Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream versus L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on January 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream 58 ingredients
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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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- 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 😥
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Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream 58 ingredients
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
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Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream 58 ingredients
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 51 ingredients
Water • Sodium Citrate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Alcohol Denat. • Steareth-21 • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cetearyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Steareth-2 • Citric Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Iris Pallida Root Extract • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Glycine Soja Oil • Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Lecithin • Parfum • Adenosine • Cellulose Gum • Retinol • Peg-8 • Polysorbate 20 • BHT • Chitosan • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycolic Acid • Sorbitan Oleate • Tocopherol • Behentrimonium Chloride • Limonene • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Potassium Phosphate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Isopropyl Alcohol • Acetic Acid • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract • Maltodextrin • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Lactic Acid • Ascorbic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Sclerotium Gum • BHA • Sorbic Acid
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
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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 WaterPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitratePhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 GlycerinPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 TriglyceridePhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AlcoholPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream 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.
Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 LimonenePhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
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