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Lancôme Bestsellers

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone

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Yeast extract 0.15% - 0.25%Yeast extract 0.1% - 0.25%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Lancôme - Bestsellers" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: oxybenzone 3.90% (declared), avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 3.20% (declared), homosalate 10.70% (declared) and octocrylene 6.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

octocrylene 6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

benzophenone-3 3.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Dark Circles Highlighted Ingredients. . Bifidus Prebiotic 10%.

Source: Sephora CA

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

adenosine 0.1% - 0.2%

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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)

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

ascorbyl glucoside 0.1% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Holds large amounts of moisture. . Vitamin C. An antioxidant known to help neutralize free radicals as well as visibly brighten and smooth the skin.

Source: Sephora CA

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: biosaccharide gum-1, faex.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine

biosaccharide gum-1 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

peg-10 dimethicone 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss

faex extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.2%

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)

ascorbyl glucoside 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

bifida ferment lysate 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

yeast extract 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

yeast extract 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.25% - 0.5%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

hexyl cinnamal 0.15% - 0.25%

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A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl palmitate 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 5.8% - 7.1%

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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

glycerin 4% - 4.9%

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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

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl palmitate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Mel, Honey, Mannitol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Propylparaben, Sodium hyaluronate, Cyclodextrin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis protein, Hexyl cinnamal, Faex, Yeast extract, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Disodium succinate, Ci 14700, Water, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum, Water, Dimethicone, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Polysilicone-11, Silica, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Peg-10 dimethicone, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Acetic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Maltodextrin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Mannose, Pentylene glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Carbomer, Boron nitride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Geraniol, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Citronellol, Alumina, Parfum, Unknown, Water, Oryza sativa cera, Oryza sativa bran wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Stearic acid, Candelilla cera, Triethanolamine, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Acacia senegal gum, Panthenol, Sodium polymethacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Propylparaben, Peg/ppg-17/18 dimethicone, Methylparaben, Simethicone, Rayon, Polyquaternium-10, Tocopheryl acetate, Polycaprolactone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Tocopherol, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-8 laurate, Silica, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Propylene glycol, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Unknown, C10-30 alkyl acrylate, Sorbitol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Disodium edta, Rosa gallica flower extract, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Glycerin, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		44%	41%	41%	41%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	adenosine salicyloyl phytosphingosine +31 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +5 more Other: oligopeptide-24 polygonum aviculare extract +4 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide	Common: adenosine panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide echium plantagineum seed oil +3 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +6 more Other: colloidal oatmeal camellia sinensis extract +5 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: adenosine salicyloyl phytosphingosine +7 more Other: retinyl palmitate capryloyl salicylic acid +1 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +11 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +60 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? camellia japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? +16 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +13 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil Has skin benefit? +25 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +164 more	water Has skin benefit? phenyl trimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +45 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +51 more

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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