They don’t smudge and last through the longest of days. Well, at no point did I look into the mirror and think wow, I’m glowing! But at no point did I look into the mirror and see what I’d expect from a very sweaty past few weeks in which I’ve been wearing a face mask and getting very minimal sleep. I also haven’t noticed any dryness, even though I haven’t been using any moisturizer. I’m not too fussy about retinol or Botox yet, but I am on a multi-step program in my skin-care routine.
SIGN UP TO MY LANCÔME REWARDS Sign up to My Lancôme Rewards and get treats and rewards every time you shop, connect and share. Fresh and lightweight, Génifique face serum quickly absorbs into your skin. Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate is a great, low-risk buy if you’re looking to hydrate and replenish your skin without layering on potentially irritating, genifique oily ingredients. I don’t think this necessarily qualifies as “anti-aging,” but it had visible benefits and I’ll definitely continue to use this before bed to boost my skin’s hydration overnight. I knew absolutely nothing about it—and I haven’t been into Lancôme for a very long time. I don’t know why not, though, because their mascara and eyeliners are really superb.
When used often and over time, results are dramatic and include the appearance of softer, suppler skin. In as little as four weeks, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, loss of firmness, and cheek folds are visibly and significantly reduced. Skin is left looking and feeling petal-soft and youthful. One of the more unique ingredients in Advanced Genefique is bifida ferment lysate. A basic moisturizer could “reactivate” smoother, softer skin. Formulyst’s philosophy is long-term and effective skincare.
DFS will honor all recognized brand-issued warranties within the period of validity. For merchandise not covered by a brand-issued warranty, DFS will assist with repair and maintenance services at customer’s own cost. And Lancôme’s Advanced has been on that very short list for what seems like forever.
The Advanced Génifique bottle also features an innovative self-loading dropper for the perfect usage amount/per application. With that said, this product also contains a good amount of alcohol denat , in addition to potentially irritating scent ingredients like limonene, citronellol, and fragrance. While the former is likely what gives it its absorbent, fast-drying consistency, alcohol denat can be drying and may counteract the work of the hydrating bifidus prebiotic, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. While alcohol isn’t all bad, many people avoid any and all beauty products that contain alcohol, so it’s really a matter of personal preference. 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. I’m happy to report that the Génifique dropper is perfectly engineered.
The formula has been created for anyone who wants to improve their skin barrier or notices that their skin is imbalanced. Factors for the latter can arrive in the form of common skin concerns like dryness, redness, and sensitivity. To be used both in the mornings and evenings, Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique should ideally be the first step after cleansing and before an anti-aging product or hydrating cream. The same sensoriality of always, with fluid and light texture that penetrates quickly into the skin, the formula acts on the luminosity, wrinkles, firmness, uniformity and texture. With 7 pre and probiotic ingredients, this care allows the active recovery of the microbiome of the skin, so that it be able to defend itself from biological aging and external aggressions. This powerful anti-aging serum improves radiance, elasticity, firmness, skin tone, and smoothness.
Not only is Carrot & Stick good for your skin, it is also good for the environment as the formulas skip harmful chemicals commonly found in skin care products. • Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles • Improves the look of skin’s radiance, clarity and texture. Skin’s barrier recovery is improved and skin looks healthier and younger.
The super-lightweight texture is like a silky cocoon that melts into the skin, leaving behind a glow, satiny finish. And the self loading dropper means you get the correct dosage every single time… no second guessing or wastage. Bifida Ferment Lysate is a probiotic that’s derived from a specific type of yeast obtained by the fermentation of Bifidabacteria. Now, while you may want to avoid yeast and bacteria in your general life, they play an extremely important role in skincare.
After cleansing, apply your serum as the first step in your routine, in the morning and at night. I would use it again in a few months to change up my skin, maybe for a few days (I always mix and rotate products—I think it’s the best form of consistency you Estee Lauder makeup can give your face). Other than Retin-A or retinol, I see the best results on my skin with plant-based products. 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.