The Moisturizing Matte Lotion

Replacing The Oil Absorbing Lotion, which was the the first Crème de la Mer product I ever used, and which led me to fall in love with La Mer, seemed insane! After contemplating stock-piling my primary moisturizer, I decided to first try The Moisturizing Matte Lotion for a while.

As the new Moisturizing Matte Lotion wasn't available in South Africa yet at the time, I found the perfect excuse to hop to Paris (where better to shop for a French titled brand!), to get my hands on the new Moisturizing Matte Lotion, use it for while, and give an honest review. Now, 5 months later, I feel comfortable saying au revoir to the old, and bonjour to the improved!

I instantly fell in love with the new, heavier matt white glass bottle. The texture of The Moisturizing Matte Lotion seems ever so slightly thicker and stickier than its predecessor, the smell reminds of that unique Crème la Mer quality.

I find that the lotion is absorbed faster, has a more noticeable and instant effect on the skin, and I remain more aware of it for longer as I feel it working its magic through the day. Long-term results delivers the same, it not better, moisturizing effects than the forerunner - softening the skin, tightening pores and an all-day matte finish.

The Moisturizing Matte Lotion defies the laws of moisture with healing hydration from the sea combined with unique mattifying technology to help soften away age, shine and pores. Our smallest moisture sphere ever is suspended in a buoyant gel layer to deliver healing hydration rapidly—with a fresh finish.


A sea-sourced, micro-fine powder surrounds each gel capsule, creating a Mattifying Mesh Network that works intuitively to minimize shine for a beautifully balanced, refined complexion in even the hottest, most humid climates.