Lancôme Genifique Eye Cream
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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Benefits
Promise: Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The silky, gel-cream formula targets visible signs of ageing.
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| adenosine | HIGH |  |  |
| salicyloyl phytosphingosine | LOW | | |
| ascorbyl glucoside | MEDIUM |  | |
Promise: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Hydrating hyaluronic acid works to soften the appearance of fine lines for a radiant, youthful look.
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
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| glycerin | HIGH | | |
| bifida ferment lysate | HIGH | | |
| lactobacillus | HIGH | | |
Other benefit: Anti-oxidation
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| bifida ferment lysate | MEDIUM | | |
| adenosine | LOW | | |
| chlorella vulgaris extract | LOW | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
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Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| alcohol denat. | | |
| polymnia sonchifolia root juice | | |
| limonene | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
- lactic acid
- ascorbyl glucoside
- adenosine
- salicyloyl phytosphingosine
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- dimethicone
- dimethiconol
- faex extract
- glycerin
- lactobacillus
- peg-10 dimethicone
- polysilicone-11
- sodium hyaluronate
- titanium dioxide
- Vitamin E
- yeast extract
- alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
- bifida ferment lysate
- biosaccharide gum-1
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 45% - 55% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 5.4% - 6.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 4.4% - 5.4% | |
| Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect | |
| 3.1% - 3.8% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 2.4% - 2.9% | |
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin | |
| 1.9% - 2.4% | |
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products | |
| 1.7% - 2.1% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.6% - 2% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 1.2% - 1.4% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 1% - 1.2% | |
| A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss | |
| 0.7% - 1.05% | |
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.55% - 0.8% | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin | |
| 0.4% - 0.65% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| 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) | |
| 0.4% - 0.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.35% - 0.65% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.35% - 0.6% | |
| An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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) | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Used to improve stability of the formulation | |
| 0.16% - 0.32% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A mineral that is used to improve the texture of cosmetic products | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Used to increase stability of product formulations | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying | |
| 0.25% - 0.4% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation | |
| 0.2% - 0.4% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products | |
| 0.05% - 0.15% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| TBC | |
| The ingredient is not recognized | |
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Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skin
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Evaluation of anti-wrinkle efficacy of adenosine-containing products using the FOITS technique
- The natural yeast extract isolated by ethanol precipitation inhibits melanin synthesis by modulating tyrosinase activity and downregulating melanosome transfer
- Evaluation of dermatological effects of cosmetic formulations containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract and vitamins
- Phytosphingosine Derivatives Ameliorate Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting NF-κB and JAK/STAT Signaling in Keratincoytes and Mice
- Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skin
- Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Boron Nitride as Used in Cosmetics
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts