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Mar 6, 2008

Review: Elizabeth Arden Intervene Foundation

March 6, 2008 By Carleenp 3 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged With: Elizabeth Arden, Foundation, Makeup, Melasma

Dec 5, 2007

Elizabeth Arden Intervene Pause and Effect Eye Creme

December 5, 2007 By Carleenp 1 Comment

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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Filed Under: Skin Care Tagged With: Anti-Aging, Elizabeth Arden, Eye Creme, Skin Care

Nov 7, 2007

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara

November 7, 2007 By Carleenp 2 Comments

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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