Creating the ultimate tailored skincare routine takes time and research. And while it is entirely possible to create a regimen that consists of 15 or more steps, regardless of age, there are a few essential products you need in your daily routine if you want healthy skin that glows. Although a nourishing moisturiser that keeps skin hydrated right around the clock should be a key step in any beauty routine, incorporating a serum packed with powerful active ingredients and clever skincare technology will help you achieve the results you’re after. Unlike moisturisers which have the primary job of boosting skin hydration, serums are formulated with ingredients that are able to deeply penetrate the skin and target an array of skincare goals.
With one bottle sold every six seconds around the globe, Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum has cemented its place as an icon within the beauty world. And there is, of course, a good reason for its cult following. Not only is the multi-tasking serum suitable for all ages and skin types, Advanced Génifique addresses an array of skin concerns including radiance, texture, resilience, firmness, clarity, tone and fine lines and wrinkles.
The Secret to Healthy Looking, Luminous Skin
When the much-loved Advanced Génifique formulation got a revamp last year, it wasn’t a decision the research and development team took lightly. 15 years of research has gone into the science that is powering the new formula which now has skin microbiome-nourishing prebiotics and probiotic fractions at the heart of it.
If you’ve ever sipped a kombucha or chowed down on sauerkraut to boost the healthy balance of your gut microbiome, the thinking behind pre- and probiotic skincare isn’t too dissimilar. Just as our gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, our skin has its very own microbiome that works around the clock to keep our skin health balance in check.
The reformulated Advanced Génifique formulation is powered by seven prebiotic and probiotic fractions that work to enhance skin health in two unique ways. Advanced Génifique works to bolsters the quality and diversity of the skin microbiome with its prebiotic nutrients and nourish the skin with its unique cocktail of probiotic fractions. Remarkably, each dropper full of Advanced Génifique contains 30 million prebiotic and probiotic factions which work to supercharge the skin’s recovery mode. Within just seven days, the skin is resilient, stronger and more youthful-looking.
Put to The Test
STYLE editor Nicole Saunders puts Lancôme Advanced Génifique to the test.
When it comes to choosing a serum that’s right for you, the sheer number of skincare options that promise to make all your skin goals come true can be overwhelming. In recent years the conversation around ‘anti-ageing’ has shifted dramatically, but what has become abundantly clear is that we all want resilient, radiant skin regardless of our age. I’m no exception – I’m a big believer that great skin is achievable at any age and that healthy skin equals youthful-looking skin. While we’re spoilt for choice with products that home in on specific concerns, what I want in my routine are products that will bolster the health of my skin while giving my complexion that sought-after glow.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique has always ticked all skin health-enhancing boxes: it restores radiance, boosts hydration and plumps skin. And now the recently reformulated Génifique includes seven pre- and probiotic fractions to nurture the skin’s microbiome promising a more resilient and radiant complexion within just seven days.
When I’m working a new product into my routine, there are a handful of pre-requisites aside from the above-mentioned: I want products that are easy to integrate into my current routine and formulations that while being deeply nourishing don’t weigh skin down. Lancôme Advanced Génifique’s does just this. I love the way it glides onto skin with ease, and whilst it’s almost instantly absorbed into my skin, my skin always feels more hydrated after each use. Plus, it’s one of those products that is simple to work into your routine regardless of your skin type – I use it in the AM and PM after cleansing.
Although noticeable results within just a week of use might seem like a lofty promise, Lancôme Advanced Génifique delivers and proves how crucial the skin’s microbiome is to overall skin health. I haven’t been immune to the impact that winter tends to wreak on our complexions – think dull, dehydrated skin – but Génifique seems to rectify my skin woes quickly. On day four of using Génifique, a colleague points out that my skin is noticeably brighter and more luminous. After seven days of use, my skin feels like it’s ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome in spring. It’s nourished, more hydrated and healthier looking, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the following weeks bring.
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