Skin Care

Words & Illustration by Joyce

Lancôme Advanced Genifique
Youth Activating Concentrate

​The review.

My skin type

I think last year I jumped between 3 shades of colour. I was quite fair at one point, up till right before the pageant I went out in the sun a little more to add some colour to my skin. 

I've always been slightly more tan, I don't really get breakouts unless I pick at my face (really bad habit, but I still do it). My T-zone is oily, my cheeks can get a little dry so I guess I'm combination. Texture is relatively smooth, don't really get bumps or clogged pores anymore. I'm going to just thank puberty and fish oil.


Back story. I used to get breakouts when I was younger, especially during that time of the month. This was up to college I think, i'll still get a pimple or two. Then in uni I started taking fish oil (Australia is packed with it) and everything really got better quite quickly. So if you're suffering from pimples maybe give it a try. Also, I used the St.Ives Apricot scrub! But it is a little harsh.


Well, currently my main worry is probably redness. Especially if I'm under the sun a lot. I get it on my cheeks and around my nose.

I've been trying the Lancome Advanced Genifique concentrate for about two weeks now. Two drops in the morning and at night. I honestly wasn't expecting to see much difference because there isn't too much of a problem with my skin.

However, I am honestly quite pleased with the results. My skin definitely feels more balanced, don't get me wrong I still get oily but I feel my skin feels fresh longer than before. The application of the concentrate feels like a dream too, it goes on almost like a smoothing effect. Even the dry areas of my face feel plumped immediately. I also appreciate how it dries quickly, I hate products with that lingering tacky feel. (Aesop has a little bit of that tacky feel but it dries matte with time)

In comparison to the much raved about, SK2 essence...
I think the Lancome concentrate does a better job and moisturising and definitely makes my face feel smoother. However, the SK2's brightening effect still wins, I used it (SK2) for about 6 months last year. Got it as a product gift, I liked it but as of right now I probably wouldn't spend that kind of money on skin care.

In 4-5 years maybe?
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Left : with light foundation
Right : bare face

​For makeup, I've been using the taste amazonian clay foundation but it's a little lighter than my skin so I mix it with the bourjois healthy mix serum. Will probably do a separate blog on my makeup. :)

My staples.
Missha - TIME REVOLUTION essence
Innisfree - Green Tea cleansing foam

This two have been my standard go to products for awhile now. I feel like they're both reasonably priced and a little goes a long way. However, I'd probably add the Lancome concentrate to this list. It's still cheaper than SK2 but the results are definitely obvious enough to repurchase.

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Occasionally, I'll throw in a good coffee scrub. Be careful to go really gentle on the face because some of the coffee grains can be quite sharp. I think the coffee scrubs also help bring out that skin glow, mine is mixed with honey so it also helps my skin feel soft.

I don't have cellulite or stretch marks (Thank my parents for good genes), so I can't say if it does help with those. But it does even out my tan and helps my tan glow instead of having that ashy-grey-ness. 

Last little secret.

If you do get a pimple, dab some sudocrem on it.
​Sudocrem is supposedly a nappy rash cream but it really works wonders.
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Hope you enjoyed the post.
Do let me know if you'd like to see more illustrations.
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I'd love to do more.

xoxo
​Joyce