Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream versus Lancôme Absolue Serum .
Last updated on August 24, 2023. Published on January 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 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, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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General Moisturizer
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Serum
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Ingredient Info
Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream 42 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Serum 40 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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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Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream 42 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Serum 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream 42 ingredients
Lancôme Absolue Serum 40 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Cetearyl Alcohol • Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter • Alcohol Denat. • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Niacinamide • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Isopropyl Palmitate • Octyldodecanol • Cyclodextrin • Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein • Pisum Sativum Extract • Adenosine • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Trisodium EDTA • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Cera Alba • Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Butter • Cetearyl Glucoside • Citric Acid • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polysorbate 60 • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Tocopherol • Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer • Benzyl Alcohol • Geraniol • Limonene • Chlorphenesin • Dipropylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Water • Butylene Glycol • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Alcohol Denat. • Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • CI 77891 • Tocopherol • Mica • Coco-Glucoside • Lactic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Adenosine • Acetic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Limonene • Tin Oxide • Linalool • Benzoic Acid • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Perlite • Geraniol • Rosa Centifolia Stem Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract • Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract • Citric Acid • Citronellol • Coumarin • Glycol Distearate • Glyceryl Oleate • Glyceryl Stearate • 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 WaterLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 39.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
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.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 TocopherolLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 GeraniolLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 38.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 BenzoateLancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
Lancôme Absolue Serum contains this as ingredient number 40.
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