Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream versus Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer .
Published on November 05, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Polysorbate 60
- Palmitic Acid
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Stearic Acid
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer 54 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tapioca Starch • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate • Camelina Sativa Seed Oil • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil • Myrtus Communis Oil • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Helichrysum Italicum Extract • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Menyanthes Trifoliata Leaf Extract • Bellis Perennis Flower Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Mel • Polysorbate 60 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Citrate • Palmitic Acid • Cetyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Linoleate • Sucrose Palmitate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Copper Gluconate • Magnesium Aspartate • Peg-100 Stearate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zinc Gluconate • Tocopherol • Parfum • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Geraniol • Citral
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Dimethicone • Dimethyl Capramide • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Rose Flower Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Algae Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Lecithin • Glucosamine Hcl • Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide • Tocopheryl Acetate • Squalane • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysilicone-11 • Glycine Soja Protein • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Stearic Acid • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Polyacrylate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Decyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 80 • Urea • Galactoarabinan • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Polysorbate 60 • Aminomethyl Propanol • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linalool • Eugenol • Limonene • Geraniol • Citronellol • CI 77891
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 1.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 5.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 32.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 33.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 37.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 15.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 28.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 34.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 46.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 48.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 47.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 26.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 49.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 51.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolL'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 Moisturizer contains this as ingredient number 52.
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