L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm

Review

Results you may expect from using L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm:

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
Water
9
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
6
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder
4
Sodium Caprylate
3
Glycerin
2.5
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
2
Cetearyl Alcohol
1.5
Silica
1.3
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
1
Glyceryl Stearate
0.3
PEG-100 Stearate
0.3
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
0.3
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
0.3
Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Stem Extract
0.3
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
0.3
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
0.3
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
0.3
Myrtus Communis Oil
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
0.3
Adenosine
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Escin
0.3
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
0.3
Ceteareth-33
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Sorbitan Isostearate
0.3
Polysorbate 60
0.3
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
0.3
Sucrose Palmitate
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Glyceryl Linoleate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
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Water
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder
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Sodium Caprylate
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Glycerin
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Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Silica
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
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Glyceryl Stearate
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
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Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
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Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
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Myrtus Communis Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Adenosine
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Escin
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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
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Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
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Ceteareth-33
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Tocopherol
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Xanthan Gum
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Disodium EDTA
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Polysorbate 60
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Glyceryl Linoleate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit PowderDescription is coming soon
Sodium Caprylate
Est. %4
Function
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Sodium CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Rosa Centifolia Flower WaterRosa centifolia flower water is fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of the rose petals from the Rosa centifolia – the Provence rose or cabbage rose (referring to its rich, multi-petal flower head). Read more on rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower oil.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Silica
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of a yellow-flowered plant which often opens its flowers in the evening (hence the name). It is light and suitable for problematic, eczematous, and inflammation-prone skin.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camelina Sativa Seed OilAn oil expressed from wild flax seeds. It is a good base oil due to its moisturizing (occlusive) and emollient properties, its fatty acid composition, and its high content of antioxidants.
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
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Origin
Helichrysum Italicum Flower OilDescription is coming soon
Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
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Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Stem ExtractDescription is coming soon
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Helichrysum Italicum ExtractDescription is coming soon
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Echium Plantagineum Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive oil from the Purple Viper’s Bugloss plant. It contains oleic, linoleic, alpha-linolenic acids, as well as very rare polyunsaturated called stearidonic acid. It is suitable for all skin types.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed OilA fatty emollient and occlusive oil expressed from the seeds of borage flowers. It has a uniquely high content of a rare gamma-linolenic acid and also contains squalene, phytosterols, and vitamin E.
Myrtus Communis Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myrtus Communis OilDescription is coming soon
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
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Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Escin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EscinIsolated from the seeds of the horse chestnut tree, this soothing ingredient is a mixture of plant-based anti-inflammatory compounds from the class of terpenoids.
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used for bulking, film-forming, and controlling viscosity. It can absorb large amounts of water and oil and creates a network for other ingredients to live in.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAn emulsion stabilizer and thickener that helps to create a pleasant, satiny, and light formula texture. It works by forming a gel-like network within water or oil, which both stabilizes other ingredients and produces a thickening effect.
Ceteareth-33
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceteareth-33Description is coming soon
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sorbitan Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan IsostearateA mild yet powerful emulsifier primarily utilized to produce water-in-oil emulsions. It helps to create a particularly rich and substantial emulsion.
Polysorbate 60
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 60An ester based on sorbitan. It is good for emulsifying water and oils together – specifically making oil-in-water emulsions. Polysorbate 60 is also said to give a product a notable fragrance.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Sucrose Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose PalmitateSucrose palmitate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Glyceryl Linoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl LinoleateAn ester that has superior emollient benefits in softening skin. It is a similar chemical to Vitamin F but with glycerin that can help alleviate dry-skin feeling.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.