I Just Tried the Routine That "Hits Pause" on Your Skin Age—Here's My Honest Review

As a beauty editor, I want my skin to look its very best at any age. I'm now in my early thirties, and I want to take proactive measures in my skincare routine to ensure I'm looking after my complexion, especially as I begin to notice some visible changes. And with skincare innovations passing my desk every day, I'm in a fortunate position to test the newest launches and recommend the formulations truly worthy of a spot in your skincare routine. Enter Lancôme's Absolue Longevity MD range, which has impressed me so much since I began testing it six weeks ago. Scroll on for what you need to know about this game-changing innovation.

How Does Absolue Longevity MD Work?

What makes this range so impressive is that it is scientifically proven to target your visible biological skin age.* In fact, Lancôme even offers a Cell BioPrint Skin analysis device service at Selfridges, where you can accurately measure your skin age compared to your chronological age, and then be recommended the optimum products to suit your complexion. It ensures you're giving your skin the exact support it needs, no matter your age.

The range, which is fronted by Demi Moore and Zoe Saldaña, is split into three bespoke categories—Anticipate, Intercept and Reset—which are tailored to support your skin through different life stages. The common thread through each one is Mitopure™ by Timeline. This innovative ingredient is a postbiotic harnessed by Lancôme to jump-start mitochondria. Mitochondria are essentially the powerhouse of our skin cells, but as we age, they can become less efficient, leading to visible signs of skin ageing. However, Mitopure™ helps re-energise them, reigniting your skin's vitality once again. Absolue Longevity MD is supported by over 15 years of research and over 500 studies worldwide, making it one of the most science-backed ranges I've seen this year.

Anticipate

Anticipate is designed for complexions with a biological age of 35 and under, which is the category I fall into. This range features a single moisturiser designed to preserve the skin before visible signs of ageing appear. Think of Anticipate The Cream as your skin insurance, helping to maintain vitality for as long as possible.

Intercept

Next is Intercept, which comprises a serum and a moisturiser formulated for biological skin ages of 35-40. As I'm beginning to see some early signs of ageing, it was recommended that I incorporate the serum alongside Anticipate The Cream. The Intercept range contains a complex of amino-acid building blocks, an NAD+ precursor, skin-recognisable sugars and amino-acid derivatives. Working in tandem, they help to renew the skin when visible signs of ageing begin to appear.

Reset

Lastly, you have Reset. Designed for biological skin aged 55 and over, the Reset serum and moisturiser help address signs of ageing on mature skin. This protocol's products focus on skin cell senescence, with key actives that stimulate cell renewal in the deeper skin layers, helping to reverse established skin damage. Lancôme has some impressive data on this range in particular, which shows up to +55% in skin "rebound" and up to +18% faster surface cell renewal.

My Experience

I was recommended Anticipate The Cream and Intercept The Serum for my skin. I'm beginning to see some early signs of ageing, particularly around my eyes, and my complexion has been looking a little uneven after the summer. I really like the simplicity of this streamlined routine of two products, which takes the guesswork out of what to use in my morning and evening skincare routine. The serum sinks into my skin quickly, whilst the cream has a silky texture that leaves my skin feeling supple, without any stickiness on my combination skin. It makes a great base for makeup, too.

After six weeks of using the serum and cream as part of my morning and evening skincare routine, I can definitely see improvements. Firstly, it's more even-toned, with my sun-induced pigmentation looking less noticeable and my complexion appearing more even-toned. It also seems to possess more of a natural glow, and I've found myself reaching for foundation far less. In fact, the compliments on my skin have been rolling in.

If you want to find out which range is best for your skin, you can book in for a complimentary Cell BioPrint Skin analysis at Selfridges, where you'll receive a detailed skin assessment and recommendations on the products to unlock your best skin yet.

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*Clinical study: 94 women, 2x daily application. Average results, visual grading. Equivalence in years of improvement in 6 key signs (forehead, glabellar and crow's feet wrinkles, corner-of-the-lips wrinkles, nasolabial folds and ptosis) in 2 months of using Reset Cream. Individual results will vary.