Fans call it “the holy grail” and “worth every penny.” Customers who didn’t like the serum said it made their oily skin worse, or did nothing for them. When trying to decide if a product works, it’s important to keep in mind that everyone’s skin may react differently to the same product, so a little trial and error and some research into customer reviews is always helpful. If applying during the day time, always complete your routine with your SPF Product. We put the Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate is a cult-favorite serum lauded for its moisturizing and anti-aging properties.
Find my unfiltered thoughts on this hero serum below, including whether or not it’s earned a long-term place in my skincare routine. All the Goldilocks-levels of product testing I do for my job brought me to Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Estee Lauder makeup 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. The serum’s main ingredient is actually what got my attention in the first place.
The brand wants to help its customers achieve their best looking skin, rather than covering it up with makeup. The comprehensive line of products targets everything from wrinkles to dark spots and dry skin- as well as the delicate eye area. The consistency and feel of the Lancôme Youth Activating Concentrate immediately reminded me of a hyaluronic acid serum—it has an almost slimy texture yet is incredibly absorbent and lightweight. My skin basically drank this serum; it was completely dry to the touch just minutes after application and layered beautifully underneath my moisturizer and foundation. It boasts a very faint citrus scent that almost reminds me of a refreshing laundry detergent . Overall, I’d say the texture and scent fall distinctly into the “pro” column.
Lancôme Génifique says that its users will have smoother, brighter looking skin in just one week. The formula for the serum is patented, and one of the key ingredients is bifidus extract, which Lancôme says helps strengthen and protect skin’s moisture barrier. Some studies suggest that like an antioxidant, it may help prevent damage from UV light and may help soothe sensitive skin, while helping to strengthen the skin’s barrier. The key ingredient is the probiotic bifidus extract, which is thought to boost hydration and protect the skin’s barrier.
My skin is feeling hydrated, soft and supple – and this feeling actually lasts throughout the day. Instant results aside, after using the serum over the course of the week I started to see some really nice changes in my skin. To find out if this fancy serum is really worth its cult status, we break down the details – including what it is and if it actually works. Our Soy filter excludes products with soy ingredients (e.g., soybean oil). However, highly processed ingredients derived from soy (e.g., glycerin or tocopherol) will not be excluded by SkinSAFE.
Effectiveness If you expect to see instant results than this is not for you, I have used it continuously for the past year and started to notice results after four weeks of use. Now my skin looks softer, younger and my wrinkles do not seem as noticeable. I use several of the Lancome line including there make-up. Press the serum lightly, firmly and evenly into the skin. Spread the excess serum across forehead, cheeks, chin and down the neck in long gliding strokes, working from the centre of the face outwards.