Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate Review

At 45 years old, my skin isn't too bad, but it can look a little dull and uneven at times. So anything that can counteract the aging process by helping my skin to look and feel better is always a welcome addition to my skincare regime.

Naturally, a powerful, anti-aging serum is going to be something on my radar because, let's face it, turning back the clock on one's skin is a difficult process. It can be done though - to a degree, but only with the right products.

This concentrate comes in a luxurious-looking black box - I loved the black and silver colour combo straight away! And the actual bottle that the serum is encased in almost looks like a fancy perfume bottle. Another clever design feature is that you just click the top of the lid to dispense the serum into the palm of your hand. It's a really cute design - but also user-friendly.

The fragrance is nice - subtle, so not overpowering. It also feels very refreshing and cooling when I apply it to my skin, so there's a pampering factor when using it as well. It's so pleasant that it leaves me looking forward to applying more to my skin at the end of each day.

A serum can feel and smell as fancy as it wants, but if it doesn't deliver, then what is the point? I had high expectations for this product because, coming from Lancome, you expect quality. Lancome's 'The Sleeping Mask', for example, has been one of my all-time favourite skincare products for a while now. So I was really hoping this concentrate would not let me down. And, indeed, it does not. It delivers exactly what I expected it to - and more. My skin feels so much firmer and healthier since I started using this product. And it looks a lot less dull!!

The claim on the back of the box is that your skin will look younger and more radiant within 7 days. Well, I tell you what, that is the truth. I'll also tell you something else: during lockdown, I'd been a bit naughty and did not really pay as much attention to my skin as I normally do. So, it'd been a bit drier than usual, and duller-looking - older - after a weird year of lockdowns and Covid restrictions. But Lancome have helped me get on top of my skincare regime again with this miracle in a (very sleek-looking) bottle. My skin does feel better for using it. As for my skin's appearance, it is nowhere near as dull and it's also made it look healthier and more even-toned. So, yes, dare I say it, it's helped me to feel and look that little bit younger, and that's a real confidence boost.

I recommend this for all skin types, and particularly for those of us on the wrong side of 40 who need a skin pick-me-up and a good boost. Lancome at their finest. Five kisses.

Love this product and everything about it! The applicator dispenses the perfect amount for each use and It creates the good base for day cream and then makeup application. Its lightly fragrant, and not overpowering, I felt l noticed results almosr immediately ,hydrated feel to skin and over the the weeks l have used it and have noticed noticed an improvement in skin texture and evenness , especially around eye area where l have fine lines I feel it will go a long way as dispenser gives perfect amount ! Thanks so much l am really happy to be on this trail

I've never really bought into the idea of very expensive products. I thought it was a marketing ploy - a mid range serum repackaged to be high end. I might have been a bit hasty in my judgement.

This has a very cool dropper, you push the button at the top of the lid to dispense and suck up product. It's nice and gives and added bit of control to the amount you're dispensing - important given the cost per use!

I read the instructions (larger print please..those with more wrinkles generally have less than perfect eye sight!) and set about using this twice daily.

I was worried it was going to be very strong and cause irritation or stinging, but it felt lovely and soothing to apply. It feels luxurious to use, I don't know how else to explain it, it's not just knowing you're applying a high-end serum, there's just such a noticeable difference in the quality of the serum.

I've been using for around 3 weeks I think and WOW. It's what I imagine having botox would be like, without the needles and toxins! My crows feet and lip lines have noticeably reduced, my forehead looks plumper and younger and my whole face has an even, bright glow.

I really can't stress enough how good this is - it's definitely worth the price tag!

So, the price gets me every time when I see this in my vanity, and it never ceases to amaze me that they can charge this much. It feels nice, sure, but I haven't noticed any major changes in my skin, I use other serums and moisturizers that do the same thing for way less. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this.

I also got a trial size of this product and it is legit amazing. I used it under my foundation and found my skin stayed hydrated and soft all day. But as much as I love it, I just can't afford it right now. It is expensive!

I started using this after I received a trial size pack years ago, and I just won't go without it now - under moisturiser (day and night) and my skin feels a million dollars.