"Unlike products such as perfume or makeup where I prefer smaller, artistic niche companies, when it comes to advanced skin care I would go with the big ones who spend big money of R&D. This means L'Oreal (their most innovative products are sold under the Lancome brand), Lauder (they own La Mer) and Shiseido.I can not say enough good things about the Secret de Vie range from Lancome." . . . . .