Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream ingredients, decoded

What Lancôme Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Lancôme
Rénergie H.P.N. 300-Peptide Cream
레네르지 HPN 300 펩타이드 크림
What the brand says it does

An anti-ageing day cream combining hyaluronic acid, a multi-peptide complex and niacinamide to target wrinkles, firmness and uneven tone.

41ingredients
4key ingredients
3worth knowing

What it targets

  • BreakoutsNiacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
  • HydrationGlycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
  • BrighteningNiacinamide
  • Barrier repairNiacinamide
  • Wrinkles & firmnessAdenosine

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Niacinamide#8
나이아신아마이드
Above the 1% line

Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.

BrighteningBarrier repairBreakouts

Ingredient guide →
Adenosine#16
아데노신
Above the 1% line

Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).

Wrinkles & firmness

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid#17
카프릴로일살리실릭애씨드
Above the 1% line

LHA: a slow-acting salicylic acid derivative for pores and texture.

ExfoliationBreakouts

Ingredient guide →
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid#18
하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드
Above the 1% line

Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.

Hydration

Ingredient guide →

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
  • Fragrance allergens listed: Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Limonene. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
  • Alcohol Denat. appears at #6, lower down the list, so the amount is likely small.

What most of it is made of

  1. WaterBase
  2. GlycerinHumectant
  3. DimethiconeSilicone
  4. Cetearyl AlcoholFatty alcohol
  5. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterPlant oil

1% line: from Chlorphenesin (#37) 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 (41)
1Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
2Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
3Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film.Silicone
4Cetearyl Alcohol세테아릴알코올Fatty alcohol blend that thickens creams and stabilises emulsions.Fatty alcohol
5Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter쿠푸아수씨버터Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
6Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin.Solvent
7Cetearyl Isononanoate세테아릴아이소노나노에이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
8Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
9Glyceryl Stearate글리세릴스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
10PEG-100 Stearate피이지-100스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
11Isopropyl Palmitate아이소프로필팔미테이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
12Octyldodecanol옥틸도데칸올Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
13Cyclodextrin사이클로덱스트린Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
14Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein하이드롤라이즈드루핀단백질Skin-conditioning ingredient.Skin conditioning
15Pisum Sativum Extract / Pea Extract완두콩추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
16Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).Active ingredient
17Capryloyl Salicylic Acid카프릴로일살리실릭애씨드LHA: a slow-acting salicylic acid derivative for pores and texture.Ingredient guide →Exfoliant
18Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드Smaller fragments of hyaluronic acid for lighter, layered hydration.Ingredient guide →Humectant
19Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract하이드롤라이즈드아마추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
20Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate펜타에리스리틸테트라-다이-t-부틸하이드록시하이드로신나메이트Antioxidant that protects the formula from oxidation.Antioxidant
21Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트Biodegradable chelator used instead of EDTA.Chelating agent
22Tocopheryl Acetate토코페릴아세테이트Stable vitamin E ester.Antioxidant
23Beeswax비즈왁스Natural wax that thickens and helps lock in moisture.Wax
24Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil바바수씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
25Simmondsia Chinensis Butter / Jojoba Butter호호바버터Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
26Cetearyl Glucoside세테아릴글루코사이드Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
27Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate.pH adjuster
28Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
29Polysorbate 60폴리솔베이트60Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
30Potassium Cetyl Phosphate포타슘세틸포스페이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
31Sorbitan Isostearate솔비탄아이소스테아레이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
32Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
33Dimethicone다이메티콘Silicone that smooths, adds slip and forms a breathable protective film.Silicone
34Benzyl Alcohol벤질알코올Preservative and solvent; also on the EU fragrance-allergen list.Preservative
35Geraniol제라니올Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
36Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people.Fragrance allergen
1% line — probably 1% or less below this point
37Chlorphenesin클로페네신Preservative capped at 0.3% in the EU.Preservative
38Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products.Humectant
39Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less.Preservative
40Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas.Preservative
41Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside.Fragrance

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.