PRODUCT REVIEW
Lancôme Absolue The Serum
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Known to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and visibly even tone. . Vitamin E. Known to help protect the skin from free radicals.
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
lactic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tocopherol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A luxurious serum helps to support skin cell renewal for firmer-looking, hydrated, smoother, more radiant skin over time.
sodium hyaluronate
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
bifida ferment lysate
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-oxidation
bifida ferment lysate
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
adenosine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
tocopherol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Known to help smooth the appearance of fine lines and visibly even tone. . Vitamin E. Known to help protect the skin from free radicals.
bifida ferment lysate
3.1% -
3.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
lactic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
coco-glucoside
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
lactic acid
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
1.9% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
coco-glucoside
0.55% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycerin
4.9% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
butylene glycol
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Bifida ferment lysate, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Alcohol denat., Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol, Mica, Coco-glucoside, Lactic acid, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Adenosine, Acetic acid, Chlorphenesin, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Limonene, Tin oxide, Linalool, Benzoic acid, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Perlite, Geraniol, Rosa centifolia stem extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Citric acid, Citronellol, Coumarin, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Oxidative DNA damage induced by HEPES (2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethanesulfonic acid) buffer in the presence of Au(III)
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucoside
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- A Compensating Skin Care Complex Containing Pro-xylane in Menopausal Women: Results from a Multicentre, Evaluator-blinded, Randomized Study
- Synthesis of Pro-XylaneTM: A new biologically active C-glycoside in aqueous media
- First case of contact dermatitis caused by hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol used in an anti-ageing cream
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts