In 1937, Maria and Rosy Carita, two sisters from Toulouse, France, started a hair salon named Carita. Success with their French elite clientele would eventually lead to today's full range of beauty products and services at their iconic salon, The House of Beauty, at 11 rue du Faubourg St Honoré in Paris.
I was introduced to the brand in the boutique of the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California. I figured it must be good because Carita's Creme des Lagons Ideal Hydration is a) French and b) $130 for a 1.69 fl.oz jar!
According to Carita, lagoon cream helps to energize the skin and reinforce its natural defence system with noni extract, the Tahitian fruit known for its revitalizing properties. Plus, a moisture-diffusing virtual micro-patch creates a drop-by-drop moisturizing system .
According to me, it is a pleasantly-scented, light gel-like moisturizer. It works fine in the summer and spring but is too light for chapped fall and winter skin. Although I have to say it didn't seem to penetrate my skin. It kinda just sat on top and made me feel fresh.