Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream for dry sensitive skin
Bifida Lysate Ferment
Adenosine
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Np
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate benefits for your dry and sensitive skin, as bifida ferment lysate and sodium hyaluronate provide excellent hydration and barrier support. Glycerin and ceramide NP further enhance moisture retention and repair, making it generally suitable for dry or flaky skin.
- While the formula offers good general skincare benefits, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your primary concern of dryness and flakiness.
- The product is safe for your dry and sensitive skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using this moisturizer 3 times a week and move to daily use if your dry skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toner in the morning, or after your serum in the evening. Always pair it with SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing it harshly to protect your sensitive skin.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help with hydration absorption. This also works well for dry and flaky skin types.
- Do a patch test before your first use. Avoid the eye area to prevent any irritation.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 2.7k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly regarded for its ability to deeply hydrate dry and aging skin, effectively repair the moisture barrier, and leave the complexion feeling plump, smooth, and radiant by morning. It is frequently noted for reducing the appearance of fine lines and smoothing the skin texture. While most users find it absorbs quickly without a greasy feel, a small number of individuals with sensitive skin have reported experiencing breakouts or irritation, and some dislike the fragrance.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation.”
- “Skin feels softer, smoother, and more hydrated.”
- “Leaves skin moisturized and glowing.”
- “Thick and moisturizing.”
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “Doesn't have an oil feeling it's very light.”
- “Absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling refreshed without feeling greasy.”
- “Thicker cream that does not make face feel greasy.”
- “Does not leave the skin feeling sticky.”
Softens and smooths Often Mentioned
- “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy.”
- “Goes on smoothly and makes skin feel like butter.”
- “Skin feels softer, smoother, and more hydrated.”
- “Leaves the skin feeling softer, smoother, and more radiant.”
Reduces fine lines Sometimes Noted
- “Helps with wrinkles and makes skin soft.”
- “Noticed a difference with the crows feet around my eyes.”
- “Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, to leave skin looking youthful.”
Causes breakouts Rarely Noted
- “Caused swelling and breakouts.”
- “Had a few pimples that I didn't have before.”
- “Did have one pimple below my eye.”
- “Tiny pimples (bumps) on my jaw line and above my brows.”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “Started burning my face.”
- “Smells very bad and itchy.”
- “Caused swelling and breakouts.”
- “Afraid to use it because it made me wonder what is in it.”
Unpleasant smell Rarely Noted
- “Smells terrible, similar to hair bleach.”
- “Smells like old sunscreen.”
- “Smells very bad.”
- “Disliked the fragrance.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream work for dry sensitive skin?
This cream works moderately well for dry and sensitive skin because ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and ceramide NP help keep skin hydrated and repair the skin barrier. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly tackle deep dryness and flakiness. A product of this type needs rich, highly effective soothing ingredients, humectants, and barrier-supporting components that provide deep hydration and nourishment without any risk of irritation.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
This cream works for dry sensitive skin because bifida ferment lysate, sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and ceramide NP help hydrate the skin and support its barrier. To fit this skin even better, a moisturizing treatment needs extra nourishing ingredients and soothing agents that directly target dryness and flakiness without any risk of irritation.
What does Bifida Ferment Lysate do for dry sensitive skin?
Bifida Ferment Lysate helps soothe dry sensitive skin by calming irritation and keeping moisture locked in. It strengthens your skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth against everyday stress. Using a product with this ingredient may also lower redness and keep your skin comfortable.
Scientific Reports, 2023Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
What does Adenosine do for dry sensitive skin?
Adenosine helps calm dry sensitive skin by improving moisture, barrier strength, and overall comfort. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may help smooth out fine lines while keeping the skin soft and hydrated.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your toner and before your moisturizer. A product of this type needs specialized rich ingredients and extra barrier-repairing elements to fully soothe and comfort dry skin.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this cream. This order helps keep your skin comfortable and minimizes dryness when using strong active ingredients.
How often should I use this cream?
You can use this moisturizing treatment in the evening as part of your nightly routine. Daily application helps improve skin moisture and supports the skin barrier, though a product of this type for dry and sensitive skin also needs richer moisturizing ingredients to fully address dryness and flakiness.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause breakouts or clogged pores for dry sensitive skin, as reviewer complaints about breakouts are low and the formula lacks harsh ingredients. It brings moderate hydration with ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and glycerin.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cream on your body, but the skin around the eyes is much thinner than body skin and may need specialized products. This cream is safe for dry and sensitive skin without irritation risks, though a product of this type needs richer hydrators and barrier-repairing ingredients to fully address severe dryness and flakiness.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, limonene, citronellol, and parfum). Behenyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Emulsions containing ceramides 1 and 3 improved skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin of fifteen healthy Asian women compared to a control emulsion.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of Bifida Ferment Lysate strengthens the skin barrier function by upregulating barrier and antimicrobial peptide genes, exhibiting strong antioxidant properties, and decreasing inflammatory cytokine secretion in vitro.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical adenosine treatment significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and thick hair rate compared to placebo in Japanese women with female pattern hair loss over 12 months.
The Journal of Dermatology, 2008Topical application of a disodium adenosine monophosphate-based formulation reduced wrinkles and hyperpigmentation while improving hydration, barrier function, skin lifting, and epidermal turnover in female participants.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026Adenosine and cordycepin stimulate the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway through adenosine receptor and PKA activation, promoting cell proliferation, migration, and growth factor secretion in cultured dermal fibroblasts.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Why other moisturizers fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Bifida Lysate Ferment, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Propanediol, Cetyl Esters, Jojoba Esters, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Octyldodecanol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Acacia Decurrens Wax Flower, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Sunflower Wax Seed, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Ceramide Np, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, 2-Oleamido-1, 3-Octadecanediol, Adenosine, Mannose, Coco-Caprylate Caprate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus, Acetic Acid, Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract, Extrait De Levure, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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