Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Review

Much like the eye cream I'd all but given up on serums, only applying them because you 'should' not because I saw a visible difference. Lancome Advanced Genefique Youth Activating Concentrate did the unimaginable - it made a visible difference.

The packaging is a sleek and chic black to grey glass bottle with a silver cap. The cap twists off and at the same time sucks up the amount of serum required, and you simply push down on the lid's button to disperse the serum into your hands. From there you pat and sweep the serum over your face, then distribute any extra (of which I had extra as I have quite a small face) to your neck/decolletage.

I found the serum to be non-sticky, to sink in quickly, and I wasn't bothered by its slightly chemical scent. It did not irritate my skin.

When I noticed the biggest difference was first thing in the morning. I'd look in the mirror after a terrible night's sleep (thank you perimenopause/life stress) and my skin would be glowing. Radiant, even. My skin feels smoother, it looks healthier. I swear I've even seen some rapid changes to my deep seated acne scarring.

This serum is by no means affordable, BUT I would sooner shell out for a bottle of this knowing it works than spend the equivalent on four bottles of serum and fancy moisturisers that do nothing at all. 100% would recommend and repurchase.

Wow what an amazing trial to be on. Thanks so much BR! I have been using the youth activating concentrate both morning and night for nearly 3 weeks. I love the packaging, very classy looking and a nice sturdy bottle. 

To use you push down on the lid which draws the concentrate into the dropper. A little bit definitely goes a long way, i use just under half a dropper full for my face and neck. It has an ok scent but not my favourite. I like how you can see how much is left, I still have over half a bottle which is pretty great considering it is only 30ml and I use twice daily.

I apply after cleansing to a dry face, it absorbs into my skin so fast and doesn't leave it feeling sticky at all. My skin feels super soft and my foundation glides on beautifully. I've also noticed I don't get any oil on my t zone like I usually do and i've had no dry patches since using this which is incredible.

I have sensitive skin and get no irritation or redness at all from this. It hasn't caused any breakouts either.

After a few weeks of use my skin is noticeably smoother and clear. It looks plump and the fine lines on my forehead and around my eyes have definitely softened. I have had people comment on how nice my skin looks which is a fantastic compliment.

I am excited to see how my skin looks with continued use. I am very happy with the results so far. Would I purchase this myself?  Hmmmm if I saw it on sale I definitely would but for me it is just a little bit expensive for my budget. Thanks so much BR for making me a part of this amazing trial!

I've never tried Lancome before, I think I put it in the 'scary counter' category! I'm so glad to have been on this trial team as I'm very excited at trying more from the range.

This comes in a small glass bottle and is very classy in appearance. It just screams quality.

I've been applying it twice a day morning and night and have found it's had a dramatic effect on my skin. My wrinkles look softer and less defined which is incredible in just under 3 weeks!

My skin has a more refined feel to it and is smoother than ever! I feel 10 years younger!

Would absolutely purchase again!

Lancome know beauty, and their products are always a delight to have in my bathroom cabinet.

The dropper applicator delivers the perfect amount of serum for your face and throat, but I liked to add a little more to more problematic areas - between the brows, lines starting to form at top lip, and laugh lines on cheeks. This serum definitely feels like it is delivering on it's promise. My skin feels and looks plumper, smoothing the fine lines and delivering a bit of relief from dry patches that appear every now and then. It sinks into the skin quickly and doesn't leave the skin tacky at all.

A little bit of luxury that is especially lovely to apply at the end of the day.

I think I should start with a BIG Thank You BR for the opportunity to trial the Lancôme Products.

Firstly, my skin, pre-trial. I'm mid 40's so have all the ageing issues - dull skin, fine lines, and some pigmentation. The odd break out at the most inconvenient moments too.

The Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate is packaged beautifully as you'd expect. The bottle is a good size, and holds a fair amount of product. The glass bottle comes with a dropper that pre-measures/loads the serum into the dropper every time you close the cap (Genius!) and you just click the button on the dropper to release the serum. No waste, no over-using product, and unlike other droppers I didn't find the product leaking before you get it on the skin. The packaging/dispensing was really impressive. Loved it!

I used this serum after toning and followed with an oil and my moisturiser. The product itself goes onto the skin so smoothly and absorbs really quickly. It is the perfect amount, though seems small until you apply it to your skin. I'm so glad for the measured dispenser as without it I think I'd be tempted to use more! It absorbs and leaves no residue at all

When I first started using it, my skin felt soft morning and night, and makeup sat well over it. After about a week, my skin hadn't broken out and there was a definite shift in radiance. I felt a little happier about my skin - braved a BB cream instead of the usual foundation. At about 2 weeks I started to notice what I thought was the pigmentation fading - usually largish orange marks on the side of my face, they'd turned a peachy colour. Fine lines were blurred, and found no foundation was able to cake in the lines - yeeha! Now at week 3, I'm super thrilled about the fading of the pigmentation. My skin glows, and is hydrated and even the skin tone is more even. The deep wrinkles - not much change, but I can live with that, and imagine with longer use, they might get a little better too!

Overall, this is a great product, that does what it claims. It's not a miracle worker, but it does vastly improve your skins appearance, and anything that deals to pigmentation is a friend of mine. I think it's the first serum product where I've seen such a dramatic visual change in brightening the skin and fading pigmentation in a really short time frame of use.

Love the bottle, and the dispenser - fabulous. It makes the price point more bearable as you know you're not wasting product. It is pricey - but from the 3 weeks of use,

I can't see me not having it in my routine. Yes it's pricey, but it will last if you stick to the amount dispensed. I've even eyed up some of the Lancôme Christmas Gift packs which have this product in it (and hinted to hubby)! If you can afford it, I highly recommend this serum. Thank you BR again.... I feel thoroughly spoiled being selected for this trial!

Love love love this product! It smells pleasant without being overpowering. It is really easy to apply, the little dropper contains just the right amount for the entire face and even enough for down the neck. My skin definitely has more of a glow but sadly the wrinkles are still there. Although the product is a little pricey my skin does feel amazing so I do think it is worth the money. Really happy I got to trial this, definitely keen to keep using this product, my skin loves it!

I LOVE this stuff- it’s on the pricier side but it truely does make your skin feel amazing, it fixes the texture of my skin up and my make up applies better- and that’s not even what it’s meant to be used for. It helps stop pimples forming over night for me as well, I have repurchased and I will do again. My make up artist asked what I did for my skin to get my make up to apply so much better than before I used it- she was shocked.

This facial serum comes in a luxe glass bottle. The lid has a dropper with the required amount that you dispense in your palm and dot over your face, then finish off with smoothing strokes. The serum is clear and contains probiotics.

Initially my skin needed more than one dropper of serum and now that my skin has improved I just need the one.

My skin feels smooth, slightly firmer and is more youthful in touch and appearance. I have used this morning and night for approximately 3 weeks so yes it has met it's initial claims. The next claim is for major signs of ageing appear improved after using one bottle so I will add to this review if I notice further improvements.

This sank into my skin and definitely improved the texture. Would I buy this? Yes if it was in my budget.

This works well with the Light Pearl Eye & Lash Serum.

I have been loving trialing this product.

This product is packaged beautifully, the bottle is lovely with a nice silver lid. I have found the bottle easy to open and it has a nice dropper to apply a small amount to your face. A little goes a long way. It is silky smooth and has a pleasant scent. I apply a drop to my forehead, cheeks and chin, it spreads well and absorbs into skin nicely with no residue. My skin is sensitive and even using it twice a day I have not reacted to it. I use it in the morning under my foundation. My skin is looking smooth and glowing. I would definitely recommend this product.

Thank you soooo much for giving me the opportunity to try this beautiful product. I’ve had my eye on this serum for a while but was hesitant to spend over $100 on something I’d never tried. I’m actually excited about this serum as it’s what I’ve been searching for for years. It hydrates but doesn’t leave me greasy or oily in fact it sinks in within seconds so is almost invisible. You get the perfect amount in the dropper as it refills when it’s screwed shut. I dropped this the other day and almost cried but because of the solid (beautiful) packaging it was absolutely fine. I think it’s definitely firmed my skin especially around my jaw line and my fine lines on my forehead seem less visible. I have continued using a Retinol serum every few nights over the top of this and it was a lovely combination. Lancôme isn’t a cheap brand but now I know how well this works I can’t see myself being without it. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an anti aging serum, especially if you have oily or combination skin.