1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Elizabeth Arden
Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum
face serum
Elizabeth Arden
face serum
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Take the skin testSatiny encapsulated dry oil face serum. Sealed to keep light & air out, and maximum potency & freshness in. Combines two powerhouse ingredients in one capsule: Vitamin C for its brightening superpowers, and ceramides to help prevent moisture loss. Dual-action brightening technology visibly diminishes dullness and fights hyperpigmentation, perking up tired-looking skin and balancing tone. Instant brightening power in every dose. Free from added fragrance. Suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Benefits include brightening, improving radiance, minimizing dark spots, protecting against free radicals, and supporting collagen and elastin.
Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum is a cushioning serum from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 21 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. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, 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 Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytosterols and Tocopherol.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Tocopherol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 oil control, 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, silicone-free and microplastic-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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
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.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
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.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids
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.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit 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 21 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
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.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester Dilinoleic acid with dimer dilinoleyl alcohol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetrakis(2-hexyldecyl) ascorbate
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
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.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dioleic acid, diester with glycerol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Persea Gratissima Oil is the fixed oil obtained by pressing the dehydrated sliced flesh of the avocado pear, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae. It consists principally of the glycerides of fatty acids
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, mixed diesters with octanoic acid and propylene glycol
18th 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
19th 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
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriyl trioleate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
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DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS, DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE, GLYCERYL DIOLEATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, PHYTOSTEROLS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, SCLAREOLIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TRIOLEIN, PHENOXYETHANOL.
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE NS.
Apply it 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.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced 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.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Dioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate. 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), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 21 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
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