Science: L’Occitane Moisturizer Reviews by NvWah_L’Occitane Ultra Rich Face Cream

The product contains large amount of shea butter which makes it richly moisturizing. Might not be suitable for oily skin type.

It also has is quite a lot of silicone which should have an instant effect of smoothing texture and covering up pores. But it’s temporary.

However, it contains a considerable amount of fragrant components, some of which are very irritating and sensitizing to skin. For this I took away one star.

Safety alert: Elevated
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) is plant-derived lipid that is used as an emollient in cosmetics. It is a natural moisturizing factor.
3rd ingredient		dicaprylyl carbonate is a solid plant-derived fat. It is a good emollient and does not leave an oily film on the skin.
4th ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	Yes	Low-Mid	$38	No	No	Dry to Normal

Moisturizing		Shea butter, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Wheat extract, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) leaf extract, Soybean oil
Anti-oxidant		Tocopherol (vitamin E)
Smoothing		Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Demethicone (all silicone)

Skin irritation		contains chestnut extract which may have astringent (tightening) and drying properties on skin. contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, a fragrant component that is highly irritating and sentisizing to skin. contains limonene which may cause contact dermatitis and is best avoided. contains linalool, fragrant component of lavender. It can be a potent skin irritant, allergen, or sensitizer once it is exposed to air.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

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