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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Body Cream is a rich, yet lightweight cream that softens, nourishes and delicately fragrances the skin with the signature La vie est belle scent.”
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, royal jelly extract.
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, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 7 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~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneParaffinum liquidum~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterParfum~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- 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 alcoholTriisostearin~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 stearate~1.2–1.4%
Cera alba~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateSorbitan tristearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateMicrocrystalline wax~0.55–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOctyldodecanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolMica~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParaffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPolyacrylamide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamidePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidHydrolyzed hazelnut protein~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinBenzyl salicylate~0.2–0.35%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLaureth-7~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Coumarin~0.1–0.25%
Royal jelly extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractCitral~0.1–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Cetyl alcohol, Triisostearin, Peg-40 stearate, Cera alba, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sorbitan tristearate, Microcrystalline wax, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Caprylyl glycol, Paraffin, Polyacrylamide, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Hydrolyzed hazelnut protein, Acrylates copolymer, Linalool, Xanthan gum, C13-14 isoparaffin, Benzyl salicylate, Ci 77891, Limonene, Propylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Laureth-7, Hexyl cinnamal, Disodium edta, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Royal jelly extract, Citral, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LancômeLa Vie Est Belle Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLipikar Eczema Cream | SVRXERIAL 30 Body Cream | BiodermaAtoderm Nutritive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $70.00 | $12.79−$57.21 | $20.00−$50.00 | $18.99−$51.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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