Lancôme Renergie Lift
Oooooh aren't these cute little purple jars adorbs? After working with Lancôme a hair over two months, I've collected some amazing samples either through purchasing products on my own and receiving a GWP (the only time I can justify a $45 foundation!), at ecole (inserting French words whenever possible), or generous gratis sent to my home. I have always loved all things French and I don't think I've had this much fun at a part-time job like ... well ever. How can you not when you're surrounded by such beautiful jars and products that make you feel so elegant and pampered? Every morning and evening my beauty ritual is something I look so forward to doing. I'll never tire of it... cleansing, toning, serums, eye cream, moisturizers, makeup, and spritzing on my favorite French Parfum! Oh life's little pleasures...
Well these cute little jars house the most luxurious pale pink creams I've ever used. I usually do not appreciate fragrance in my skincare. This line is the exception. The scent is not overpowering just very mild... and just smells faintly of roses - very expensive ones at that! It's like aromatherapy. And my face looks and feels so smooth after putting this on! I didn't get any weird reaction either. Just softness. I like the beeswax (like Egyptian Magic - but this doesn't feel as greasy!), black tea ferment (which is a huge antioxidant), hyaluronic acid, linseed extract and soy protein - to name a few of the crucial ingredients. They formulated all these goodies into the most elegant cream I have ever used.
I did started out using the Bienfait line - which has a stronger and more clean type of scent. but now that winter is coming, I wanted something that is more emollient and has some anti-aging benefits. Although I'm suppose to be using the High Resolution line - which is the entry level for anti-aging skincare at Lancôme, I'm skipping it and going for the big guns - Renergie Lift! You can never start too early:). Depending on what I feel like targeting, I'll switch off between the Renergie Lift or Bienfait lines, as they both are my favorite... of which I think I have too many favorites...
Besides, I've been seeing some stress lines forming, and it really frightened me. It's been a hectic year. I've never been particular about the things I used on my face. Pretty much whatever they sell that's a good deal at the grocery store! Well, I've changed my tune after getting my mitts on these luxurious creams. I'm addicted! My face just feels soooo much smoother than before. As one husband exclaimed adoringly of his wife, "Her face is smooth... smooth like glass!" and will continue to buy her these items as she appears younger than all his friends wives... he bragged!
All the jars above are deluxe samples. If I could, I would buy all the full size jars at once right now. Since the samples are so big and will last a long time (0.5 will last a month or more ... I can stretch it to a month and a half!) - just a dab will truly do ya. With that said, I did decided to just order the day cream anyways. A 1.7 oz jar will run you $95. The 2.6 oz is $115. I just ordered the smaller size today because Bloomingdales.com just started a GWP this week - and it's a really nice one! I wanted it because it has the Cedar Rose blush, a deluxe sample of the Renergie Lift day cream, and the step up has the Tonique Confort! And I can use my discount on bloomingdales.com - so score! I was going to get the larger size, but to stretch my budget, I'm going to alternate using the Renergie Lift with my Bienfait creams. Bienfait is an amazing line that is suitable for all ages. Vitamin rich for hydration and protection and actually a good value. A 1.7 oz jar is $46 for the day cream (spf 30!) and $51 for the night cream. My next purchase will definitely be the night cream and that only comes in the 2.6 oz and will also run you $115. I know it's a lot! I know I'm fortunate to get samples and discounts, but now that I'm hooked, I would pay retail in an eye blink. Although, it would always be retail with a GWP:) Why not?
Anyways, after working at the counter on the weekends for the last two months, I can understand why this is a best seller. I've noticed the most creams I've sold have actually been Bienfait or the Renergie Lift line. I infrequently have anyone purchase the Absolue...but that is our top of the line, ultra premium skincare line with the gold caps. I tried it, and it's very emollient and a bit too strong for my skin right now. I'll save that for a few decades down the road... and when I'm super rich done with grad school (hopefully this will be before I reach my 50's or 60's!) Renergie Lift is the line right before the Absolue line... and it is just soooooo damn luxurious. I feel expensive each time my fingers dip into the jar. Now that's not a bad way to start your day or end one either!:) I started paying more attention to the Renergie Lift line when a girl I thought was in her late 20s to very early 30s at most, bought a day and a night cream (and a bottle of Genifique as well, of course!) looked so very youthful. After we chit chatted for a bit, she disclosed to me she was in her 40's. With two kids. My jaw dropped. She swore by Lancôme face creams (but still stuck to drugstore cleansers and toners!) and said she would never be without her Lancôme moisturizers. Ever. Since that conversation when I first started working with Lancome, I knew I had to try this cream. And it is glorious! Speaking of which, gonna save a sample jar for my beautiful Mom:).
Sometimes when I'm in my Lancôme uniform, women will stop me and smile and tell me they only use Lancôme. And for decades. Some even carry their jars around in their handbags, and say "See, I have been using this for 25 years!" I would say the demographics is definitely more mature. Mostly 30's and above. Sometimes 20 something's come to the counter, but I think they usually swarm MAC and Clinique. It might be changing soon. Now that Emma Watson (early 20's) is one of the new faces of Lancôme. Oh I adore her. She's unusual. So young with so much elegance and wisdom. She actually has substance. She's smart, confident, talented. Her inner beauty radiates... and she is simply stunning.
Anyways, if you are looking for a new moisturizer, don't forget to check out the Renergie Lift line! It's a splurge (for most of us!) I know, but pretty much all of the GWPs come with deluxe samples! You can try before you commit:). And if you are looking for value but still want the Lancôme experience, there is a holiday set with both a day and night cream in the Bienfait line for only $66 available now. These are full sizes as well. Comes with a mini Genifique and a cleanser too. It's the best value set I have seen for someone interested in starting a skincare regimen with Lancome. It's so true... when you feel good, you look good... and your day unfolds beautifully:)
Well, that's it for today. I will do a run down of the different skincare lines in one of my subsequent posts -- as I know it can be confusing. On a kinda funny note, when I decided to retire for the evening, B said, "Who sprays their French parfum on every single night? You're just going to bed. Wow...you really are a Lancôme Girl." What a beautiful compliment. He doesn't really get the whole beauty routine thing. He's as a guy's guy as one can get. When we first started dating, I know he would get really mad when it took me forever to get ready... and why I always had a million beauty products laying around. Although he doesn't really get it still... at least he accepts it. Besides, I never feel fully dressed and ready for anything... until I have parfum on... even if that's the only thing I have on;)
Xo
