L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream for oily skin
Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects, though the formulation lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to optimally manage oily shine.
- The presence of Helichrysum Italicum Extract offers general soothing benefits, but its impact on controlling excess oil is minimal.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh or prohibited ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with mature and dry skin types frequently praise this cream for its rich, velvety texture that provides intense hydration and a visible "plumping" effect on fine lines. While many report a radiant, youthful glow and improved firmness, results regarding deep wrinkle reduction are mixed, and the heavy floral fragrance is a polarizing feature.
Highlights
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “Hard to stomach the price”
- “Very expensive investment”
- “Pricey for the amount”
- “Luxury indulgence”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin is drinking it up”
- “Leaves a velvety finish”
- “Perfect for parched winter skin”
- “Instantly nourishing and softening”
Radiance and glow Often Mentioned
- “Glowy and bright complexion”
- “Radiance is revived”
- “Leaves face plump and dewy”
- “Luminosity is restored”
Improves texture Sometimes Noted
- “Skin feels firmer and bouncier”
- “Plumps out tiny wrinkles”
- “Softens appearance of fine lines”
- “Improves elasticity”
Luxurious feel Sometimes Noted
- “Smells like a spa”
- “Rich, buttery consistency”
- “Feels expensive and pampering”
- “Absorbs well despite richness”
Overpowering fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “Scent is too strong”
- “Smell is bad/overwhelming”
- “Heavy floral perfume”
- “Headache-inducing scent”
Heavy or greasy feel Rarely Noted
- “Left a greasy residue”
- “Too rich for oily skin”
- “Caused breakouts/congestion”
- “Shiny look on combination skin”
Slow or subtle results Rarely Noted
- “No dramatic changes in wrinkles”
- “More preventative than corrective”
- “Didn't see instant results”
- “Good moisturizer, but not a miracle”
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Questions and answers
How well does L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream work for oily skin?
This cream works with moderate suitability for oily skin, as it provides good hydration and soothing benefits but lacks enough ingredients to properly manage oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight textures, ingredients that control excess oil, and components that support the skin barrier without clogging pores or causing breakouts.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for oily skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this cream a good fit for oily skin by providing essential hydration, while plant extracts help calm the skin. Oily skin needs ingredients that manage excess shine, balance oil production, maintain a lightweight texture without heavy oils, and support the skin barrier.
What does Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil do for oily skin?
Helichrysum italicum essential oil helps calm redness and balances oily skin with its soothing properties. Because it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities, it may help keep pores clear and reduce breakouts. However, essential oils can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive skin.
International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 2001Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2014
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your evening routine, after cleansing and treatments, to help lock in hydration. While it is safe and provides good hydration for oily skin, an average-fit product for this skin type needs oil-balancing ingredients like niacinamide to properly manage excess shine.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizer with retinol, applying it after your retinol treatment to help soothe the skin and keep it comfortable. A product of this type for oily skin needs oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage excess shine.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily as part of your morning and evening routine. Regular application helps maintain skin moisture and smoothness, though an oily skin type also needs ingredients that balance excess shine.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This moisturizing treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your oily skin because it has a safe profile with no harsh ingredients. However, an oily skin type needs a product containing ingredients that control excess oil and shine.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment is safe to use around the eyes or on the body, though the thin skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body and requires gentle care. It is unlikely to cause irritation on these areas, and ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate help keep skin hydrated.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, linalool, benzyl salicylate, limonene, geraniol, and citral). Cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Polypropylene non-woven fabric impregnated with H. italicum extract using ethanol as a cosolvent demonstrated significantly greater potential for skin protection compared to other investigated samples on artificially irritated human skin without causing irritation or redness.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2023A night cream containing melatonin, carnosine, and Helichrysum italicum extract reduced oxidative stress ex vivo and improved hydration, reduced transepidermal water loss, decreased wrinkles and spots, and lowered skin reactivity in 117 individuals over up to 12 weeks of nightly use.
Dermatology and Therapy, 2020Neryl acetate mediates a large part of Corsican Helichrysum italicum essential oil activity by upregulating genes involved in epidermal differentiation, skin barrier formation, and ceramide synthesis, leading to increased involucrin, total lipids, and ceramides in human skin explant models compared to the essential oil.
PloS One, 2023Application of creams and emulgels containing immortelle extract and hemp oil increased skin hydration and reduced TEWL in 25 healthy volunteers compared to placebo samples and a non-treated control, with emulgels demonstrating enhanced herbal active delivery and better sensory properties than creams.
Pharmaceutics, 2021Helichrysum italicum oil combined with electrospun nanofibers increased cell proliferation and viability while activating a molecular rejuvenation program in human skin stem cells and BJ fibroblasts exposed to UV stress compared to untreated controls.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Exposure to Helichrysum italicum hydrolate stimulated collagen production and activated a molecular program of stemness in scratch-tested skin stem cells and fibroblasts compared to untreated control cells.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Electrospun poly (vinyl butyral-co-vinyl alcohol-co-vinyl acetate) patches loaded with evening primrose oil applied to the forearm of volunteers for 6 hours increased skin moisture, with pore size, shape, and fiber diameter influencing oil transport.
Biomaterials Advances, 2022A topical preparation containing urea, sunflower oil, evening primrose oil, wheat germ oil, and sodium pyruvate led to clinical improvement after a month in diverse hyperkeratotic skin conditions except pityriasis lichenoides.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-latino-americana, 1986Topical application of linseed, evening primrose, and olive oil emulsions accelerated wound closure in rats with excision wounds compared to untreated controls, though via different mechanisms.
Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2019Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Oil Flower, Myrtus Communis Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Mel Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Linoleate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Disodium Edta, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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