La Prairie Cellular Mineral Face Exfoliator 100 ml

I couldn't agree more with the other reviews-- this updated exfoliator is absolutely terrible. I have been a La Prairie addict for 20+ years and also find that some of their best products have been discontinued, only to be replaced with significantly inferior ones. In the case of the exfoliator-- their original was hands-down the best on the market. This one is total garbage.

I can sum this product up in two words...IT SUCKS. Why they discontinued their Essential Exfoliator is beyond me as it's replacement (this product) is nowhere near as good as the old one. The grains in this scrub are way too big and it's very hard to spread them around on my face and neck due to the sticky gel formula. i was so frustrated I rinsed the product off and will probably give the rest of the tube away to someone. In recent years, La Prairie has discontinued many of it's best products...only to be replaced by inferior ones. I've really been turned off by La Prairie which I have used on and off since 1987. Too bad really as I used to adore this brand.

I find that this scrub is too harsh for my skin. The minerals in it are very big and hard (naturally) and it is almost painful to use it. Everytime i tried to use it i couldnt wait to finish the process as soon as possible because it really feels like you are rubbing crashed stones to your face which is not a nice feeling for me at all. I finished it using it on my elbows, knees and heels in the shower. I love La Prairie products but not this one.

I love the simplicity of this product. I've tried and failed at finding a decent exfoliant for my face until I found this product. I've used many facial cleansers that also exfoliated, but I agree with La Prairie's method of deep exfoliation only a few days a week, separate from the actual cleansing process. I use their Foam Cleanser every day, twice a day, and this product in the morning three days a week. I feel that exfoliating every day is simply too harsh for any skin type, and this product makes sense in its simplicity. One tube lasts about six months, making it well worth the price tag. I have combination skin, so exfoliation is important to me. I can't imagine going back to any other product.