I have very sensitive skin which has caused me to go through more brands of skincare than i care to think about - you name it, i have tried it. i've never been satisfied with any foundation until i made the decision to purchase La Mer. The price is a bit high, but I'm a firm believer in taking care of your skin, especially you face/neck area, so after spending more than $200 on foundation alone over a period of 2 years, I decided to purchase La Mer and save myself the greif of agonizing over more money wasted on yet another brand that didn't meet expectations. I am 25 years old with pretty problem free skin, but in going through previous products i was always concious of how i broke out a few days after using a new foundation. I have used the La Mer foundation in the jar, but I love the foundation in the pump just because the application of it makes it go on smoother and i believe more evenly since i no longer have to stick my fingertips in the jar.
This foundation is flawless - it goes on extremely smooth, is very light, and I only need the smallest amount to apply to my skin. I actually feel like I'm applying another layer of moisturizer on my face rather than makeup - it's that light, airy and silky/smooth in feel. this is what i most love about the foundation - i never feel like i'm wearing make up. i also love how it looks without any other makeup (powders, blushes, etc) applied over top. i constantly go out of the house in only my foundation because i really feel good about the way my skin looks naturally now that i have something that enhances it and doesn't make me look 'made up.' this is important to me only because i have light freckles on my entire face, and while they do not bother me at all, my skin tone is not even because of this, so it's nice to finally have even complexion without the layers of a lot of makeup. i also think it makes my skin glow which i love and have never had with a foundation alone (i've always had to apply illuminzing powder to give my face a little glow).
i also find that any make up i apply overtop of it (powders, blushes, eye shadow, etc) there's no problem. because the foundation itself feels like a moisturizer, i think my makeup actually applies smoother and lasts longer. you only need a very little - like half a pump to apply. but it's very easy to add a little bit more to your face if you want, and it won't feel heavy and gross.
i wish the price was a bit cheaper, but you do get what you pay for, and this is an excellent product. this is my 2nd time purchasing it, and i won't ever switch to another brand. when it comes to skincare, we already know that La Mer is the best or one of the best, and their skincolor line is no exception. it's a great investment, and i don't mind shelling out the money every 6 months because the investment is so worth it. foundation to me is everything, you need to be satisfied and 100% happy with your foundation and the way it feels on your skin and the way you feel wearing it.