Name: Lancôme - Génifique Skincare Essentials
Brand: Lancôme

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Does not work for

Exfoliation

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Dressing the skin in radiance, this nourishing formula utilises prebiotic and probiotic-derived extracts to help smooth the look of fine lines.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ascorbyl glucoside.

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.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

ascorbyl glucoside 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

The do-it-all serum works to refine the skin’s texture and even the skin tone.

Source: Lookfantastic

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.

ascorbyl glucoside 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

bifida ferment lysate 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The hydrating formula is enriched with hyaluronic acid and prebiotic and probiotic-derived extracts, helping to instantly revitalise the skin.

Source: Lookfantastic

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: beeswax, cera alba.

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

cera alba 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

lactobacillus 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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.

bifida ferment lysate 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

ascorbyl glucoside 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

The do-it-all serum works to refine the skin’s texture and even the skin tone.

Source: Lookfantastic

This product might help exfoliate the skin with hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products

lactic acid 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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yeast extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Evens skin tone

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

yeast extract 0.1% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

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

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alcohol denat. 3% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

polymnia sonchifolia root juice 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

triticum vulgare seed extract 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

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unknown 0% - 0%

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

bifida ferment lysate 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Evens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

Ingredient list view

Unknown, Water, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Maltodextrin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Limonene, Mannose, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sorbitol, Disodium edta, Rosa gallica flower extract, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Parfum, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Ptfe, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Adenosine, Bifida ferment lysate, Peg-12 dimethicone, Ethylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Dimethicone/peg-15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Limonene, Linalool, Propylene carbonate, Acrylates copolymer, Disteardimonium hectorite, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Cream, 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, Titanium dioxide, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium citrate, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Acetic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Triticum vulgare 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, Water, Paraffin, Cera alba, Beeswax, Stearic acid, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Unknown, Acacia senegal gum, Palmitic acid, Triethanolamine, Peg-4 stearate, Simethicone, Sodium polymethacrylate, Myristic acid, Aminomethyl propanediol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Hydrogenated palm oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-1, Bht, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 75470, Ultramarines, Ci 77288, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77289, Chromium hydroxide green, Iron oxides, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Sodium chloride, Poloxamer 184, Hexylene glycol, Dipotassium phosphate, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium phosphate, Quaternium-15, Benzalkonium chloride, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol

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Key ingredients	ascorbyl glucoside adenosine +33 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside capryloyl salicylic acid +19 more	Common: adenosine beeswax +5 more Other: jojoba esters kappaphycus alvarezii extract +1 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide galactomyces ferment filtrate +20 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +3 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +7 more	Common: adenosine panthenol +3 more Other: madecassoside sh-polypeptide-9 +12 more	Common: adenosine ascorbyl glucoside +10 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine salicylic acid +33 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other: colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +23 more	Common: ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +3 more Other: glycolic acid allantoin	Common: panthenol lactobacillus +3 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: niacinamide retinol +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +58 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +9 more	rose flower oil Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	thymus vulgaris leaf extract Has skin benefit? mentha rotundifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +112 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +57 more	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +24 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	unknown Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +174 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +40 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed collagen extract Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +40 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +243 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +155 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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