Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. UV Mune SPF 50 Cream Versus Lancôme Hydra Zen Moisturising And Soothing Cream
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Stabilising
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Alcohol Denat., C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Behenyl Alcohol, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Oryza Sativa Cera, CI 17200, CI 42090, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cyclodextrin, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, PEG-100 Stearate, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose
Absorbent
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cellulose, Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Lauryl Laurate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglycerin-3, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumPentylene 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 also help thicken or stabilize a product.
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 GlycolSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
