Lancôme RÉNERGIE for dry skin
Glycerin
Dimethicone
Hyaluronic AcidCaution
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, 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 suitability for your dry skin as glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide humectant action, while capryloyl salicylic acid offers mild resurfacing benefits for dryness.
- The formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients to fully address your dry skin's need for deep nourishment.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
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”
Sources: lovi.care, sephora.com, ulta.com, lancome-usa.com, walmart.com, hsn.com, and more
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Lancôme Rénergie for dry skin?
Lancôme Rénergie offers moderate suitability for dry skin because glycerin and hyaluronic acid provide moisture, while capryloyl salicylic acid offers mild resurfacing, but the formula lacks sufficient softening ingredients to fully address dry skin's need for deep nourishment. A moisturizing treatment for dry skin needs rich nourishing ingredients and skin barrier support to lock in moisture.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for dry skin?
This cream is a poor match for dry skin because it lacks rich softening and sealing ingredients to deeply nourish and lock in moisture. To properly care for dry skin, a moisturizing treatment needs a rich blend of emollients, occlusives, peptides, and antioxidants for deep hydration and barrier support.
What does Glycerin do for dry skin?
Glycerin helps dry skin by drawing in moisture and keeping it locked in, which makes the skin feel much softer and smoother. It also supports your natural skin barrier to stop water from escaping easily. A product for dry skin needs extra ingredients like hyaluronic acid and soothing plant extracts to truly calm and hydrate dry patches.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008
What does Dimethicone do for dry skin?
Dimethicone helps protect dry skin and keeps it smooth by forming a gentle, breathable layer on top. It is unlikely to lock in moisture on its own as well as heavy protectants like petrolatum, so dry skin often needs formulas that combine dimethicone with hydrating ingredients like glycerin.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2005Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your main moisturizer. Because dry skin needs deep nourishment, this type of product also requires rich, softening ingredients and skin-protecting sealants to keep it smooth and comfortable.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You should use caution applying this cream with retinol because it lacks enough rich, softening ingredients to deeply nourish dry skin, which can increase irritation. To combine them safely, apply your retinol first, wait for it to absorb, and follow with this moisturizer. A product of this type needs rich oils, ceramides, and butters to properly comfort and protect dry skin.
How often should I use this cream?
This moisturizing treatment is a poor match for dry skin, as the formula lacks sufficient rich softening ingredients for deep nourishment. Dry skin needs heavy nourishing creams with rich oils and butters to stay comfortable and soft.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin since it contains hydrating ingredients, but a product of this type needs richer oils and butters to deeply nourish dry skin without irritation.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
This cream is suitable to use around the eyes or on the body, but it is unlikely to provide enough deep nourishment for very dry areas. A product used here for dry skin needs rich, heavy softening ingredients to properly protect and comfort the skin.
Is this cream 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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