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Lancome Advanced Génifique Sensitive Dual Concentrate Review

Advanced Génefique Sensitive Dual Concentrate features two individual formulas that blend together prior to first use.  The resulting mixture has a silky serum texture and a pleasant fruity-floral scent.  The serum features vitamin E, ferulic acid, cornflower extract, pineapple fruit extract, centella asiatica, sodium hyaluronate, and other skin-benefiting ingredients. 
The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a lightweight non-sticky finish.  The formula leaves the skin soft, hydrated, and comfortable. 

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara Review

Monsieur Big Mascara builds dramatic volume and length with just one swipe.  The mascara features a big brush and a creamy formula that applies easily over the lashes.  The mascara creates thick, long, fanned out lashes with minimal clumping.  The mascara stays on all day without flaking or smudging.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum Review

La Vie Est Belle is a restrained fruity-gourmand scent with a touch of florals.  The fragrance opens with juicy black currant, sweet pear, and caramelized sugar.  The sweet and fruity opening eventually transforms into a creamy blend of vanilla and velvety white flowers.  The floral notes gently give way to a gourmand base of praline, vanilla, and tonka bean with sensual patchouli in the undertones.  Notes include: Black Currant, Pear, Jasmine, Iris, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Praline, Tonka Bean, Patchouli.

Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose Eau de Parfum Review

Midnight Rose is a fruity floral scent.  The fragrance opens with dark, sumptuous berries and a sprinkling of pink pepper.  As the opening notes soften, the fragrance reveals a smooth blend of rose and jasmine with a creamy raspberry backdrop.  The floral bouquet gracefully dries down to a soft vanilla finish with a touch of musk.  Notes include: Raspberry, Black Currant Bud Absolute, Rose Absolute, Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk.

Lancome Ô d’AZUR Eau de Toilette Review

Ô d’Azur is a fresh floral scent.  The fragrance opens with crisp bergamot and refreshing lemon.  The citrus notes quickly evolve into a generic floral blend of rose and peony.  The floral bouquet is fresh and lightly sweet with faint powdery undertones.  The fragrance gradually fades to a velvety musk base.  Notes include: Bergamot, Lemon Essence, Rose, Peony, Modern Woods, Musk.

Lancome Ô DE L’ORANGERIE Eau de Toilette Review

Ô De L’Orangerie is a soft floral scent.  The opening features a subtle citrus-floral aroma of orange zest and orange blossom.  Although somewhat demure, the orange blossom eventually becomes the focal point of the composition with a whisper of cedar and musk in the backdrop.  Later, the composition brightens with an infusion of airy jasmine.  The fragrance gently fades to a sheer woody-musk finish.  Notes include: Orange Zest, Orange Blossom, Orange Blossom Absolute, Jasmine, Cedar, Benzoin.

Lancome Trésor in Love Eau de Parfum Review

Trésor in Love is a smooth fruity floral scent.  The opening features a sweet pairing of nectarine and pear balanced with tart bergamot.  The fruit notes mellow out a bit to highlight the appearance of a Turkish rose followed by a whisper of jasmine.  Gradually, the fruit and flowers blend seamlessly into a velvety (slightly powdery) composition with touches of woods and musk in the finish.  Notes include. Nectarine, Pear, Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Cedar, Musk.

Lancome Génifique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate Review

Youth Activating Eye Concentrate is a beige gel-cream with a velvety, emollient texture.  The concentrate sinks easily into the skin without a greasy feel or appearance.  The concentrate helps to softens, smooth and hydrate the eye area but it does not reduce dark under-eye circles.  The formula contains alcohol and fragrance. 

Lancome Color Fever Lasting Radiance Sensual Lipcolor (Beige Everyday) Review

Color Fever Lasting Radiance Sensual Lipcolor is a smooth, creamy lipstick in a luxurious silver casing.  Beige Everyday is a natural pink shade with subtle golden shimmer.  The coverage is not too sheer and the shimmery finish lasts for several hours.  The lipstick has a soft, fruity scent. 

Lancome Hypnose Senses Eau de Parfum Review

Hypnose Senses is a modern chypre scent.  The opening is a subtle pairing of mandarin and pink pepper with soft apricot undertones.  The opening notes lead to a restrained floral heart of osmanthus and rose against a leathery musk backdrop.  A touch of honey slightly warms the floral bouquet.  The composition settles to a clean, contemporary patchouli base with a spiced tonka bean finish.  Notes include: Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, Osmanthus Blossom, Rose, Honey, Patchouli, Cistus Labdanum, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. 

Lancome Hypnose Eau de Parfum Review

Hypnose is a fruity floral scent with a soft vanilla finish.  The fragrance opens with an explosion of sweet fruit, spice and bright florals.  The top notes quickly mellow into a smooth blend of berries, fresh blossoms and a hint of powder.  The fruity floral accord gradually fades to a creamy vanilla base with a whisper of vetiver.  Notes include: Passion Flower, Sambac Jasmine, Solar Notes, Vanilla, Vetiver. 

Lancome Magnifique Eau de Parfum Review

Magnifique is a woody floral scent with a touch of spice.  The fragrance opens with rose, ripe berries and a hint of creamy vanilla.  These notes are closely followed by a dusty spice accord.  The spices add a surprising twist to the otherwise conventional fruity-floral blend.  As the top notes soften, a veil of sheer, dry woods envelops the blend.  The rose reappears once more before fading into a sweet (slightly powdery) woody base.  The key ingredients in this fragrance are saffron, rose and nagarmota.

Lancome O de Lancome Eau de Toilette Review

O de Lancome is a fresh chypre scent.  The top notes are a crisp, zesty blend of bergamot, lemon and mandarin.  The citrus notes are followed by a green-herbal accord with no discernible floral notes.  A clean, aldehyde-like note keeps the fragrance fresh and breezy.  As the scent dries down it becomes very woody with a balanced combination of oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood.  This fragrance has good staying power.  Notes include: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, Basil, Rosemary, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Oakmoss.

Lancome DÉFINICILS High Definition Mascara Review

This mascara won’t give you a dramatic look but it will separate, lengthen and define your lashes beautifully.  It lasts all day without flaking.