Lancôme Absolue Longevity Soft Cream Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer
by Lancôme · skin_care
Editor's Take
Highly Advanced technology and Strong Efficacy pillars meet a petrochemical-heavy base; the Pro-Xylane and LHA do real work, but the silicone-synthetic base pulls the clean score to 3.9.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.4 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 3.9 / 10
- Sustainability: 1.3 / 10
The Verdict
This is a Highly Advanced anti-aging moisturizer that earns its Strong Efficacy band (8.4) through patented Pro-Xylane density technology, LHA micro-exfoliation, and OTC Salicylic Acid. The formula delivers measurable skin refinement and barrier comfort using a multi-phase emulsion that breaks quickly despite its rich texture. The trade: the base leans heavily on Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Dimethicone for slip, pulling the clean score to 3.9 and sustainability to 1.3. Worth it if you prioritize proven actives and prestige-tier performance over natural-origin chemistry.
Full INCI list
Aqua / Water / Eau, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil / Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, PEG-20 Stearate, Silica, Panthenol, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Alcohol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Arginine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Dna, Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Edta, Tocopherol, Carvone, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Coumarin, Geraniol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Caramel, CI 14700 / Red 4, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Rose Flower Oil/Extract, Parfum / Fragrance, Formula No.774510 41; N70050601/2