What this P110K cream can do for your face
Let’s get it out of the way: La Prairie’s newest anti-aging cream carries a jaw-dropping price tag, at P110,000 a pop, which comes in a smooth and lustrous 50-ml silver jar that’s sculpted like a space-age piece of art.
Any incredulous reactions to that fact, however, come only from the rest of us. Devout La Prairie users don’t blink—they accept that skin science at that level comes at a price. Just ask any sales assistant at Rustan’s.
La Prairie has such a cult following among the moneyed set that it now gets name-checked in pop culture, just like a Birkin or a Lamborghini. If you’ve watched the Emmy-winning comedy series “Hacks,” you’d remember how the wealthy comedian lead, played by Jean Smart, is deeply devoted to her La Prairie face cream that it takes prime space in the fridge of her touring bus. In one scene, after a disagreement, her daughter expresses her displeasure by chucking her mother’s jars of face cream in the trash. Hit ’em where it hurts.
La Prairie Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream is the first in a new collection of so-called longevity skincare, created by the luxury Swiss company, in partnership with Clinique La Prairie, the legendary Swiss longevity clinic and spa founded in 1931—a wellness hub known for its holistic approach to preventative medicine and well-being.
The claim is that La Prairie Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream is designed to extend skin youth longevity by targeting signs of aging at the cellular level. As one ages, according to the brand, “cellular information” becomes inadequate or unavailable for the functional needs of cells. Tissue and cellular functionality decreases, and cellular health span shortens, thus accelerating aging.
Younger state
What Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream does is that it resets the availability of biomolecules carrying cellular information, essentially altering it to a younger state, according to the brand. Its job is to modulate cellular information in the skin, optimizing cellular functionality.
In a La Prairie study, it was shown that, after eight weeks of use by test subjects, skin elasticity and firmness were increased; skin barrier was enhanced to prevent moisture loss; skin quality was improved, and felt more supple and smoother. The skin’s structure was strengthened with increased collagen and denser skin tissue. It also increased the rate of skin epidermal renewal.
La Prairie’s Exclusive Cellular Complex is a proprietary blend of potent ingredients that’s at the heart of the cream’s rejuvenating effects. It works to stimulate cellular turnover, promote collagen production, and enhance skin elasticity.
La Prairie Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream has a rich, creamy texture that melts into the skin. It’s suggested to apply it morning and evening on the face using the brand’s so-called “skin youth longevity gestures,” illustrations of which are enclosed in a box.
But, ultimately, is it worth the price? La Prairie products are known for their high price tag. However, many users report seeing visible improvements in their skin’s appearance after consistent use. So if you’re seeking a premium anti-aging product that delivers results, and price is no object, this cream may be worth considering.
La Prairie is exclusively available at Rustan’s.
