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Lancôme Launches Teint Visionnaire and Visionnaire Yeux

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Lancôme Launches Teint Visionnaire and Visionnaire Yeux

TEINT VISIONNAIRE

New vision of high perfection: Beyond complexion perfection, to skin perfection
Today, women’s demands go beyond instant make-up results alone. Women are also seeking products to be able to visibly improve skin quality.

Ever attentive to their expectations, Lancôme invents the first ever ultra-perfecting foundation that creates an instantly flawless complexion whilst visibly transforming skin within 4 weeks. Teint Visionnaire: a synergy of science and expertise from Lancôme’s make-up experts.

For the first time, two complementary expert steps are blended in a single product, to reconcile perfect coverage and a natural, no-compromise result available in 12 shades of tone-to-tone corrector + perfecting foundation.

Step 1: Targeted high-coverage corrector
The lid compartment contains an easy-to-work corrector enriched with vitamin CG, known for its brightening action. Apply locally to instantly correct dark spots, under-eye circles and any other imperfections. This high-coverage texture need only be applied to areas in need of correction.

Step 2: Complexion perfecting foundation
For a perfect complexion with a natural finish over the entire face, this fluid flawlessly harmonises the complexion whilst remaining extremely light for a fine, weightless make-up result. It evens out skin without accentuating pores, wrinkles or fine lines. Enriched with [LR 2412], the “perfect skin” molecule, it works day after day to smooth wrinkles and refine pores, recreating truly beautiful skin.

Two fundamental products with two complementary textures, for the ideal balance between high coverage and a natural finish, as well as between make-up and skincare.

Groundbreaking dual benefits: instantly, 100% perfect complexion and visibly improved skin quality, day after day.

1- EXPERTISE: FOUNDATION/CORRECTOR

Teint Visionnaire offers two expert tone-to-tone textures to reconcile optimum correction with a natural finish:

• High-coverage local texture
Its creamy texture hugs skin, melting in perfectly to soften dark spots, under-eye circles, redness and imperfections. Apply in a targeted manner using the fingertip or a concealer brush for coverage and hold in perfect harmony with skin.

• Natural uniformity all-over texture
Fine and light, this fluid formula offers the uniformity of a foundation empowered by the perfecting power of skincare. With its groundbreaking architecture, this formula instantly evens out and corrects the complexion without ever emphasising wrinkles or pores.

Focus on formulation feats

The formulation secret behind the Teint Visionnaire corrector lies in the subtle balance of its various components. The corrector formula unites flawless coverage and long-wear hold with an incredibly refined texture:

1. A blend of polar oils and transparent polymers
Traditionally used in lipstick formulas to enhance and reveal their pigments, the polar oils have the unique quality of improving pigment dispersal for ultra-uniform coverage. They are combined with transparent polymers which provide adhesion in line with the desired make-up result.

2. A groundbreaking fillers duo for unrivalled refinement
The secret behind the corrector’s feather-light feel lies in the association of 2 complementary fillers: lamellar fillers for greater uniformity and coverage and incredibly light spherical fillers, ensuring the formula’s lightness and refinement.
This unique corrector with ultimate long-wear hold is designed to layer flawlessly beneath the fluid perfecting foundation.

At the heart of Teint Visionnaire’s perfecting foundation, two formulation innovations offering natural flawless coverage:

1. V-Pigments Complex
A micronized pigment complex so refined it guarantees a uniform, build-up-free make-up result. An innovative technique offering optimum coverage without accentuating flaws.

2. V-Oil Complex
The secret behind the perfecting foundation formula: a meticulously selected blend of oils with complementary actions for improved skin hold and regular pigment dispersal. The make-up film perfectly hugs skin’s surface for supreme comfort: it masks both pores and wrinkles without ever drawing attention to them. Coverage is flawless yet feather-light.
9 tone-to-tone fluids – 9 targeted correctors

Teint Visionnare had to rise to a further challenge: finding the perfect match between the corrector shades (available in 9 shades versus the usual three) and those of the fluid for a tone-to-tone make-up result. A formidable feat for two textures with different formulas spanning a rich palette of 9 shades.

9 duos devised and developed to suit women across the globe, whatever their skin colour: a universal promise at the heart of the Lancôme brand since the “Women of Color” adventure began. Our Laboratories carried out a study on 6,000 complexions across the world representing the different skin tone colours of women from over 21 countries. Result: 9 judiciously crafted and ideally balanced shades, perfectly suited to the specific needs of women of every colour.

2- PERFECTING SKIN, DAY AFTER DAY

A flawless complexion is essential for a perfect skin. That’s why Teint Visionnaire offers an instantly perfect complexion, but also enhances skin’s beauty from 4 weeks.

Unique skincare efficacy
Incorporated within a fluid SPF 20 formula, the prodigious [LR 2412] molecule offers skin all the efficacy* of a “dermo-cosmetic” active ingredient. Acting on 12 age markers, it evenly sinks into the skin. Fine lines, pores and irregularities are visibly corrected.
Skin is triggered to recreate brand new skin substance.
The targeted high-coverage corrector from Teint Visionnaire contains a stable form of vitamin C – vitamin CG – known for its activity on brightening dark spot. This corrector is thus more than a mere concealer as it instantly camouflages dark spots, under-eye circles and skin-pigment irregularities.

Skin is genuinely transformed in 4 weeks
Day after day, Teint Visionnaire visibly metamorphoses skin, improving its quality. After 4 weeks, on bare skin, imperfections, dark spots and wrinkles are corrected**, revealing skin that is perfectly smooth, even and infused with light. Skin is truly transformed.

A technological feat: [LR 2412]
[LR 2412] is a molecule derived from jasmonic acid, a plant-derived molecule that activates skin’s defences and healing. 10 years of research were needed for our Laboratories to develop [LR 2412], today protected by 20 patents. What makes it so unique? Its ability for “auto-diffusion”, triggering a cascade of micro-transformations within the skin.

Visionnaire Yeux



THE SEARCH FOR PERFECT EYES

Today’s women have three major concerns regarding their eye contour area, which may lead them to consider a cosmetic procedure:
• Dark circles: these are not only linked to our genetic heritage. Stress, diet and pollution can darken the eye area.
• Wrinkles: expression lines,age-related lines… This area is often the first to be affected by creased skin.
• A lack of evenness: a skin texture marked by irregularities of colour and texture.

Lancôme has created Visionnaire Yeux, Advanced Eye Contour Perfecting Corrector: the first three-in-one advanced corrector with LR 2412 that targets these three major eye contour concernsto correct, brighten and smooth the eye area, delivering a long-term action on the skin as well as a visible action on the appearance of dark circles in under a minute.

EYE PERFECTION

LR2412 – the secret of Visionnaire – used for the first time in eye contour care
Visionnaire Yeux is the first eye contour care to incorporate LR2412,for high performance combined with uncompromising tolerance, suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.

Dark circle correction: immediate and long-term effectiveness

Visionnaire Yeux,Advanced Eye Contour Perfecting Corrector’s formula benefits from new-generation optical technology exclusive to the L’Oréal Group.Invisible dark-circle-correcting pigments encapsulated in a skincare formula release their powerful action on contact with the skin. Unique technology that creates instantly brighter eyes for all women, whatever their skin tone.
The formula, composedof Haloxyl™and caffeine, offers spectacular results. It has been clinically proven:week after week, dark circles fade away. A 26% improvement in their colour and 8% reduction in their sizeare observed after four weeks*.
*Clinical scoring – 52 Asian women – 4 weeks

Visionnaire Yeux, Advanced Eye Contour Perfecting Corrector’s effectiveness is confirmed and appreciated by the participants in the studies.

                                                                                       After 4 weeks*

Dark circles appear reduced                                                           87%
Fine lines appear reduced, as if smoothed                                           88%
Wrinkles look reduced, as if smoothed                                              88%
The skin texture of the eye contour area looks refined                            83%
The colour of the eye area looks more even                                         87%
*Self-assessment–Percentage satisfaction – 52 Asian women – 4 weeks


With Visionnaire Yeux, Advanced Eye Contour Perfecting Corrector, dark circles and imperfections are reduced to give brighter, rejuvenated eyes.

THE VISIONNAIRE YEUX APPLICATION RITUAL

  Application of the formula

Put Visionnaire Yeux in the ON position. Gently press the tube to release the formula. Apply a grain-of-rice-sized amount of product underneath the eye and on the eyelid with the smooth part of the applicator.

  Massage

Put Visionnaire Yeux in the OFF position. With the smooth part of the applicator, massage in the formula, making diagonal movementsfrom the inner corner of the eye to the crow’s feet and templesto target dark circles and wrinkles.

  Final touch

Smooth the remaining formula with the fingertips. The eye area immediately looks more even and the skin texture appears smoothed.

Lancome Launches Its New Blanc Expert Derm Crystal Serum

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Lancome Launches Its New Blanc Expert Derm Crystal Serum

Lancôme launches its Blanc Expert Derm Crystal serum this month. Emma Watson is face of this new product which is designed to target the dermis, original source of natural sunlight, to reveal the skin’s inner light as never before.

Blanc Expert Derm Crystal contains the exclusive Dermactyl Complex™, an unprecedented alliance of Soy, Sunflower, Mint and Rose extracts to target the dermis, associated with powerful actives to target the epidermis. An unprecedented brightening action from the dermis to the surface.

Clear as crystal, each delicate droplet of Blanc Expert Derm Crystal is like a drop of light, gently suffusing the skin to leave it fresh, and luminous, lusciously moist and subtly scented.

THE miracle OF CRYSTAL SKIN

IN THE DERMIS LIES THE secret OF LIGHT…

ACHIEVE THE miracle OF CRYSTAL SKIN

NEW SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE: DERMAL CELLS ARE A KEY SOURCE OF NATURAL LIGHT

For Asian women, translucency – defined as a unique combination of radiance, even tone and a

smooth, fine texture – represents the ideal of beautiful skin. Just as the purest light of all is as transparent as crystal, so the natural light that radiates through truly translucent skin is dazzling in its beauty.

A. Influence of dermis quality on transparent look

B. Role of the dermis in skin pigmentation

This model represents an outstandingly reliable tool for studying the processes of skin pigmentation. What this unique skin model revealed for the first time was that – in addition to existing known actors, notably epidermal keratinocytes and melanocytes – the key cells of the dermis, the fibroblasts, play a fundamental role in regulating skin pigmentation. This important discovery was validated by our Researchers in two ways:



1. The key role of dermal cells on skin pigmentation and luminance. Two reconstructed skin models with pigmentation abilities were created: one with fibroblasts and one without fibroblasts. The skin model without fibroblasts showed drastic constitutive hyperpigmentation compared to the model with living dermal cells, demonstrating that fibroblasts influence pigmentary function. Moreover, fibroblasts influence the luminance of the skin.



2. The key role of photoaged dermal cells on pigmentation In a second approach, our researchers produced two reconstructed skin models with pigmentation abilities: one with young fibroblasts and one in which the fibroblasts had been subjected to photo-aging. The photoaged model showed significantly higher levels of both pigmentation and melanogenesis activity. Meanwhile, young fibroblasts efficiently regulate pigmentary function. These tests show that aged fibroblasts can generate skin hyperpigmentation with age.





Acting on these new findings, Lancôme was able to develop its most complete whitening strategy yet. In addition to addressing established factors of skin pigmentation at epidermal level, the technology of new Blanc Expert Derm-Crystal™ Crystal Brightness Activating Essence is designed to target the dermis, original source of natural light, to reveal skin’s inner light as never before.
For GLOBALTRANSPARENCYAND RADIANCE

FROM THE DERMIS TO THE SURFACE

Lancôme’s utmost formula to date, Blanc Expert Derm-Crystal™ contains the exclusive Dermactyl

Complex, an unprecedented alliance of Soy, Sunflower, Mint and Rose extracts to target the dermis, associated with powerful actives to target the epidermis. To offer a brightening action from the dermis to the surface.



1. Dermactyl Complex: to target the dermis 

Soy and Sunflower extractshelp to reveal ideally luminous and bright skin. Soy extract works to stimulate* the fibroblasts to produce bright new collagen fibres, for a radiant skin. The stimulating action of Soy extract on fibroblasts is completed by an effect on melanin synthesis. Tested on our new 3D model of pigmented reconstructed skin, Soy extract significantly reduces melanogenesis by 36.5% compared to control. It is important to note that the histology of our 3D model of pigmented reconstructed skin shows that Soy extract regulates the quantity of synthesised melanin while preserving skin integrity and melanocytes number and morphology.



2. actyl p: to target the epidermis

 At the epidermis level, a new QD whitening agent, Actyl P, acts globally to help regulate pigmentation.

 – by inhibiting* tyrosinase activity, the enzyme responsible for triggering

melanogenesis

 – by protecting* the epidermis cells from UVs.


Actyl P, tested on keratinocytes/ melanocytes cocultures, showed its capacity to protect epidermis cells under UV by preserving the expression of detoxification and antioxidation genes (AKR1 and GPX3). Simultaneously, on the surface, salicylic acid gently stimulates the natural desquamation process to reveal brighter, smoother skin.

Blanc expert derm -crystal ™ LIGHT DROP-BY-DROP

INSPIRED BY A DROP OF LIGHT,

A CRYSTALLINE TEXTURE IN LUMINOUS PACKAGING

For a unique formula, a unique texture. Clear as crystal, each delicate droplet of Blanc Expert Derm-Crystal™ is like a drop of light, gently suffusing the skin to leave it fresh, and luminous, lusciously

moist and subtly scented.


A NEW CRYSTAL BLUE JAR 

A drop-by-drop applicator tops an elegant crystalline bottle. From the dark blue base, the tint of the bottle gradually becomes lighter, symbolizing the unique action of Blanc Expert Derm-Crystal™ in revealing light from deep within the skin. Coinciding with the introduction of this revolutionary essence, the entire Lancôme Blanc Expert range will be presented in luxuriously upgraded packaging. The sophisticated design of the new midnight blue jars and bottles, subtly illuminated by a metallic shimmer, reflects the status of Blanc Expert as Asian women’s foremost brightening skincare range of choice.

Available at all Lancôme Boutiques across India

P.S: PR Info

Lancome Roseraie Des Delices Spring 2012 Colour Collection By Aaron De Mey

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ROSERAIE DES DÉLICES SPRING 2012 COLOUR COLLECTION BY AARON DE MEY

The inspiration Roseraie des Délices


All the delights of an enchanted rose garden…

A bewitching interlude in the mildness of a springtime afternoon. This season, Lancôme make-up artistic director Aaron De Mey imagines a fairytale where appetising pleasures mingle with beauty in a lush garden. A realm of pure magic, echoing Jérôme Bosch’s painting “The Garden of Earthly Delights”. A moment suspended in time, where chic is synonymous with delightful interplay…

A boudoir in the garden

The sheer joy of a blissful afternoon spent in a rose garden in full bloom. Voluptuous pleasure, freshness, spontaneity… the very essence of joie de vivre. Savouring nature’s beauty. Luxuriating in sun-dappled shade. Lounging, eyes skyward, on a delicate-as-lace filigree bench in the heart of the rose garden… The breeze is tinged with the irresistible scent of lightness. A remarkable garden punctuated with thousands of roses in the most delectable shades imaginable, an array of tempting treats: macaroons, éclairs, cupcakes, candies and seasonal fruits… Time to indulge in delicious delicacies. Suffused with all of the pleasures of a radiant afternoon, “Roseraie Des Délices” marries sensual pleasure with joie de vivre, and coquettish allure with playful fantasy…

Shades infused with guilty pleasures

Spring fruits, macaroons, barley sugars… A trio of delectable shades sets the tone for this collection: candy pink, tangerine and soft green exist in pastel or tangy incarnations, evoking a basket of sweet delights as well as a blossoming rose garden. As sheer as watercolours, radiantly capturing the light of spring… the “Roseraie Des Délices” shades illuminate the face with infinite softness. Set against an enhanced complexion, lips are adorned with translucent pink, orange or fuchsia, inspired by the most vibrant flowers, whilst eyes are illuminated with subtle shades of pink or green. As for nails, the hues of choice are tangerine, powder pink and almond green, as if playfully dipping hands into candy.

Collection Roseraie des Délices


La Roseraie



One of the places most cherished by Nelly, the wife of the Lancôme founder, was her rose garden, a unique hideaway created by Armand Petitjean. There, they would enjoy the mild days of spring surrounded by the blossoms of their favourite flower, which also became Lancôme’s emblem. Inspired by this refined location, Aaron De Mey reveals the secret of a rosy complexion: as light as a spring breeze, “La Roseraie” blush evens out and illuminates skin with a sheer veil. Its rosy shade brightens the complexion, while its peachy facet warms the face, alongside just a hint of green mother of pearl to correct redness.

Colour play by Aaron De Mey:

Use a broad brush to blend the two shades together and apply generously to cheeks, chin and pronounced areas of the forehead. Then use a blusher brush to apply the pink shade to the upper cheekbones or just below the eye to disguise dark circles. Result: a petal-fresh complexion.

La Roseraie

Les Yeux Doux

As if taken directly from an enchanted garden, two not-so-innocent harmonies illuminate eyes, striking a playful balance between sophistication and seduction. Subtle and sheer, they are simultaneously inspired by shade of fresh rosebuds and more voluptuous shades of fuchsia. One is comprised of tender green, pistachio and mint hues for a delicate feel. The other draws from pink tones and vibrant fuchsia for a more sensual look. Two quartets of variations, each utterly delicious, for natural or bewitching results.

Make-up artistry by Aaron De Mey:

Create a made-to-measure complexion using two medium shades, before applying a delicate veil over the whole eyelid with the tip of the applicator or simply using your fingertips. Then illuminate the inner corner of the eye and the eyebrow arch with a highlighter shade. Finally, to sculpt the eye, blend the more intense shade from the lash base towards the lid crease.



A50 Rose Romance

C50 Vert Tendresse

Le French Touch



A true cult lipstick, Le French Touch reinvents itself with each new season. For spring 2012, it takes on the design of an emblematic part of the Lancôme heritage, the 1954 lipstick “Grand Canal”. Blending lustrous and brushed metal, its case is given an appetising berlingot-inspired look with its décor of soft-green spirals. Its satiny formula is infused with shades of the most vibrant roses: a zesty tangerine orange, a vibrantly radiant fuchsia and an irresistible baby pink, “Rose Candy”. Three sheer shades to be applied directly to lips or patted on with the fingertips, for an instant healthy glow effect.


316

Soft Marshmallow


314

Rose Candy

318

Sweet Marmalade

The must-haves Roseraie des Délices


Color Fever Gloss



This spring, Color Fever Gloss shows its natural side with a formula enriched with plant-based ingredients and a lavender fragrance. As mouthwatering as candy, its texture is rich in sweet almond oil, to intensively protect, moisturise and nourish lips. Its ultra-glossy formula dazzles in three new pastel shades: a tender green inspired by flower buds, alongside petal-soft tangerine and pink… The subtle and enchanting shades of a rose garden in springtime.

Instant make-up tip from Aaron De Mey:

Apply color fever gloss directly to lips to bestow them with a sensually glossy finish. The pink and tangerine shades will enhance natural colouring, while the almond green procures a surprising, frosted effect – or try it as a top coat over your lipstick.


386

Green Petal


388

Rose Petal

387

Tangerine Petal



Le Vernis



This season’s must-have. Super-shiny and long-wear, Le Vernis is available in three springtime shades guaranteed to delight: a tangerine as zesty as a sweet candy, a macaroon pink, and an almond green, all of which would look perfectly at home in a cake shop display… A delectable trio that coordinates perfectly with the Color Fever Gloss shades.

31

Rose Macaron

29

Green Almond

30

Rose Tangerine

Hypnôse Doll Eyes



Today’s number 1 and already a cult mascara*, this is a beauty-accessory to use without even a hint of moderation, the very spirit of playful femininity that enlivens the entire collection. For beautifully bewitching eyes and the look of a true Lancôme “Doll”… With its I-conical brush able to grasp even the tiniest lashes and its nylon-powders enriched fluid formula, Hypnôse Doll Eyes was designed to recreate a genuine doll-eyed look: the lash fringe is thickened, defined, lengthened, curled and dressed in subtle shine. Make eyes look divinely wide open.

Aaron De Mey’s tip to make all the difference:

After applying mascara to the full lash length, leave the formula to dry before applying an extra coat to the roots in order to intensify eyes.

*Sources: NPD MTD July 2011, selective distribution, Germany, France, Italy, UK

01

Black

Effet Miracle


With its feather-light feel, the prodigious base that is Effet Miracle instantly blurs imperfections to reveal smooth, velvety skin almost as flawless as a rose petal. Wrinkles are faded, pores reduced, signs of fatigue erased, flaws softened and the complexion illuminated… Its ultra-light texture melts into skin’s natural tones, to even out the complexion in the subtlest way imaginable. Acting like a genuine second skin, exquisitely comfortable to wear, it leaves a delicate matte finish. The base is available in two sumptuous shades: a powder pink offering a fresh, porcelain look for fair complexions and a tender orange, reminiscent of a freshly-picked apricot, serving to instantly warm golden complexions.

01

Effet Porcelaine

02

Effet Bonne Mine

Prices:

Lip Gloss: Rs 1,250
Eye Shadows: Rs 2,200
Compact Blush: Rs 2,900
French Touch Lipsticks: Rs 1,580

 Nail Polish: Rs 800
Check out the swatches here
What is your favorite ??

Lancome Spring 2012 Collection Roseraie des Delices Launch, Photos, Swatches

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Lancome Spring 2012 Collection Roseraie des Delices Launch, Photos, Swatches


Lancome launched their New Spring 2012 Collection along with new shades in Lancome Teint Miracle and Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Foundations..discovering ‘Nude Skin Perfection’ as they say..


The Teint Miracle is an illuminating foundation which gives a dewy finish..perfect for dry skin..and also combination if they prefer dewy finish..and Teint Idole Ultra is more of a semi matte finish and more suitable for oily skinned beauties..both give a medium coverage which is buildable..and come in a pump packaging. There are 18 shades available..

Teint Idole Ultra 24H

Wear & Comfort Retouch-Free Divine Perfection SPF 15 Sunscreen

The Spring 2012 Collection Roseraie des Delices includes:

La Roseraie– Illuminating Smooth Powder

La Roseraie (“Bed of Roses”) compact is the new must-have of the Spring season. The light texture of this multi-dimensional powder eases application and gives a transparent finish to the skin. The bright rosy pink and pastel shimmer combination is a perfect all-in-one product for cheeks and face.

Eye Shadow Palettes

Rose Romance– Soft pinks, peaches

For a rosy, sensual look, 206 Rose Romance consists of a mix of soft pinks, peach and burgundy. Apply the shades in 5 simple steps (all over, lid, crease, highlighter and liner) to design your customized eye look. Contour and sculpt in soft day colors or intensify with dramatic evening hues for smoldering smoky effects.

Long wear, 8-hour formula.
Color does not fade, continues to stay true.

Vert Tendresse – Mint and forest greens

For a fresh pop of color, use 502 Vert Tendresse, a warm palette with shades of mint and forest greens. Apply the shades in 5 simple steps (all over, lid, crease, highlighter and liner) to design your customized eye look. Contour and sculpt in soft day colors or intensify with dramatic evening hues for smoldering smoky effects

Le French Touch Absolu Nu Lipsticks

314 Rose Candy
316 Soft Marshmallow

Limited edition cult packaging inspired by Lancome’s heritage lipsticks – fourth edition. This sheer pink shade is inspired by mouth-watering cotton candy.

Enhance your natural lip tone in a veil of shiny, translucent color. The 1st Ultra caring lipstick with Pro-Xylane™ in a new infinitely light texture, and enriched with enhancing pigments to reveal the radiance of beautifully replenished lips. A surprising sheer texture will adorn your lips with a delicate veil of color.

Color Fever Gloss

Green Petal– Sheer with green shimmer
Tangerine Petal– Soft coral
Rose Petal– Baby pink

A gloss that drenches lips in captivating color and mega-watt shine that’s downright dazzling. With one gliding stroke, lips look more sensual and voluptuous, thanks to Lancôme’s Vinyl Shine System that keeps color vibrant, and shine luminous and lasting without any sticky or tacky feeling. Moisture-boosting ingredients ensure lips feel soft, smooth and comforted all day. Application is always flawless with the unique Lip-Sculpt™ applicator that contours the curves of your lips perfectly in a variety of gorgeous shades.

Some pictures and swatches…

Lancome Spring 2012 Collection
Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24H
Lancome Teint Miracle
La Roseraie
Vert Tendresse
T-B: Rose Candy, Soft Marshmallow
T-B: Green Petal, Rose Petal, Tangerine Petal

I liked the Rose Romance quad and  La Roseraie Illuminating Powder..What about you ?

Lancome Genefique, Genefique Yeux Review

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Lancome Genefique, Genefique Yeux Review

Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate 



What the Company claims: Our first skincare that boosts the activity of genes1 and stimulates the production of youth proteins2. A true skincare innovation with 7 worldwide patents pending, Génifique is the foundation of every woman’s skincare at any age or for any skin concern.

1In-vitro test on genes.
2Clinical study on skin proteins associated with young skin – France.

Result:
Visibly younger skin in just 7 days. Skin looks as if lit from within – breathtaking radiant. Its youthful quality returns: cushiony soft and velvety to the touch. Drop by drop, skin is vibrant with youth, its tone becomes astonishingly even, its texture dramatically refined.

Benefits: Today, for every woman, Lancôme creates our 1st Youth Activator – GÉNIFIQUE.

See visibly younger skin in just 7 days.

• Drop by drop, skin is infused with life.

• Vibrant with youth, skin looks as if lit from within – breathtakingly radiant.

• Skin’s youthful quality returns: cushiony soft and velvety to the touch.

• Skin’s tone is astonishingly even; its texture dramatically refined.

MRP:
0.67 Fl. Oz. – $58.00
1.0 Fl. Oz.- $78.00
1.7 Fl. Oz.- $98.00
2.5 Fl. Oz.- $125.00

Ingredients:

Now I had read so many mixed reviews about it..working wonderfully for some and some people got rashes all over their face with it and had to get a medical treatment. I guess it does not suit sensitive skin. I was so skeptical of trying this at first. But went ahead anyways.

I had the small sample size of it which I am using from the last 9-10 days. I use it every night before sleeping coz the skin absorbs the best at that time. It claims to show visible results in 7 days and that skin would be more radiant, soft and even toned. If I had to review it in few words I would say it did not work for me !

I did not see any change in my skin at all..which was not something I expected after hearing all the tall claims. But yes I did read some reviews where it did nothing at all for people and I guess I am amongst them too.

It does hydrate skin and as its in liquid format it would suit oily skin too.

But spending so much and seeing no change is not what I would prefer. Its a pass for me. I have heard better things about the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. I would like to try that.

Coming to Génifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate

What the Company claims: The first Lancôme eye care that boosts the activity of genes1 and stimulates the production of youth proteins2. Especially formulated for the delicate eye area, this unique gel-cream texture leaves the eye area feeling velvety.

1In-vitro test on genes.
2Clinical study on skin proteins associated with young skin – France.

Results:
See visibly younger, brighter eyes in just 7 days. Dark circles and signs of fatigue seem to diminish, and the eye area looks fresh and luminous.

Benefits: See younger brighter eyes in just 7 days

This unique gel-cream texture leaves the eye contour velvety to the touch. Dark circles and signs of fatigue appear to diminish. The eye area appears fresher and luminous, as if infused with life.

MRP: 0.5 Oz.- $59.00

Ingredients:

Its a cream colored light gel cream formula. You just need a little bit for the eyes and I use the ring finger (with the slightest pressure) to just spread it around. Now I do not have too much of dark circles problem but this did make eyes brighter and fresher the next morning. The skin around the eyes was soft to touch. Agree with the claims here.

Genefique Yeux Eye Concentrate did work for me. But since its expensive I do not know if this is something to be used always..well you should if you can afford. But soon to be brides who have a dark circles or tired eyes problems should surely give this a try !

So overall Genefique did not work for me but Genefique Yeux did !

P.S: This is my experience with the product on using it 10 days. Results may vary depending on more usage or skin type.

Lancome and Femina’s ‘A Date with Beauty’

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I attended the Lancome India and Femina’s ‘A Date with Beauty’ today at the Taj Mahal Hotel. In store was an introduction to brand Lancome, its history, knowing about some of its renowned products. I came to know how they actually test products on a thing which is exactly similar to our skin, made in their labs,and reacts similarly which helps them conduct various researches on how the product works and how effective it is. They also talked about Genefique and their new launch Visionnaire which is coming out in October. It claims to give you the perfect skin, such that you would not need Microdermabrasion if you thinking of it.

Products divided..kept to try

It was followed by a session with Dr Varun Katyal, dermatologist and antiageing expert, about the importance of sunscreen, the dos, donts and everything..let me tell me many of my myths were busted in this session. I am sure you too must be living under some of those..so lets bust them..

  • Myth-1
Skin starts ageing after 30.
        
Fact : Skin starts ageing from the age of 20 although gradually..the process of ageing starts and we must take care of it from that very moment to keep it supple and healthy forever and prevent it from the ageing hazards.
  • Myth-2
I do not need a sunscreen when I am indoors
Fact: We do ! Though we are indoors there are UVA rays passing through everything even though in lesser amounts, be it your PC or laptop screens or tubelights or windows,etc..we should use a SPF 30 sunscreen atleast once a day even though we are indoors.
  • Myth-3
Sun Block is better than a sunscreen as it would block the rays completely and give me more protection
Fact: There is no such thing as Sun Block ! Companies are no longer allowed to use the word sun block coz nothing can completely block rays, though some companies do, but those are just normal sunscreen and the name is used interchangeably. 
  •  Myth-4
Higher the SPF, more the protection
Fact: No,higher SPF does not denote more protection. SPF i.e Sun Protection Factor only denotes the time we can spend exposed to sun. Eg : If a person gets tanned in 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen, SPF 30 would protect him for 30*10=300 minutes and SPF 50 for 50*10=500 minutes, after which he would need to reapply the sunscreen.
And there were many other things discussed. He said the most important thing to use for anyone, would be a sunscreen, You may even skip a moisturiser, but never a sunscreen. One should use a sunscreen according to their skin types, like gel based for oily skin or a lotion or a thicker texture for dry skin. If some ingredients in sunscreen do not suit a person and he breaks out everytime he uses a sunscreen, he can use Lacto Calamine instead, coz the presence of Zinc Oxide in it would offer some protection atleast.
He also talked about how important is using a moisturiser at night and that it should never be skipped. I also asked him about the steps in a normal skin care regime..would post about it later..this would become quiet big.
And then few Lancome products were used according to the skin type and problems faced. I also had a chat with Stafford Braganza and saw him in action doing his favorite smokey eyes. He was doing green smokey eyes on a girl. I loved the outcome ! He is such a warm and friendly person.

And later we were given a bag containing Genefique Concentrate and Genefique Eye Concentrate samples, Teint Miracle Foundation sample, voucher and chocolates (there was the Lancome design on them too ) 
So overall it was a fun evening.
P.S: I also bought some accessories..the owl necklace (finally :/), thread bangles and a black beaded bracelet. 🙂
Did some of your myths bust ??