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“Génifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye Cream”
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, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
“Lancôme Génifique Yeux Anti-Aging Hydrating Eye Cream is a lightweight gel-like eye cream, powered by Advanced Génifique's Bifidus prebiotic extract, to improve the appearance of dark circles under eyes and smooth the eye area while delivering intense hydration.”
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.
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.


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A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneConsists 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 lysateOne 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 GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.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-11A 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 DimethiconeA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Di-c12-13 alkyl malateWorks 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
More about Titanium dioxideA 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 glucosideCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMight 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 AdenosineYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractHelps 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
More about Yeast extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking
More about Salicyloyl phytosphingosineA 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 extractUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateA 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 DimethiconolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneA 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 fluorphlogopiteA 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 triglycerideHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitrideMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Cyclohexasiloxane, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Di-c12-13 alkyl malate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ascorbyl glucoside, Mica, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Ptfe, Peg-12 dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Chlorhexidine digluconate, Polygonum fagopyrum stem extract, Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Silica, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Dimethiconol, Limonene, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Boron nitride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ceteareth-20, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Citronellol, Parfum
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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.
| LancômeGénifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisL'Oréal Paris Revitalift Cicacrem Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream | BIOTHERMLIFE PLANKTON™ EYE CREAM | Farm StayDermacube Plant Stem Cell Super Active Eye Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 61% | 50% |
| Price | $68.00 | $17.17−$50.83 | $50.00−$18.00 | $12.90−$55.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 10 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Based on the ingredient list, "Lancôme - Génifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (salicyloyl phytosphingosine, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (dimethicone, dimethiconol, hydrogenated vegetable oil, cyclohexasiloxane and di-c12-13 alkyl malate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 94.18A$ in Australia, for 36.00$ in the United States and for 69.24£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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