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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum .

Published on March 10, 2022

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

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 common allergens and fragrances

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Serum French Brand France
Serum American Brand United States

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
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)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (4)
BHA
Retinoid
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Good For Oily Skin (4)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (6)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (5)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (8)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (7)
Rosacea (6)
Eczema (6)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 26.

4
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Lancôme Advanced Génifique Anti-Aging Face Serum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 55.

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.

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

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.

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

38% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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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!

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting & Refining Serum 55 ingredients

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