Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Beeswax + 9 moreStrong evidence
“Hyper pigmented and uber creamy, this clear-cut lipstick glides on, giving you long lasting colour.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa canina flower extract, Geraniol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Lanolin oil~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about Lanolin oilOleyl erucate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Oleyl erucateHydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetylated lanolin~3.4–5.2%
Sesamum indicum seed oil~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPetrolatum~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumTalc~1.8–2.6%
Cera microcristallina~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~1.1–1.6%
Cera alba~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxParaffin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinHdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerAlumina~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSynthetic wax~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxRosa canina flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tin oxide~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
More about Tin oxideWater~0.3–0.75%
Calcium aluminum borosilicate~0.3–0.75%
Calcium sodium borosilicate~0.3–0.7%
Silica~0.35–0.85%
Barium sulfate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideMagnesium silicate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Colophonium~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a film on the surface of the skin and create a thicker product texture
More about RosinPropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolCaprylic/capric glycerides~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric glyceridesTourmaline~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteDisteardimonium hectorite~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolyhydroxystearic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerBht~0.15–0.65%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateGeraniol~0.15–0.65%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalCitronellol~0.15–0.65%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.65%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 15850~0.15–0.65%
Ci 15985~0.15–0.65%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.65%
Ci 17200~0.15–0.6%
Ci 45380~0.15–0.6%
Ci 45410~0.15–0.6%
Ci 75470~0.15–0.55%
Iron oxides~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77742~0.1–0.5%
Ci 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMica~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCi 15850~0.1–0.4%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Lanolin oil, Oleyl erucate, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Acetylated lanolin, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Petrolatum, Talc, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Paraffin, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Alumina, Synthetic wax, Rosa canina flower extract, Tin oxide, Water, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Silica, Barium sulfate, Aluminum hydroxide, Magnesium silicate, Colophonium, Rosin, Propylene glycol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Tourmaline, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Bht, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Ci 77742, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Ci 15850, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Lancôme - Absolu Rouge Ruby Cream" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 24.23£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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