Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of L'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin versus Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER .
Published on May 20, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and 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, oils 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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
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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 🎉
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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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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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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L'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
L'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 34 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Silanetriol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Hyaluronic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Betula Alba Juice • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Octyldodecanol • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Potassium Sorbate • Sorbic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 42090 • Linalool • Limonene • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Alcohol Denat. • Propylene Glycol • Dimethicone • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • CI 19140 • T-Butyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Caffeine • Ppg-6-Decyltetradeceth-30 • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum • Limonene • Xanthan Gum • Pentylene Glycol • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract • Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Citral • Hexyldecanol • Glyceryl Isostearate • 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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER 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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 HyaluronateL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.
As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 19.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 22.
T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 TocopherolL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 10.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 BenzoateL'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 31.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 35.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 36.
Lancôme ÉNERGIE DE VIE LIQUID CARE MOISTURIZER contains this as ingredient number 34.
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L'Oreal Skin Expert Hydra Genius Aloe Water Dry & Sensitive Skin 35 ingredients
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