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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Day Moisturizer SPF 30

Prevage is pricey, but its active ingredient, Idebenone, an antioxidant closely related to CoQ10, has been touted as a great item for skin protection and wrinkle treatment. As a general treatment cream, I have always liked it, although, as is the case with most wrinkle treatments and skin care items, it is hard to say if it really is having any meaningful effect.

In any event, now Prevage is available as a day moisturizer with SPF 30. Elizabeth Arden Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30. If you are a Prevage fan, this is a must have item. The moisturizer is on the lighter side and suitable for all skin types. I have been using on my oily, acne prone skin for several weeks with no problems. Yet, it would moisture dry skin fairly well too. It also has broad spectrum SPF 30 protection, which I find essential in a day moisturizer.

So, if you use Prevage and want to get your moisturizer and sunscreen packaged with it, now you can do so!

Note: This review is based on a product given to me by a representative of the company. For more, please see my disclosure page.

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Four Winter Skin Care Tips and Products

Are you ready for winter skincare? Winter is upon us and your skin care treatments may need to change. The right winter skin care regimen to keep your skin looking beautiful all winter long.

Winter has its own seasonal challenges when it comes to keeping your skin fresh and beautiful and winter weather can be damaging to your skin if it is not treated properly. Those winter harsh wind and sun conditions are as challenging as the summer sunny days. Below are four skin care tips for winter.

1: Don’t quit on your sunscreen. Colder temperatures and less daylight may lead you to believe that you do not need sunscreen in the winter. But the sun at this time of year is just as damaging. If you hit the ski slopes, you are in even more danger, as the reflection of the sun bounces off of the snow and can cause sun burn. Now is not the time to skip the sun protection.

2: Moisturize! Winter wind and cold air strips skin of its natural moisturizers. The air is drier as well. Thus, you have to work harder to keep your skin moisturized. This may be true even if you have oily skin. If oily skin gets at all dried out, it tends to rebound by producing extra oil. That can lead to clogged pores and acne. Many moisturizers will include sunscreen, so you can kill two skincare birds with one stone.

3: Try a humidifier. Indoor heating strips moisture out of the air. By putting it back, you avoiding creating dry skin. This is also great for winter hair care. A humidifier will go a long way toward preventing frizzy hair (I hate the winter hair frizzies!)

4: Stay hydrated. Water flushes toxins from your body and keeps your hydrated. Drink eight glasses of water every day and your skin will love you for it.

Winter Skin Care Products

Here are Four moisturizers with sunscreen, and one without, that I recommend for winter skincare treatment. I have tried each, and they are all favorites of mine:

For dry skin: Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause & Effect Moisture Cream SPF 15 : When I had dry skin (lately I have suddenly become oily instead) I loved Elizabeth Arden Intervene. It has a rich, luxurious feel to it and gives deep moisture, yet it absorbs well and isn’t greasy. I also love the Elizabeth Arden Intervene Eye Cream (link is to my review).

Without sunscreen: CREME DE LA MER: Creme de la Mer is fairly expensive. But a tiny bit goes a long way and it is one of the best products out there for dry skin. The stuff is amazing. Look for sample sizes on Ebay if you want to try it out first.

For normal skin: Canyon Ranch SPF 30 Moisturizer : I got a Canyon Ranch moisturizer in my last Beauty Fix sampler and love it. It feels great and smells great, yet the fragrance is not overwhelming—it is light and fresh. Canyon Ranch is well worth the price in my opinion.

For oily skin: Murad Vitalic Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15 : When my skin is oily, regardless of the season, Murad Vitalic is a favorite for me. I haven’t tried it since they switched it to a pomegranate formula. But I also love Murad’s other pomegranate items.

Budget for all skin types: Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion, SPF 30: This is a good all around moisturizer that works for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and is very affordable.

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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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