Lancôme Absolue Rich Cream Product Review
Key actives:
Pro-Xylane: brand’s signature sugar-derived molecule with supportive data for gradual improvements in firmness/lines; results are modest versus gold-standard retinoids.
Grand Rose Extracts: conditioning/soothing botanical complex; antioxidant support; limited evidence for skin regeneration.
Absolue Rich Cream Moisturizer
Lancôme's Absolue Rich Cream is a luxury anti-aging moisturizer featuring the brand's signature Pro-Xylane® and Grand Rose Extracts, designed to comfort the skin and improve the look of texture and fine lines over time. The formulation combines emollients, botanical extracts, peptides, and humectants in a rich texture that excels at reducing transepidermal water loss, especially at night and in cold/dry weather.
Who should use
Normal or dry-leaning skin wanting a luxurious PM seal-in cream, especially in fall/winter; fine if you enjoy a scented experience and plan to layer targeted actives (vitamin C AM, retinoid PM) for brighter/firming results.
Who shouldn't use
If you need fragrance-free, fast brightening or retinoid-like wrinkle change from a moisturizer alone, or are are seeking for a more budget-friendly option, allocate more to your serums/actives and choose a simpler rich cream.
Red Flags:
Fragrance (including rose components) may bother scent-sensitive users.
Supporting ingredients worth noting:
Adenosine: anti-wrinkle signaling ingredient with moderate support for fine-line smoothing.
Glycerin & Squalane: humectant + lightweight emollient duo that boosts hydration and softness.
Shea Butter: occlusive/emollient that helps seal in moisture and add long-lasting comfort.
Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Antioxidant protection and skin conditioning.