Elizabeth Arden
Visible Brightening CicaGlow Concentrate
face neck chemical peel
Elizabeth Arden
face neck chemical peel
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Take the skin testLightweight, triple action facial peel. Supports cell turnover for a smoother skin texture. Reduces dark spots and discoloration. Improves skin clarity and evens skin tone. Calms skin and helps enhance skin barrier repair.
Visible Brightening CicaGlow Concentrate is a lightweight chemical peel from Elizabeth Arden. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 37 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Sulisobenzone, Avobenzone, Octinoxate and Octisalate. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. One of the filters is photounstable and no recognised stabiliser sits beside it, so protection may drop measurably within the first hour of direct sun. Reapply more often than the label suggests.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Benzoate.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Niacinamide and Gluconolactone.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Gluconolactone and Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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 barrier support, oil control 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, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
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.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
Water-soluble, so it is often used to protect the formula itself rather than skin.
The workhorse UVA filter, and the fragile one: it loses a large share of its protection within an hour of sun unless the formula pairs it with a stabiliser such as octocrylene or Tinosorb S.
Efficient UVB absorber that degrades in sunlight on its own, and destabilises avobenzone when the two are formulated together without a quencher.
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, isodecyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
8th 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
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Falsa Mimosa, Albizia Julibrissin, Fabaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
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
A photounstable filter stands without a stabiliser
"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.
Disperse Blue 1, Pigment Red 4
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit 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.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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 "Exfoliate" 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 37 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
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 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, isodecyl ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
8th 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.
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is a fixed oil from the seeds of Camellia oleifera, Theaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Falsa Mimosa, Albizia Julibrissin, Fabaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Japanese angelica, Angelica acutiloba, Umbelliferae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Chestnut, Castanea sativa, Fagaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium hydrogenorthophosphate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the flowers of Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2-diol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is an oil from the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium dihydrogenorthophosphate
26th 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-yl acetate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
5-Benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4,5,8-tetraamino-
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate (CI 59040)
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pigment Red 4 is classed chemically as a monoazo colour. It conforms to the formula:
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-(2-quinolyl)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione; 1,3-isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline
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WATER, GLUCONOLACTONE, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, PROPANEDIOL, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN BARK EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ANGELICA ACUTILOBA ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CASTANEA SATIVA SEED EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOPHENONE-4, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, DISPERSE BLUE 1, SOLVENT GREEN 7, PIGMENT RED 4, YELLOW 11.
GLUCONOLACTONE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, NIACINAMIDE.
After cleansing, gently shake well to activate. Apply 2-3 drops to skin and gently press into face and neck until fully absorbed. For use morning and/or evening.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
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), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 37 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
It filters UV with Sulisobenzone (benzophenone-4), Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains Octinoxate, which are named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation. Some destinations restrict sunscreens containing them.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
More often than the usual advice. It carries a photounstable filter with no stabiliser beside it, so protection can drop within the first hour of direct sun — reapply at least every two hours, and sooner in strong sun.
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