Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Product Summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Lancôme - L'Absolu Rouge Hydrating Shaping Lipcolor" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
L'Absolu Rouge Hydrating Shaping Lipcolor
Source: From product name
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, cera microcristallina.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
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
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
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
Potential irritants
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Ingredient list view
Pentaerythrityl isostearate/caprate/caprylate/adipate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Octyldodecyl stearate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Peg-45/dodecyl glycol copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Hydrogenated castor oil dimer dilinoleate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Tin oxide, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Methicone, Silica, Alumina, Magnesium silicate, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polyester-3, Bht, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Geraniol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Ci 15850, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 45370, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ci 45380, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 45380, Ci 45410, Ci 75470, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica
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