Vaccinium myrtillus fruit
AKA “Bilberry, European blueberry, Whortleberry”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit
AKA: Bilberry, European blueberry, Whortleberry
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Myrtle, Vaccinium myrtillus L., Ericaceae
Family
Ericaceae (Heather family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Subshrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-34-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Bilberries have been used in European traditional medicine since medieval times to treat digestive issues and improve vision. In skincare, they have been valued for their high anthocyanin content, which provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Old Plant, New Possibilities: Wild Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L., Ericaceae) in Topical Skin Preparation.
Tadić VM, Nešić I, Martinović M, Rój E, Brašanac-Vukanović S et al.
Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 2021
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR