L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream for acne-prone skin
Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil
Sodium Hyaluronate
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Average
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 combination skin, as glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and plumping effects, though it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients to fully address oiliness.
- The formulation provides general skincare benefits like soothing due to ingredients such as Helichrysum Italicum Extract, which are supportive but not targeted for your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your acne-prone skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
- Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
- Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
- Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
- Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.
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”
Sources: lovi.care, johnlewis.com, nykaa.com, lookfantastic.com, influenster.com, sephora.co.uk, and more
Questions and answers
How well does L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream work for acne-prone skin?
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream works moderately well for acne-prone skin because it hydrates and soothes nicely, but it lacks oil-controlling ingredients to fully manage breakouts. A product of this type needs targeted ingredients for blemishes and excess oil to truly fit this skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2023
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for acne-prone skin?
Glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and Helichrysum italicum extract make this cream a moderate fit by providing hydration and soothing benefits for acne-prone skin. However, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting agents to work best for this skin.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2023
What does Helichrysum Italicum Essential Oil do for acne-prone skin?
Helichrysum italicum essential oil helps calm redness and supports skin healing, which makes it useful for blemish-prone or irritated skin. It is unlikely to clog pores and may help soothe swelling while improving overall skin texture.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes near the end of your morning routine and evening routine, right before sunscreen in the morning. It provides good hydration and soothing plant extracts, but acne-prone skin needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting actives to work best.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside retinol, applying the retinol first and following with this moisturizer to help keep your skin comfortable and smooth. Using a moisturizer alongside treatments like retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may help support your skin barrier. A product of this type for acne-prone skin needs added oil-controlling ingredients to properly manage breakouts and shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this moisturizing treatment twice a day as part of your daily routine. Regular use helps keep your skin hydrated and smooth while being safe for your acne-prone skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause purging for acne-prone skin because it has a good safety profile with no harsh ingredients. However, to truly fit acne-prone skin, a product of this type needs targeted oil-controlling ingredients and blemish-fighting agents.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizing treatment can be used around the eyes and on the body, as its gentle ingredients like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate provide good hydration while maintaining a safe profile for sensitive areas. Because the skin around the eyes and on parts of the body is particularly thin, this product's soothing botanical extracts may help comfort these delicate regions without irritation.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is this cream 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 acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2024A facial serum containing snail secretion filtrate, Calendula officinalis, and Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to placebo in 66 participants with mild-to-moderate maskne over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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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