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?
Yes, Lancôme can work well for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that the brand offers lightweight and fast-absorbing moisturizers, and key ingredients like glycerin help provide balanced hydration.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Lancôme is a well-known skincare brand that may be worth considering if you are looking for products that help improve skin texture and provide deep hydration, though reviewers often note a high price point. Lovi rates the brand's routines High for sensitive and dry skin types.
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme's best products for dry skin include Tonique Confort and Absolue Precious Oil, while Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Advanced Génifique Night Cream work best for sensitive and mature skin. Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin.
Which Lancôme moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best Lancôme moisturizer for dry skin is Absolue Precious Oil, followed by Advanced Génifique Night Cream and Hydra Zen Gel Cream. Lovi rates the fit for Absolue Precious Oil and Advanced Génifique Night Cream as High, and for Hydra Zen Gel Cream as Average.
Does Lancôme cause breakouts?
Lancôme is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as Lovi rates the brand High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often note that the products soothe sensitive skin and provide deep hydration.
Is Lancôme fragrance-free?
No, the Lancôme products on this page are not fragrance-free, as most of them list a fragrance. Reviewers sometimes note a strong fragrance among these items.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
The key ingredients in Lancôme products include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging, while glycerin supports skin hydration and barrier function.
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme routine for dry skin in the morning, apply a cleanser, Tonique Confort, RÉNERGIE, and a sunscreen. In the evening, use Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover, a cleanser, a cleansing toner, RÉNERGIE, and RÉNERGIE again. Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy Lancôme, and how much does it cost?
Lancôme products on this page are available at stores in the Netherlands. Prices range from €9.99 to €136.00, with most products costing between €26.45 and €66.43.
What are good alternatives to Lancôme?
La Roche-Posay is a good alternative to Lancôme, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines High for dry skin and Superior for sensitive skin.
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 and the Lancôme-focused routine High. For sensitive skin and combination skin, Lovi also rates the La Roche-Posay-focused routines higher at Superior and High, respectively. Both brands match with High fits for acne-prone skin and oily skin.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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 rates High for dry skin when using Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Night Cream, and the brand provides deep hydration. Glycerin helps improve moisture levels and skin comfort in dry conditions.
Which Lancôme cleanser is best for oily skin?
Crème Radiance is the only cleanser on this page and is rated Warning for oily skin.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Key products like Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate offer High fit for sensitive skin, and the brand helps soothe sensitive skin.
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mostly mention that the products soothe sensitive skin and provide deep hydration.
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Lancôme is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Génifique Ultimate High for skin with dark spots. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for mature skin because Lovi rates Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Tonique Confort High for mature skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and 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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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