Advanced Genefique Youth Activating Concentrate by Lancome is an easily absorbed serum that left my skin feeling silky smooth. There may even have been some added luminosity. After using the serum for a month I have not noticed any improvement in the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles. This does not mean to say that the serum is not improving the skin condition such that future lines and signs of ageing are minimised. Initially I thought the cap dispenser was just a gimmick but after getting use to it I really like it, dispensing just the right amount. The packaging is gorgeous and glass always gets a thumbs up from me. R780 for 30ml is not unexpected for the #1 serum of a luxury brand. I do like this serum but it is not a miracle cure so only if the budget can really handle it would I repurchase.

After the first week of using the Lancôme Concentrate I was an immediate convert. My skin felt softer, the product added notable luminosity to my skin and my imperfections seemed blurred. I was absolutely thrilled that the product was working well and so quickly!

However, the results seemed to be mixed following that first week. I do feel that the Concentrate is brilliant at tightening the skin while adding a dewy gleam, but it did very little for my fine lines or pores. The effect it had on my redness was also somewhat unpredictable, sometimes the serum would rapidly reduce redness, other times I saw no difference. It definitely added luminosity to my skin, but was slightly drying and helped very little with breakouts.

I wrote this after week 2 of using the product:
"My gut feel is that this would be an 'insurance' product for me. Something I would not use to combat any daily skin struggles I face, but an insurance policy to prevent age-related issues in the future. Not something that WOWS me on a daily basis, but something that I would thank myself for down the road."
The above sums up my exact thoughts about this product.

I do not think this is an item that I would repurchase as I feel it's just not suited to my skin or my primary skin concerns.

A big thank you to Beauty Bulletin and Lancôme for letting me trial this product. As you can see from the different perspectives regarding this product, it really is invaluable to have a site like Beauty Bulletin where you can learn so much about one product before you purchase it.