My face fell in love with a sample I had of la Mer pre-soin lotion but it is way out of my budget. I've tried a few products that articles suggested we're similar but in my opinion, they aren't. Any one had any luck finding a dupe?? 

Tagged below what I've tried. So far the closest dupe is the cosrx and I'm pretty happy with it but I'd love to hear more suggestions.

La Mer pre-soin dupe???

Not a fan of the tingling that I get with colors 2 and 3. It goes away after a little while and oddly doesn't happen every time I use them. (More than not it does though)

What a great set of lip oils! I was first impressed by the presentation. They are truly gift worthy in this super cute box with attention to every little detail. This set features colors 1 Clear Dew, 2 Pink Muhly, and 3 Red Camellia. I always need a clear gloss and this natural bloom lip oil has become my "car lippie" that I use on a daily basis. I was not sure how I would like the bolder color of Red Camellia but it is very subtle and I will be able to wear it daily as well once the clear is gone. Do not be afraid of a new color with these as they really accent your natural lip so well. All 3 colors turned out to be great shades for me!

Product amount is very small in comparison to the packaging. It will probably still last a very long time since it is an eye product but I'd be lying if I didn't disclose that it doesn't seem "full". I discovered this because as I took the cap off the first time, it stuck and all the product came out with it. So be careful taking it off for the first use.  I didn't see any recognizable "positive" ingredients in the ingredient list until almost halfway down the list. This isn't a deal breaker for me but it could be for some. I definitely like to see something I recognize (and like for my skin) in the top 5 ingredients.

I love the package design and ease of use. It has a nice cooling feeling. I have sensitive skin that often protests products or ingredients and this was not aggravating for me at all. It will be great for travel or if you want to toss it in a purse or take along bag. 

I didn't love the serum. It just didn't stand out as doing much for me. BUT it didn't bother me in the midst of a rosacea flare so that's saying something in itself. I probably wouldn't but it on its own but in the set, it's nice to have it.

It was such a treat to try this respected brand and the travel set really let me try multiple products all at once.
These sets are made for travel and I agree that you really can get away with tossing them in your bag and taking off. In combination the claim here is that the sets is made to soothe. Since I was in the middle of a rosacea breakout when it arrived, I was hesitant to even start anything new.  So the vegan gel cleanser was my first to try since cleansers tend not to irritate me if they contain gentle ingredients. (No salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for me!) It came through and was not an issue. This is a gentle gel that leaves you feeling squeaky clean. It is a low suds type that worked well. It boasts grapefruit known for natural antibacterial properties and antioxidants. My favorite product overall was the CICA soothing sun cream. It only takes a tiny bit to cover my whole face and it feels completely residue free. No white cast and a spf of 50 = perfect for the face.  In the video above I use way too much. 🤦 I should have known better but I don't want to do it again because I want to savor the rest and put it to use on my face.

Just wish I could use it all over my face from day 1 but going to have to be patient and see if I can just keep adding to areas as tolerated.

I am truly impressed with this little gem. I was eager to see how it transformed my skin and I went all-in covering my whole face with it daily. I had to slow down after just 2 days though as I started to breakout a little. Since then I've been using it around my eyes and this serum is so nice for that area. There are actual improvements that I can see within minutes of applying it. A brightening and depuffing effect! My husband even uses it for this reason now. BUY THIS NOW if you want to fake a good night's rest and erase a few years of stress. 😆

The product amount is very small in comparison to the packaging. It will probably still last a very long time since it is an eye product but I'd be lying if I didn't disclose that it doesn't seem "full". I discovered this because as I took the cap off the first time, it stuck and all the product came out with it. So be careful taking it off for the first use.  I didn't see any recognizable "positive" ingredients in the ingredient list until almost halfway down the list. This isn't a deal breaker for me but it could be for some. I definitely like to see something I recognize (and like for my skin) in the top 5 ingredients.


I love the package design and ease of use. It has a nice cooling feeling and pleasant smell. I have sensitive skin that often protests products or ingredients and this was not aggravating for me at all. It will be great for travel or if you want to toss it in a purse or take along bag.


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