilas Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

Sonya Kashuk and Yes To... don't test on animals.

by TinkerBelles Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

I've tried the L'oreal Mythic Oil and its nothing special. The Sonia Kashuk hair ties look super cute though!

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:34AM Report as inappropriate

cool stuff

by Lumica6 Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 12:10PM Report as inappropriate

I tried a 14-day sample of La Mer Moisturizing soft cream. Was not impressed. I even went to my local La Mer cosmetic counter to ensure proper application. Did not make my skin hydrated at all. Disapointed.

by hiddenexpose Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate

La Mer is pricey, but worth it!

by robyne00 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

You have to check out the arquitetus cream from Bel Col! I buy mine from sweden and it is sooo good! I love everything about it! ( I would like to try La Mer though, just because :) )

by Newflavour Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:28AM Report as inappropriate

Geez!! That La Mer moisturizer is expensive!!! D:

by bestrong13 Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

I love the diversity of this September list. The real standouts for me are the Shu Uemura oil cream (my hair is ultra fine) and the Yes To Shampoos.

by HeathRene Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 08:28AM Report as inappropriate

As much as I love MUFE, the Black Tango palette is a bit of a let down. The only color I actually like is the cream. This is a great color if you like the Aqua Black eyeliner and want a few more colors.

by volta Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 12:31AM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 04:40PM Report as inappropriate

This article was diverse in its range of different types of products for different uses but as many others have said most of the items are quite expensive. While paying more for a better product as it will have better results, last longer etc can be worthwhile there is a point at which this just doesnt work for the average woman. too expensive is just that, TOO EXPENSIVE! The face cream didnt really provide much in the way of detail to explain why it would be effective and price justified. I have found that Neostrata products are very effective, deliver results and while they arent cheap the price top is about 90 for a few of the products. They have plain packaging, clearlt describe their ingredients and their effect the money is in the product not the image. I have noticed that there is a difference in Canadian line so I cant speak about the US line. I have tried many other high end products Lancome, Dior up to 200 and I get a fancier package and bottle, more luxury presentsation but no better results. NEOSTRATA delivers and you pay for what you get, results.

by mum21 Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

You don't need to go expensive to get results. La Mer is really not worth it in my opinion. It is expensive and just not effective enough to justify the expense. Don't pay big money for a name and pretty packaging. Using retinols allows for exfoliation and cell regeneration. It doesn't have to be expensive. It's important to check labels and know what's in your products. If you can't say it? Maybe it does'nt belong on your face. I agree with many here about the Shu Uemura Oil. Nothing else of the list made it for me this time.

by Ok2BHuman Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 01:20PM Report as inappropriate

I like most of the product suggestions and look forward to trying quite a few especially the Shu Uemura Oil for fine hair. But really, La Mer cream??? I cannot fathom paying $150 for that little amount of any product!

by BeautyBoss Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

I'm looking forward to the L'Oreal Mythic oil. I like that it has Argan oil, and that a small goes a long way, and of course that L'Oreal offers this product.

by carmen_santoro Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 05:43PM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying the L'Oreal Mythic Oil, but the rest of these are pretty much outside of my price range.

by WiccanLady Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

Most are out of my price range..But, once inm awhile can find it cheaper on ebay!! ;-)

by schulzamy Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 12:30PM Report as inappropriate

i'll be trying the yes to line, but the rest of those are way our of my price range.

by schien Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

I ♥ Mythic oil! it is worth every penny (though I wish it was cheaper)

by rachel_harville Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

I'd give the article a higher rating if the prices of these "must haves" weren't so outrageous....sigh.

by jenn8779 Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 08:45AM Report as inappropriate

The Yes to products sound reasonable...But $150 for face cream? No thank you! The title to this story should really say," Cheap products to get: Celebrities only!"

by Lamexicana1 Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate