Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21
3.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
1.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
21
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Review

Results you may expect from using Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.
  • Adequate sun protection for most daily activities or short periods spent outdoors.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21 has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a low humectancy of 1.9 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 5.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Phenyl Trimethicone (est. ≈10.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Longwear Foundation Stick SPF 21 has an SPF of 21 and provides moderate sun protection. This level of protection is generally adequate for most daily activities, such as running errands or spending short periods outdoors. However, if you spend a substantial amount of time outdoors, it is better to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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Ratings

All humectants
1.9
1.9
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
10.0
10.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 1.9 10
1.9
1.9
Occlusivity All occlusives 10.0 20
5.0
10.0
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.9
All humectants 1.9 10
1.9
All humectants
1.9
1.9
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
10
All occlusives 10.0 20
5.0
All occlusives
10.0
10.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
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Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Octinoxate
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
Phenyl Trimethicone
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A silicone fluid that is used as an occlusive moisturizer. It applies smoothly to the skin and reduces the tack associated with organic oils.
Isohexadecane
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A clear, colorless liquid that is commonly used as an emollient. It is made up of pure hydrocarbons and leaves a dry feeling on the skin upon application. It also increases the spreadability of a product.
Polyethylene
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Commonly used in dense plastic packaging, its primary function in skincare is as a film-forming agent, which protects the product from being easily rinsed away by water or sweat. It also controls viscosity by increasing the thickness of oily products.
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A synthetic ingredient that is used for bulking, film-forming, and controlling viscosity. It can absorb large amounts of water and oil and creates a network for other ingredients to live in.
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
One of two the most commonly used mineral sunscreens. It can absorb UV light, including UVB – which causes burning, tanning, and even skin cancer. Also used as a colorant, titanium dioxide gives a product a bright white color.
Cyclopentasiloxane
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.
Arachidyl Propionate
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Tambourissa Trichophylla Leaf Extract
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Perlite
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Aluminum Hydroxide
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
A white mineral powder, also known as alumina, that is derived from aluminum metal. It is frequently used as an abrasive in exfoliating products and as a thickener. Aluminum oxide is also a great opacifier.
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
An emulsifier that can provide a light feel, especially when used in color cosmetics to coat pigments. It is not expected to be irritating when used at recommended levels.
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Lauroyl Lysine
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
A synthetic insoluble powder that improves the texture of a product, leaving the skin silky smooth and absorbing oils and sweat.
Mica
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
A mineral powder made up of silicates with several functions (the main one being as a colorant). It has a shimmery appearance, making it highly desirable in certain cosmetic products. Mica also helps the product to apply more smoothly.
Iron Oxides
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Mineral pigments used to provide color in skincare products. These naturally occurring pigments are available in yellow, red, brown, and black powders.
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon