murphyVaccinium myrtillus fruit
AKA: Common bilberry, Bilberry, European blueberry, Whortleberry
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Vaccinium myrtillus is a berry-producing plant native to Europe, belonging to the Ericaceae family. The fruit extract is typically obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of fresh or dried berries.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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