L'Occitane Review
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Overview

L’Occitane is a big-name brand that offers a variety of skin care, body care, and fragrances for both men and women. The company offers a line of anti-aging products called Immortelle. These products are made with a flower extract, using an essential oil which is said to have anti-free radical and anti-wrinkle properties. Some of the products included in the L’Occitane Immortelle line are Precious Cream, Eye Balm, Very Precious Fluid SPF 40, Very Precious Eye Serum, Essential Water For The Face, Brightening Smoothing Exfoliator, and a Milk Makeup Remover, among others.

Product Details

The anti-aging products available on L’Occitane’s website do not contain mainstream ingredients which have been proven effective to reduce the appearance of wrinkles such as Argireline, Matrixyl-3000, and Retinol. All of the Immortelle products contain an essential oil extract from the Immortelle flower, though little information is available about this flower.

The Good

  • L’Occitane has a good online presence, has been in business since the 1970’s and appears to be a reputable company.
  • Free shipping is offered on the official L’Occitane website for all orders that exceed $80.00.
  • There are favorable reviews for the Immortelle product line on various websites.

The Bad

  • L’Occitane anti-aging products do not contain ingredients which have been proven in mainstream anti-wrinkle products to be effective.
  • L’Occitane products do not offer a money back guarantee. Product returns are only accepted within fourteen days and the products must be unopened to qualify for a return.
  • There are no before and after photos on the official L’Occitane website although there are customer testimonials, their customer service policy says the company reserves the right to edit testimonials or to not publish them if they are unfavorable.
  • L’Occitane anti-wrinkle products are expensive and come in containers with less than two ounces.
  • L’Occitane is better known for their fragrance and general skin care lines than for their wrinkle fighters.

The Bottom Line

It is possible that L’Occitane products are effective because customer reviews and online testimonials are mostly favorable. It would be better if L’Occitane products offered a money back guarantee in the event that the products do not work, especially because the products do not contain key ingredients which have been scientifically proven to be effective. We could not find results online from clinical trials and tests that prove L’Occitane anti-wrinkle products work. It would be better to take a chance on a product backed by scientific data and a guarantee. Some of the products such as the Very Precious Eye Serum may not be good for all skin types because the product ingredients include vegetable oil. The Immortelle cleansers and toners contain pretty standard ingredients so they are likely to be effective in cleansing the skin and removing impurities, but the anti-aging products may not provide the immediate and noticeable results that most people are seeking.

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The treatment helps the skin regain a more youthful biochemical makeup by supporting the natural production of three building blocks – Collagen, Fibronectin and Hyaluronic Acid. The result is a rapid rejuvenation, diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and other cosmetic signs of age caused by sun exposure, smoking, stress, and other common factors.

In clinical trials, Matrixyl 3000™ decreased the appearance of wrinkles by as much as 33% over a six week period. With the immediate tightening benefits of Argatensyl™, this formula has a completely unique combination of short-term cosmetic results as well as sustained, cumulative benefits to the skin. Common reported results include smoothing and firming; softer skin; diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; and healthier looking, glowing skin. Based on the high cost and quality of the ingredients, Dermapril-SP is reasonably priced. Customer satisfaction seems high and Dermapril-SP offers a risk-free trial, so users can evaluate the product prior to paying the full retail price.

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