This is an updated post on Lancome's Genifique serum.
So... as per a previous Lancome Haul blog I purchased a 20mL size of Genifique in a Mother's Day special pack where I received other Lancome products for a low price of AU$80.
If you missed out on buying the pack I noticed in Myer (George St store) that they still had these packs left!
The results............
I used the product twice a day after toning - morning and night. I used two pumps each time.
20mL lasted me... 1.5 months. Personally, I think it's quite expensive given how long it lasts. I think the going price in most Australian stores is AU$115 for 30mL.
What does it claim to do? The 'Youth Activator' will make skin at any age appear more youthful. It will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and supple which is meant to give you a more refined and even toned appearance. Instructions advised to apply morning and night before normal skin care. Yes I think the serum did in fact help with smoothing out my skin and helped with balancing out some slightly red patches I had on my cheeks. My cheeks are classed as 'normal' and I think this fact really helped the serum work its magic in making them appear more youthful. My t-zone is oily and because of this the serum had little to no impact. The oil in my skin naturally provides elasticity
and therefore it is normally very youthful looking. I think if my t-zone was normal or dry the product would have had a greater effect. The other factor I have to take into consideration is that I'm in my late 20's. So, I like to think that I still look relatively young. My wrinkles are minimal and I ensure I'm drinking plenty of water every day to really help my skin and overall well being.
Verdict - I think if you have normal to dry skin, this will really help improve your skin. If you have more oily skin, then maybe try it as results are going to vary person to person, but I personally wouldn't buy it.
I think if my skin type every changes to more normal all over and I have cash to spend I'll re-purchase this product. At the moment, I'm happy with my skin and my weekly masks etc.
Laters,
Ivy
