Lancôme Absolue Longevity The Soft Cream ingredients, decoded
What Lancôme Absolue Longevity The Soft Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Lancôme
Absolue Longevity The Soft Cream
압솔뤼 롱지비티 더 소프트 크림
What the brand says it does
A rich, rose-scented anti-ageing moisturiser said to firm skin, define facial contours and keep skin hydrated all day.
57ingredients
4key ingredients
3worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Salicylic Acid.
Key ingredients
Panthenol#13
판테놀
Above the 1% line
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Adenosine#18
아데노신
Above the 1% line
Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid#22
카프릴로일살리실릭애씨드
Above the 1% line
LHA: a slow-acting salicylic acid derivative for pores and texture.
Ingredient guide →Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol#29
하이드록시프로필테트라하이드로피란트라이올
Above the 1% line
Pro-Xylane: a sugar-derived ingredient used for firmness and hydration.
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Pinene, Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Carvone, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Coumarin, Geraniol, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Rose Flower Oil/Extract. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol appears at #19, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- GlycerinHumectant
- Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneEmollient
- DimethiconeSilicone
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#51) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Chlorphenesin is limited to 0.3% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (57)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 3 | Hydrogenated Polyisobutene하이드로제네이티드폴리아이소부텐Cushiony emollient common in lip products and creams. | Emollient |
| 4 | Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film. | Silicone |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate비스-베헤닐/아이소스테아릴/피토스테릴다이머다이리놀레일다이머다이리놀리에이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 7 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter시어버터Rich plant butter that softens and protects dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 8 | Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil / Meadowfoam Seed Oil메도우폼씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin. | Plant oil |
| 9 | Stearyl Alcohol스테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol thickener and softener. | Fatty alcohol |
| 10 | C30-45 Alkyl DimethiconeC30-45알킬다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 11 | PEG-20 Stearate피이지-20스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 12 | Silica실리카Absorbs oil and gives a matte, soft-focus finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 13 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 14 | Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract장미꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 15 | Rosa Damascena Flower Water다마스크장미꽃수Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 16 | Octyldodecanol옥틸도데칸올Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread. | Emollient |
| 17 | Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions. | Thickener / texture |
| 18 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 19 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 20 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate암모늄폴리아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트Cleansing agent. | Cleansing agent |
| 21 | Arginine알지닌Amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster. | pH adjuster |
| 22 | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid카프릴로일살리실릭애씨드LHA: a slow-acting salicylic acid derivative for pores and texture.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 23 | Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action. | Preservative |
| 24 | Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels. | Thickener / texture |
| 25 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 26 | Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 27 | Hydrolyzed Dna하이드롤라이즈드디엔에이Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 28 | Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract하이드롤라이즈드아마추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol하이드록시프로필테트라하이드로피란트라이올Pro-Xylane: a sugar-derived ingredient used for firmness and hydration. | Active ingredient |
| 30 | PEG-100 Stearate피이지-100스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 31 | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation. | Antioxidant |
| 32 | Potassium Hydroxide포타슘하이드록사이드Strong alkali used in small amounts to adjust pH or to make soap in cleansers. | pH adjuster |
| 33 | Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation. | Humectant |
| 34 | Propylene Glycol프로필렌글라이콜Humectant and solvent; can sting very sensitive skin at high levels. | Humectant |
| 35 | Tetrasodium EDTA테트라소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 36 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 37 | Carvone카르본Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 38 | Citronellol시트로넬올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 39 | Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil광귤껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 40 | Coumarin쿠마린Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 41 | Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 42 | Juniperus Virginiana Oil연필향나무오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 43 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 44 | Linalool리날룰Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 45 | Linalyl Acetate리날릴아세테이트Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 46 | Pinene피넨Scent component found in pine and many essential oils. | Fragrance |
| 47 | Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes테트라메틸아세틸옥타하이드로나프탈렌Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 48 | Caramel카라멜Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 49 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | Colourant |
| 50 | CI 19140Yellow colourant (FD&C Yellow 5, tartrazine). | Colourant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 51 | Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 52 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 53 | Salicylic Acid Trace살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 54 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 55 | Rose Flower Oil/Extract장미꽃오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 56 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 57 | Formula No.774510 41; N70050601/2 | Not in our dictionary yet |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.