Thursday, 19 November 2009

• Review: Lancome's Expensive Genifique

  

  I first read about this product on the newspaper before the official launch in malls. Lancome sent out 5ml samples for people to try out the product and I was lucky to lay my hands on one of these.

  The retail price of $170+ (Singapore Dollars) may be expensive to many, and seriously, I was pretty skeptical about the product and its "youth-activating" promises initially. I was thinking it could be one of those marketing strategies whereby the fancy price adds value to the efficacy of the product.

  My 5ml tube sample lasted me at least a good 12-14 days. I was supposed to use it twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. However, that 5ml tube was so precious to me I used only at night.
  

  The Product

  This is the first full size bottle I purchased after trying out the 5ml sample. It comes in a 30ml, 1 oz. glass bottle, with a suction dropper inside. It costs me about $125 Singapore Dollars,  much cheaper as compared to retail malls' price.

  

  The suction dropper draws out a drop of the essence with every single pump. The essence is of a very slight milky color, light-bodied with a very light floral fragrance.

  

  The essence glides and adheres well to your skin upon application. It is non-greasy and feels very refreshing. You need around 3-4 pumps to spread it over your entire face. The dropper constantly reminds me of how exorbitantly priced the 30ml essence costs with each pump of the suction.

  How it works?

  With just my first night of use, I woke up next day having smoother and softer skin. Just with one application! I was pretty amazed as this product really seems to work. I have never tried a product that shows significant improvement with just one time usage.

  I finished the 5ml sample and decided that I need to, FOR ONCE, invest on an expensive skincare product. It makes my skin smoother and more refined, my makeup seems to adhere better to the skin. On many days when I choose to go out without my makeup, I feel my skin looking younger too. Perhaps its all psychological, as my guy did not notice visible changes, however he felt my skin was really smooth to the touch, akin to a baby's skin!

  How I use it?

  I like to apply this product to fresh clean face. Spread it over entire face, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes before applying an alcohol free toner followed by regular moisturizer. It is recommended (on the packaging) to use this product in the morning and evening, before your regular skincare routine.

  Ingredients List :

  Aqua/Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldmethyltauramide, Limonene, Xanthan GUm, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Parfum/Fragrance. Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylparaben

  *do note : There is denatured Alcohol present in the product, and because it is pretty high on the ingredients list, it means that there is a reasonably high amount of denatured alcohol present. It could have a drying effect for some people. Therefore, it is recommended to use a good moisturizer with this product. However, the presence of Humectants such as Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate counters the dehydrating properties by introducing a Glycol (Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate) into the essence.

  Verdict?

  4 out of 5 ♥

  This is a good product for use on age groups ranging from 20s - 60s. It promises smoother and softer and more youthful skin and it actually works! Pores are refined, uneven skin tones are even out to give skin an even baby-like glow. However, for the hefty price that one has to pay for this, it may not be the best value-for-money product.

  Good skin can be achieved not just by using chemical skincare products, our diet and personal hygiene plays an important role too. Remember, lots of fruits and vegetables and fluids a day keeps your skin clear of toxins and well hydrated. Keep the effects of aging away today!

  Would you use this product? How do you get smoother skin?
  

   

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