Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream versus Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts .
Last updated on July 17, 2023. Published on June 08, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
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Ingredient Info
L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream 25 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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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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Not Reef Safe
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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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L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream 25 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream 25 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Ether • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Octyldodecyl Myristate • Glycerin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides • Corn Starch Modified • Carbomer • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Tocopherol • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Linalool • Citronellol • Coumarin • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Geraniol
Water • Octocrylene • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Octyldodecanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-20 • Petrolatum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Zea Mays Oil • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil • Oryza Sativa Bran Oil • Cetearyl Glucoside • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyacrylamide • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Disodium EDTA • Dimethiconol • Pentylene Glycol • Laureth-7 • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Castanea Sativa Bud Extract • Limonene • Adenosine • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Linalool • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract • Citronellol • Coumarin • CI 19140 • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Citral • CI 14700 • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 GlycerinL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 11.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 30.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 ParfumL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 54.
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 LinaloolL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 CitronellolL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 48.
Coumarins are a group of substances found naturally in plants. There are over 1300 types of coumarins identified. It has a natural vanilla scent.
Coumarin is an identified EU known allergy, meaning it may cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.
In many countries, coumarin is banned as a food additive. However, it can be found in soaps, tobacco products, and some alcohol drinks.
Plants use coumarins as a chemical defense. Some plants that have coumarins include lavender, tonka beans, and yellow clovers.
Learn more about CoumarinL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 49.
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 LimoneneL'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 42.
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L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream 25 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
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L'Occitane Shea Light Comforting Face Cream 25 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
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