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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum versus Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist .

Last updated on January 04, 2024. Published on February 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe fragrances. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Fragrance French Brand France
Fragrance American Brand United States

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)
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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.

1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

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.

Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Limonene

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tristearyl Citrate.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 11.

7
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 7.

8
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 14700 is a synthetic red dye.

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 16.

9
What it does: Perfuming

Farnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.

Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.

This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 17.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 12.

10
What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

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.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 18.

Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist contains this as ingredient number 9.

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57% are disliked or very disliked
33% have no rating yet
6% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
50% have no rating yet

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Lancôme La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum 21 ingredients

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Victoria’s Secret Bare Vanilla Fragrance Mist 16 ingredients

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