Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream versus L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 .
Published on October 25, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
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Oil Free
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Non Vegan
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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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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Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
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Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream 48 ingredients
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 56 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Butylene Glycol • Cetyl Alcohol • Stearyl Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Peg-8 Stearate • Synthetic Wax • Cyclopentasiloxane • Lecithin • Sodium Dextran Sulfate • Sodium Chloride • Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract • Peg-12 Stearate • Eugenol • Ethylparaben • Triethanolamine • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Palmitic Acid • Silica • Cellulose Acetate Butyrate • Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate • Polycaprolactone • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Poloxamer 188 • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Dimethiconol • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Ceramide 3 • Disodium EDTA • Rosa Gallica Callus Extract • Methylparaben • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Octyldodecanol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • Nylon-12 • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Octyldodecanol • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cetyl Alcohol • Behenyl Alcohol • Triethanolamine • Isopropyl Isostearate • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine • Adenosine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Retinyl Palmitate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Vp/Va Copolymer • Isohexadecane • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Polyethylene • Polysorbate 60 • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sorbitan Oleate • Stearic Acid • Silica • Titanium Dioxide • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Geraniol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool • CI 15510 • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopherol • 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 WaterLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 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 GlycerinLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AlcoholLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 AcidLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 42.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 AcidLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 TaurateLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 LimoneneLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 35.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 51.
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 AlcoholLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 46.
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 IononeLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 39.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 45.
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 EDTALancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 OctyldodecanolLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 ParfumLancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 56.
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.
Lancôme Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturising Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.
L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream SPF30 contains this as ingredient number 54.
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