1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
Elizabeth Arden
Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum
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Elizabeth Arden
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Take the skin testSilky-smooth encapsulated gel eye serum sealed to keep light & air out, and maximum potency & freshness in. Replenishes essential, naturally-occurring lipids, and helps support skin's natural renewal process by targeting the key signs of aging around the eyes for a younger and brighter look. The result is a serum that immediately enhances skin's natural barrier, increases moisturization within the surface of the skin, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Precise. Potent. Targeted for Eyes. Each golden capsule is biodegradable, fragrance and preservative-free-designed to deliver a fresh, concentrated dose of moisture-boosting serum packed with even more advanced Ceramide technology than before.
Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Eye Serum is a rich serum from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate and Isopropyl Palmitate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Tridecyl Isononanoate and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide 1 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 1, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 1 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide EOP.
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide 6 II (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 13 to 27 and n has a value ranging from 12 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 6 II, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 6 II will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide AP.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Polysilicone-11
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Eye" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Isononyl propionate; 7-Methyloctyl propanoate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, tridecyl ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Isopropyl palmitate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide 1 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 1, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 1 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide EOP.
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide 3 (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 12 to 28 in which the acyl moiety may be saturated, mono-unsaturated, or di-unsaturated and n has a value ranging from 10 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 3, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 3 will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide NP.
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide 6 II (Retired) is the N-acylated phytosphingosine having the erythro structure that conforms generally to the formula, where m has a value ranging from 13 to 27 and n has a value ranging from 12 to 20. The INCI Name, Ceramide 6 II, originally developed in 1997, was designated with a retired status in 2014. For an interim period of time, trade name assignments formerly published with the INCI Name Ceramide 6 II will be retained in the retired monograph, and also published with the new name assignment, Ceramide AP.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Humulus Lupulus Cone Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the freshly dried membranous cones of the female plants of the Hops, Humulus lupulus L., Cannabidaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Medicago Sativa Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Alfa-alfa (Alfalfa) or Lucerne, Medicago sativa L., Leguminosae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Spirosta-5,25(27)-diene-1.beta.,3.beta.-diol
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Alanine, hexapeptide with leucine, lysine and phenylalanine, hexadecanoyl derivatives
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Retinol, hexadecanoate
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
(25R)-spirost-5-ene-1.beta., 3.beta.-diol
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosa-2,6,10,14,18,22-hexaene
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
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CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISONONYL PROPIONATE, TRIDECYL ISONONANOATE, ISODODECANE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, DIMETHICONE, CERAMIDE 1, CERAMIDE 3, CERAMIDE 6 II, CHOLESTEROL, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, DIMETHICONOL, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, HUMULUS LUPULUS OIL, LECITHIN, MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT, NEORUSCOGENIN, PALMITOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-14, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYSILICONE-11, RETINYL PALMITATE, RUSCOGENIN, SQUALENE, TOCOPHEROL.
CERAMIDE 1, CERAMIDE 3, CERAMIDE 6 II, RETINYL PALMITATE.
Apply it before moisturiser. Tap along the orbital bone with your ring finger; product migrates upward on its own.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Retinyl Palmitate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Polysilicone-11.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, before moisturiser.
It lists 28 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
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