Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingSalicyloyl phytosphingosine, Faex extract + 20 moreStrong evidence
“Hyaluronic acid works synergistically with a complex of prebiotic and probiotic extracts to help hydrate and brighten the look of skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Anti-agingAdenosine, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine + 3 moreStrong evidence
“A do-it all formula, the cream minimises the appearance of fine lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Bifida ferment lysate, Adenosine + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeBifida ferment lysate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPropanediol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol denat.~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysilicone-11~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Silica~1.7–2%
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
Peg-10 dimethicone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDi-c12-13 alkyl malate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Di-c12-13 alkyl malateAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateCi 77891~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideLactic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLactobacillus~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusTocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineFaex extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractAcetic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Polymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceChlorhexidine digluconate~0.15–0.3%
Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSalicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosineChlorella vulgaris extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractDimethiconol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneMannose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteLinalool~0.2–0.4%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateBiosaccharide gum-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCarbomer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerBoron nitride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
Ceteareth-20~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Alumina~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Polysilicone-11, Silica, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Peg-10 dimethicone, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Ci 77891, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Adenosine, Faex extract, Acetic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Maltodextrin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Mannose, Pentylene glycol, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Biosaccharide gum-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylyl glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Carbomer, Boron nitride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Geraniol, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Citronellol, Alumina, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| LancômeGenifique Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisL'Oréal Paris Revitalift Cicacrem Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream | BIOTHERMLIFE PLANKTON™ EYE CREAM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $72.19 | — | $44.30−$27.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 11 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Polymethylsilsesquioxane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Lancôme - Genifique Eye Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (salicyloyl phytosphingosine, biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, dimethiconol, peg-10 dimethicone, hydrogenated vegetable oil and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical adenosine in low concentrations can help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 36.15$ in the United States and from 37.60£ up to 69.24£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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