Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream .
Published on March 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe night moisturizers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
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Ingredient Info
IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream 41 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream 45 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream 41 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream 45 ingredients
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IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream 41 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream 45 ingredients
Water • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate • Propanediol • Alcohol Denat. • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Alcohol • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Octyldodecanol • Silica • Phenoxyethanol • Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Poloxamer 338 • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Limonene • Adenosine • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Ceramide NP • Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hydrated Silica • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polysorbate 60 • Citronellol • Sodium Benzoate • CI 16035 • Geraniol • Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract • Citral • Darutoside • CI 42090 • Glucose • Lactic Acid • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Ether • Pentylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Propanediol • Cetyl Esters • Jojoba Esters • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Behenyl Alcohol • Octyldodecanol • Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera • Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Ceramide NP • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Adenosine • Mannose • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Lactic Acid • Lactobacillus • Acetic Acid • Maltodextrin • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax • Cetyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.
We don't have a description for Capryloyl Salicylic Acid.
IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidIT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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IT Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Night Cream 41 ingredients
Burned and irritated my skin
I used this for a few weeks because I thought it was normal and didn’t know what was causing it nightly but realized this is what was causing the intense burning sensation. I believe I’m very sensitive to...
Burned and irritated my skin
I used this for a few weeks because I thought it was normal and didn’t know what was causing it nightly but realized this is what was causing the intense burning sensation. I believe I’m very sensitive to lavender though after having a few products with lavender do this. When applied this made my skin burn extremely badly. I kept using it and also thought whatever it was my skin would get used to it. I finally stopped it and noticed I no longer had burning. It really inflammed my skin and left it red and irritated looking. I mean it would burn so bad for hours after and even made it hard to sleep. I’m stupid for continuing to use it because I did not realize how damaging an irritating product is for your skin at the time. I had read such good reviews and wanted to stick with it but was so badly burning and irritated.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream 45 ingredients
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