What is it:
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules are pure, potent and intensive. When it comes to anti-aging benefits, these single dose capsules are worth their weight in gold. Elizabeth Arden's CLX Complex delivers the restorative power of Ceramides and essential lipids to strengthen skin's barrier against the visible signs of time. These single-dose capsules support natural collagen, taking the focus off lines and wrinkles to maximize smoother, younger, even toned skin. Fragrance, preservative and emulsifier free.
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray A refreshing, hydrating facial mist that softens and soothes skin in a flash.
What is it formulated to do:
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules: Visibly improves skin tone and clarity. Supports skin's own natural collagen levels for a firmer, more resilient look. Works to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Retexturizes skin for a noticeably softer, smoother look.
Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray: Water your skin with this refreshing face spray that showers relief upon thirsty skin. it bursts with moisure and active aloe but not a drop of oil. This easy-to-use and portable formula rapidly surges skin's moisture level, restoring balance.
Ingredients:
Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isostearic Acid, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 II, Borage Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Oleic Acid, Hexadecanolide.
Moisture Surge Face Spray: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Caffeine, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Trehalose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sucrose, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Usage:
Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules: To open capsules twist tab around twice and gently squeeze contents of capsule onto fingertips. Smooth over cleansed face and throat. Allow formula to absorbed completely, then apply moisturizer or night treatment. Can be used AM or PM. Each capsules contains a single application.
Moisture Surge Spray: Hold 10-12" from face. Close eyes and spray a light mist. Use in addition to daily moisturizer, under or over makeup, whenever skin feels thirsty. Avoid spraying into eyes. For all skin types.
Review:
Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules ($57.20) are convenient, pre-measured single dose capsules that are sealed for purity and potency. These capsules contain a blend of three Ceramides, essential lipids and powerful antioxidants, as well as some great soothing ingredients. Ceramide 1 helps to strengthen the skin's appearance, Ceramide 6 helps exfoliate and retexturize the skin, and Ceramide 3 helps the skin hold essential moisture. In addition, essential fatty acids linolenic acid, linoleic acid and phytosphygosine, help to restore the skin's barrier repair functions, which renew and repair the skin. Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide gold ultra restorative capsules also contain powerful antioxidants Vitamin A and Vitamin E. The inclusion of two retinols, retinyl linoleate and retinyl palmitate, work to smooth lines and improve skin clarity. Vitamin E reduces water loss and strengthens the skin barrier function, and combined with Squalene, another good antioxidant and emollient, skin is aptly defended against water loss. Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules are a necessity for winter, and I purchase these every winter as they make a big difference to my skin. Each capsule contains a generous dose and there is enough product for your face, neck and even the chest. The contents of each capsule is a clear, fragrance, preservative and emulsifier free liquid, and it can be very runny, so quick application is required so as to prevent spillage. It can also feel a little greasy, but don't let that worry you as the liquid serum melts into the skin within a few minutes. It is necessary to follow with your usual moisturiser, as the ceramide gold restorative capsules are not a moisturiser, rather, they help retain moisture in your skin and repair the lipid layer. When used on its own, this serum is not enough to hydrate your skin, however, when paired with your antioxidant-rich moisturiser, the results are amazing! Skin feels hydrated, smoothed, soothed and plumper! If your skin is extremely dry, you can also use these capsules during the day in place of your regular serum. And for maximum anti-ageing benefits, ensure that you always follow with a moisturiser containing an SPF of 15 or higher.
Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray ($27.40) is an oil-free, fragrance-free, non-greasy facial spray hydrator that is a skin savior during the dry, winter months. Because Clinique's moisture surge face spray is oil-free, it is suitable for dry, normal, combination and oily skin types, as even the oiliest of skin can experience surface dryness and flakes in winter. Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray rapidly replenishes the skin's moisture level, restoring your skins balance. The great thing about this spray is that it can be used as a toner, a hydration booster, a moisturiser, and amazingly, it can be used to set your makeup, and it actually helps your makeup to stay fresher-looking for longer! Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray is also a great makeup base, as it gives just the right amount of moisture without that greasy feeling. Skin is left feeling soft, moisturised and soothed,making application of foundation very easy and flawless. Two-three sprays is enough to keep skin from feeling tight, and is a great supplement to your regular moisturiser to give that extra hydration boost. Clinique's Moisture Surge Spray does spray on quite sticky if you spray too much product, and it will take a few minutes for the product to completely absorb. So if you are in a hurry, just a couple of sprays will do for a little moisture and a nice glow.
Verdict:
Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules ($57.20) is an excellent product for every skin type. It is gentle, fragrance free and does not irritate the skin. It smoothes and evens out skin tone, hydrates and you are left with plumper-looking, radiant skin. No matter your skin type you will see amazing results. Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules are a must-have for the winter season, and you will never experience the dull, tight, flaky and dry skin look that goes hand in hand with winter. Overall, Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Gold Restorative Capsules are highly efficient at renewing, repairing and making skin more resilient to environmental assaults, like the cold and indoor heating, which strips skin of its moisture. When combined with Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray ($27.40), winter skin will definitely be a thing of the past! You can carry the Moisture Surge Face Spray in your handbag, and use it throughout the day when your skin begins to feel tight or dry, and because this spray actually works extremely well over makeup, it will look and feel like you have just touched up your makeup! Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules and Clinique's Moisture Surge Face Spray are very good choices for all skin types and when used together, your skin will look dewy, fresh, radiant and glowing all day long. Definitely winter skin must-haves!
From The Beauty Club Beauty Editor
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