Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum .
Published on January 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Octyldodecanol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Adenosine • Xanthan Gum • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Pentylene Glycol • Faex Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ceramide NP • Tocopherol • Hyaluronic Acid
Water • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Dimethicone • Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Adenosine • Faex Extract • Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Limonene • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Octyldodecanol • Citronellol • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.
As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosideBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate isn't fungal acne safe.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Faex Extract.
BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 20.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.
Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilBIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum contains this as ingredient number 22.
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 15.
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
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BIOTHERM Life Plankton Elixir Anti-Aging Serum 26 ingredients
Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients
I've been using this for years and consistently get compliments on my 58 yr old skin
I've been using this for years and consistently get compliments on my 58 yr old skin
It's just really good. Very expensive though.
It's just really good. Very expensive though.
The transformation I witnessed my with just 1 bottle made this a permanent staple and a holy grail. My skin is generally smoother, softer, brighter, and just looks healthy. It’s amazing for every age!
The transformation I witnessed my with just 1 bottle made this a permanent staple and a holy grail. My skin is generally smoother, softer, brighter, and just looks healthy. It’s amazing for every age!
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