L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence
The L'Occitane Immortelle Brightening Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 34 ingredients (26 low-risk) rates it Excellent (85/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tropaeolum Majus Extract
(Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Good for Dry Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tapioca Starch
(Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Palmitate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
3
|
A
|
Glyceryl Linoleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
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