Update - Lancome Genifique

Hi everyone,

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

Lancome L'Absolu Nu Lipstick

Are you looking for strong colour in your lipstick?
Maybe long lasting?
Or perhaps a lipstick that will condition your lips at the same time?

Well, look no further! Go out and check out Lancome's L'Absolu Nu lipsticks!

http://makeup411.com/products/id/3958/

I love these lipsticks (I really like most of Lancome's lipsticks... but I'm not a fan of their Juicy Tubes). You can use them in conjunction with a lip liner, but they look great on their own as well.

The colour is long lasting and I only need to re-apply after eating. Also, the formula conditions my lips and stops them from flaking and drying out. There is only a slight fragrance, which is fine by me. Others who rather a fragrance free product my find this a little annoying.

I purchased mine from the Myer Lancome counter and I think they're about AU$48.

Also, I thought I'd let you know what I purchased at my last Lancome visit in David Jones (full haul to come).

- One 'Rouge In Love' long lasting lipstick

- Teint Idole Ultra 24H long lasting founding

- Gift pack of Genifique (20mL Genifique, 1 mask, sample size of Visionnaire, and moisturiser)

The gift pack was great value at only AU$80 and is available in lieu of Mother's Day. If you've always wanted to try Genifique but could never justify the +AU$100 for 30mL then this is a great way to purchase it.

Laters,

Ivy