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The Refining Facial

La Mer

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Details & care

What it is: A formula that utilizes fermented acidic sea muds to soften skin and gently lift away dry surface cells.

What it does: This multi-action complex smoothes and boosts skin's brightness and radiance to reveal a fresh new surface. As the cream is lightly massaged onto the face, pure diamond powder and polished sea quartz perform as physical exfoliants, while smart minerals convert the massage action into energy. Circulation is immediately stimulated and skin is awakened.

How to use: Massage onto a clean, damp face and neck using circular upward motions. Avoid the eye area. Rinse well. This resurfacing treatment is highly effective but very gentle and may only be needed once a week. For optimal results, follow with your serum and moisturizer.

  • 3.4 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Item #272372
  • Core Product ID 333334M7BH

Ingredients

Declustered Water (+)\Aqua\Eau De-Structuree (+), Kaolin, Calcium Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Isododecane, Jojoba Esters, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Bentonite, 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, Tourmaline, Potassium Hydroxide, Sea Salt\Maris Sal\Sel Marin, Quartz, Humic Acids, Cellulose, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Protein, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Diamond Powder, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint), Citrus Limonum (Lemon) California, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Peg-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Sodium Lactate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Disodium Edta, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Green 5 (Ci 61570).
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.

Reviews

(112)1124.4 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Apr 20, 2010

Love La Mer!

This is one of my favorite La Mer products and I stopped using it for a while, but can't imagine WHY! My skin is so soft and feels so wonderful all the time. I use Creme de La Mer, plus the serum, and the eye concentrate as my regular routine and use the refining facial once a week and it's like going to a Spa! It feels so wonderful as you massage it into your skin and literally makes my skin glow and feel energized, clean and soft. I can't say enough about this product... even if you don't use the whole La Mer line, use the Refining Facial once a week and you'll wonder how you lived without it!!
michwee
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Most helpful critical review

Apr 24, 2015

This is so harsh!

Goodness, this stuff is so harsh! It is so hard to wash away, the only way it can be done is if you use it in the shower and really, really scrub because otherwise it really leaves a terrible white powdery residue. I know they say its important to exfoliate, but this is way too rough, it left my skin really dry, red and overall very offended.
dnatashattu
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Apr 20, 2010

Love La Mer!

This is one of my favorite La Mer products and I stopped using it for a while, but can't imagine WHY! My skin is so soft and feels so wonderful all the time. I use Creme de La Mer, plus the serum, and the eye concentrate as my regular routine and use the refining facial once a week and it's like going to a Spa! It feels so wonderful as you massage it into your skin and literally makes my skin glow and feel energized, clean and soft. I can't say enough about this product... even if you don't use the whole La Mer line, use the Refining Facial once a week and you'll wonder how you lived without it!!
michwee
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Nov 11, 2013

Speechless!!!

I am a licensed cosmotologist and have worked in the beauty industry 10 years and have used numerous products for even more years, I'm 52. I'm literally a makeup and skincare junkie-always looking for something better! I have heard of La Mer, but because of the price stayed away. I don't mind spending money on beauty care if it works, but I thought La Mer was crazy priced, I mean how good could it really be! Well, I take that all back!!! I have never used anything that has instant results like the La Mer line, it's simply AMAZING!!! So far I'm using the Creme de la Mer moisturizer, Cleansing Oil, The Eye Concentrate, and had a sample of The Refining Facial-HOLY COW!!! I have never used anything that exfoliates to this degree, and it's so gentle! Now that I've tried La Mer, I'm done looking for the next best thing-this line is the best!!!!!
Fabulousat52
4found this helpful
Apr 24, 2015

This is so harsh!

Goodness, this stuff is so harsh! It is so hard to wash away, the only way it can be done is if you use it in the shower and really, really scrub because otherwise it really leaves a terrible white powdery residue. I know they say its important to exfoliate, but this is way too rough, it left my skin really dry, red and overall very offended.
dnatashattu
3found this helpful
Oct 16, 2010

smoooooooth!

this is a great product - your skin will feel very smooth from the exfoliants in the cream. i massage it into my skin as the directions tell you to, but then i leave it on as a mask for about 5 minutes (the consultant at the la mer counter suggested this). your skin will feel so soft and firm when you're all done. my skin is moderately sensitive, but the product didn't bother me at all. i use it when my skin feels dull - once a week at most - and i've had the same tube for about 10 months.
slncs
3found this helpful
July 28, 2014

La Mer: Fine Facial

This is a finely milled powdery cream with faint scent that works wonders. I apply and wait 10-15 minutes to dry, then rinse. My skin looks and feels great. I have had this tube for over two years and it lasts with the cap closed, as I haven’t used it regularly. Great if you love the line but the price point is high, and similar results can be achieved with other products.
Trixxi
2found this helpful
Jan 1, 2014

Wow--am becoming a la mer convert

OK. I don't know how they do it, but this product does exactly what it says it will do. My skin is softer, smoother, and more radiant after one use. It seriously feels better after this than a full-blown facial at the spa. This is my second la mer product and I slowly fear that I will soon be entirely dependent on their skincare line. As for the product itself, it's mild-smelling and feels like a super-fine, liquid-like clay.
expatwife
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