L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream 50ml

Description

L’Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream is a 50 ml jar of rich face cream made with 25% shea butter. It brings instant comfort to dry, very dry and sensitive skin. L’Occitane says your skin stays nourished for up to 48 hours after use.

What is the Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream?

This is the face cream in L’Occitane’s shea butter range made to nourish dry skin. The brand describes it as an ultra-concentrated, universal cream that melts into the skin. At its heart is shea butter from Burkina Faso in West Africa. There, local women produce it by hand using traditional methods. According to L’Occitane, the shea butter is organic and fair trade. 95% of the formula’s ingredients are of natural origin.

The cream comes in a heavy glass jar with a silver lid, so it looks good on any bathroom shelf. The label carries the range’s well-known seal showing the share of shea butter. The cream is made in Manosque, Provence, France.

What it does for your skin

Shea butter is naturally rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and in karitene. L’Occitane explains that these help nourish and protect the skin and instantly soothe sensitive skin. Your skin feels stronger and better protected against external stress such as harsh cold. Glycerin helps hold moisture, keeping the skin soft and supple. Tapioca starch gives a finish that does not leave a greasy shine. The result is a smooth, calm and cared-for complexion without a heavy feel.

Who it is for

The cream is made first and foremost for dry, very dry and sensitive skin. It is especially welcome in autumn and winter, when wind, frost and dry indoor air leave skin feeling tight. L’Occitane has tested the cream on children as well and says it can be used from the age of three. One jar can therefore serve the whole family. For lighter textures, browse our face creams.

How to use

1. Use the cream morning and evening after cleansing and applying your serum.
2. Take a small amount and warm it in your palm for a moment so it spreads more easily.
3. Apply it to your face, starting from the centre and moving up towards the forehead.
4. Smooth the rest over your neck and décolletage.

Texture and feel

In the jar the Ultra Rich Face Cream is dense and buttery, but it softens quickly in the warmth of your palm. On the skin it melts into a thin layer that wraps your face in comfort. Thanks to the tapioca powder, the finish stays velvety soft. You only need a small amount each time, so the 50 ml jar lasts a long while. In the morning it gives your skin a comfortable base, and in the evening a nourishing end to your routine.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the cream both morning and evening?

Yes. L’Occitane recommends applying it morning and evening after cleansing and serum.

Is the cream suitable for children?

Yes. L’Occitane has tested the cream on children and says it can be used from the age of three. So the same cream can also look after a child’s cheeks in cold weather.

How much shea butter does the cream contain?

The cream contains 25% shea butter. That makes it a natural fit for dry and very dry skin.

What keeps lips soft in cold weather?

Lips need care of their own. From the same range, the shea lip balm contains 10% shea butter and fits easily in your pocket.