L'Occitane Almond Firming And Smoothing Milk Concentrate Body Cream Eco
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingBiosaccharide gum-1, Mannitol + 10 moreGood evidence
“This moisturising lotion makes the skin feel nourished and comfortable thanks to the association of almond milk and oil, which help to hydrate and soften the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, cyclomethicone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclomethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthyl lactate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~45–55%
Isononyl isononanoate~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCyclomethicone~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMethylsilanol mannuronate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis protein~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractJuglans regia seed extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetearyl glucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePpg-26-buteth-26~0.5–0.7%
Carbomer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Mannitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilMenthyl lactate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Glyceryl stearate se~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Polyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylsilanol mannuronate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Juglans regia seed extract, Parfum, Cetearyl glucoside, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Carbomer, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Menthyl lactate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium metabisulfite, Sorbic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.