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Ingredient Glossary

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Salicylic Acid
Retinoids
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid
Vitamin B5
Glycolic Acid
Peptides
Collagen
Vitamin C
PDRN
Beta Glucan
Pro-xylane
Mitopure

At Lancôme, every formula is built on clinically proven, high-performance actives. Whether you are looking for the best anti-aging ingredients, deep hydration, skin repair, or longevity skincare essentials, finding the right active is the first step toward your ideal skincare routine. Explore Lancôme's full portfolio of advanced skincare ingredients and discover which ones are engineered for your skin concerns.

Lancôme curates and masters the most advanced territories of skin science. From iconic molecules like Hyaluronic Acid, found in the Hydra Zen Gel-Cream , and Retinol, powering the Rénergie C.R.x. Triple Serum Retinol, to pioneering longevity actives like Mitopure®, at the heart of Absolue MD Intercept the Cream, and PDRN, as in the Absolue Longevity The Soft Cream, each ingredient is selected, refined, and optimized for maximum performance. Our progressive skincare approach combines medical expertise, longevity research, and aesthetic procedural knowledge to deliver integrative protocols across correction, repair, hydration, and longevity. Browse by ingredient to find the Lancôme products powered by the actives your skin needs.

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Exfoliation

Salicylic Acid

A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) renowned for its ability to penetrate pores and deliver precision exfoliation.

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Anti-aging

Retinol & Retinoids

One of the most clinically proven anti-aging ingredients in skincare science. A derivative of Vitamin A, it accelerates skin cell renewal, stimulates collagen synthesis, and help Targets ( Hydration, Tightening, Repair)

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Even skin tone

Niacinamide

A versatile, high-performance active that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, targets dark spots, and improves overall skin tone unifo

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Hydration

Hyaluronic Acid

The gold standard of skincare hydration. Capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water, it delivers intense, long-lasting moisture at multiple Targets ( Hydration, Tightening, Repair)

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Skin repair

Vitamin B5

A powerful hydrating and soothing active that supports the skin's natural repair processes. It attracts and retains moisture, strengthens the

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Exfoliation

Glycolic Acid

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) and one of the most effective chemical exfoliants in skincare. With the smallest molecular size of all AHAs, it penetrates the skin efficiently to promote faster cell turnover, refine texture, redu

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Skin support

Peptides

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as biological messengers in the skin, signaling cells to produce collagen, elastin, and other essential structural proteins. Targets ( Hydration, Tightening, Repair)

Even wrinkle

Collagen

The most abundant structural protein in the skin, responsible for firmness, density, and elasticity. As collagen production naturally declines with age, skin lose

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Brightening

Vitamin C

One of the most potent antioxidants in skincare science. It neutralizes free radicals caused by UV exposure and pollution, brightens skin tone, reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and supports collage

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Longevity

PDRN

One of the most advanced regenerative actives in skincare science. Leveraging the power of polynucleotides, PDRN stimulates deep cellular repair, accelerates skin regeneration, and enhances the product Targets ( Hydration, Tightening, Repair)

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Skin recovery

Beta Glucan

A medical-grade active known for its exceptional wound healing efficacy and clinically proven to be more powerful than Hyaluronic Acid in accelerating skin recovery. By re-activating NRF2, the skin signal pathways that drive repa

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Firmness & Hydration

Pro-xylane

A Lancôme signature molecule, a pioneering active born from green chemistry and exclusive to L'Oréal. It reinforces the skin's structural matrix by stimulating the production of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the essential m

Longevity

Mitopure®

The doctor-recommended longevity supplement, now in advanced skincare for the first time through an exclusive partnership with Timeline, the award-winning Swiss longevity biotech. Mitopure® re-energizes the cells' mitochondria to neutralize aging markers at their source. Mitopure skin benefits in Targets ( Hydration, Tightening, Repair)

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Cellular longevity science

Mitopure® (98.5% pure Urolithin A skin), the doctor-recommended longevity supplement now in advanced skincare for the first time, re-energizes the cells' mitochondria to neutralize aging markers at their source, delivering measurable mitopure skin benefits. Exclusively in Absolue Longevity MD.

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Lancôme’s active ingredients

How do I choose the right skincare ingredient for my skin?

Start by identifying your primary skin concern. For wrinkles and firmness, look for Retinol, as in the Rénergie C.R.x. Triple Serum Retinol, Collagen, as in Rénergie Collagen+ Lift-Xtend Cream, and Peptides, as in Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream. For hydration, Hyaluronic Acid, found in the Hydra Zen Gel-Cream, and Vitamin B5, as in the Clarifique Bx- Interceptor Serum. For dark spots and radiance, Vitamin C, as in the Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum, and Niacinamide, as in the Clarifique Pro-Solution Serum. For skin repair, Beta-Glucan, at the core of the Génifique Ultimate Eye Cream. For longevity and cellular renewal, Mitopure®, as in Absolue MD Intercept the Cream, and PDRN, found in the Absolue Longevity the Soft Cream. Lancôme's formulations combine multiple actives for integrative results.

Can I use multiple active ingredients together?

What makes Lancôme's ingredients different from other brands?

Lancôme selects, refines, and optimizes every active with uncompromising precision. Our ingredients are backed by clinical testing, longevity research, and medical expertise. From exclusive innovations like Mitopure®, at the heart of Absolue MD Intercept the Cream, to signature molecules like Pro-Xylane, as in Absolue The Serum, Lancôme harnesses some of the most advanced actives in the skincare industry.

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