Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream versus Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream .
Published on March 20, 2023
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Day Moisturizer
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Facial Treatment
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream 50 ingredients
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream 56 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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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
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream 50 ingredients
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream 56 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream 50 ingredients
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream 56 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octyldodecanol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Isopropyl Isostearate • Triethanolamine • Behenyl Alcohol • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Panthenol • Retinyl Palmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Cetyl Alcohol • Boron Nitride • Alumina • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Stearic Acid • Tocopherol • Titanium Dioxide • Dimethiconol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Citral • Citronellol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Octyldodecanol • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Guanosine • Cyathea Medullaris Leaf Extract • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Sodium Citrate • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Levulinate • Stearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Adenosine • Acer Saccharum Extract • Palmitic Acid • Polyacrylamide • Chlorphenesin • Poloxamer 338 • Limonene • Xanthan Gum • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Benzyl Alcohol • Cinnamic Acid • Propylene Glycol • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Leontopodium Alpinum Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Myristic Acid • Geraniol • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Potassium Sorbate • BHA • Laureth-7 • Levulinic Acid • Hexyl Cinnamal • Glyceryl Caprylate • 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 WaterL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing 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 GlycerinL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 OctyldodecanolL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AlcoholL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.
Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring.
The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody".
Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread.
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 Alpha-Isomethyl IononeL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolL'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
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 Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Firming Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Lancôme Renergie Multi-lift Ultra Full Spectrum Anti-ageing Cream contains this as ingredient number 56.
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