L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm Review

L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm
5.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
7.4 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.7 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Myreth-3 Myristate, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, VP/VA Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Sorbitol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caffeine, Escin, Hyaluronic Acid, Corn Starch Modified, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Iodide, Sodium Hydroxide, Sucrose Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Silanetriol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate
Review

Does L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm has to offer:
 
Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm:
 

🔵 Lightweight Moisturizer Well-Suited for Combination and Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a high humectancy of 7.4 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.7 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%).

This type of moisturizer is well-suited for people with combination and oily skin who want significant hydration in a relatively lightweight, non-greasy formula. It combines a substantial amount of humectants with a limited amount of occlusive to enhance moisturizing efficacy without feeling too heavy.

This product may also be an option for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a relatively lightweight texture.

💧 A Humectant Enhancement for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to combination and oily skin - such a humectant enhancement will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer. This type of formulation is typically used in serums, where a light, fast-absorbing texture is key.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm

 
CreamScan identified a few things to consider before adding L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm to your skincare routine:
 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Caffeine, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Caffeine provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically rule out the possibility that Caffeine may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were available to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

📌 Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

✅ When used alone: Provides humectant-rich moisturizing well-suited for combination and oily skin
Also an option for people with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures
✅ As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
✅ Lightweight texture
 

⭕ Cons: 

⚠️ Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy
   

Summary: L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm
, when used alone, delivers lightweight, humectant-rich moisturizing, well-suited for combination and oily skin. It's also an option for those with normal skin who prefer fast-absorbing textures. As part of a moisturizing routine, it provides a humectant enhancement, beneficial for all skin types.
 
That said, there are some things about L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm worth noting.
 
If one of your main reasons for considering L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Eye Balm is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, its anti-wrinkle efficacy is questionable. None of the ingredients in this product provide substantial evidence of their anti-wrinkle efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Function:
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Function:
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Glycerin
Function:
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Myreth-3 Myristate
Function:
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2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Function:
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VP/VA Copolymer
Function:
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Methylpropanediol
Function:
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Sorbitol
Function:
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Isononyl Isononanoate
Function:
Origin:
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Function:
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
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Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Function:
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Function:
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Function:
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function:
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Caffeine
Function:
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Escin
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Hyaluronic Acid
Function:
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Corn Starch Modified
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Phenoxyethanol
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Chlorphenesin
Function:
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Carbomer
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Xanthan Gum
Function:
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Polysorbate 60
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Sorbitan Isostearate
Function:
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Sodium Iodide
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Sucrose Palmitate
Function:
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Disodium EDTA
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Silanetriol
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Glyceryl Linoleate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Citric Acid
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Tocopherol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Ratings

All humectants
7.4
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.5
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 7.4 10
7.4
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.5 20
3.7
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 7.4 10
7.4
All humectants
7.4
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 7.5 20
3.7
All occlusives
7.5
6.0
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Caffeine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.2 3 No
All antioxidants
1.2
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
0.3
Caffeine
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.2 5 No
All soothing
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

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.
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Polymethyl MethacrylateA powdered ingredient with an impressive sensory profile that gives off a creamy, sometimes velvety feeling on the skin. It is made up of tiny microspheres that roll smoothly across the skin and create slip and high spreadability.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
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.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Myreth-3 Myristate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Myreth-3 Myristate
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
VP/VA Copolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
VP/VA CopolymerVp/Va copolymer is a synthetically produced cosmetic ingredient that can come either in a powder or an alcohol solution form. It is added into skincare products to help other ingredients bind or disperse in one another. Vp/Va Copolymer can also perform a film forming function.
Methylpropanediol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a unique glycol that contains two primary hydroxyl groups. That makes methylpropanediol a powerful humectant and an excellent solvent.
Sorbitol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Isononyl Isononanoate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Isononyl IsononanoateAn ester of a branched fatty acid with a branched fatty alcohol. It is an easily spreadable emollient that has a silky, dry, non-greasy feel on the skin.
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helichrysum Italicum Extract
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.
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Est. %0.3
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.
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %0.3
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.
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.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
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.
Caffeine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CaffeineAn antioxidant compound that is obtained from coffee and tea leaves. It increases the microcirculation of blood in the skin and is claimed to be able to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin (although the research is lacking).
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.
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.

Corn Starch Modified
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Corn Starch Modified
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.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
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.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
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.
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.
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.
Sodium Iodide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Iodide
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

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

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.
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.
Silanetriol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silanetriol
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.