Elizabeth Arden Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum

Elizabeth Arden

Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum

face neck serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
89%
Combination (dry)
89%
Balanced
81%
Combination (oily)
51%
Oily
51%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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A 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.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

1
Ceramides

Risks

2
Microplastic
Silicone

About Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum

Overview

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.

Texture and finish

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.

What the formula does

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.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

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.

What is not in 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.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 8 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 17 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 13 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 6 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy 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.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration

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

Anti-Aging Soothing

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)

Soothing Anti-Aging

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

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

Hydration

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

Anti-Aging Soothing
Ceramide NP Ceramides

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (1)

Supporting ingredients (31)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

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 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

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone

  • Microplastics

    Polybutene

  • Facial oils

    Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
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 is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

15
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

1
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

2 Polybutene Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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.

Microplastic
3 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Tetradecanoic acid, isopropyl ester

Hydration
5 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Preservative

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • The University of Toledo, May 2020, ePublication
  • Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine in Nis, December 2013, pages 193-200
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2012, pages 342-372
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Parchem, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • Enzyme and Microbial Technology, April 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, November 2017, pages 1-48
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica

10 Octyldodecanol Emollient
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

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

Anti-Aging Soothing
12 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

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)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Anti-Aging Soothing
16 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Food Science, December 2021, pages 5, 307–5, 317; and February 2021, pages 411–419
  • Antioxidants, October 2021, pages 1–23
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology, May 2020, pages 1–17
  • Colloids and Surfaces, April 2014, pages 88-92
  • Food Chemistry, October 2012, pages 2, 057-2, 065
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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.

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

24 Medicago Sativa Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
27 Sphingolipids Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Sphingolipids

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
7 scientific references
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, ePublication
  • Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, November 2017, pages 175-191
  • Journal of Allergy and Chemical Immunology, February 2017, AB87
  • Lipids in Health and Disease, January 2016, ePublication
  • http://lipidlibraryaocsorg/lipids/introsph/indexhtm
  • Progress in Lipid Research, January 2013, pages 141-164
  • Skin Therapy Letter, July 2012, pages 6-9
28 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
29 Squalene Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
30 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
31 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

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.

What are the active ingredients in Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

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.

What skin types is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum good for?

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.

Is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum good for sensitive 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.

Is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum fungal acne safe?

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.

Can I use Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum while pregnant?

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.

Is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone.

Does Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Advanced Gold Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum?

Elizabeth Arden.

Brand
Elizabeth Arden

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