Lancôme RÉNERGIE for dry sensitive skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Hyaluronic AcidCaution
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your dry or flaky skin due to glycerin and hyaluronic acid, but the inclusion of capryloyl salicylic acid may pose risks of worsening your sensitivity.
- It is moderately suitable for your dry skin due to humectant ingredients, but lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal results.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 6.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently report that the Rénergie line excels at deep hydration and improving skin texture, with many noticing a visible "plumping" effect that smooths fine lines. While results on deep wrinkles vary, the products are widely praised for creating a softer, brighter complexion and working well under makeup.
Highlights
Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
- “absorbs quickly”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “silky and lightweight”
- “glides on effortlessly”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “skin felt so nourished”
- “long-lasting hydration”
- “felt more hydrated”
- “relieved my dry skin”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “expensive as hell”
- “price is quite high”
- “hard to justify cost”
- “waiting for a sale”
Innovative packaging Sometimes Noted
- “triple-chamber keeps ingredients fresh”
- “love the refillable jar”
- “cool pump design”
- “looks luxurious on vanity”
Visible firming Sometimes Noted
- “skin looks plumper”
- “firmer and smoother”
- “jawline looks tighter”
- “bouncy skin feel”
Pump malfunctions Sometimes Noted
- “dispenser stopped working”
- “pump distributes too much”
- “hard to get product out”
- “chambers don't pump evenly”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused a breakout”
- “burning sensation”
- “red rash appeared”
- “stung my eyes”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is overpowering”
- “smells too floral”
- “irritated by the perfume”
- “prefer unscented skincare”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Lancôme Rénergie Cream for dry sensitive skin?
Lovi advises caution because while this treatment offers moderate hydration with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid may worsen your sensitivity. A product for this skin needs rich emollients and soothing ingredients that provide deep hydration and nourishment without any risk of irritation or allergens.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cream contains alcohol denat and capryloyl salicylic acid, which may worsen your sensitivity and dry skin. A moisturizing treatment for dry sensitive skin needs soothing ingredients, rich nourishing oils and butters, and no potential irritants to keep skin calm and smooth.
What does Glycerin do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycerin helps dry sensitive skin by drawing moisture into the skin and keeping it there, making the skin soft and smooth. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation while improving how well the skin holds onto water. This type of skin needs ingredients that boost hydration and repair the barrier without causing stinging.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Dimethicone do for dry sensitive skin?
Dimethicone helps protect dry sensitive skin, though it may show varying performance compared to other protectants. This type of product needs gentle, hydrating ingredients that support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is used in the evening routine as a treatment step, but it requires caution on dry sensitive skin because it may worsen sensitivity. To work well on this skin type, a product of this type needs rich softening ingredients to lock in moisture and comfort without irritating acids.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
This product contains ingredients that may worsen your sensitive skin, so use caution if you apply it with retinol. A product of this type needs rich, soothing ingredients and extra softening oils to keep dry skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your dry sensitive skin because the alcohol and acid in it may worsen your irritation. If you still choose to use it, a product of this type needs rich smoothing oils and butters to comfort dry skin.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, but it may cause irritation because it contains an exfoliating acid. A moisturizing treatment for this skin needs plenty of rich softening ingredients to soothe and protect dry areas.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is not an ideal match because it lacks enough rich, smoothing ingredients to keep dry, sensitive skin comfortable and may worsen irritation in delicate areas. For the thin skin around the eyes or on the body, a product of this type needs extra soothing oils and rich hydrators to lock in moisture and prevent dryness.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Wearing an N95 mask alone compared to using dimethicone cream or hydrocolloid dressing caused more adverse skin reactions among 73 military health care workers, with no significant differences in fit test failure rates between groups.
Military Medicine, 2024A dimethicone skin protectant lotion significantly decreased visual scoring and transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control and SLS-only treated sites in 12 healthy humans exposed to sodium lauryl sulfate.
Skin Research and Technology, 2000Treatment with a moisturizer containing dimethicone and glycerine increased epidermal thickness by 0.019 mm, improved barrier function by decreasing transepidermal water loss by 13%, decreased melanin intensity, and induced keratins 6 and 16 in fifteen women with moderately photoaged forearms.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Alcohol Denat, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Adenosine, Caffeine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the 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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