Thank God, for the inventor of La Mer!  I've tried everything.... and I mean everything, from generic Oil of Olay to Prada. ( Yes, Prada has skin care products)  I had acne as a teenager that left one side of my face scarred.  I continued to have acne up into my late 20's.  When I got older I was faced with not clogging my pores or doing something about the fine lines?  I chose the lines.This cream is truly a miracle.  It doesn't clog pores, it minimizes scarring, you can put it under the eye, use it for chapped lips, etc.... it's expensive and worth every penny!