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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum versus Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum .

Published on June 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 5 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, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

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Serum American Brand United States
Serum French Brand France

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

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:

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Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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:

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Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 19.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

56% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum 9 ingredients

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Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum 24 ingredients

4.8 /5
from 5 reviews
mrsmatt12's Avatar'
Aug 6, 2023

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

deebeec's Avatar'
Oct 11, 2023

It's just really good. Very expensive though.

It's just really good. Very expensive though.

LaurenElizabethe_177's Avatar'
Oct 28, 2023

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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