Génifique Night Cream for Skin Barrier Repair – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, GLYCERIN, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-6 DISTEARATE, PROPANEDIOL, CETYL ESTERS, JOJOBA ESTERS, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ACACIA DECURRENS FLOWER WAX (Acacia Decurrens), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED WAX, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, CERAMIDE NP (Ceramide), ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE (Prebiotic), SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, SALICYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE (Pre ceramide), 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol (Ceramide), ADENOSINE (Active), MANNOSE (Sugar), COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE (Vitamin C derivative), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, HYDROXYPALMITOYL SPHINGANINE, HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID (Derived from salicylic acid), TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), LACTOBACILLUS (Prebiotic), ACETIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, FAEX EXTRACT (Yeast extracts), POLYGLYCERIN-3, Polygyceryl-3 Beeswax, CETYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), SODIUM BENZOATE, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Génifique Night Cream for Repairing the Skin Barrier Lancôme's product is primarily intended for skin in need of repair, comfort, and reinforcement of the skin barrier. It targets signs of aging (wrinkles, loss of firmness), dryness, and sensitivity, which are often exacerbated at night. My expert opinion is that Lancôme's formula stands out for its multifactorial approach, acting simultaneously on hydration, repair, and protection of the skin, making it suitable for mature, dehydrated, or fragile skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three key ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Bifida Ferment Lysate This probiotic ferment promotes skin barrier repair and strengthens the skin's natural defenses, reducing sensitivity and redness.
• Ceramides (Ceramide NP, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol) : Essential for cell cohesion, they restore the lipid barrier, reduce water loss, and improve skin suppleness.
• Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) : A powerful moisturizer, it captures water and plumps the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines as soon as you wake up.

The presence of prebiotics, adenosine, and vitamin C derivatives complements the anti-aging and protective action, justifying the quality of this formula.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the evening, on clean skin, after your serum. It can be combined with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide), but it is best to avoid immediate combination with retinoids or powerful exfoliants to limit the risk of irritation, as the formula already contains mild acids (AHAs, salicylic derivatives).

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Lancôme's Génifique Night Cream offers a synergy of repairing and moisturizing active ingredients, ideal for strengthening the skin barrier and preventing aging. Its rich texture provides comfort without feeling greasy. The only downside is the presence of fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored for very sensitive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent option for skin in need of nighttime regeneration.