Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Day Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Génifique Youth Activating Day 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:
faex, 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, peg-10 dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Start your journey for younger-looking skin with Lancôme Génifique Youth Activating Day Cream, a daily moisturising face cream that promotes a more youthful skin appearance.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ci 77891~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~7.9–9.7%
Cyclohexasiloxane~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneEthylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Peg-10 dimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss
More about Peg-10 dimethiconeDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Ptfe~1.5–1.8%
Sodium polyacrylate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateBifida ferment lysate~0.95–1.15%
- 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~0.75–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinSalicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.6–0.9%
- 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 phytosphingosineParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePropylene carbonate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateFaex~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexMica~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaDisteardimonium hectorite~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteLimonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcrylates copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Dimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 DimethiconeHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidAdenosine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AdenosineChlorphenesin~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Water~0.1–0.15%
Polyethylene~0.2–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Ci 77891, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Peg-10 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Ptfe, Sodium polyacrylate, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Propylene carbonate, Faex, Mica, Disteardimonium hectorite, Limonene, Acrylates copolymer, Citronellol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Water, Polyethylene
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| LancômeGénifique Youth Activating Day CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Lanc\u00f4meGénifique Youth Activating Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% |
| Price | $93.44 | $81.19−$12.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Lancôme - Génifique Youth Activating Day Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. 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. Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, faex and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane and hydrogenated polyisobutene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.60% - 0.90%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.30% in this product adds an anti-aging property to it. Adenosine is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of adenosine in a low concentration reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where we our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
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 70.01£ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Fluoropolymers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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- 6Salicyloyl-phytosphingosine: a novel agent for the repair of photoaged skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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