Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily 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 12 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 sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily 35 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily 35 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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily 35 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 54 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Isononyl Isononanoate • Silanetriol • Carbomer • Triethanolamine • Dimethiconol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hyaluronic Acid • Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Xanthan Gum • Panthenol • Menthoxypropanediol • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sorbic Acid • Methylparaben • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • CI 42090 • Linalool • Limonene • Parfum
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts 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 GlycerinL'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 7.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 6.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 35.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolL'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 26.
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 30.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 19.
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 30.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 17.
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 46.
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 34.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 42.
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'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing & Brightening Soft Cream with Grand Rose Extracts contains this as ingredient number 54.
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L'Oreal Hydra Genius Liquid Moisturizer Normal/Oily 35 ingredients
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