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 generally not the best choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Average for this skin type. Products like Tonique Confort have low fit levels for oily skin, though key ingredients like glycerin help provide deep hydration without adding heaviness.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Lancôme may be worth it for shoppers seeking deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Average across most skin types. Reviewers often praise its ability to soothe sensitive skin and improve skin texture, though some note a high price point and strong fragrance.
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme's best products for dry skin include Tonique Confort and Absolue Precious Oil, which both rate High. For sensitive skin and skin with dark spots, Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate rates High. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine for dry skin as Average.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 fits well with a High rating, while Hydra Zen Gel Cream rates Average. Glycerin in these formulas helps maintain skin hydration.
Does Lancôme cause breakouts?
Lancôme is unlikely to cause breakouts, as its range includes lightweight, fast-absorbing moisturizers and serums that reviewers frequently note for improving skin texture. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Average for acne-prone skin.
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 alongside mentions of a pleasant scent.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
The key ingredients in the Lancôme products on this page include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Glycerin helps provide deep hydration to the skin, while hyaluronic acid improves moisture retention and supports overall skin quality.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme skincare routine for dry skin in the morning, use Crème Radiance cleanser, Tonique Confort toner, RÉNERGIE moisturizer, and your own SPF. In the evening, use Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, Crème Radiance cleanser, and RÉNERGIE for both serum and moisturizer steps. Lovi rates the Lancôme routine Average for dry skin.
Where can I buy Lancôme, and how much does it cost?
Lancôme is available in France on the page stores, with prices ranging from €25.76 to €150.00 and most items falling between €32.41 and €108.68.
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. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Lancôme vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?
La Roche-Posay is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routines as Superior or High for these skin types, while Lancôme rates Average.
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 has mixed results for dry skin, where Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Average for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid help keep skin soft and plump.
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 fit level.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Lancôme offers products that may help sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine Average for sensitive skin. Key ingredients like glycerin help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture, while reviewers frequently mention that the brand soothes sensitive skin.
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Lancôme is moderately good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Average for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the products help soothe sensitive skin and improve skin texture.
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Lancôme is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate High and Tonique Confort Average for this skin type. Reviewers often mention that the brand improves skin texture, and key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help support overall skin quality.
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for mature skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines and key products like Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate as High for this skin type. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of 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, 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
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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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