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The Replenishing Oil Exfoliator

La Mer

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Details & care

What it is: A sensorial facial scrub that refines, detoxifies and replenishes skin.

Who it's for: Ideal for those with dry, normal, combination or oily skin types.

What it does: Sugar crystals and sea salt gently smooth away dullness and fine, dry lines while sea kelp fibers work like a cleansing cloth to draw impurities from your pores as the proprietary Miracle Broth™ oils replenish, soften and smooth skin.

How to use: Apply to dry or damp skin as desired. For more intense exfoliation, gently massage onto dry, cleansed skin. For a creamier oil texture, add water to dissolve the natural exfoliating crystals. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Use 3–4 times weekly.

  • 3.4 oz.
  • Paraben-free; sulfate-free; phthalate-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5576582
  • Core Product ID 333335C6BT

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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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Most helpful positive review

Feb 16, 2021

Exquisite!

I've been working from my dining room since March 11/20. Been through a lot- Zoom happy hours; Tiger King; watching people make sourdough, Zoom yoga with an instructor teaching from his kitchen on the upper east side of Manhattan, my brother-in-law passing away from COVID 19 in July and I couldn't go to the funeral; standing on my porch for 8minutes 40 seconds every evening for a week in remembrance of George Floyd's murder; gently saying, "no thank you, I can't help you understand privilege, but there are some great resources out there"; training alone and running alone in a virtual 5k race; the groundhog saw his shadow; a Christmas morning bombing in my city; an insurrection in my country - on my birthday; what am I missing? Yes, I deserve this face scrub - I mean, "replenishing oil exfoliator". It is worth every penny because IT MAKES ME HAPPY!
WThompson
Verified purchase
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Most helpful critical review

Nov 14, 2019Incentivized review

Not for ME

SORRY!!! I have to agree with some of the other people on here this Was very unpleasant to use . It has And BAD smell to it. It's too oily. And it doesn't exfoliate Good at all. So I guess I'll stick with my estee Lauder Exfoliate
Ro74
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Feb 16, 2021

Exquisite!

I've been working from my dining room since March 11/20. Been through a lot- Zoom happy hours; Tiger King; watching people make sourdough, Zoom yoga with an instructor teaching from his kitchen on the upper east side of Manhattan, my brother-in-law passing away from COVID 19 in July and I couldn't go to the funeral; standing on my porch for 8minutes 40 seconds every evening for a week in remembrance of George Floyd's murder; gently saying, "no thank you, I can't help you understand privilege, but there are some great resources out there"; training alone and running alone in a virtual 5k race; the groundhog saw his shadow; a Christmas morning bombing in my city; an insurrection in my country - on my birthday; what am I missing? Yes, I deserve this face scrub - I mean, "replenishing oil exfoliator". It is worth every penny because IT MAKES ME HAPPY!
Verified purchase
WThompson
19found this helpful
Dec 18, 2020

Amazing!

I love this exfoliator and when Nordstrom was out of stock for a while I ended up ordering it from Sephora because I was afraid it was getting discontinued. Every time I use it, I feel like I’m in my personal spa. I don’t understand the reviews about the scent. That may be my favorite aspect of it. No way it smells rancid! I wonder if these reviewers got an old/bad product. This is worth the money to me!
kalthera99
9found this helpful
Jan 8, 2021

Gentle Exfoliator

If you’re looking for a moderate exfoliator, something you can use more than once a week, then this is a good option. I like it, but I probably won’t buy it again. I’m just not sure it’s worth the splurge. It does feel nice to have an exfoliate with an oil based delivery system, but I’m not overwhelmed by it. I use it about twice a week and really I just feel like it’s giving me an oil treatment rather than truly exfoliating. So if you’re looking for a true exfoliator, I’m just not sure if this is it.
Curvynchic
7found this helpful
Feb 6, 2021

Hydrating and Smoothing

This is the best exfoliator I have ever used for my face. The quality of it is immediately apparent. I find it especially welcome for my dry skin because of how hydrated I feel after using it. It is also quite smoothing. However, to some, it might have a bit too much oil. Also, the smell is not great (but not awful either). I first used a sample, but fell in love and bought the full size.
Verified purchase
BrianJ13
6found this helpful
Nov 14, 2019Incentivized review

Not for ME

SORRY!!! I have to agree with some of the other people on here this Was very unpleasant to use . It has And BAD smell to it. It's too oily. And it doesn't exfoliate Good at all. So I guess I'll stick with my estee Lauder Exfoliate
Ro74
6found this helpful
Dec 9, 2019Incentivized review

LOVE LOVE LOVE and it doesn’t smell bad at all

Absolutely LOVE this product! I didn’t think it smelled bad like everyone else says. I wish they had a product like this for my entire body. LOVE IT
KMG4
5found this helpful
Nov 14, 2019Incentivized review

The smell of this exfoliator is horrible!

This exfoliator does the job, but try as I might, I can’t get past the smell. It smells rancid. I should have returned it when I had the chance, but didn’t, so now I’m stuck with it. Seriously, it smells horrible. I liked the previous La Mer exfoliator much better because it could be used as an exfoliator and a mask, plus it smelled better! I will not be buying this again.
ShoeAndBagLover
4found this helpful
Sept 23, 2019Incentivized review

bring back its predecessor!

I have to join the few chanting to bring back the old facial exfoliator as this one is just UNPLEASANT to use! Too oily, doesn't exfoliate well.
joanne1956
TOP 500 REVIEWER
4found this helpful
Apr 9, 2023

Comfortable scrub for the most sensitive skin

The only scrub I can use. Keep in mind that you need to use it dry though. The moment you rinse your face with water, the scrub will melt, and the oil will moisturize the skin. That's why this is the most comfortable scrub that i can use on my dry sensitive skin. No other scrub can do this. You also need very little product. So even it's very expensive for a scrub, it will last a very long time.
Rensqy
3found this helpful
Mar 19, 2020Incentivized review

Made my skin repair possible!

Developed a bad burn on my face from a severe allergic reaction to a product i was spraying on my hair. My skin turned into a dried prune as if i had a strong acid peel. I could not go out in public! Started using La Mer products when Nordstrom counter rep saw my red, wrinkled, dried out face. Gave me samples to try, which even though fabulous, would not absorb into my dry skin. Then tried this product along with the Concentrate and creme moisturizer. Within a week it cleared up my burn and flaking skin because it exfoliated and got rid of the prune skin!. Friends commented on how great my skin looked after weeks of a painful face. Makes using all the products work even more! Worth the $$
Cascw
3found this helpful
Nov 5, 2018Incentivized review

FAIL - PLS BRING BACK THE REFINING EXFOLIATOR

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LA MER.....BUT PLEASE BRING THE REFINING FACIAL EXFOLIATOR. SUCH A FANTASTIC PRODUCT. I HONESTLY LIKE NOTHING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT.
wncshopper
3found this helpful
Apr 9, 2023

Excellent

I received a sample of this and didn’t think I would like it at all. I’ve used the sample twice and have been surprised at how affective this exfoliant is. I have dry skin, and this made my face soft and glowing. I am so impressed I’ve ordered the full size.
KM55
2found this helpful