Lancôme skincare
Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.
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Lancôme is beloved for its sophisticated moisturizers, eye products, serums, toners, and more, which are thoughtfully formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Its products suit sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, owing to their gentle and nurturing compositions. For targeted concerns, the brand offers the Tonique Confort for acne-prone skin, the Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate for skin with dark spots, and the Advanced Génifique Night Cream for mature skin. Through these selections, its key ingredients actively support the complexion, as glycerin improves skin hydration and barrier function, hyaluronic acid lengthens the effect of wrinkle reduction, and adenosine reduces wrinkles and improves skin hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
Glycerin
Hyaluronic acid
AdenosineThis page covers some of the most popular Lancôme products; for the whole Lancôme range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
Lancôme moisturizers
Other Lancôme products
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Génifique Ultimate
AED 725.00
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Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate
AED 1,394.98
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Tonique Confort
AED 692.00
- Tonique Douceur
- Advanced Génifique Eye Cream
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Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream
AED 695.00
- Absolue Eye Premium Bx
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Crème Radiance
AED 245.93
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Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover
AED 236.34
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 49.9k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise Lancôme for deep hydration, lightweight textures, and a smooth and glowing complexion. The most common complaints are high price points and strong fragrance.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — HYDRA ZEN”
- “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation. — Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
- “melts into skin — Absolue Precious Oil”
Lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly — RÉNERGIE”
- “lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and penetrates into my skin without feeling heavy or greasy — HYDRA ZEN”
- “Absorbs effortlessly into my skin, feels thick but not oily. — Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
Lightweight and textured serums Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs almost instantly — Génifique Ultimate”
- “Absorbs within seconds — Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
Improves skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels cushiony soft — Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
- “pores looked more refined — Génifique Ultimate”
Pleasant scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like fresh roses and honey — Tonique Confort”
- “smells like fresh roses — Tonique Douceur”
Soothes sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “I have very sensitive skin and can't use many products... my skin has been 'glass-skin'. — Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
- “works great on my sensitive skin — HYDRA ZEN”
- “If you have any redness, it also soothes the irritation too. — Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
High price point Mostly Mentioned
- “super expensive — Absolue Precious Oil”
- “expensive as hell — RÉNERGIE”
- “bit of a splurge — Génifique Ultimate”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
- “scent is too strong — Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
- “overwhelming fragrance — Absolue Precious Oil”
Subtle results Sometimes Noted
- “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Génifique Ultimate”
- “Did absolutely nothing — Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
- “didn't see major changes — Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
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Questions and answers
Is Lancôme good for oily skin?
Lovi rates Lancôme Average for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand provides lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, though some of its products may be less suitable for this skin type.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Lancôme may be worth it for shoppers looking for deep hydration and soothing options, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Average across most skin types. Reviewers often mention pleasant scents and soft, smooth results, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme features several standout options depending on your specific needs, such as Tonique Confort and Tonique Douceur for hydration, alongside Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Advanced Génifique Night Cream. Reviewers frequently highlight the brand for deep hydration and soothing sensitive skin, though most products on this page contain fragrance. Hyaluronic acid helps support skin quality and moisture levels.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which Lancôme moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Lancôme moisturizer for dry skin is Absolue Precious Oil, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. Advanced Génifique Night Cream also rates High, while Hydra Zen Gel Cream rates Average for dry skin.
Does Lancôme cause breakouts?
Lancôme is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as reviewers often note its soothing effects on sensitive skin and key items like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate rate High for acne-prone skin. However, some individual products on the page carry caution or warning ratings for acne-prone or oily skin types.
Is Lancôme fragrance-free?
No, the Lancôme products on this page are not fragrance-free, as only 3 of the 14 items list no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme routine for dry skin in the morning, start with Crème Radiance, apply Tonique Confort, and finish with RÉNERGIE. In the evening, use Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover first, followed by Crème Radiance, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and RÉNERGIE. Once a week, add Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, Crème Radiance, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and RÉNERGIE to your steps.
Where can I buy Lancôme, and how much does it cost?
Lancome is available for purchase in stores across the United Arab Emirates. Prices on the page range from AED 236.34 to AED 1,394.98, with most items falling between AED 245.93 and AED 725.00.
What are good alternatives to Lancôme?
Good alternatives to Lancôme with pages on Lovi include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier.
Lancôme vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for all skin types. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin High for La Roche-Posay and Average for Lancôme.
Who owns Lancôme, and where is it from?
Lancôme is a French brand founded in 1935, owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.
Is Lancôme cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Lancôme as cruelty-free.
Is Lancôme good for dry skin?
Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine Average for dry skin. Reviewers often note that the products provide deep hydration, and key ingredients like glycerin help improve moisture levels.
Which Lancôme cleanser is best for oily skin?
Crème Radiance is the cleanser on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates Crème Radiance Warning for oily skin.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Lancôme rates High for sensitive skin with several of its products, such as Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate. Reviewers often mention that the brand soothes sensitive skin. Topical glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin hydrated and comfortable.
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Lancôme is well suited for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates several of its products like Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the brand soothes sensitive skin and provides deep hydration. Additionally, key ingredients such as glycerin help improve overall skin quality and moisture levels.
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Lancôme rates High for skin with dark spots with serums like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Génifique Ultimate. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid in the formulas help deliver deep hydration and improve skin texture, while reviewers note that results may sometimes be subtle. Studies show that hyaluronic acid supports skin quality and hydration over time.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Average for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the products improve skin texture and provide deep hydration. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve signs of skin aging.
Research behind Lancôme's key ingredients
Spent Yeast Waste Streams as a Sustainable Source of Bioactive Peptides for Skin Applications
A Rose Extract Protects the Skin against Stress Mediators: A Potential Role of Olfactory Receptors
Design and in vivo evaluation of emulgel formulations including green tea extract and rose oil
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
Skin moisturization by hydrogenated polyisobutene--quantitative and visual evaluation
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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