When it comes to anti-ageing skincare buys, Lancôme is known for its range of luxurious serums and moisturisers. Boasting icons such as Dames Helen Mirren and Joanna Lumley as brand ambassadors, the French name has been a stalwart on the beauty scene for decades.
As a 42-year-old beauty journalist, I’m always keen to try products focusing on longevity and favour buys that promote overall skin health. So, I was interested to hear about Lancôme’s new rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream. With claims that it can rebuild up to 10 years of collagen loss and offer firmer, tighter skin, its formula is based around three collagen-related active ingredients.
Inspired by Korean beauty and the thread-lift procedures offered in an aesthetics clinic to help prevent collagen loss, the cream contains collagen threads, collagen peptide and copper tripeptide. But can it really offer noticeable firming effects? I spent a fortnight testing this new skincare buy to find out.
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Lancôme rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream
Size: 50ml
Key ingredients: Collagen threads, collagen peptide and copper tripeptide
Skin type: All, including sensitive
Why we love it
- Intensely nourishing
- Soothing on sensitive skin
- Creates smoothing effect
Take note
- A bit pricey
Presented in a futuristic-looking metallic pot, Lancôme’s rénergie collagen+lift-xtend is a thick cream that has a glossy finish and it feels fresh and cooling when applied to skin. I have sensitive skin that is prone to irritation, and noted that the moisturiser has a soothing element as it glides onto the face. This made me looking forward to application in the morning and evening.
While it’s suitable for all skin types, the rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream is billed as offering anti-ageing benefits. The main ingredients are collagen threads (which Lancôme says is a structure similar to the collagen our body produces), plus collagen peptide and copper tripeptide.
The cream was created to offer a thread-like texture for a firming effect. Its formula does gel together to create a consistently level skincare layer. I was pleased to see a smoothing element appear straightaway, and noticed a toned finish to my skin that made it look more even. This lingered for hours, as did its softening feel to my skin.
When worn on bare skin, I saw a healthy finish that improved dullness and it layers really well with make-up products too. There’s no pilling, and it offers a priming base. As the cream delivers intense nourishment, my skin felt hydrated with a supple look and feel.
While I will need to keep testing the cream to gauge long-term results, I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen so far. It is a luxury skincare buy, which is reflected in the premium price. However, the rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream is reduced from £85 to £68 at the moment, so now’s a great time to invest if you are looking to try it.
Buy now £68, Lancome.co.uk
Is Lancôme’s rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream worth it?
Lancôme’s rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream is a soothing and smoothing skincare buy that made my skin look healthy and improved signs of dullness, while layering well with make-up too. I saw an even effect to my skin, and a softening finish that lingered throughout the day. If you’re seeking a luxurious skincare buy to help promote healthy-looking skin, I’d recommend trying Lancôme’s rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream.
How I tested the Lancôme rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream
I have dry, sensitive skin and my main concern is dullness. I look for smoothing products that offer hydrating benefits and add radiance to my skin, while also working well under make-up. I added the Lancôme rénergie collagen+lift-xtend cream into my daily routine for two weeks, wearing it on bare skin and underneath foundation.
During the testing time, I looked at key ingredients, consistency, and skincare benefits. I noted how the cream felt and looked on my skin, and assessed the product based on the following:
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews
Helen Wilson-Beevers is a beauty journalist with more than a decade of experience testing skincare products. Within this time, she has tested a wide range of brands including CeraVe, The Inkey List, L’Oréal and more. Helen is in her forties and knows exactly what to look for when it comes to products that offer anti-ageing benefits and promote overall skin health.