Elizabeth Arden
Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules
face serum
Elizabeth Arden
face serum
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Take the skin testFast-acting, lightweight, encapsulated gel face serum. Sealed to keep light & air out, and maximum potency & freshness in. Visibly reduces dark spots and post acne marks. Refines skin texture and minimizes pores. Brightens skin’s complexion and evens tone. Relieves visible redness.
Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules is a cushioning serum from Elizabeth Arden. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. 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, Cyclohexasiloxane and Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a mineral sunscreen, filtering with Titanium Dioxide. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Bisabolol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Phenylethyl Resorcinol.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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. 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.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
Mineral filter system · does not reach UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
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
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
11th 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
12th 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
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
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
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"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.
Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Mica
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera 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 31 ingredients on the label.
Changes how the product smells or looks
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Dissolves and carries everything else
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl diheptanoate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Brassica Campestris Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the rapeseed (Cabbage), Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae; Rape oil
11th 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
12th 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
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract is the extract obtained from the inflorescence (hops cone) of Humulus lupulus, Cannabidaceae
16th 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.
17th 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
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.
19th 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
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(1-Phenylethyl)-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Norambreinolide; (3alphaR-(3aalpha,5abeta,9aalpha,9bbeta))Decahydro-3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylnaphth(2,1-b)furan-2(1H)-one
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenylmethyleneoctanal; alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde; 2-Benzylideneoctanal; alpha-n-hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
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CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, SILICA, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, CERAMIDE NP, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, HUMULUS LUPULUS EXTRACT, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, MICA, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT, PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE, SCLAREOLIDE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, PARFUM, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, CERAMIDE NP.
Twist open the capsule, squeeze onto fingertips and warm between your hands. Gently massage onto cleansed skin, morning and night. Follow with SPF during the day for optimal results
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Brassica Campestris Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate. 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.
No — it contains Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Yes — it contains Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool.
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 31 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Possibly. It filters with mineral UV filters, which sit on the surface and can leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones, especially at high SPF.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
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.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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