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Elizabeth Arden Holiday Blockbuster Set

I came across this while doing some online shopping. It looks like a great deal. The Elizabeth Arden Holiday Blockbuster set is $42.50 with any purchase of $24.50 or more.

The set includes: Black patent zipper-pocket bag, Deluxe Gold Compact with 12 Eye shadows in cool and warm shades, two Cheek colors, three Lipsticks, two Lip Pencils, two Eye Pencils, Lip Gloss Compact with 4 lip glosses, three Brushes, Pressed Shimmer Powder Compact, and a Ceramide Plump Perfect Lash Extending Mascara.

I love the quality of Elizabeth Arden’s eyeshadows, so I would consider this for those alone.

The set is available at all Elizabeth Arden counters while supplies last. It is not available on their website, but I saw it on the Macy’s website. There are also Elizabeth Arden counters in most better department stores.

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Elizabeth Arden Limited Edition For Fall

Elizabeth Arden has a nice selection of limited edition duo eye shadows for fall, along with a nice gel eyeliner, eye primer, and other items.

I tried out one of the duos in Illusion (center left above) and loved it. Elizabeth Arden shadows are always quality. They are finely milled and have a particularly good color payoff. Arden’s packaging is also always nice, with heavier attractive cases and many choices in palettes. The duo I tried is perfect for a light smoky effect. Pictured below are swatches from the duo:

I also was impressed with the gel liner,which comes packaged with a brush. The brush is useable, but I preferred to use my favorite, a Smashbox Arced Liner Brush. The gel goes on smooth and is easy to work with to create either a sharp or smudged line. There is an eye primer too that I have not tested yet. So keep an eye out for a later review of that!

Elizabeth Arden is available at better department stores, specialized beauty stores such as ULTA Beauty , and various online sources.

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Review: Elizabeth Arden Intervene Foundation

I am pretty darn enamored with Elizabeth Arden Intervene Foundation SPF 15, and that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I am picky, picky, picky about foundation! I tend to want at least medium coverage for my melasma and over pigmented areas, anti-aging benefits, some moisture, SPF, and a formulation that won’t settle into my fine lines and wrinkle (the lack of plural is intentional, I am in denial about any other potential wrinkles). Elizabeth Arden delivers, with a great new foundation aimed at aging skin.

I suspected that I would like it even before it arrived based on these items in the description:

SPF 15
Contains anti-aging ingredients
Contains antioxidants (Vitamins C and E)
Micro-mineral pigment technology
100% oil free
Medium to full coverage

My suspicions were correct. When I tried it, I was quite impressed. The foundation feels wonderful. Coverage is as promised–I would rate it at medium or slightly over medium–but there are no issues with it feeling heavy or settling into lines or my one wrinkle. I also found that it blends quite nicely, and the shade, soft shell, works fine with my very pale skin. The makeup also lasts a full day for me with no problems.

I like the inclusion of anti-aging and antioxidant ingredients in foundations and am pleased to see an increasing number of companies starting to include such formulations. Elizabeth Arden’s offering is definitely one of the best. I will be using the Intervene foundation for some time.

Elizabeth Arden products are available online and at various department and cosmetics stores.

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Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause and Effect Eye Creme

Awhile back I was sent a jar of Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause & Effect Eye Cream. The timing couldn’t have been better because I was in the market for an eye cream suited for the drier weather.

I like to use gel types of eye creams in the summer, but when winter hits, my skin goes from a bit oily to alligator flaky. As a result, I end up switching products a lot at this time of year. The Elizabeth Arden Intervene eye cream is perfect for dry skin. It is a thick cream, and while it absorbs quite quickly, it also keeps the moisture going for a good amount of time.

I imagine that the majority of people would use this as a night cream. But I have been using both morning and evening to keep my dry skin in line. It has been working quite nicely and goes on my recommended products list.

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Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara

I really, really like the new Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara. This is true both in theory for what it is supposed to do and in actual use. For the theory of it, here is what the Elizabeth Arden website has to say:

Our first-ever mascara infused with Ceramide Triple Complex and Keravis™ to help lengthen, define and revitalize lashes.

Lashes are longer and fuller, giving eyes a younger, more vibrant look

Contains our exclusive Ceramide Triple Complex (Ceramides 1, 3 and 6) plus Vitamins A, C and E to help reinforce and restore lashes’ natural protective barrier

Contains Keravis™, a conditioning ingredient known to help strengthen and fortify lashes

Won’t smudge, flake or clump

Removes easily with Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover

In two shades, Black and Black Brown

Keravis™ is a trademark of Croda Inc.

For the in practice part, I haven’t used it long enough to tell if I am getting conditioning from the mascara, but I can say that I really like the stuff. The mascara has a pretty standard type and size of wand. No gimmicks with this one– which is fine with me! Although I sometimes get some clumping with regular size brushes, I have had no such problems with this one. The mascara goes on clean, provides nicely defined length, and comes in an attractive gold container.

Considering that this is a perfectly good mascara and one that I would buy based on that alone, I figure any conditioning and treatment from it is a bonus! Elizabeth Arden also makes a Lash Optimizer-Primer with Conditioner that I have not tried, but it looks interesting.

Looking for holiday gifts? You can also get the Lash Extending Mascara, Eye and Lip Makeup remover, and cotton pads in this Elizabeth Arden Mascara Holiday Set.

Elizabeth Arden cosmetics are available online, at various department stores, and at Ulta stores.

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Elizabeth Arden Color Intrique Eyeshadow Quads

I had the recent pleasure of trying out some Elizabeth Arden eye products. In the eye shadow department, I have been wearing the Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Quad Eyeshadow Palette in the neutral cashmere shades for over a week now. I also tested the sueded brown shades (pictured) in the store. Both are quads of lovely neutral shades that are perfect for fall and winter.

It had been a long time since I used Elizabeth Arden cosmetics and I had forgotten just how nice their eyeshadow is. The shadow has great pigmentation, so like other well made shadows, it can be built up in intensity and it lasts well. It also feels very silky.

Elizabeth Arden eyeshadow also has a very high crease proof factor. I don’t have particularly oily skin, but I think I do have oily lids, because I can get some of the most crease proof stuff out there to crease for me. But I have been wearing the Elizabeth Arden eye shadows to work quite a bit and have yet to see them crease. So I am definitely very impressed! This is a really nice feeling and attractive eye shadow.

The packaging of the color intrigue shadows is quite nice as well. My quad came in a black plastic case with gold trim. The case has a bit of weight to it, which I appreciate, because I am not a fan of flimsy cases. There is also a good sized mirror in the lid. Another welcome touch is that the applicator has both a sponge tip and a very serviceable brush tip. I really like it when companies include a brush in the kit. It shows some forethought about the customer and knowledge that often a brush is the preferred applicator.

These quads are limited edition, so they are getting a bit hard to find. Here is the Elizabeth ArdenColor Intrigue Quad in Neutral Camels at Amazon.com. That one has a slightly different (and pretty cool) case. I also have tried Elizabeth Arden products at Ulta and seen them in various department stores.

If you are looking for some nice neutral fall/winter colors or perhaps wanting to give the gift of makeup for the holidays, check out the Elizabeth Arden quads.

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