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La Mer Renewal Oil.

About this product

A luxurious facial oil designed to seal in moisture and add a layer of hydration to the skin.

Full ingredients

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, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Algae Extract, 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

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Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

  • Hydrates well when layered with moisturiser

What they flagged

  • Luxury positioning over practical hydration need

What the gurus are saying

This oil earns praise for sealing in hydration when layered over moisturizer, especially for those wearing full coverage foundation. However, experts split on whether it's worth the price. One dermatologist found it effective as part of a hydrating routine, while another argues that face oils aren't necessary if your moisturizer is doing its job properly, and recommends upgrading your moisturizer instead of adding an expensive oil for the luxury of it.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2025

Best for

Type

SerumsOil

Key actives

Vitamin E

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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~Yay
"So she's using this la mer oil and then following it with the tatcha moisturizer amazing she's got the hydration that she needs she's doing a great job"
~Nay
"I would never recommend that product. [...] If your skin isn't moisturized enough just from your moisturizer, it's time to find a new moisturizer that will provide that hydration, not add a face oil for the luxury aspect of it."

Frequently asked.

What is La Mer Renewal Oil?

A luxurious facial oil designed to seal in moisture and add a layer of hydration to the skin.

Is La Mer Renewal Oil worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is La Mer Renewal Oil's Guru Score?

La Mer Renewal Oil holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is La Mer Renewal Oil best for?

La Mer Renewal Oil is generally suited to dry skin.

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