La Prairie • Cellular Refining Lotion • Toners

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laurelpalmer on 2/8/2013 4:18:00 PM more reviews by laurelpalmer

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm changing my review. This was the only toner that didn't irritate my acne prone sensitive skin but now I've switched to Brazilian Organics soothing toner with rose water and I like it even better, and it's less expensive!

For the record, the La Prairie does moisturize and make the skin soft and minimize pores, but it kinda leaves a stiff feeling on your face, like a very thin film (maybe aloe) which I don't like. My soothing toner has all the same benefits minus the filmy feeling!

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Andrew85 on 11/27/2012 1:59:00 AM more reviews by Andrew85

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is the best toner that i have ever tried.. My face feels clean, refined, glowing and refreshed.. Amazing...

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danarana on 9/4/2012 4:45:00 AM more reviews by danarana

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This toner is pricey but well worth it! After using my Clarisonic, I use the toner with a cotton wool bud and wipe it over my face gently. It picks up the remaining dirt and doesn't leave a sticky residue on my skin. When I stopped using the toner for 2 weeks, I noticed the black heads on my nose reappearing and my pores became clogged. Although it is pricey the bottle has lasted me 12+ months.

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*TOP REVIEWER* CharismaSL on 8/9/2012 8:31:00 AM more reviews by CharismaSL

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This is my HG toner! Its THE BEST toner in the market!!! Its alcohol free and it really made a difference in my skin condition. You can see the dirt being lifted away yet being gentle on your skin. My skin is refreshed, feels clean, and smooth with no filmy residue. Total repurchase. LP please do NOT discontinue this!!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* charlies04 on 7/14/2012 4:47:00 PM more reviews by charlies04

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I use a moisturizer containing SPF, in the Summer time, but this often leads to blackheads. I started to use this toner to try and close my minimise my pores better. Since I have been using this, my skin has been looking a lot clearer, but my pores are still rather large so I probably need to try a toner that is more of a 'retexturizing' toner. I like the fact this is alcohol free, as my previous much loved toner, by 'Nina Ricci' , wasn't. I'm happy to keep using this till I find my HG.

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homerjsimpson on 4/17/2011 5:38:00 AM more reviews by homerjsimpson

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

It's the best on the market. The glass bottle though...it's messy to clean-up. Does what a toner is supposed to do!

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y0cool on 4/9/2011 10:47:00 PM more reviews by y0cool

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Best toner in the market. I've tried many high-end products, namely Sisley, La prairie, La Mer, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Lancome... you get the idea) and this is a CLEAR winner for normal/combo skin. You need to use a cotton pad to wipe your face with this. Visibly, the toner takes away more residual dirt than other toner I've tried, leaving your skin feeling clean, refreshed, and non-drying.

I've used this for over 2 years and have tried other products on short/extended trips since the heavy glass is extremely inconvenient to bring around. Generally, I've found other toners to not clean as well and either too sticky or too drying at times. A bottle should last almost a year (if you're not like me who accidentally spills this from time to time). Packaging is nice to look at, but impractical. Aside from that, it indeed is a superior product that I will buy keep buying.

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buddy655 on 11/8/2010 3:58:00 AM more reviews by buddy655

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

This left a film on my face that I did not like. I know it says it leaves a hydrating film on the skin, but it was just so sticky. The glass is very nice and luxurious, but the product was just so so, it may be nice for someone with drier skin, but I still think it would leave an unpleasant film. This wasn't irritating though, and it is alcohol free so that is nice, but I just wasn't a fan of the tacky feeling it left.

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gisele87 on 5/24/2010 8:56:00 AM more reviews by gisele87

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

hello ım 23 years old and ı want to use thıs product .my questıon is it ıs early for me or not?

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huyan on 5/21/2009 1:44:00 AM more reviews by huyan

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This lotion is not irritating to my skin. It does not contain alcohol which is a plus. It smells nice and it keeps my skin hydrated. I use the cellular hydrating serum after the lotion.

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janehex on 10/24/2008 12:16:00 PM more reviews by janehex

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This toner is totally worth the price. I am almost finally finished with my bottle that I bought two years ago. I will be repurchasing soon.


I poured the contents into a plastic bottle, but now I am not so sure, given the fact that plastic chemicals can leech into liquids. I know glass is best! I should just be extra careful. The frosted glass bottle is quite beautiful.

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yuangao2 on 3/11/2008 5:12:00 PM more reviews by yuangao2

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

It is one of my favorite toner, anothe is sisley flower toner.
This L.P. refining lotion functions as lotion rather than toner, leaves your skin hydrated and fresh. Don't like the color, although i never found my face being blue after using it. Price is better than Sisley.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tess35 on 12/23/2007 11:13:00 PM more reviews by Tess35

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

Best toner ever. Been using this for over a year. Cleans well and does not irritate my acne-prone skin. Makes my skin bright and does not leave my skin taut.

I just hope that LP will drop the glass bottle for a more friendly plastic ones.

If you can splurge a bit more, try this one.

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baharh on 7/5/2007 12:08:00 PM more reviews by baharh

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I like this toner as it removes any dirt or residue that the foam cleanser left behind. It is wonderful especially during the cooler to colder months as it does not dry out my skin, but i found in the summer while it can make my face a bit oily, it does not contribute to irritating or cauing more breakouts in my tzone where i seem to get acne.

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*TOP REVIEWER* vickypollard on 4/23/2007 12:48:00 PM more reviews by vickypollard

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I've been using this toner on and off since 1988, and I must say that I usually come back to it. It's actually one of the few toners that leaves a moisturizing film on my skin which can only help my other products penetrate better. It's non-irritating, I love the smell and I like that it's still packaged in glass which is much better for keeping this type of product in. I've tried MANY toners over the years, but I'm glad this old favorite is still around! Although the prices is steep for a toner, I will continue to purchase. Too bad La Prairie did away with their Cellular Purifying Lotion (the green one) which I used to use ages ago in the Summer months.

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LuxurySkincare on 6/10/2006 6:44:00 PM more reviews by LuxurySkincare

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry, Warm   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I find it really hard to find a good quality toner and I have to say this is, as with most of La Prairie's products, just stunning. Its refreshing, non drying and beautifully packaged. If you can afford luxury then this should be your choice of toner. Its fantastic - buy it!

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*TOP REVIEWER* doree_001 on 2/14/2006 10:37:00 AM more reviews by doree_001

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

Quite a good toner but not something I would buy (I got few samples). It is alcohol-free (?) but it smells like there's a lot of alcohol in it anyway (btw - I hate the smell of most La Prairie products!)... It is sort of refreshing (maybe 'refining'?) but I still think I need something more gentle for mature skin. It is OK to use it from time to time for mature skins but not as your regular, every-day toner.

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*TOP REVIEWER* beautynyc on 1/2/2006 7:43:00 PM more reviews by beautynyc

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this toner, it's hydrating and soothing....and I love the smell! It's La Prairie's best seller. I hate the price, but the effects are worth it. I like the fact that it's in glass, things keep better in glass. The bottle is pretty large, so it will last you a while.

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tzenka on 12/28/2005 2:27:00 AM more reviews by tzenka

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Excellent product. I am praying they decide to drop the colourant.....

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tzenka on 12/24/2005 9:14:00 PM more reviews by tzenka

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

It IS an excellent product. The glass bottle doesn't bother me so much; I buy a nice midnight-blue plastic spray bottle and transfer portions of the toner in it. What bothers me is the colourant used in it, not one but two unnecessary, potentially harmful colourants. I contacted La Prairie with the suggestion that they simply use coloured bottles with clear liquid, but it seems like they don't care for feedback; they simply know best. Having said that, I will not purchase the full size of this product, or any other La Prairie product that contains colourants; I love their stuff but will stick with the uncoloured ones. Who on Earth cares to put dye on their skin?!!?

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