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