Immortelle Harmony Exceptional Youth Cream – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL PALMITATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, TAPIOCA STARCH, Camelina sativa seed oil (Vegetable oil), CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), RYE SEED EXTRACT (Rye), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM FLOWER OIL (Immortelle essential oil), JANIA RUBENS EXTRACT, Helichrysum italicum flower/stem extract, ADENOSINE (Active), HYALURONIC ACID (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, SILICA (Silica), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), SUCROSE PALMITATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (Vitamin E derivative), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE (Active ingredient derived from licorice), TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, CARBOMER, SODIUM LACTATE, Acetyl Dipepetide-1 Cetyl Ester (Peptide), POLYSORBATE 20 (Nonionic surfactant), PHENETHYL ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), SODIUM CARRAGEENAN, CITRIC ACID, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 (Peptide), PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 (Peptide), PERFUM (Perfume), BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), SODIUM BENZOATE, CHLORPHENESIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

L'Occitane en Provence's Immortelle Harmonie Exceptional Youth Cream is primarily intended for mature skin showing signs of aging: wrinkles, loss of firmness, lack of radiance, and dryness. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to target cell regeneration and skin redensification, while providing intense hydration. The brand relies on a synergy of natural and biotechnological active ingredients to offer a comprehensive response to the needs of demanding skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Immortelle essential oil (Helichrysum italicum): Known for its antioxidant properties and ability to stimulate collagen synthesis, it helps combat sagging skin and wrinkles.
• Hyaluronic acid : Available in two forms (hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate), it provides deep hydration, plumps the skin, and visibly reduces wrinkles.
• Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester): These biomimetic molecules promote skin repair, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and improve firmness.

The presence of natural antioxidants (vitamin E, plant extracts) enhances protection against oxidative stress, demonstrating the quality and effectiveness of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream morning and night to clean skin, gently massaging it into my face, neck, and décolleté. It fits perfectly into an anti-aging routine, after a moisturizing or antioxidant serum. I recommend avoiding immediate combination with highly exfoliating skincare products (AHA/BHA acids) to preserve skin tolerance. Compatible with most moisturizing and soothing active ingredients.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strength of this cream lies in its rich anti-aging and moisturizing active ingredients, as well as its sensorial texture. One slight drawback: the presence of fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very sensitive skin. My opinion as a doctor: an expert, comprehensive formula suitable for skin in need of youthfulness and comfort.