Lancôme Chinese New Year 2022 Advanced Genifique Serum

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbyl glucoside
adenosine
salicyloyl phytosphingosine
dimethicone
faex extract
glycerin
lactobacillus
sodium hyaluronate
Vitamin E
yeast extract
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
bifida ferment lysate
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£48.00

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Size: 30 ml

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What does the product description say?

"Gentle but effective, this advanced anti-ageing serum is designed to minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to encourage a youthful glow."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product contains adenosine, ascorbyl glucoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	MEDIUM
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
salicyloyl phytosphingosine	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"An important first step of every beauty routine, the lightweight serum absorbs quickly, encouraging a replenished, clarified and more even-toned complexion."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside, bifida ferment lysate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
bifida ferment lysate	LOW
yeast extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"A dose of hyaluronic acid maintains optimum moisture levels helping to plump and firm the look of skin."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
bifida ferment lysate	HIGH
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide	HIGH
salicyloyl phytosphingosine	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside, 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ascorbyl glucoside	MEDIUM
bifida ferment lysate	MEDIUM
adenosine	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 83/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
ascorbyl glucoside

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
bifida ferment lysate Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect	6.1% - 7.4%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4% - 4.9%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	3.1% - 3.8%
dimethicone 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	2.4% - 2.9%
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH	1.9% - 2.3%
ascorbyl glucoside 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	1.7% - 2.1%
lactobacillus 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	1.4% - 1.7%
tocopherol 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	1.1% - 1.3%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.9% - 1.1%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.65% - 0.95%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.45% - 0.7%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.45% - 0.65%
faex extract Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin	0.35% - 0.65%
peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.4% - 0.6%
peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.6%
polymnia sonchifolia root juice A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.3% - 0.5%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.25% - 0.5%
salicyloyl phytosphingosine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking	0.25% - 0.4%
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.2% - 0.35%
mannose	0.2% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	0.25% - 0.5%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.25% - 0.4%
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.5%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.1% - 0.25%
rosa gallica flower extract	0.1% - 0.2%
octyldodecanol An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation	0.1% - 0.2%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.05%
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