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
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?
Lancôme rates High for oily skin, making it a reasonable option to consider. Lovi notes that the brand-focused routine achieves a High fit level for this skin type.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Lancôme may be worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and soothing effects, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High to Superior across skin types. However, reviewers note a high price point and strong fragrance in many of the Lancôme products on this page, which are priced from A$90.95 to A$429.00.
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme rates High for dry skin when using Tonique Confort and Absolue Precious Oil. Lovi rates the Lancôme routine for dry skin as High, with deep hydration mostly mentioned by reviewers.
Which Lancôme moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Absolue Precious Oil is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by Advanced Génifique Night Cream which also rates High, and Hydra Zen Gel Cream which rates Average. Reviewers often mention deep hydration from these lightweight formulas, and key ingredients like glycerin help support skin moisture.
Does Lancôme cause breakouts?
Lancôme is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as High for the brand-focused routines. Reviewers often note that the products soothe sensitive skin and provide deep hydration without clogging pores. Topical glycerin and hyaluronic acid in the formulas help maintain skin moisture balance.
Is Lancôme fragrance-free?
No, the Lancôme products on this page are not fragrance-free, as only 3 of the 14 products list no fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance among the products.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
The key ingredients in Lancôme products include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration, while hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme skincare routine for dry skin, follow these daily steps: in the morning apply Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Tonique Confort, RÉNERGIE, and Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+; in the evening use Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream, Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and RÉNERGIE. Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for dry skin.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where can I buy Lancôme, and how much does it cost?
Lancôme products on this page are available in Australia with prices ranging from A$90.95 to A$429.00, and most items costing between A$179.72 and A$429.00.
What are good alternatives to Lancôme?
La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are good alternatives with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to High for Lancôme.
Lancôme vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routine Superior compared to High for the Lanc$ôme-focused routine. For sensitive skin, both brands rate Superior, while for acne-prone skin both rate High.
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?
Yes, Lancôme is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine for dry skin High. Reviewers mostly mention deep hydration across the products. Key ingredients like glycerin help improve skin moisture.
Which Lancôme cleanser is best for oily skin?
Crème Radiance is the cleanser shown on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates its fit as a Warning. Reviewers sometimes note that the products on this page contain a strong fragrance.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the brand soothes sensitive skin, and key ingredients like glycerin help provide deep hydration.
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The brand features products like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Tonique Confort that help improve skin texture and maintain deep hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Lancôme rates High for skin with dark spots with Génifique Ultimate, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and Tonique Confort. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for mature skin, with Lovi rating several products like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that the products help improve skin texture and deliver deep hydration, though results may be subtle.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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