"L'Occitane - Immortelle Precious Light Cream SPF 20" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 7.50% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 5.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 65.00$ in the United States.

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Responsibly sourced and distilled in Corsica, this oil is known for its ability to help protect the skin from daily aggressors and for helping fight visible signs of aging.

Source: Skinstore

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

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: glycerin.

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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.

glycerin 3.9% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

oenothera biennis oil 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Key Actives

oenothera biennis oil 0.75% - 1.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

borago officinalis seed oil 0.65% - 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

helichrysum italicum extract 0.75% - 1.1%

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A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

homosalate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Corn starch modified, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Helichrysum italicum extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Sucrose palmitate, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Adenosine, Glyceryl linoleate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Linalool, Citral, Limonene

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WIMJ similarity score		53%	53%	52%	52%	51%	50%	48%	47%	47%	46%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	adenosine borago officinalis seed oil +9 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +7 more Other: oligopeptide-24 oligopeptide-24 +15 more	Common: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: alteromonas ferment extract butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: adenosine glycerin +6 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate niacinamide +14 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide beeswax +7 more	Common: adenosine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: glycolic acid cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: adenosine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter titanium dioxide	Common: adenosine glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol	Common: adenosine dimethicone +4 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid dimethiconol +6 more	Common: adenosine dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans +6 more	Common: adenosine homosalate +2 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +20 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +31 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +16 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +83 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +37 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +45 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +40 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +34 more

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L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Light Cream SPF 20

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Moisturizing

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