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The Cleansing Oil

La Mer

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What it is: A detoxifying cleanser that contains precious marine oils and transforms into a luxurious, milky fluid when water is added.

What it does: It contains Miracle Broth™, which infuses skin with precious nutrients, immersing it in moisture and energy. It’s ideal for removing eye and face makeup.

How to use: Shake gently to redistribute natural pearl powders as needed. Massage onto dry skin to dissolve makeup and impurities. Add water to create a luxurious, milky fluid. Rinse thoroughly.

  • 6.7 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Item #938986
  • Core Product ID 333337KDBY

Ingredients

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 85, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Declustered Water (+)\Aqua\Eau De-Structuree (+), Sorbitan Trioleate, Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sea Salt\Maris Sal\Sel Marin, Pearl Powder, Plankton Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tourmaline, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Silica, Isopropyl Palmitate, Quaternium-90 Bentonite, Propylene Carbonate, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Mica, Green 6 (Ci 61565), Violet 2 (Ci 60725), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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La Mer

La Mer creates luxury, high-performance skin care and makeup by harnessing the power of the sea. In the 1960s, aerospace physicist Dr. Max Huber set out to help heal the appearance of scars he suffered in a lab accident. Pioneering the use of sea kelp and bio-fermentation in skin care, he created Miracle Broth™—the elixir that powers the legendary Crème de la Mer.

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(101)1014.2 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Nov 17, 2014

Luxury in a bottle

Wonderful, fabulous, amazing, soothing, luxurious, hydrating. These are just a few of the words I use to describe this incredible cleansing oil. It truly is luxury in a bottle and it is also a very effective facial cleanser. I love the look of the green bottle with the pearlescent oils in it sitting on the counter, and the feel and scent of the oil on my face as I massage it into my dry skin and can feel my skin not only becoming hydrated, but also the impurities of the day being removed and then rinsed away. Afterwards my skin feels amazing, so incredibly soft and smooth. If only that feeling would last forever, but alas, I have very dry, sensitive skin and can't quite afford the entire La Mer line of products. But I absolutely adore the Cleansing Oil; it's my little part of La Mer heaven. Although expensive, a little of this cleansing oil goes a very long way. I've been using mine for at least 3 months and have barely made a dent in the bottle; at most I've used 1/8th of the bottle if that. I find that just under one full pump is more than enough to cleanse my face and neck. This is one luxury all women deserve to treat themselves to. My skin looks and feels so much better after starting to use La Mer The Cleansing Oil instead of other forms of cleansers. This oil cleanser is very gentle, yet very effective and lasts forever. I highly recommend it for everyone, men and women alike...and remember men need to take care of their skin as much as we women do and probably more so as we tend to take care of ourselves more than men do to begin with. So get this for yourself and convince the man in your life it's good for him too; he'll thank you for it in the long run. And convince him to wear sunscreen every day too and you'll both live happier, longer, healthier lives!
Elizabeth123
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Most helpful critical review

Dec 27, 2014

La Mer The Cleansing Oil

I really wanted to love this product. When it arrived, I was so excited to try it out. It looks so beautiful in the bottle-definitely a luxury product! I have combination skin that tends to be more dry in the winter months, and I was looking for an oil cleanser that would remove makeup in the evening. I could only stand to use this product a couple of times, as it made my eyes sting and water so badly that I just could not stick to it. I do not have sensitive eyes, and I do not wear contact lenses. Yes, I probably could have used a separate eye makeup remover, but I wanted a product that could remove all of my makeup in 1 step. This cleanser also dried my skin out a bit (I didn't think that was possible with an oil-based cleanser) and smelled disagreeable. I was expecting more from La Mer.
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Dec 27, 2014

La Mer The Cleansing Oil

I really wanted to love this product. When it arrived, I was so excited to try it out. It looks so beautiful in the bottle-definitely a luxury product! I have combination skin that tends to be more dry in the winter months, and I was looking for an oil cleanser that would remove makeup in the evening. I could only stand to use this product a couple of times, as it made my eyes sting and water so badly that I just could not stick to it. I do not have sensitive eyes, and I do not wear contact lenses. Yes, I probably could have used a separate eye makeup remover, but I wanted a product that could remove all of my makeup in 1 step. This cleanser also dried my skin out a bit (I didn't think that was possible with an oil-based cleanser) and smelled disagreeable. I was expecting more from La Mer.
C7704
20found this helpful
Nov 17, 2014

Luxury in a bottle

Wonderful, fabulous, amazing, soothing, luxurious, hydrating. These are just a few of the words I use to describe this incredible cleansing oil. It truly is luxury in a bottle and it is also a very effective facial cleanser. I love the look of the green bottle with the pearlescent oils in it sitting on the counter, and the feel and scent of the oil on my face as I massage it into my dry skin and can feel my skin not only becoming hydrated, but also the impurities of the day being removed and then rinsed away. Afterwards my skin feels amazing, so incredibly soft and smooth. If only that feeling would last forever, but alas, I have very dry, sensitive skin and can't quite afford the entire La Mer line of products. But I absolutely adore the Cleansing Oil; it's my little part of La Mer heaven. Although expensive, a little of this cleansing oil goes a very long way. I've been using mine for at least 3 months and have barely made a dent in the bottle; at most I've used 1/8th of the bottle if that. I find that just under one full pump is more than enough to cleanse my face and neck. This is one luxury all women deserve to treat themselves to. My skin looks and feels so much better after starting to use La Mer The Cleansing Oil instead of other forms of cleansers. This oil cleanser is very gentle, yet very effective and lasts forever. I highly recommend it for everyone, men and women alike...and remember men need to take care of their skin as much as we women do and probably more so as we tend to take care of ourselves more than men do to begin with. So get this for yourself and convince the man in your life it's good for him too; he'll thank you for it in the long run. And convince him to wear sunscreen every day too and you'll both live happier, longer, healthier lives!
Elizabeth123
TOP 500 REVIEWER
10found this helpful
Nov 21, 2013

La Mer Cleansing Oil

This is a fantastic product that I have used for 8 years. It removes make up and leaves the skin feeling silky.
kcral
5found this helpful
Mar 16, 2017

Effective Oil Cleanser suitable for sensitive skin

"My name is Lauren, and I am a La Mer addict...". This is another La Mer product that I have to have on hand at all times. It dissolves sunscreen, foundation, even eye makeup easily and rinses clean, leaving skin soft and hydrated. Can be used alone, or the first step in a "double cleanse" - I follow with The Cleansing Lotion or The Cleansing Gel depending on the weather and/or my activity level. Never irritates my skin, even the eye area.
MsDemeanor
4found this helpful
June 11, 2016

WOW

WOW. That was my first reaction after I rinsed my face. I had been searching for a "complete" cleansing oil for so long. Many that I tried never effectively removed my many layers of waterproof mascara and I would always wake up with greyish raccoon eyes in the morning. But this! This does it all. The consistency is that of cooking oil and it smells lightly like castor oil. That was the only turn off for me bc I started having flashbacks to my labor inducing days #DontAsk. I massaged this all over my face INCLUDING my eye area. And I wasn't very rough either. Just a gentle massage. When I rinsed it, the oil turned a milky consistency and just melted away. I patted dry a moisturized, glowing face that had no trace of mascara, eyeliner or even my water liner. I even went back with my makeup wipe to be sure, but no. There was none left. The next morning my eyes were bright and raccoon eye free! This is a keeper. I wish the scent was more pleasant. I was really expecting something nice and floral. But a little scent isn't going to turn me off to what may be the greatest cleansing oil that I have tried yet.
SkinCareFanatic
4found this helpful
Oct 18, 2013

Looooveee this

I have used a lot of skincare products and I always go back to La Mer. Yes, I know it's expensive but I'm willing to pay for a product like this. It feels like olive oil when you first put it on but it washes clean off your face and makes skin soft. I break out easily, I have been using this for several weeks with no breakouts. I highly recommend this cleansing oil.
Bekka521
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