PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
An exclusive three-step glow routine–tone, hydrate, and target key signs of aging with these Lancôme favorites.
adenosine
0.15% -
0.3%
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)
salicyloyl phytosphingosine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
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
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
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?
Purify and rehydrate with Tonique Comfort, a silky, moisturizing toner.
dimethicone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
faex
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
faex extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
42% noticed an improvement in skin-tone evenness
ascorbyl glucoside
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
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
yeast extract
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
bifida ferment lysate
0.15% -
0.3%
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
66/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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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
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
yeast extract
0.15% -
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
yeast extract
0.15% -
0.3%
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
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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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
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
7.1%
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
glycerin
4% -
4.9%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl palmitate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylparaben, 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, Bifida ferment lysate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, C13-14 isoparaffin, Escin, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Caffeine, Polyacrylamide, Chlorphenesin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Dimethiconol, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Xanthan gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Bht, Laureth-7
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Oxidative DNA damage induced by HEPES (2-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazinyl]ethanesulfonic acid) buffer in the presence of Au(III)
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- Phytosphingosine Derivatives Ameliorate Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting NF-κB and JAK/STAT Signaling in Keratincoytes and Mice
- Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics