Name: Lancôme - Hydra Zen Skincare Essentials
Brand: Lancôme

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Rénergie Multi-Lift Firming Night Cream 15ml Cocooning skin in a nourishing veil, the night cream is infused with hyaluronic acid to plump skin with hydration, while gluco-peptides help to minimise the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet.

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-9.

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.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

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)

acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Advanced Génifique Serum 7ml Combining a complex of seven prebiotic and probiotic-derived extracts with hyaluronic acid, the best-selling serum helps to improve the appearance of fine lines, loss of firmness and uneven tone.

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol.

phenylethyl resorcinol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Hydra Zen Skincare Essentials

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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, glycerin.

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, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, salicyloyl phytosphingosine

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

saccharum officinarum extract 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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)

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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yeast extract 0.2% - 0.4%

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

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

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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

hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 3.1% - 3.8%

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

myristic acid 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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cream 25% - 30%

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water 12% - 14%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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

Ingredient list view

Cream, Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Guanosine, Cyathea medullaris leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Sodium citrate, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Sodium benzoate, Sodium levulinate, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Adenosine, Acer saccharum extract, Palmitic acid, Polyacrylamide, Chlorphenesin, Poloxamer 338, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamic acid, Propylene glycol, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Myristic acid, Geraniol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Bht, Laureth-7, Levulinic acid, Hexyl cinnamal, Glyceryl caprylate, Parfum, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Cetyl alcohol, Zea mays starch, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Alcohol denat., Petrolatum, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone, Peg-40 stearate, Cera alba, Beeswax, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Stearyl alcohol, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Poloxamer 338, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Xanthan gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Sorbitan tristearate, Myristyl alcohol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum, Unknown, Water, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Maltodextrin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Limonene, Mannose, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sorbitol, Disodium edta, Rosa gallica flower extract, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Water, Paraffin, Cera alba, Beeswax, Stearic acid, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Unknown, Acacia senegal gum, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Peg-4 stearate, Simethicone, Sodium polymethacrylate, Myristic acid, Aminomethyl propanediol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Hydrogenated palm oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-1, Bht, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 75470, Ultramarines, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77289, Chromium hydroxide green, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica

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Key ingredients	acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +37 more	Common: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 adenosine +11 more Other: oryza sativa bran oil titanium dioxide	Common: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +7 more Other: bifida ferment lysate	Common: adenosine panthenol +8 more Other: peg-10 dimethicone sodium polyacrylate	Common: adenosine panthenol +6 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +7 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +12 more Other:	Common: adenosine 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +8 more Other: retinol glutathione +9 more	Common: adenosine adenosine +13 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 +25 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +7 more Other: ceramide 3 ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +6 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +9 more	Common: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid panthenol +4 more Other: dihydroxyacetone simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +74 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? cinnamic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +33 more	citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara peel oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? lonicera caprifolium flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +182 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +50 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +136 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? dihydroxyacetone Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Anti-aging

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Anti-oxidation

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