Here’s What Happened at Lancôme’s Skincare Science Club in Singapore 2026

Unlike a conventional scan that primarily looks at what is visible on the surface, Cell BioPrint is designed to examine biological indicators beneath it. Developed in partnership with Korean biotechnology company NanoEnTek, the technology uses advanced proteomics to analyse five protein biomarkers and calculate an individual’s skin biological age, alongside information that can help guide a personalised skincare approach.

The experience itself takes around 45 minutes, beginning with a detailed analysis that requires the skin to be free from make-up, including removing product from the cheek for the most precise reading. It is a considerably more involved process than the quick scans many of us may have experienced at a beauty counter, with the technology offering another layer of insight into what is happening within the skin.

As Manuel Pellequer, Worldwide Events, Influence, Press and PR Manager for Lancôme International, explains, “Cell BioPrint is a cutting-edge analysis, diagnostic tool” designed to help consumers discover their skin’s visible biological age and receive tailored solutions throughout the different stages of their skin’s healthspan.

For Lancôme, Cell BioPrint also reflects a broader evolution in the way the brand is approaching ageing. “Longevity is a new skincare category, where we don’t just approach ageing via a corrective philosophy, but we approach the early signs of ageing through a proactive approach,” Manuel explains, adding that this also means “tackling the root causes of ageing” alongside the signs that appear over time.

From there, we headed to the Skin Science Club pop-up at Takashimaya along Orchard Road, where we had the chance to get closer to the formulations themselves. It was an opportunity to explore Lancôme’s latest innovations, understand some of the research behind the products and experience its evolving longevity philosophy first-hand.

The highlight of the trip came the following day, when Lancôme took its longevity conversation into the world of wellness through a collaboration with Morrow Health, Singapore’s integrated longevity destination.

The afternoon began with a panel featuring Jonathan Wung, brand general manager of Lancôme, Dr Ari Saheb, Stuart Bauld and Malaysian actress and presenter Amelia Henderson. Together, they explored the distinction between lifespan and healthspan, the importance of cellular and mitochondrial health, and the ways physical fitness and systemic health can be reflected in skin vitality.

It opened up the conversation around skincare considerably. Skin became one part of a wider picture, with cellular health, movement, recovery and daily habits all feeding into the discussion of how we age and, importantly, how well we age.

We then split into smaller groups to put some of those ideas into practice. At Morrow’s Insights Station, testing included grip strength and countermovement jump assessments, alongside body composition analysis and VO2 max testing. Each offered a different perspective on physical resilience, muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness, while Lancôme’s own skin screening brought the focus back to biological age through its new Longevity Index.

Then came the recovery portion of the afternoon. Morrow’s restorative spaces gave us the chance to experience treatments including thermal therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, alongside Lancôme’s Absolue Longevity MD Facial. Moving between the different stations helped bring Lancôme’s longevity philosophy into focus. The conversation extended well beyond visible signs of ageing, looking at the different factors that contribute to how skin changes over time and how care can evolve alongside those changes.

That thinking sits at the heart of Absolue Longevity MD, Lancôme’s new skincare system developed in collaboration with Swiss biotechnology company Timeline. At its centre is Mitopure, a form of Urolithin A that Lancôme says stimulates the mitochondrial recycling process, supporting the cellular energy systems of the skin.

The collection is built around three distinct stages of intervention: Anticipate, Intercept and Reset, with each addressing a different point in the skin’s ageing journey. For those under 35, Anticipate is a cream focused on proactively preserving youthful potential and reinforcing the skin before visible signs become pronounced. The Intercept serum, aimed at those between 35 and 55, addresses signs of cellular ageing as they begin to appear, with a focus on renewal, density and radiance. For skin over 55, the Reset serum takes a restorative approach to established signs of ageing, supporting the skin’s vitality and structural strength.

As Manuel explains, the three protocols allow Lancôme to target different stages of the skin’s life: Anticipate for the earlier years, Intercept as signs of ageing begin to appear and Reset for mature skin where those signs have become more established. Together, they form the basis of the brand’s approach to skin healthspan, with care designed to evolve as the skin does.

After three days spent moving between diagnostics, expert conversations, formulations and recovery treatments, the thinking behind Absolue Longevity MD felt more tangible, unfolding into a broader conversation about how we understand ageing and the role beauty can play within it.