L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream
Works for
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecyl myristate + 6 moreWorks
“The lightweight Moisturizer delivers an instant feeling of comfort.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl ether~6.2–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherButyrospermum parkii butter~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOctyldodecyl myristate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium cetyl phosphate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCorn starch modified~1.4–2.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrogenated palm glycerides~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glyceridesCarbomer~0.55–1.3%
- 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 CarbomerCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- 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 alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecyl myristate, Glycerin, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Corn starch modified, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| L'OccitaneShea Light Comforting Face CreamYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINCollagen Hydrator | SEPHORA COLLECTIONHydrating Cica Express Repair Care Cream | NatioGlow 24/7 Hydrating Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $53.00 | $20.00 | $11.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"L'Occitane - Shea Light Comforting Face Cream" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 59.00A$ in Australia, from 40.00$ up to 55.20$ in the United States and for 32.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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