The Renewal Oil

10 Reviews

1. 

   pacifiedFalcon6

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   This is an OK skincare product
   I got this product for free to try. After using it for about a month I didn’t notice much of a difference but it could just be me. A friend of mine used it for the same period and she loves it, she has dry skin and I noticed fewer fine lines and a nice texture on her skin. If you have oily, Acne-prone, or combo skin then this product may not work for you so this leaves me feeling indifferent to the product

2. 

   drearyChowder4

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   I have been using this at nite on my 72-yr-old skin since it 1st came out & feel it definitely keeps my skin
   healthy and feel I would probably have really deep wrinkles if I left it out of my routine.

   I have been a La Mer fan for 21 years, using the creme. I don’ t find the eye products to be that great;
   but this oil I use on freshly clean skin at nite & let it soak in 1/2 hr or more before adding my moisturizer,
   which is La Mer creme 3 nites & Lancome renergie lift multi-action the other 4 because I think it’s a
   good idea to change it up a bit with the creams + I seem to get a lot of renergie freebees in my GWPs
   which I take advantage of whenever possible.

   I discovered peptides about 30 yrs ago & I swear by them. Also, I read somewhere that if you have
   an excellent serum/oil you can use about any good moisturizer & achieve great results.

3. 

   grumpyHare9

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   This is an excellent blend of several very good oils (many of natural origins) that do have skin barrier strengthening properties. Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Jojoba Seed Oil along dimethicone, Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polydecene are excellent emollients that not only effectively nourish the skin but also hypoallergenic.

   The product contains the Miracle Broth (albeit in low concentration due to that water is immiscible in oil and would have required an emulsifier that would not have given a clear mixture (aka. it would have been emulsified and became an emulsion).

   The oil does contain an impressive array of actives (including peptides, and marine derived ingredients). But its main purpose is providing extra nourishment and emolliency to the skin. And it does this beautifully.
   It goes even further and will provide you with a quick absorption leaving a perceptible cushiony feel without the grease and shine, yet a divine youthful glow.

   This being said, there are many alternatives that don’t need to cost you an arm and a leg and very easily achievable without having any technical knowledge. You can easily mix several oils in a clean bottle (just by shaking) and applying this blend to the skin or blend it in a moisturizer when skin feels dry and needs an extra boost of nourishment. (Since oils do not contain water, you will not need to think of preservation of the final product either.)

   The only drawback I find – beside the price -, is the strong (more herbal) fragrance that I don’t really seem to manage to like (hence the 4 lippies). The product also contains two colourants.

   Ingredients: Ingredient Listing: Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water\Aqua\Eau, Trisiloxane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Powder, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Salt\Maris Sal\Sel Marin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul’S Wort) Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract, Molasses Extract\Saccharum Officinarum\Extrait De Melasse, Sucrose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Caffeine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Alcohol Denat., Fragrance (Parfum), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Coumarin, Citronellol, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Yellow 6 (Ci 15985)

4. 

   jumpyJerky3

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   I have never used an oil that worked as great as this one. I had purchased the La Mer moisturizer with a giftcard I had to Nordstrom and the little set came with a mini oil. The oil was such a luxury oil that it made a difference in my skin every time I used it. My skin never looked as good as when I was using this oil. It makes your skin bright and smooth and just over all gives it a nice glow. I can’t justify buying any beauty product for $240 though. I will not purchase the full size because of that price which is why I only gave it 3 stars.

5. 

   mellowJerky4

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   La Mer is the only face cream I buy. The renewal oil is the perfect all purpose oil for face neck hands and hair. I bought my first bottle while on vacation when I forgot my creme and the only size available was the two ounce Crème.. the sales associate put two drops in my hand and I pat it ll over my face and and neck nd smoothed the remainder into my hands ..I bought two half ounce bottle size during the nordstom sale . I am on my month four of the original bottle I bought. I carry it in my purse along with my Chanel hand cream. I like how healing this oil is and how soft it leaves my skin. It has a slight citrus scent.

6. 

   aloofSnipe1

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   I’ve used La Mer products for years, particularly the original CDLM for about 15 years and love it. I have sensitive skin that is sometimes dry, sometimes oily on my chin & nose, and is generally temperamental. I took a chance buying their new oil, and I’m so glad I did!This oil is very light and the dropper dispenses a perfect amount. I put about 5-6 drops in my palm and mix together with the soft cream before patting into my skin. HEAVENLY! The oil manages to be both light and hydrating with a lovely, subtle fragrance. My skin has been glowing and radiant! As warmer months approach I will likely mix the oil with the lotion or gel, or simply wear it by itself. While Sisley Black Rose Oil remains my HG oil because of its hydrating AND anti-aging properties, I love this oil during the day for hydration. A keeper!

7. 

   finickyLlama7

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   I noticed there wasn’t much reviews on this product when it comes to hair so here it goes: i suffer from frizzy hair like many people. I cannot ever let my hair air dry or I will look like a poodle. I’ve tried various “frizz control” products and none did the job. I happened to find this in my moms bathroom. Didn’t know what it was but I tried it on my hair and my goodness it worked so well. It got my roots a little too oily so I recomend putting a very minimum amount there or none at all. A little goes a long way (I have lots of hair so maybe like half to a whole squirt. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive! Also, i like to put my hair in braids for one day and the next day let it down. Putting this on dry hair, post-braids, makes your hair look super shiny and silky!

8. 

   amusedWidgeon0

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   Like for all other LM I have tried, what’s the point to spend this much when you have so many other products for a fraction? Just mix any of The Ordinary organic face oils with their retinol and vit C! One spends something like 25 USD, lands on 90ml product (!!!!) and results are far more impressive.

9. 

   trustingWigeon9

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   Earlier this year I came across a heavily-used bottle of La Mer’s ‘The Renewal Oil’ perched nicely on my friends dressing table. I was intrigued…particularly as having tried a few La Mer samples in the past (some good, some not so good). Then I noticed the ingredients list which seemed somewhat similar to another product I use – Divine Herbal’s ‘Facial Treatment Serum’. My friend swore by La Mer (she’s a LM addict!) and in particular this product. Intrigued I decided to give this a try, stopping by on the way back from hers at Sephora where I have a lovely friend who’s very generous with her samples, and good job as ZERO chance of my LM-addict friend sharing her bottle with me!

   The test

   I used my DH serum on one side (the left) of my face and LM on the right, leaving a few mil gap buffer zone down the middle of my face so that no chance of the products crossing over. To be fair I hadn’t used DH for a few months (been lazy!) so it was almost like starting anew. I was half-expecting to notice more of a difference on the right side, especially as LM”s oil has a lot more ingredients than DH (which despite being termed a ‘serum’ is actually more an oil and similar consistency to LM’s). To my surprise though I discovered the left side looked more glowing and hydrated after 2 weeks in comparison to the right side. It wasn’t a huge difference but it was noticeable.

   Now being someone borderline-obsessed with ‘ingredients’, I had to learn more about what goes into this and the LM brand in general. This one, like their other products contains the ‘miracle broth’, namely: Sea kelp, calcium, magnesium, potassium, lecithin, iron, Vitamins, C, E and B12, plus oils of citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower (you can find this on the ingredients list of LM products). I don’t have much to state about this combination other than Vitamin C and E are excellent antioxidants. I’m puzzled about the citrus and Eucalyptus oils are both are phototoxic and yet this is a product you are supposed to use during the day…makes me wonder what percentage of those they contain? And Vitamin C oxidizes when exposed to sunlight which is why it should never be in a transparent bottle such as this…but hey I digress.

   Conclusion

   There are plenty of people out there who swear by LM. Unfortunately I’m not one of them…well not yet anyway!
   A 0.5 oz bottle of this product costs $130 compared to the DH serum at $33 for the same amount. I’m all for spending when it comes to good products but if I can get the same, if not better results with something that’s one-quarter the price then I know what I’m choosing!

   Not a bad product at all, but for that kind of price tag I expect a lot more.

   Selena x

   ~ My HG list ~

   (I’ve sampled 100s of skin, hair and m/u products over the last decade and a half, as I love trying out new stuff all the time – usually sample sizes via e-bay, also plenty courtesy of a friend who works at Sephora. Thought it might be useful to share my top 10 must-have products, subject to change if and when I come across something more effective)

   1. Hair Loss Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ – Hair Oil
   2. Lip Balm: Jack Black – Intense Therapy
   3. Pigmentation + Anti-Ageing Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ – Facial Treatment Serum
   4. Cleanser: ‘Aveda’ – Purifying Gel Cleanser
   5. Concealer: ‘Mac’ – Studio Finish Concealer
   6. Lash Growth Serum: ‘Divine Herbal’ – Divinelash
   7. Foundation/SPF: ‘Juice Beauty’ – Stem Cellular Repair (warm glow)
   8. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley’ – Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream
   9. Moisturizer: ‘Antipodes’ – Rejoice Light Day Cream
   10. Hand Cream: ‘Origins’ – Make A Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

10. 

    similarSalt3

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    I’ve used La Mer products for years, particularly the original CDLM for about 15 years and love it. I have sensitive skin that is sometimes dry, sometimes oily on my chin & nose, and is generally temperamental. I took a chance buying their new oil, and I’m so glad I did!

    This oil is very light and the dropper dispenses a perfect amount. I put about 5-6 drops in my palm and mix together with the soft cream before patting into my skin. HEAVENLY! The oil manages to be both light and hydrating with a lovely, subtle fragrance. My skin has been glowing and radiant! As warmer months approach I will likely mix the oil with the lotion or gel, or simply wear it by itself. While Sisley Black Rose Oil remains my HG oil because of its hydrating AND anti-aging properties, I love this oil during the day for hydration. A keeper!