Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Face Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Face Cream”
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, butylene glycol.
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Formulation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Eugenol, Limonene + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~4.1–5%
- 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 DimethiconeIsononyl isononanoate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl dimethicone~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Stearyl dimethiconeGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidStearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPeg-8 stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 stearateSynthetic wax~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCi 14700~0.45–0.65%
Sodium dextran sulfate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTheobroma cacao extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Paeonia suffruticosa extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.25–0.45%
Peg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateEugenol~0.15–0.3%
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ophiopogon japonicus root extractEthylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Palmitic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSilica~0.25–0.45%
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateDimethiconol~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMoringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Jasminum officinale extract~0.15–0.25%
Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Isononyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Peg-8 stearate, Synthetic wax, Ci 14700, Sodium dextran sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma cacao extract, Paeonia suffruticosa extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Peg-100 stearate, Eugenol, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Ethylparaben, Palmitic acid, Silica, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Disodium edta, Jasminum officinale extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Alteromonas ferment extract, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principlepatents.google.com
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