PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturizer

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 2%Alanine 0.15% - 0.7%

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Product summary

"Lancôme - Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Alanine, aspartic acid, dextran, glycerin and glycine in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (passiflora edulis seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil and helianthus annuus seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moistruizer also contains peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%). Peptides is a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of amino-acids. Our skin produces peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of peptides is, but it is very likely that peptides in skincare are helpful. They might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer 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 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.

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The product retails for 97.00A$ in Australia, for 15.43£ in the United Kingdom and for 45.00$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Features Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Liquid Moisturizer is a non-sticky, ultra light-weight moisturizer that has a silky, liquid cream texture It feels like a fresh burst of water upon application and nourishes skin with 24-hour hydration Benefits Its gentle, alcohol-free formula mimics skin's natural moisture functions to reveal an improved glow and more beautiful, radiant complexion Improves skin's natural ability to prevent water loss, defends against pollution and provides anti-oxidant protection Skin is instantly re-energized and looks softer with a more even tone Fine lines, redness, discomfort and fatigue also appear visibly reduced Made with 11 amino acids, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and rose extract Suitable for all skin types, including dry and sensitive skin Dermatologist-tested for safety Non-comedogenic Clinical Results Instantly.

Source: Ulta

This product contains aspartic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

aspartic acid 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl tripeptide-8 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

serine 0.05% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturizer

Source: From product name

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: alanine, aspartic acid.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tripeptide-8

sodium pca 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

squalane 0.6% - 1.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

cocos nucifera oil 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Skin seems stronger and bouncier Skin looks smoother and younger, with a more even tone Skin feels less irritated, less itchy After Four-Weeks.

Source: Ulta

This product contains ingredients (alanine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

alanine 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

alanine 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

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Potential irritants

paeonia suffruticosa root extract 0.1% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation

menthol 0.05% - 0.2%

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Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

cocos nucifera oil 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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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

pentylene glycol 3.6% - 5.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beheneth-10, Squalane, Glycol palmitate, Pca, Alanine, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopherol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Valine, Palmitoyl tripeptide-8, Xanthan gum, Menthol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Propylene glycol, Proline, Isoleucine, Aspartic acid, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Unknown, Sorbitol, Serine, Threonine, Passiflora edulis seed oil, Rosa gallica flower extract, Histidine, Citric acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Dextran, Glycine, Parfum

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl tripeptide-8 arginine +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 palmitoyl tripeptide-8 +13 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +12 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 glycerin +5 more Other: niacinamide lactobionic acid +21 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: niacinamide isosorbide dicaprylate +17 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 sodium polyacrylate +4 more Other: lactic acid phytosphingosine +10 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: beta-sitosterol cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 dextran +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +16 more	Common: palmitoyl tripeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more	Common: glycerin glycine +17 more Other: tripeptide-1 copper tripeptide-1 +34 more	Common: alanine arginine +13 more Other: allantoin centella asiatica leaf extract +2 more	Common: arginine aspartic acid +13 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 panthenol +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa gallica flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +20 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? +13 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +28 more	cinnamal Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? +13 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +28 more	pogostemon cablin leaf oil Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? ppg-15 stearyl ether Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +110 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Glow Moisturizer

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