Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules

full size product

sample pack tested by me

Up for review today is Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules which about a ten day supply was given to me for testing. The product description reads as follows:

These Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules are worth their weight in gold. Elizabeth Arden's CLX Complex delivers the restorative power of Ceramides and essential lipids to strengthen skin's barrier against the visible signs of time. These single-dose capsules support natural collagen, taking the focus off lines and wrinkles to maximize smoother, younger, even toned skin.

Benefits:
Strengthens skin.
Firms and tones skin.
Diminishes lines and wrinkles.
Improves skin tone and clarity.
Supports collagen production.
Convenient, single-dose capsule sealed for purity.
One-touch opening jar.

The only quality that I agree with in the products performance is the moisturizing effect it has on your skin. Inside the tiny little capsule is the silkiest feeling moisturizer applied on my skin. It's oil like consistency goes on smoothly and absorbs wonderfully leaving no oily residue but a nice matte finish. I was surprised how quickly and easily it absorbed into my skin because being an oily serum I thought my skin would have this oily dewy barrier sitting on my face. Surprisingly it drys down matte so much that you can actually go ahead and apply foundation over this serum. What I didn't find too appealing was the weird thick oily scent, it literally smells like cooking oil but fortunately it does not linger around. For me, it didn't make my skin feel like it was being firmed and didn't change the tone or clarity although my supply was limited to 10 nights. It did however also make my skin feel nice and smooth when I was applying it on my face and the smoothness continued when I woke up. This for me is more of a great moisture quenching product for dry skin instead of an anti-aging product. I would definitely by these and use it on top of my Olay products for those nights I feel my skin needs more moisture. You only need one tiny little capsule which covers a full face and neck application. This just shows how very little product we need and how women sometimes have a tendency to waste product by over applying. I love that this tiny little caplet has just the right amount needed pre-measured for you without any mess. One recommendation I would make is that instead of twisting as the instructions suggest but rather use a small sharp scissor to snip open the seal because when twisting the oil spills out a bit to fast. The full size jar comes with 60 capsules which is about a full two month supply. If you feel you need to use it morning and night then it would be a one month supply. For having 60 applications it makes this product a great value for the price and worth the moisturizing benefits. The best part is that the capsules are sealed for freshness so if you want to use them every other day or a few nights a week when you need extra help to combat winter skin, it stays fresh until you pop one open. Awesome! It's definitely great to have one jar around for you to use at your convenience, while maintaining it's freshness and  being sanitary. Plus it gives you more product for the same price of other high end department store brands. Amazon sells them a little less than the department store, see link below. Stay beautiful! XOXO 

Availability:Amazon $68 60 count capsules