The exclusive self-loading dropper gives the perfect amount of serum with each application. We test every product and want you to love what you buy. But in all honesty, the wow factor wore off on the fifth day. I don’t know why, and nothing changed with my skin routine or my lifestyle habits.
This seems to our reviewers like a blatant attempt to capitalize on that trend by taking advantage of over-eager customers. Lye is heavily base on the pH scale, so much so that if it is applied directly to the skin it results in chemical burns. In lower concentration it can reduce the appearance of pigmentation in the skin, however it can also have an uneven bleaching effect that makes the skin mottled and stained looking. Denatured alcohol, with isopropyl and benzyl alcohol, belongs to a group of chemicals called the simple alcohols.
I got the free 7 day trial from sephora and had an awful/confusing experience. I have combination slightly sensitive skin, and have been gearing my routine towards trying to remove… I stopped using for a few days and the pimples are… Even more shocking is that their most expensive skin-care items tend to be the most disappointing, usually for what they lack rather than for Estee Lauder makeup what they contain. It’s startling to realize that their priciest moisturizer is remarkably similar to dozens of other Lancome creams priced more reasonably (but still too high when you consider what you’re getting for the money). It seems that all it takes to justify the excessive prices is a good story based around a rare ingredient and claims of delivering a younger look.
My complexion looks visibly brighter, fresher, more hydrated and some of those maskne scars are actually lighter. Bifidus strengthens your skin barrier to protect it against environmental damage – like UV light and pollution – and helps soothe sensitive skin. It makes skin stronger, healthier and more resilient, thereby working against premature ageing at the cellular levels. And yes, there are studies to prove its efficacy. And Lancôme’s Advanced genifique has been on that very short list for what seems like forever. So, this time, when my skin simply broke down under stress, change of weather and tonnes of comfort food, out came the Génifique.
As is, you’re left with a lightweight serum that will make skin feel smooth, but that offers precious little additional benefit for all skin types. First, the serum’s latest formula is only slightly better than the original, and the latest formula still contains a potentially irritating amount of alcohol, which is pro-aging . All the Goldilocks-levels of product testing I do for my job brought me to Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum. Its main active ingredient is 10% Bifidus Prebiotic (aka 10 percent bifida ferment lysate.) Plus, it happens to be one of the brand’s top sellers.
Aside from my love of testing potent anti-aging products, I try to keep my skincare routine as simple and consistent as possible—a heavy moisturizer or harsh peel can easily induce an acne or eczema breakout in minutes. I generally look for lightweight products that contain soothing humectants and gentle yet hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, to replenish my skin and keep breakouts at bay. As a freshly minted 30-year-old, I’m enamored with anti-aging skincare products. From retinol and serums to overnight masks and peels, I’ll happily slather anything on my face that promises smoother fine lines and an even, supple complexion in the name of prevention. My first impression of any product is its packaging and ease of use, and as I’ve written in this column before, I’m obsessed with high-quality droppers and pump mechanisms.