Genifique Advanced Youth Activating Eye Cream
The Lancôme Genifique Advanced Youth Activating Eye Cream is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 56 ingredients (44 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bifida Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Polysilicone-11
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
DI-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium DNA
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Dehydroacetate
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Succinate
(Buffering Agent, Ph Adjuster) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Yeast Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
PTFE
(Bulking Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-10 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Preservative, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
(Bulking Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Boron Nitride
(Slip Modifier, Absorbent, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
(Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Ceteareth-20
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Methionine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
