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 may work for oily skin, but results vary across its selection. Lovi rates the Lancôme-focused routine High for oily skin.
Is Lancôme worth it?
Deciding if Lancôme is worth it depends on your budget, as reviewers often note a high price point alongside deep hydration and lightweight moisturizers. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, and Average for combination skin. The inclusion of glycerin and hyaluronic acid helps support skin hydration and quality.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What are Lancôme's best products?
Lancôme features several standout options depending on your specific needs, such as Tonique Confort and Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, and acne-prone skin types. These formulations often incorporate key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which help maintain deep hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Which Lancôme moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Absolue Precious Oil is the best Lancôme moisturizer for dry skin, rating High for that skin type. Advanced Génifique Night Cream also rates High, while Hydra Zen Gel Cream rates Average for dry skin. Glycerin helps deliver deep hydration to support smooth skin.
Does Lancôme cause breakouts?
Lancôme is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the brand's acne-prone skin routine High. Reviewers note that the brand's moisturizers and serums are lightweight and fast-absorbing.
Is Lancôme fragrance-free?
No, the Lancôme products on this page are not fragrance-free, as only 3 of the 14 items list no fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in Lancôme products?
The key ingredients in Lancôme products include glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid help provide deep hydration and improve skin texture.
How do I build a Lancôme skincare routine?
To build a Lancôme skincare routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating facial cleanser, apply Tonique Confort, use RÉNERGIE moisturizer, and finish with an SPF. In the evening, use Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover as a pre-cleanser, follow with a cleanser, apply Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate, and moisturize with RÉNERGIE. Once a week, add a nourishing mask between cleansing and applying your serum.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where can I buy Lancôme, and how much does it cost?
Lancôme products on this page are available in stores across the United Kingdom. Prices range from £21.95 to £134.19, with most items costing between £27.60 and £101.25.
What are good alternatives to Lancôme?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi are La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay-focused 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 rates better than Lancôme, as Lovi rates La Roche-Posay routines Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to High or Average for Lancôme. Reviewers mention that Lancôme products often feature a strong fragrance and a high price point, whereas La Roche-Posay is known for gentle formulations.
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?
Lovi rates Lancôme's routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often mention deep hydration, and products such as Tonique Confort and Absolue Precious Oil provide High fit for dry skin.
Which Lancôme cleanser is best for oily skin?
Crème Radiance is the cleanser on this page for oily skin. Lovi rates it with a Warning for oily skin.
Is Lancôme good for sensitive skin?
Yes, Lancôme is good for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates sensitive skin fit as High for the brand-focused routine. Reviewers often mention that Lancôme soothes sensitive skin.
Is Lancôme good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Lancôme fits acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating the Lancôme-focused routine High for acne-prone skin. The products on this page provide key ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid that help maintain moisture and improve skin quality.
Is Lancôme good for skin with dark spots?
Lancôme is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots highest for the brand. Products like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate offer High fit for this concern, and key ingredients like glycerin help provide deep hydration. Reviewers often mention that the formulas improve skin texture and soothe sensitive skin.
Is Lancôme good for mature skin?
Lovi rates Lancôme High for mature skin. The brand fits mature skin best through its brand-focused routines, and key products like Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate and Advanced Génifique Night Cream offer High fit levels for this skin type.
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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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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