8 Luxury Facial Moisturizers Worth Every Single Penny

La Mer’s Crème de la Mer is the definition of a cult-classic beauty product. Since the 1960s, beauty editors, celebrities, and everyone in-between have freaked out over its miracle-like results. The hero ingredient is the brand’s signature Miracle Broth, a “cell-renewing” mix made with nutrient-rich sea kelp. What does this mean for your skin? The cream heals dry skin, soothes irritation, and smooths out fine lines and wrinkles. 

A blend of 14 active ingredients in this moisturizer's hydra-flow complex tag team to boost collagen production. The result? Skin feels more soft and even after a single application. 

Kim Kardashian West never been shy about sharing her favorite beauty products of all time on her various social media channels, or that fact that she considers some of them a splurge. One such example is Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Cream. Although West prefers the black edition which will set you back over $1,000, the original is slightly more affordable. The formula is powered by orchids to help maximize the energy production of cells before they regenerate. On the surface level, skin appears more radiant, plump, and signs of aging are reduced. 

Think of this moisturizer as the skincare equivalent of getting a triple shot in your morning latte. This Chantecaille cream is packed with all of the same ingredients as its original Bio Lifting formula, but they're supercharged. Five active plant and stem cells lift, firm, plump, and hydrate skin. 

The secret is out on this rich moisturizer, which started out as a backstage secret weapon in makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury's kit. This cooling, dense, cream hugs dry skin and boosts collagen production without clogging pores and making you breakout. 

It’s easy to be skeptical about any product that promises to give you immediate results, but Dr. Barbara Sturm’s firming face cream is one of the rare exceptions. Purslane, a plant packed with regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits prevents skin cells from aging, and in turn keeps complexions radiant and firm. 

Our skin's natural loss of lipids as we age is what leads to signs of aging like fine lines and uneven texture. This moisturizer restores skin with these essential lipids along with antioxidants and cell-repairing vitamin E so that complexions appear hydrated and firm.  

It’s true: Even if you live in a warm climate where winter doesn’t really exist, you still need to make sure your skin stays hydrated. This oil-free lotion is formulated to do just that. It’s infused with hyaluronic acid, marine extracts, and free-radical fighting vitamins C and E that penetrate the deepest layers of the skin while simultaneously keeping excess shine under control.