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 deeply loved for its thoughtful array of moisturizers, eye products, serums, toners, and more, which are carefully formulated with nourishing glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Its products suit sensitive skin and mature skin best, thanks to these gentle and restorative active ingredients. For targeted concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Tonique Confort for acne-prone skin, the Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate for skin with dark spots, and the Advanced Genifique Night Cream for mature skin. Together, these key ingredients work harmoniously to improve skin hydration and barrier function, lengthen the effect of wrinkle reduction, and visibly smooth the complexion.
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 is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often note that the brand's moisturizers and serums are lightweight and fast-absorbing.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Lancôme may be worth it for shoppers looking for deep hydration and soothing options, as Lovi rates the brand's routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention pleasant scents and lightweight moisturizers, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme does not have a single set of best products, as effectiveness depends heavily on individual needs. However, the brand fits best for sensitive, mature, and acne-prone skin types by using key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid across its range.
Which Lancôme moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Absolue Precious Oil is the best choice, as Lovi rates it 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, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for the brand-focused routine and reviewers frequently note that the products are lightweight and fast-absorbing. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration without clogging pores.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Lancôme fragrance-free?
No, the Lancôme products on this page are not fragrance-free, as 11 out of 14 items list fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance among these products.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
The key ingredients in Lancôme products include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Topical glycerin and hyaluronic acid help provide deep hydration and improve skin quality.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, apply Tonique Confort, follow with RÉNERGIE, and finish with a sunscreen. In the evening, use Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, a cleanser, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and RÉNERGIE. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine before applying your serum and moisturizer. 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 sold in stores in Germany. Prices on the page range from €22.35 to €124.20, with most falling between €32.95 and €102.45.
What are good alternatives to Lancôme?
La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier are good alternatives to Lancôme with pages on Lovi. For dry skin, the La Roche-Posay-focused routine rates Superior, whereas the Lancôme-focused routine rates High.
Lancôme vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for most skin types, as Lovi rates La Roche-Posay routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to Lancôme routines which rate High for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and Average for combination skin.
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?
Lancôme is good for dry skin when using specific products, as Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine for dry skin High. Tonique Confort, Advanced Génifique Night Cream, and Absolue Precious Oil provide high fit for dry skin, though some moisturizers like RÉNERGIE and HYDRA ZEN show caution for this skin type.
Which Lancôme cleanser is best for oily skin?
Crème Radiance is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates it with a Warning for this skin type.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that products like Tonique Confort soothe sensitive skin, though some formulations contain a strong fragrance.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The key ingredients glycerin and hyaluronic acid help provide deep hydration and support skin barrier function.
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Lancôme is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand features several targeted serums and moisturizers. Lovi rates Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate High for skin with dark spots, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help improve overall skin quality.
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Yes, Lancôme is a good choice for mature skin. Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for mature skin.
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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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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