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GUERLAIN Orchidée Impériale The Essence-In-Lotion
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GUERLAIN Orchidée Impériale The Essence-In-Lotion

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Methyl gluceth-20 + 7 more
Works
What the product description says
“With remarkable efficacy, it intensively moisturises and boosts the natural hydration of the skin deep inside.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.7–5.5%
Methyl gluceth-20Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it~1.4–2.1%
MaltitolKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.05%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.1–0.45%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~5.8–8.7%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~2.7–4.1%
Peg-8· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product consistency~2–3.1%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Fomes officinalis extractA fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skinHigh~1.7–2.5%est.
Orchid extractA plant extract that can be used as fragranceHigh~0.95–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2–3.1%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Tropaeolum majus extract—Medium~0.1–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.7–5.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Pentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Peg-8~2–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Fomes officinalis extract~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin

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Methyl gluceth-20~1.4–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Orchid extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be used as fragrance

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Maltitol~0.45–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Biosaccharide gum-2~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Lecithin~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tropaeolum majus extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
More about Tropaeolum majus extract
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Ethylhexylglycerin
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Bht
Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Peg-8, Fomes officinalis extract, Methyl gluceth-20, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Orchid extract, Phenoxyethanol, Maltitol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-2, Lecithin, Citric acid, Hyaluronic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tropaeolum majus extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bht

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Product summary

"GUERLAIN - Orchidée Impériale The Essence-In-Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75% and glycerin 3.70% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails from 89.50£ up to 2478.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 165.65A$ in Australia and for 83.29$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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