It’s also gained a reputation for being a near-exact dupe to La Mer’s Creme de la Mer, another cream that’s earned cult status—and comes at a hefty price tag of north of $500 for a 3.4-ounce jar. (Yes, really.) For that reason, even nonnatural enthusiasts find their way into the Weleda fan club since it’s a pretty close replica for a very reasonable price. I slathered it on and worried for a moment about my pores. Would they clog? With a cream this thick, I wasn’t sure but was willing to deviate from my nightly gentle acid routine to find out. My face was indeed shiny and slippery for the rest of the evening. I changed out my pillowcase to one I didn’t care about staining and hit the hay. The next morning was an early one—I woke up at 6 a.m. and completely forgot about the experiment until I looked in the mirror. My face looked smoother and the lines on my forehead and mouth were still there, but they were softer. I’m happy to report one use did not clog my pores! The biggest difference of all was in how my skin felt. It quite literally drank up the Skin Food and looked even-toned enough to forgo makeup entirely. That all said, I don’t recommend this treatment unless you’re feeling particularly dry. It likely won’t make too much of a difference unless your skin is parched, but using it on cuticles, elbows, knees, and feet is fine year-round.
