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<\/p>\nTHE La Mer Cr\u00e9me de la Mer moisturising cream is a must-have for celebrities like JLO and Kate Hudson – but it also comes with a hefty price tag.<\/p>\n
At \u00a378 for just 15ml, \u00a3150 for 30ml or a whopping \u00a31,850 for 500ml, its massive price tag that far exceeds our beauty budget. But we have found a pretty impressive dupe at a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n
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The Av\u00e8ne Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is being hailed as a must-have dupe for skincare junkies thanks to its similarities to the La Mer cr\u00e9me but at a much <\/em>more affordable price.<\/p>\n Available from lookfantastic.com, the Av\u00e8ne cream costs just \u00a39.50 for 40ml – a total steal in comparison to La Mer.<\/p>\n Av\u00e8ne is the popular French pharmacy brand, best known for its high-performing skincare products that are suitable for all skin types including those with sensitive skin. <\/p>\n The lightweight Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream works to soothe and rejuvenate skin, preventing sensitivity and dryness, just like La Mer's rival cream.<\/p>\n The Av\u00e8ne formula is infused with the first post-biotic biotechnological active ingredient derived from the brand\u2019s well-loved thermal spring water.<\/p>\n La Mer and Av\u00e8ne creams also boast a similar product texture. <\/p>\n Fans of the budget-friendly moisturiser have taken to the online reviews section to praise the formula and restorative results.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n One happy customer noted: "My skin has never looked are felt so good! I'm a retinol user and this stuff has really helped with the irritation and my skin barrier. <\/p>\n "I won't buy any other cream for my face now".<\/p>\n Whil another fan added, "This is absolutely brilliant for my 12 year old daughters eczema."<\/p>\n While another parent also praised the gentle formula, sharing "Love this product and have bought about 20 bottles now. <\/p>\n "My sons skin around his mouth has been so damaged from PD and this has been fantastic to help build his skin barrier back up again."<\/p>\n The Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream is gentle enough to use on the whole family, including babies.<\/p>\n It is also suitable to be used several times a day, simply reapply it to the irritated area and massage in.<\/p>\n At \u00a39.50 we\u2019re not surprised that this cream is such a hit.<\/p>\nREAD MORE ABOUT BEAUTY<\/span><\/h2>\n
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