Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules.

Hello lovelies,

These items must be very familiar to most of you or at least seen them on the mags, ads, etc. It was indeed so famous that literally almost everyone who know or uses skincare, aware of its whereabouts.

I've seen them in the ads like decades ago when I'm still a kid and already in awe looking at how gorgeous it is, golden capsules, they look so sophisticated, luxury and expensive haha! And really, they are pricey alright.





Details from elizabetharden.com

A lightweight, silky-smooth -- yet non-greasy -- serum for your face, neck and décolletage that instantly infuses your skin with youth-restoring Ceramides. Absorbs quickly to strengthen and repair the appearance of skin for a visible improvement in overall appearance and a noticeably more youthful complexion.

• Immediately smoothes and revitalizes the look of skin.
• Visibly improves skin tone and clarity.
• Supports skin's natural collagen for a firmer look.
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Gives you skin that’s noticeably softer and smoother.
• Reduces roughness and dryness.
• Enhances your skin hydration for a fresh and balanced feel.

Researchers found that the natural production of Ceramides, collagen, elastin and essential nutrients like calcium all contribute to skin's healthy vitality, but can be compromised by age and environmental aggression.

Within Ceramide Skin Care, you'll find uniquely different Ceramides to help the skin perform more efficiently in repairing its appearance.

Key Ingredients:
Ceramide Lipid Complex (CLX) -- Ceramides 1 and 6:

• Ceramide 1 strengthens, supports, firms the look of the stratum corneum and enhances hydration.
• Ceramide 6 is a gentle Ceramide hydroxy acid, naturally exfoliates dead surface skin cells, increasing moisturization.

Other Key Ingredients: Essential fatty acids, Phytosphingosines, Retinyl Linoleate, Borage Seed Extract, Vitamin E.

All Ingredients: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isostearic Acid, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 Ii, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Oleic Acid, Hexadecanolactone.

I got mine (again) from Stephanie, a skincare junkie like myself heehee, she is the author of Diary of a Product Junkie ^^

She was like, "these are for you!!!". It's nice when beauty bloggers hang out together and we exchanges stuffs ^^ well anyway, here's my review.

Since I only have samples and it's for two usage, I wont be dreaming of giving you a full review and explain how it changes me. It's just going to be a short review of the first 2 usages. I found the oils to be very light and unscented. They are oils alright but I can use it day and night. I use it at night for the first time, followed by a moisturizer, and it just smooths everything out, the feeling is very good on the skin. It create a glisten on the skin and I thought, "Oh boy, it's gonna be oily in the morning.". It's not.

Far from oily the skin feels moist, supple, without any traces of grease on the skin. Like everything absorbed very well. No oily skin in the morning, no dryness, sticky or whatsoever. Like the skin become healthier overnight. I can clearly say why this product is a hit. It create a balance on the skin, so it would look like a baby's skin, where it have moisture retain inside but no feeling of residue. Just soft and smoother skin.

I can't say anything for my laughing lines or other lines, but overall within one usage there are improvements on the skin from the side of moisture/hydration and comfort.

Then, I use it in the morning to test about the ability to be used during day time and under makeup. It blends very well in the day time as if it was night time. I found no difficulties with makeup, no greasy feeling nor oily, even on the t-zone. This stuff is cool!

Will I use them again? Definitely!