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Lancôme vs Aēsop

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Lancôme and Aēsop are distinguished skincare brands that offer sophisticated moisturizers, serums, and targeted solutions. The French house founded in 1935 is beloved for its gentle compositions featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, which suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the botanical-driven counterpart is widely loved for its effective formulas that suit balanced, combination, and sensitive skin best. While both nurture the complexion, they differ in their foundational ingredients and specific target concerns.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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This page compares some of the most popular Lancôme and Aēsop products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Lancôme vs Aēsop products

People Say

LancômeAēsop
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “woke up with baby-soft skin — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “delivers deep hydration that really fills your skin — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “absorbs instantly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
  • Luxurious texture and scent Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “melts right into skin — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “silky-soft milky consistency — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “smells divine — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Improves skin texture and softness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
  • Radiance and fast absorption Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin looks lit from within — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Absorbs within seconds — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Doesn't have an oil feeling it's very light. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “absorbs incredibly fast — Aēsop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum”
  • Balances and calms skin Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Intensely hydrating yet mattifying effect. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Savior of my winter-fueled dry skin. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
    • “Reduces inflammation overnight. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
    • “expensive as hell — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “bit of a splurge — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “quantity is too small — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
  • Strong or unpleasant fragrance Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smells like carrots — Aēsop Damascan Rose Facial Treatment”
    • “Nasty smell... would not buy again. — Aēsop Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser”
  • Oily or sticky residue Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Leaves a greasy film — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
    • “left a tacky film on my face — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “Thick, almost honey-like, and needs a moment to melt in. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”
  • Pilling issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “pilling like dead skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “When applied directly to the face, it feels slippery and pills up. — Aēsop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel”

Questions and answers

Lancôme or Aēsop: which is better?

Lancôme fits sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin best on this page, while Aēsop is noted for balancing and calming skin. Reviewers mention that the products on this page provide deep hydration for both brands.

What is the difference between Lancôme and Aēsop?

Lancome and Aesop differ primarily in their product formulations and skin-balancing capabilities, with Lovi rating Lancome best for sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. Reviewers note that Lancome offers lighter textures and fast absorption, while Aesop is recognized for balancing and calming the skin.

Lancôme or Aēsop: which cleanser is better?

Lancome and Aesop both feature cleansers on this page, but Lancome has a warning Lovi fit level across all skin types, while Aesop's Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser achieves an Average Lovi fit level for most skin types except dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or Aēsop?

Both Lancôme and Aēsop feature a high price point among the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Lancôme or Aēsop?

Aēsop performs well for acne-prone skin, with its Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Intense Serum and B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel reaching a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. In contrast, Lancôme products on this page show varying fit levels, with items like RÉNERGIE and HYDRA ZEN rated only Average or Low for acne-prone skin.

How do Lancôme and Aēsop compare when it comes to fragrance in their products?

Lancôme has fragrance in most of the products on this page, whereas every Aēsop product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers note that Lancôme sometimes has a strong fragrance, while Aēsop products feature luxurious and refreshing scents.

Which brand offers better results for deep hydration, Lancôme or Aēsop?

Both Lancôme and Aēsop offer equal results for deep hydration according to reviewer feedback on this page. For additional skin benefits, topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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What are the main drawbacks reported by reviewers for Lancôme and Aēsop skincare products?

Reviewers report that the main drawbacks for Lancôme products on this page are a high price point, strong fragrance, and subtle results, while Aēsop products are mainly noted for a high price, unpleasant scents, and packaging issues.

Lancôme or Aēsop: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Lancôme offers a wider variety with deep hydration and high fit levels for specific needs like mature or dry skin, though some products may carry a strong fragrance. Aēsop moisturizers, such as the Damascan Rose Facial Treatment, provide high fit levels for dry and sensitive skin with fragrance-free formulas.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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