10 years of research and 7 patents later bring us Lancome Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate – a serum that claims to unlock the gene profile that controls aging so skin looks younger from a genetic level. Really fascinating stuff, I do not deny.
During the recent launch of Génefique Youth Activating Concentrate here in Malaysia, Lancome had a little talk on genes and aging by Ass. Prof Dr. Maude Phipps of Monash University Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine. She did a good job giving us a brief overview of the human genome and how genes affect and control every fibre of our being including aging. If I was just a little more inclined towards science and math, I would have signed up for genetic research a long while back. Still, I enjoyed her talk tremendously being the closet geek… and this time there are no exams 🙂
And I enjoyed extracting the DNA from a strawberry too! Donning white lab coats and sitting before science lab instruments I last saw while at school, I felt the perfect mad scientist 😀
Unlike my experiments at school, this experiment was a huge success! But back to the Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate.
What the Lancome Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate is supposed to do is boost the activity of our genes so skin looks and feels younger. The 2 biotech active ingredients are Bio-Lysat – stimulates gene’s expression of the identified youth protein; and Phytosphingosine – re-establishes protein synthesis and promotes the development of higher quality, more beautiful skin.
The serum comes in a heavy smoked black glass bottle that reminds me of rare and wonderful potions that we see in the movies. You know when the scientist has an Eureka! moment and draws a little vial of potion from a vat of dry ice… this is how it looks.
All you need is 2 drops day and night and the opaque serum is dispensed via a dropper in the cap so its quite easy to control. You use it right after cleansing and toning and before all other serums or moisturizers.
I’d been using it for a while and I must say that the initial results were pretty impressive. I swear my skin looked better after only after a few days.
However, I also noticed some breakouts happening around my chin and cheek area. A Youth Activator should not be activating my teenage acne genes too right?! 😛 I was not sure at first so I stopped it and let everything clear up. Then, I tried again and 2 days later, I got some spots. It was saddening.
I did try using it only once a day and it works fine for me then. So, I’m keeping to just once a day usage or once every alternate day. On the one hand it seems to be doing its job despite the not so regular use, and on the other hand, its helping one 30ml bottle last a whole lot longer! 🙂
A 30ml bottle of Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate will retail for RM350 at all Lancome counters from August 2009. Watch out for it then.
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
prettybeautiful says
July 8, 2009 at 10:09 amLOL. activated the teen acne gene. humorous 😛
but the price @ RM350 is quite a big ouchie ouch!
ParisB says
July 8, 2009 at 6:17 pmHiya prettybeautiful
If it works price is no object eh? 🙂
Nikki says
July 8, 2009 at 11:20 amEEeeekkk I don’t want to activate my teenage pimples! LOL Come to think of it, it’s ok! I break out more now that I’m older! LOL I’m a super late bloomer!
I have heard about this coming our shores this coming August too! You look cute with Lab Gown PB!
ParisB says
July 8, 2009 at 6:18 pmHey Nikki
LOL… I loved the lab coat! Reminded me of school 😀
Connie says
July 8, 2009 at 12:27 pmooooh…. this stuff sounds so high tech! I think I’ve extracted onion DNA back when I was in school. Lol! bummer bout the breakouts? Maybe it’s yet another “purging” period? :p
ParisB says
July 8, 2009 at 6:18 pmHey Connie
Better not be! But its calmed down now that I don’t use it everyday, just every other day 🙂
My Two Cents says
July 9, 2009 at 12:08 amyou know I just started using mine about two nights ago, just like on a few eye wrinkles/lines….and pores, no where else…and I must say that I think I can see results already, and i only use it at nights….my skin seems to be smoother, brigher… think i love this stuff!
ParisB says
July 9, 2009 at 11:06 amHi My Two Cents
Great that it works for you. I have resorted to only using it at night too.
minsin says
July 9, 2009 at 9:21 amHi, I also experienced breakout over my cheeks and forehead area ever since I started to use this product.OMG! Do you think this is a consistent issue when using this product for the first time?
ParisB says
July 9, 2009 at 11:09 amHi minsin
Did you try slowing down on its use? If the spots don’t get worse but get better then it might be “purging” but I slowed down on the use and so far so good.
Shuu says
July 10, 2009 at 11:40 pmMy cousin sister experienced some breakouts too when she tried this product on. Hmm I’m gonna tell her to slow down on the use and see how it goes.
No wonder the person in the picture looks familiar.. Dr.Phipps gave my class a lecture few months ago, partly on aging too. Too bad it wasn’t about beauty. I’d be awake if it wasn’t about worms 😛
Whoiz says
August 5, 2009 at 11:59 amThe strawberry DNA extraction session sounds cool but what has it got to do with their product?
stellarvixen says
October 21, 2009 at 4:03 pmhola,
i jst got myself landed with a bottle of genefique serum..
i hav sensitive skin and prone to break out easily due to reaction T.T
better be wise and only to use during the night time then 🙂
i like how plumpy my cheeks are though hehe
mixture of genefique & precious cream by loccitane!
bunny says
March 9, 2010 at 10:58 pmyoure right! it breaks me out too!! whyyy!!!
sylvia says
December 15, 2010 at 12:23 pmHi, I got this last month. According to the sale rep, some experience outbreak for the first few days/weeks depending on skin condition, due to the fact that the product extract impurities or so. I do not know how true that is, but at least that’s what I’m told. So far I hadn’t have any outbreak, but my boyfriend who has acne prone complexion did have major outbreak for first few days, but it soon calm down after I treated him some aspirin mask. Anyway his skin definitely looks more youthful, but his acne problem still exist like before, no worse no better. Hope that helps.
Anyway I’m just wondering does it help to refine pores? After all that was what brought me here in the beginning. Was thinking of incorporating skin refining serum into the boyfriend’s skin care regime if it Lancome Genifique doesn’t.
sylvia says
December 15, 2010 at 12:24 pmOh and we use it on daily basis.
Catherine C says
March 20, 2011 at 2:51 amhi, how long does one bottle last (according to your usage)? and 2 drops per application u mean? or per day as in 1 drop day and 1 drop at night?
ParisB says
March 20, 2011 at 12:41 pmI don’t use this – I gave it to my mum. You use 2 drops in the day and 2 drops at night. Can probably last you a while.
Lenny says
June 10, 2011 at 4:20 amHi I have just purchased a bottle but theres no instructions, how do you apply it, on to a tissue and spread all over or into your hand etc?????
ParisB says
June 12, 2011 at 3:47 pmPump a few drops into your hand and apply to your face. Otherwise, check with your local Lancome sales assistant for their recommendations.
Ruschdia says
December 23, 2015 at 3:52 amHi
I started using lancome genifique as a replacement for estee leauder advanced night repair.
It has softened my skin and promoted a youthful glow but has created a fine breakout on my forehead and chin. I am only 28 so do not have any wrinkles fine lines.
I am giving it a break for a week.
I was using it twice a day, but will try to use it once a day and see if it improves. It does seem to be activating my acne gene. Lol. Dissapointing!