3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
Elizabeth Arden
Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum
face neck serum
Elizabeth Arden
face neck serum
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Take the skin testA lightweight, fast-absorbing oil serum featuring a patent‑pending formula with a P‑PAR Longevity Catalyst. Built on over 35 years of ceramide skin barrier science, it strengthens the skin barrier, firms, smooths, and boosts radiance while replenishing ceramides to prevent future signs of aging. Suitable for all skin types.
Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum is a rich serum from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 32 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 Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Dimethicone and Isopropyl Myristate, 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 Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate and Bisabolol.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Silica and Silica Dimethyl Silylate.
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, brightening and tone, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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, sulfate-free and dye-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 after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
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
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and vine of Cardiospermum halicacabum L., Sapindaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
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.
Dimethicone
Polybutene
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Treat" 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 32 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
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.
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Polybutene is the polymer formed by the polymerization of a mixture of iso- and normal butenes.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Octyldodecan-1-ol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and vine of Cardiospermum halicacabum L., Sapindaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
17th 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
18th 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
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of the Echium plantagineum L., Boraginaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae, seed oil, which has not been transformed into soap during the process of saponification
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
24th 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
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sphingolipids
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
29th 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
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
31st 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
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
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ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, POLYBUTENE, DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, SILICA, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, COCOS NUCIFERA OIL, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, ECHIUM PLANTAGINEUM SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, SPHINGOLIPIDS, SQUALANE, SQUALENE, STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT.
CERAMIDE NP.
Twist, open, and squeeze Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules over the face and neck before moisturizer, as part of your skincare routine for day and night.
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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Isopropyl Myristate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
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 Dimethicone.
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 Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 32 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
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