Lancôme Exclusive Hydra Zen Day Cream-Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Exclusive Hydra Zen Day Cream-Gel”
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:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Eugenol + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateAlcohol denat.~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCi 14700~1.4–2.1%
Sodium chloride~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePaeonia suffruticosa extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.45–1%
Eugenol~0.2–0.75%
Triethanolamine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Salicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCellulose acetate butyrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyvinyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Dimethicone~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethiconol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractBenzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIsopropyl myristate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePropylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- 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 glycolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMoringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractRosa gallica flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Alcohol denat., Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Unknown, Ci 14700, Sodium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Paeonia suffruticosa extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Eugenol, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic acid, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Centella asiatica extract, Benzyl alcohol, Isopropyl myristate, Propylene glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Methylparaben, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 99% | 95% | 90% |
| Price | $40.98 | $60.81+$19.83 | $26.43−$14.55 | $14.99−$25.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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