Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum versus L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum .
Last updated on November 02, 2023. Published on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both serums. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum 52 ingredients
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum 52 ingredients
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum 52 ingredients
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 29 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Propylene Glycol • Alcohol • Niacinamide • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Pentylene Glycol • CI 77891 • Guanosine • Mica • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Stearic Acid • Adenosine • Caffeine • Peg-100 Stearate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Silica Silylate • Palmitic Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Polysorbate 80 • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Limonene • Xanthan Gum • Tin Oxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Isohexadecane • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Boron Nitride • Ferulic Acid • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Oleate • Myristic Acid • Geraniol • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Octyldodecanol • Cetyl Alcohol • Octyldodecyl Xyloside • Citric Acid • Citronellol • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Dimethicone • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Octyldodecanol • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Citric Acid • Ferulic Acid • Phenylethyl Resorcinol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Isopropyl Myristate • Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • CI 77891 • Isohexadecane • Mica • Poloxamer 338 • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Oleate • Tin Oxide • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Dimethiconol • Phenoxyethanol • 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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate.
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.
Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.
Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.
Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.
Learn more about MicaLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
Phenylethyl Resorcinol is an antioxidant.
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan and oleic acid. This ingredient can be found in cosmetics, foods, and medicine. It is water-soluble.
Polysorbate 80 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 80Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 27.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 28.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GumLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 30.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.
Tin Oxide is an inorganic oxide used to add opacity and volume to a product. In nature, it is already found in mineral form. The main ore of tin is an opaque and shiny mineral called casseterite.
Tin Oxide helps remove translucency in a product, or make it more opaque. Besides adding opacity, tin oxide is used for bulking to add volume.
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 24.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer.
Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 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 AcidLancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum 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 Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
L'Oreal 12% Niacinamide + Amino Sulfonic + Ferulic Acid Dark Spot Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F Triple Serum 52 ingredients
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