Review : Lancome Advanced Genifique Hydrogel Melting Mask

Product Description
The Hydrogel Melting Mask delivers results which are instantly visible on the skin. Containing the star ingredients of Advanced Genifique serum, the probiotic extracts activate the skin's beauty and help strengthen its barrier function by giving it access to all the vital resources it needs. Of these probiotic extracts, the Hydrogel Melting Mask is most concentrated in Bifidus. It not only helps strengthen the skin's barrier function by improving its quality and resistance to external stress, it also helps provide the skin with intense hydration.

It features a special heat-sensitive hydrogel mesh which melts into a fluid at skin temperature and therefore releases its active ingredients on contact with skin. Upon application, the mask half-melts into the skin with a soft, pleasant texture that glides across the face. The mask leaves skin moisturised with a supple, radiant finish. Skin is neither greasy nor sticky.


Containing the same amount of probiotic extract as a bottle of Advanced Genifique, Lancome Advanced Genifique Hydrogel Melting Mask is a great way to improve your skin condition instantly, just before an important event. I used it the day before attending a wedding dinner, just so that I can look younger, better and more radiant around relatives whom I have not seen for several months. It never hurts to look better, right?

Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10

Product Description
Lancome Blush Subtil Rose is a soft shimmering powder that creates a healthy glow for any skin tone. The blush can be worn lightly for a natural look or can be built up for a more dramatic look. It has been designed to be worn alone or layered together to bring a natural warmth to the face.

I hardly ever splurge on high-end make-up as my priority is still on good skincare products. So imagine my delight when I received Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10 as part of the product in my Lancome Christmas make-up set sometime back. 

Other blushes I owned pale in comparison after I started using this and it has become my favourite blusher to date. My nightmare came true when I dropped the blusher. I love it to bits and it has indeed become bits. Utterly heart-broken. 

I have read about how some tried to get the pieces back, by using rubbing alcohol but I didn't want to take that chance so I have been using the remnants until it broke again recently, while in my luggage. And this time, Lancome Blush Subtil Rose in #10 really have to go. 

The powder is so fine and so soft. The brush bristles are not scratchy and I used it for the blusher. A perfect travel companion because of its portable size and brush included. Convenient for touch-ups as well. 

Made in Japan, Lancome Blush Subtil Rose imparts a soft glow to the skin, with its subtle shimmers that looks perfectly natural. The illumination has a lit-within look that is highly sought-after. 

I don't use the 4 shades separately but twirl around them before using it on my cheeks and it works perfectly fine!

It retails for $60 which is totally out of my budget for a blusher. But still love! love! love! I don't think this shade is still in production but it has certainly given me a fresh perspective on Lancome blushers now. 

Review : Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Product Description
Inspired by cutting-edge science, Lancôme introduces Advanced Génifique—a serum so powerful it creates more radiant and smoother skin that you can see and feel. This innovative formula featuring Génifique’s powerful complex with added biotechnology-derived ingredient is incredible to the touch, and acts on 10 key signs of youth including texture, resiliency, elasticity, firmness, sagginess, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, clarity, and skintone. Complete with an exclusive self-loading dropper that gives you the perfect dose of serum for each application, skin will feel refreshed, renewed, and healthy

This product is an updated formula of the original Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, hence "Advanced" is added to the name.
Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates, it is said to repair and activate 10 signs of youth with improvement in texture, elasticity and sagginess. It contains vitamin C (ascorbyl glucoside) and skin-repairing sodium hyaluronate which are great ingredients for skin. However, it still contains alcohol which may cause dryness and free radical damage and impair the skin's ability to heal.

I redeem complimentary sachets for a week's usage and use it every morning before my moisturiser. With a light fragrance, Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate has a lightweight texture that glides on the skin to provide that smooth feel.

However, the duration is too short to determine any long term benefits but after a week's usage, I see that my skin tone appears to be more even-toned though it may not necessarily be due to Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate alone, as I am also using another vitamin c product in the night.

Ingredients :
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex Extract/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Fragrance

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Source : Sephora

Review : Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector

Product Description
An antiaging skin corrector for more beautiful skin. More than a wrinkle-corrector, this product is capable of fundamentally re-creating more beautiful skin. The first skincare product with LR 2412, a molecule designed to propel through skin layers, it triggers a cascading series of micro-transformations along its path. On the surface, wrinkles and pores are visibly corrected. Imperfections like signs of UV damage and acne marks appear diminished.

According to Lancôme, Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector is non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic, and dermatologist-tested for safety. It is internationally awarded, clinically proven on multiple ethnicities, and a bestselling fast-acting serum.

A 7ml size of the Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector was included in the Lancôme Christmas set which I bought a while ago. I have only been using this once a week for the past 2 months so may not be able to accurately point out how it fares on my skin as an overall presentation.

Heavily fragranced, the 7ml trial size that is Made in France, has an interesting stick encased with the cap although I am not too sure of the benefit of using that stick. The texture is pretty light and runny and sinks into the skin easily, leaving it soft and smooth. However, it doesn't hydrate my skin and a moisturizer is very much needed on my dehydrated skin.

In terms of ingredients, it contains a high amount of alcohol which may face potential free-radical damage and collagen breakdown with daily usage of Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector.
LR 2412 ingredient ( listed as sodium tetrahydrojasmonate ), said to be at 4% concentration is derived from a Jasmine plant. According to Paula, there isn't any conclusive evidence to support the benefits claimed by Lancôme and that any benefits would have been muted by the high amount of alcohol.

With just a weekly usage, any improvement in pores and wrinkles are not visible on my skin at this moment.

Ingredients :
AQUA / WATER / EAU, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., SODIUM TETRAHYDROJASMONATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, POLYSILICONE-11, DIMETHICONE, BIS-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE / AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ADENOSINE, ARGILLA / MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, DIMETHICONOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, TETRAHYDROJASMONIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE

Source : Lancôme, Sephora

Lancome Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser Sensitive Eyes

Product Description
Remove traces of the day with Lancôme’s Bi-Facil – our beautifully simple eye makeup remover.
With a formula that’s suitable for even sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers, Bi-Facil gently removes makeup including waterproof mascara. Ophthalmologically tested.

The 125ml bottle was part of the Christmas 2012 set which I have been using on a daily basis. Packaged in a clear plastic bottle with a twist and turn cap, this bi-phase formula needs some shaking to get it mix well before use. It seems gentle and despite its claims as non-oily, it does leave a slight oily residue which contributes to some oil clogs near the undereye area.

With a light fragrance, it removes light eye make-up well and requires more tries on waterproof mascara. On eyeliner marks, I still use a cotton bud for the remaining residue.

Updated ( 18th May 16 ) :
Lancome Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser Sensitive Eyes removes their own Lancome mascara effortlessly, as compared to Bioderma Micellar Cleansing Water.

Source : Lancôme

Review : Lancome Maqui Blanc Miracle Natural Brightening Creator P0-03

Product Description
The Aura Bright technologies
- Light System amplifies the diffusion of light to reveal the vibrant translucency of a fresh pure complexion
- Optic pink pigment generates a pinkish light that corrects dullness. To create a natural healthy looking glow.
- Optic blue pigment generates a bluish light that neutralizes yellow tones and reinforces the appearance of complexion freshness and purity

Less fillers to create poreless smooth, with Glucose Complex and Volatils Ingredients, pure skin tone stays for all day with lasting finish. Sweat-Humidity Resist High SPF26 PA/++ for fluid

The 5ml sample was part of the 2012 Christmas Coffret set which I purchased during the Christmas season. P0-03 shade provided is the cool tone range which matches my skin tone.
Runny yet concentrated in texture, it blends effortlessly onto the skin without any traces. It has a sheer to medium coverage which works well for me, on most days. On days which I have big angry red zits, it will require more concealing with a concealer.

As what the product claims, it is supposed to brighten up my skin, giving an inner glow as well as being long-wearing with its sweat-humidity resistant claim.
On my combination skin with surface dehydration, this liquid foundation is not hydrating enough and tend to emphasize the flakiness on my bad skin days. However it does brighten up my skin, giving it a nice illusion of flawless skin on my good skin days ( read: well-moisturized skin ). On good skin days, the foundation lives up to its claim of being long-wearing, with hardly much dabbing on the oiliness on my T-zone.

Source : Lancome

Lancome UV Expert GN-Shield BB Complete SPF 50 PA+++

Product Description
UV Expert SPF 50 PA+++ BB Complete features an exceptional triple potency formula offering optimal performance on protection, correction and coverage:

Better Coverage:
For an optimised coverage and a fresh luminous skin, Lancôme introduces in its new BB Complete Aura-Inside™, pioneered for Teint Miracle, which combines pink and blue bioptic pigments with translucent liquid micro-mirrors to bathe skin in a fresh, luminous glow. Instantly, fine lines, blemishes and dark spots are optically faded to create the illusion of a flattering fair and flawless skin.

Better Protection:
With a complete and powerful protection system that incorporates:
- Pollution shield: a new combination of the anti-pollution Pollusafe™ Complex and Moringa extract to help protect skin against damaging free radicals, carbon molecules and heavy metals;
- patented Mexoryl® SX and XL (our best anti-UV filtering system) offering an unprecedented 12-hour UV protection;
- the GN-Shield™ system designed to protect DNA by neutralizing inflammatory pigmentation messengers triggered by UV rays at the dermal level while helping block the sun’s harmful rays at the surface.

Better Correction:
For the first time, Lancôme’s BB base offers a correction from within, thanks to the efficiency of skincare ingredients, to attain the ideal of a perfect skin.
An active pore-refining and anti-spot complex, works over time to help fight blemishes and imperfections.

This 30ml BB cream is part of the 2012 Christmas Coffret which I have been using this year. A little goes a long way and I am still using it after almost a year. Its best to use it up within the recommended 12 months.

There are only 2 colour choices and I picked mine in 01 which has a slight greyish hue to it but thankfully it disappears into my skin without any obvious difference.
Packaged in a white portable tube, it has a small nozzle that dispenses the BB cream conveniently without losing the shape of its tube. You can just throw it into the bag without any worries of spillage as the cap is secure tightly.

The product has a heavy fragrance, typical of Lancôme products. The light texture goes on soft and smooth onto the skin and feels slightly emollient. It blends well and offers light-medium coverage, giving a fresh and healthy glow with an even-tone finish. The oil control is moderately well and my combination skin still oils up by mid-afternoon which is pretty normal.

I appreciate the bonus of having SPF50 even though the daily application of a tinted product on the skin is probably less than SPF 50 as such, I would still apply a layer of sunscreen protection prior to the BB cream application.

For a SPF50 protection, you will be surprised that the texture of this BB cream is actually pretty lightweight in texture. In terms of its active pore-refining and anti-spot complex efficacy, I can only say that I did not experience any breakouts from using this product and pimples were few, except for the occasional bout.
Currently, I am pairing it up with Make-Up Forever High Definition Powder for work.

In terms of ingredients, it uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate and Titanium Dioxide as sunscreen protection where EM is chemical based and TD is a physical sunscreen. It helps to protect against UVA and UVB rays.
It also contains some undesirable ingredients known by the "Dirty Dozen" like Trethanolamine, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben and Fragrance.

 

Source : Lancôme

Lancome Genifique Yeux Youth Activating Eye Concentrate

Product Description
An advanced anti-aging complex that helps create younger, brighter eyes. This unique gel-cream leaves the eye contour velvety to the touch. Dark circles and signs of fatigue fade as the eye area is infused with life and takes on a fresh, luminous appearance. Discover the skin you were born to have with the ultimate age-defying solution.

The 5ml little pot of mine was one of the products from last Christmas Coffret Set. I have been using it for almost 5 months. Light but creamy, I prefer to use it sparingly to avoid any oil seeds near the eyes. There is a velvety-smooth feel right after application, largely due to the presence of Dimethicone.

My last eye product with Bifida Ferment Lysate as its key ingredient wasn't too impressive though I did get good results from its face product.
Sad to say, I didn't notice any improvement to my undereye area from this product after 5 months of daily morning usage. It doesn't lighten my dark eye circles or depuff my eye bags.

Ingredients
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate. , Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Citronellol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate

Source : Sephora

Review : Lancome Genifique Yeux Light Pearl Eye Illuminating Youth Activator

Product Description
Eye luminosity, the new visible sign of youth.
The new 360° eye contour transformation.
Lancôme introduces its 1st eye-illuminating serum, engineered with a unique rotating and massaging applicator to reach even the most inaccessible eye areas.
Experience a 360° eye contour transformation above and below the eyes for visible results.

The 5ml sample I owned comes from the Christmas Beauty set which I have been using for the past 3 months and since it is a booster for eye cream, I added it to my usual eyecare regime.

This product is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan

Finally, something from Lancome that comes without the nasties but first and foremost, it has to work. That is of the utmost importance, no?

My 5ml sample is a miniature sample of the retail sized of 20ml. It comes with a similar metal pearl-shaped massaging applicator with a unique 50-degree rotation angle for it to do the neccessary eyecare massage that is essential for it to depuff the undereye area.
Formulated with Caffeine, Escine and an extract of the micro-algae Chlorella Vulgaris, the pre-serum also works to correct puffiness, diminish under-eye circles and smooth fine lines when used on its own. After seven days, your eyes should look bigger, brighter, smoother and more youthful.

What its touted to do :
- Smoother skin, Reduced crow's feet, Reduced Wrinkles and Reduced Fine lines
- Lifted eyelid, Lifted arch of the eyebrow and Deflated eye bags
- Increased brightness, Refined texture and Faded dark circles

Since its made of stainless steel, its logical that the applicator is cooling and refreshing for the undereye area, especially when its coated with the eye serum.
The texture is runny and lightweight and sinks into the eye area after some eyecare massage ( mentioned below) with the applicator followed by some tapping movements. At least that is how I used it.

You can check out the recommended massage steps below.

The applicator tends to pick up more serum than necessary, hence either you do not mind or you like to clean off the excess. As for me, I like to use tapping motions on the undereye area for some blood circulation purposes as well as to get the excess serum absorbed into the skin.

There is no greasy after-residue but neither does it hydrate my dry undereye area sufficiently. It just feels refreshing. Puffiness and fine lines were still apparent.

Because this product is a booster, it is supposed to enhance the effects of the eye cream that goes on after that. I am currently using this product prior to using Garden of Wisdom Pack Your Bags and Say Good Bye but sadly I do not see a significant improvement. There is no difference with or without the booster itself.

The second ingredient in this serum is Bifida Ferment Lysate, a type of yeast Lancome uses in their other Genifique products. I have previously reviewed its Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate.
According to Paula Begoun, there’s no research proving that this specific form of yeast has any anti-aging or gene-stimulating activity when applied to skin, nor is it capable of eliminating eye-area concerns such as puffiness, dark circles, or pouching. There is limited research showing that yeast ferment filtrate (a compound different from bifida ferment lysate) does reduce oxidative skin damage in the presence of UV light, but this research also showed that many other antioxidants have a similar effect.

It currently retails for $110 at 20ml size.

Ingredients :
Aqua / Water / Eau, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Escin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Caffeine, Polyacrylamide, Chlorphenesin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide / Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-Peg/Ppg-16/16 Peg/Ppg-16/16 Dimethicone, Bht, Laureth-7.

Source : Lancome , Nordstrom

Review : Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Product Description
Our first skincare that boosts the activity of genes and stimulates the production of youth proteins. A true skincare innovation with 7 worldwide patents pending, Génifique is the foundation of every woman’s skincare at any age or for any skin concern.

Benefits :
Visibly younger skin in just 7 days. Skin looks as if lit from within – breathtaking radiant. Its youthful quality returns: cushiony soft and velvety to the touch. Drop by drop, skin is vibrant with youth, its tone becomes astonishingly even, its texture dramatically refined.

My sister passed me some samples, as part of the Tangs' member perks and the 4 samples I owned provided me with a week's usage. I am glad that Lancome is generous with their samples for all masses to try their products. That shows the amount of faith they have in their products.

I decant all 4 sachets into a small container for use every morning. The activator is clear in colour, quite runny and being lightweight in texture, it was not oily and sticky at all. It sinks into the skin fast, providing a smooth and supple look. However the duration is too short to judge a permanent solution.
The sequence as follows :
Beauty lotion -> Youth Activator -> Serum -> Cream -> UV Protection

According to Beautypedia, the main ingredient in this product (yeast ingredient known as bifida ferment lysate) is the the same ingredient used in Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Concentrate Recovery Boosting Treatment, which is overall a significantly better formula.

Other than bifida ferment lysate, the rest of the ingredients are a mix of slip agents with alcohol and a tiny amount of water-binding agent. The rest of the formula is mostly preservatives, fragrance, and fragrance chemicals. The fragrance ingredients can cause irritation and inflammation which breaks down collagen and is counterproductive to the claims. Irritation will diminish any youth-giving qualities while the alcohol ( too little to be drying ) is capable of causing free-radical damage.

Source : Lancome

Review : Lancome Color Design Blush Freeze Frame (Shimmer)

Product Description
Beautiful, blendable silky cream blush that gives cheeks even, lasting color. Smooth and non-greasy, it glides onto cheeks softly and evenly.

Perfect for all skin types - sheer, shimmer finish
Shade: Peachy - Pink - Gold mix
TIP: Use this shade as a highlighter on cheek bones, above and under eye brow bone and on nose to highlight natural features

Winner of: Allure beauty editors award

 
This is an old blush from my stash. It comes in a mascara set from Lancome in USA so I was not given an option to choose the colour. It used to retail for US$27

I had difficulty in using this blush initially because the colour is just too subtle and it does not show on my cheeks despite having a fair skin tone. And being my first cream blush, I found it to be too troublesome to keep using my fingers in laying something that just would not turn up on the cheeks.

Looking at the colour, its really gorgeous. Its not so girly-pink and I like the little specks of shimmer in the pinky bronze shade.
I found myself to be reaching for this lately and I used it on the cheekbones with some colour down to the cheeks, and then layering with a powder blush. Cream blush tends to stay on better than powder blush and by layering two, my blush is still apparent by the end of the day.
I like the natural glowing bronze look from this freeze shimmer blush on my cheekbones. It works better as a highlighter than a blush and by using adding on a powder blush, it just works perfectly on my skin.
However, because of its highlighting glowing shade, its more preferred on blemish-free skin. At least, in my personal opinion. The little zit-like spots on my cheeks have become an eyesore, with this Freeze Frame blush.
The packaging itself seems to be too blah for something that costs US$27. However the texture glides on smoothly and the colour lasts.

Source : Bluefire

Review : Lancome Bright Expert Intense Spot Correcting Serum

Product Description
Brightens complexion. Uncovers natural radiance. Evens out skin-tone. It is a breakthrough brightening serum that visibly brightens the skin.
Formulated with Ginkgo Biloba plus NW Technology, a unique botanical complex featuring Mint Extract, this breakthrough serum targets damaged surface cells to reduce the appearance of dark spots, even the most visible ones.

I had this product for a while so I thought its time to do a review on it. It has since been discontinued and replaced by other products. The thing about whitening products, is that it takes time, diligence and effort and especially since its so expensive, we desperately wants it to work on those damned spots. lol.

Spot correcting serums takes a long time for me to completely used it up since you only need a small amount so I have decided to use it all over the face as a serum before moisturiser with a double dosage on the slight pigmentation spots on the cheeks.

With more than 4 months of usage, this product is finally working. Slowly but truly. It retails for US$90 for a 30ml size, but I got it cheaper when I was in the States sometime back. In fact there was a factory outlet in Las Vegas for several Lancome products so I took the chance to haul some of the more expensive products for my mum and myself.

The slight pigmentation spots on my cheeks did fade slightly but you really have to be diligent in the sheer effort of application as well as staring hard enough at the spots to see the subtle difference.
It has a nice scent and the texture is pretty runny. In fact, the contents just come running out with just an upside down of the tube, thats how runny it is.

In terms of ingredients, I am glad to see that the 4th ingredient is Ascorbyl Glucoside, which is a form of stable Vitamin C.

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Review : Lancome Softening Hydrating Toner

Product Description
Soothing and cooling, this alcohol-free, pH balanced freshener gently tones and refines skin without drying or depleting natural oils. Formulated with skin-softening distilled flower-water, this ultra-refreshing formula gives skin a cool, hydrated feeling.
Leaves skin perfectly clean, soft and supple. Skin feels smooth, completely comfortable and refreshed.

This product retails at $50 for the 200ml version which I found it super expensive for a toner. I wouldn't want to spend that amount on toners but thankfully, I used a voucher to reedem this, after attending a Lancome make-up seminar.
I seriously didn't think it deserve that $50, for its just a refreshing toner on my skin, after using it for the past month. It didn't particularly give me any hydrating benefits. The only good thing about this, is that its alcohol free and being pH balanced which is good for the skin.
The floral fragrance is abit strong for me though.

The opening hole on the bottle is quite big which may have caused me to pour out more than necessary. Very wasteful. I hope they can improve on this, because it would have caused me to shorten the usage span for my $50 toner. lol.
I usually pour it over my cotton pad and swipe it all over my face.

Source : Lancome

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Review on Lancome Blanc Expert Ultimate Whitening Hydrating Cream

Product Description

24hour  release Vitmain C for pure white sensation, moisturised soft skin all day long

A triple action ( Mela-NO Complex + Vitamin CG + Hydro-trap ) for visible transparent skin, hydrated and softened skin. Skin will feels more supple and has a healthy glow.

Day after day, brown spots appear diminished, complexion becomes luminously transparent.

A rich, quick absorbing moisturiser to satisfy the hydration need of normal to dry skin.

A long time back, I have bought Lancome moisturiser in the Vinefit range which I think have since been replaced by "better" products. It was pretty expensive for me to afford them during my school days then.

This is a 5ml sample which I received during a Lancome make-up session late last year.

It was not a pleasant experience initially as I developed a zit on the chin and near my hairline on the left side the next day after using this moisturiser. I continued using it only after those zits have subsided which took more than a week.

The name "cream" gave an impression of a heavy and dense cream but the actual texture is never like that. The yellow milky white cream is almost gel-like and is surprisingly light-weight when applied on the face. The name itself is doing it injustice.

The scent itself reminds me vaguely of a sunscreen. Haha. Nothing too heavy or "dislike-able"..

Hydrating ability is pretty poor, considering that the product name touted it as a hydrating cream.

My skin near the nostrils were flaking after using it on a daily basis as a day cream. I would not say that its too drying but rather, due to my daily work in an air-conditioned office, this cream failed to keep my skin in its optimal and hydrated condition.

I have yet to see any overall brightening effect on my skin tone too, despite using it for the past 2 weeks.

Perhaps the 5ml size is too small for it to make a marked difference.

Ingredients :

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Review on Lancôme Hydra-Intense Mask Hydrating Gel Mask

Lancome produces 2 different types for this mask, similar to its exfoliating gel. One with botantical extracts and the other with water captors.

I am not sure why Lancome always have to do that, its so confusing to the consumer. I am suspecting that it changes according to the climate in that country.

I bought the water captors version in Singapore and the Botantical extracts version from USA last year.

I was not aware of the difference when I first bought it. I thought it was the same since the whole packaging is exactly the same except for the tiny word "with botantical extracts" or "with water captors" which I overlooked.

If your skin is dehydrated, this 5-minute moisture facial mask is said to restore  moisture balance and
diminish the appearance of dry lines, leaving skin looking smooth and perfectly hydrated.

After using both types, I really cannot discern any differences. Both types feel the same to me.
Main ingredients and descriptions are almost the same, if I remembered correctly.
I am unable to do a direct comparison now as I have finished the tube with botantical extracts.

This fresh-gel mask is infused with active ingredients to intensely hydrate the skin, leaving it relaxed, refreshed and deeply moisturized.

Suitable for normal to combination skin, its glooey and sticky texture can be pretty difficult to wash off. It dries up pretty fast so its recommended to layer it for only 5 minutes.

This formula is enriched with Imperata Cylindrica extract to moisturise the upper-most layers of the epidermis. (This sub-tropical plant from the southern hemisphere known for its amazing capacity to resist the worst droughts). Combined with glycerol, it traps water in the cells to ensure optimal hydration.

On the tube, its recommended to leave on for five minutes, then remove any excess with a cotton ball. Do not rinse.

I am not comfortable with the "do not rinse" part" as its quite sticky and leave a film on the face even after I cleanse it off with water. Hence, I will usually use wet cotton pads to cleanse the first round and then rinse with lots of water to clear the gel off my face.

I will say this mask is more suitable for those mildly dehydrated skin.

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Review on Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturising Cream Fluid

I have been eyeing this moisturiser for some time and is elated when I received it during one of the Lancome workshops I attended a few months back.

Recommended for normal to combination skin, this delicious Oil-in-Water texture melts onto the skin. It intensely moisturises and lastingly soothes the skin, leaving it soft, smooth and radiant.

* Lightweight fluid cream that gently soothes & calms skin
* Provides intense, immediate & long-lasting hydration
* Relieves environmental & emotional stress
* Leaves skin soft, smooth & radiant
* Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin

HYDRA ZEN NEUROCALM™ features a unique technology to provide intense, immediate and continuous moisturisation and soothe sensitive skin.

Marketed as a soothing Anti-Stress Moisturising Fluid Cream, the scent is lovely and glides on the skin effortlessly. The only complaint that I have, is that despite claims that its fast absorbing, I hardly find it so. It leaves a sticky feel and takes about 5 minutes to dry up.

It smells good and gives a calming feeling. The cream is lightweight and gives light moisture to my skin.

It can be a hassle when you are rushing in the morning but what I usually do, is to apply my concealer after applying my moisturiser.

Next, stand in front of the fan and let the wind blow onto my face for 1 minute and I can apply my sunscreen.

- MOISTURISES: Lipidure and Hyaluronic acid microcapsules, vectorised ceramides and Glycerol provide the skin with intense, long-lasting hydration.
- SOOTHES AND RELIEVES STRESS: The NEUROCALM™ complex with natural plant extracts combats the negative effects of environmental and emotional stress. Samphire boosts the positive effects of stress by producing beta-endorphins, providing heightened moisturisation.
- SOOTHING FRAGRANCE: Proven calming, anti-stress action.
o Rose and lily-of-the-valley: soothing
o Orange: relaxing
o Apple: anti-stress
o White musk: reassuring

Review on Lancome Clarifying Exfoliating Gel

This scrub used to be my all time favourite facial scrub many years ago. Its the only skincare product from Lancome which I really like.

It exfoliates the dead skin cells, leaving my skin smooth to the touch.

Formulated with pineapple and papaya extracts and fine grains to remove dulling impurities, this blue coloured scrub with micro beads claimed to leave skin smooth, balanced, clean and radiant.

Recommended for normal and combination skin.

I am using this on an on-off basis as my skin tends to get dry so its not really suitable for me now. Beside, after discovering the Dermalogica Mircofoliant which is so much better, I decided not to get this if I used up the current tube.

As better products came up, I feel that the beads are not as fine as the newer products.

After so many years, I believe Lancome may need to relook into this scrub to make it more competitive as the rest.

Review on Lancome Primordiale Yeux Skin Recharge

Lancome Primordiale Yeux Visible Smoothing Renewing Eye Cream is a smoothing renewing eye moisturiser to protect against the first signs of aging. It helps to fight against oxidation and aging.

It is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as Vitamin E, extracts of Helianthus and the Mexoryl®SX that help to smooth the eye contour area, providing an effective defence for the delicate skin against UVA.
It helps to tackle the aging problems including the first sign of wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles.

An ultra-smoothing cream-gel for a targeted action against fine lines around the eye contour area. It protects your eye contours against premature ageing. Visibly smoother, the eyes glow with luminosity.

I used to use Lancome products a few years back but found no fantastic improvement that I can rave about and have since switched to other brands.

Recently, after attended an eye make-up workshop by Lancome, I was introduced to their new range of products and decided to give them a try.

Sad to say, I am again disappointed as I do not see any reduction on the fine lines around my eye area.
It feels like a normal eye cream to me. Its not greasy and gets absorbed fast.

This product is highly recommended by the popular Taiwan Beauty Magazine “BEAUTY”. So what does not work for me may actually works for you.

I will not be buying it again but if you are keen, you can get it from major departmental stores.