Dupe for a highly popular Lancome face serum anti-ageing regiment, compromising the Genifique Youth activating serum first, followed by the Rénergie HCF Serum. However as I found out on WIMJ, some of the active ingredients in the Rénergie HCF are actually quite low, such as the 3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid at only 0.35% (negligible amount). So i worked out an alternative regime with more cost efficient products containing similar ingredients to the Lancome regiment, but with higher concentrations of the evidence-based active ingredients.
Let me know what u think :)
Morning/Night
1. Missha Time Revolution (Bifida Lysate 28%, Sodium hyaluronate 0.4%)
2. Revolution Skincare X sali Must C (Ascorbyl glucoside 7%, Nicotinamide 3.5% + Sodium hyaluronate 0.25%)
3. The Ordinary (Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid 3% + 3%)
...followed by moisturiser as needed during the day +/- SPF 15
The AM/PM regime recommended by Lancôme is as follows:
- Lancôme Genifique Youth activating serum (Bifida Lysate - 6.8%, Sodium Hyaluronate 1%)
- Lancôme rénergie HCF Serum (Sodium Hyaluronate 1%, Niacinamide 1.8%, 3-0 Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 0.35%, Ferulic Acid 0.4%)
I'm not interested in ingredients that disguise/cover-up the signs of ageing, nor those that have no publicly available scientific data to back up their claims. Rather my attention is on those with some evidence from the scientific literature, those demonstrating a "soothing" effect on the underlying cellular genetic changes/markers incurred while we age.
I’d suggest increasing your sun protection: going up to SPF 30 or 50 and making sure it’s broad spectrum. Hands down it’s the best thing you can do prevent photoaging (the stuff that doesn’t depend on our actual biological age).
I’m skeptical on their efficacy of the Lancôme rénergie HCF Serum. I’d look into an Ascorbic serum 10-20% instead.
what is your view of retinoids? Do they fit into your aging well philosophy? (BTW, love it! Aging is a privilege and we are lucky to age ❤️) If yes, I’d definitely consider a retinoid product. More info about them here: https://whatsinmyjar.com/resources/anti-aging/wimj-guide-for-retinoids-part-1-anti-aging