Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules Strengthening & Refining Serum
Elizabeth Arden Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules Strengthening & Refining Serum
Elizabeth Arden
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WHAT IS IT?
Serum, 90 capsules
FEATURES
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, Infused with ceramides to improve skin elasticity and smoothness, Strengthens skin barrier, Enhances moisture retention, Pre-dosed capsules for freshness and precise application
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not contain information on fragrance, parabens, sulfates, silicones
Who Is It For?
Suitable For All Skin Types Gender Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Reduces Appearance Of Fine Lines And Wrinkles Improves Skin Texture And Hydration Strengthens Skin BarrierBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
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What Elizabeth Arden Says
Product Description:
The Elizabeth Arden Advanced Light Ceramide Capsules Strengthening & Refining Serum is a powerful skincare solution designed to strengthen and refine your skin's appearance. Each capsule contains a lightweight, silky serum enriched with ceramides and advanced ingredients to support the skin's natural barrier, enhance hydration, and improve texture. This 90-capsule set offers a precise, pre-measured dose of serum, ensuring optimal freshness and effectiveness. Perfect for all skin types, this dermatologist-tested formula helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving your skin feeling smooth, radiant, and resilient.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Dimethicone,Cyclopentasiloxane,C13-16-Isoparaffin,Vinyl-Dimethicone/Methicone-Silsesquioxane-Crosspolymer,Camellia-Japonica-Seed-Oil,Trisiloxane,Caprylic/Capric-Triglyceride,Dimethicone/Vinyl-Dimethicone-Crosspolymer,C12-15-Alkyl-Benzoate,Apium-Graveolens-Seed-Extract,Butyrospermum-Parkii-Butter,Ceramide-NP,Crithmum-Maritimum-Extract,Hydrogenated-Vegetable-Oil,Limnanthes-Alba-Seed-Oil,Linum-Usitatissimum-Seed-Extract,Macadamia-Integrifolia-Seed-Oil,Moringa-Oleifera-Seed-Oil,Phytosphingosine,Sorbitan-Trioleate,Tocopheryl-Acetate,B02461
Key Ingredients
Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Ingredients Details
Cyclopentasiloxane
Common Name(s): Cyclopentasiloxane,cyclic volatile silicone,dry-touch carrier solvent
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides a dry, weightless application vehicle that evaporates cleanly leaving actives and non-volatile silicones deposited on skin โ eliminating the residual heaviness of conventional liquid carrier solvents.
Why It's Used: Cyclosiloxanes are the unique volatile silicone solvents that dissolve non-volatile silicones (dimethicone, cyclomethicone), organic uv filters, and lipophilic actives, providing the sensory-superior dry-touch application experience in premium formulations.
How It Works: Cyclosiloxane vapour pressure (d5 cyclopentasiloxane ~0.3 mmhg at 25ยฐc) provides clean evaporation at body temperature. the cyclic ring structure provides lower boiling point than equivalent linear dimethicone, enabling faster evaporation while the ring conformation maintains the silicone's low surface energy for smooth application.
Typically Found In: Primers,antiperspirants,sunscreens
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cyclopentasiloxane (d5) and cyclohexasiloxane (d6) are under eu regulatory review for potential environmental persistence (pbt assessment) โ formulators should monitor eu regulation 2018/35 implementation for restrictions in wash-off products.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cyclosiloxane regulatory review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Dimethicone
Common Name(s): Pdms,polydimethylsiloxane,silicone fluid
CAS Number: 9006-65-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides silicone-characteristic silky feel and skin protection with adjustable viscosity.
Why It's Used: The benchmark cosmetic silicone โ sets the gold standard for silky application feel, spreadability, and skin protection in virtually all skin care categories.
How It Works: Polydimethylsiloxane chain flexibility provides extremely low surface tension and high spreadability. inert si-o backbone provides chemical stability and excellent skin tolerance. occlusive film formation reduces tewl. higher viscosity grades provide more intense conditioning.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,foundations,primers,sunscreens โ nearly universal
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ polydimethylsiloxane
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Dimethicone's exceptional silky feel arises from its very low intermolecular attractive forces (weak van der waals forces due to non-polar methyl groups) that allow silicone chains to slide freely over skin. the coefficient of kinetic friction for pdms against skin (~0.04) is among the lowest of any cosmetic material โ explaining why even small amounts transform product feel.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Phytosphingosine
Common Name(s): 4-hydroxysphinganine,tetrahydroxysphinganine
CAS Number: 554-62-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial activity against p. acnes and s. aureus while supporting ceramide synthesis and reducing inflammation.
Why It's Used: Used in acne and sensitive skin formulations for combined antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and barrier repair activity from a single plant-derived sphingoid base.
How It Works: Trihydroxy structure provides stronger antimicrobial activity vs sphingosine. substrate for ceramide synthase to form phytoceramides. reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine production in keratinocytes.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,sensitive skin treatments,barrier repair formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ plant sphingoid base
Secondary Functions: Anti-acne,ceramide synthesis,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01%โ0.5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant/yeast-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Derived from yeast (pichia) fermentation or plant sphingolipid hydrolysis. fully plant-derived.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Endogenous molecule; excellent tolerability.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptional safety profile. natural skin component. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Other ceramides,cholesterol,free fatty acids,hyaluronic acid,niacinamide
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Phytosphingosine's additional 4-hydroxy group (vs sphingosine) significantly enhances antimicrobial activity while maintaining ceramide precursor function. clinically demonstrated to reduce p. acnes counts and inflammatory lesions in acne studies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,lintner phytosphingosine review,kawano et al. ceramide precursor study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Trisiloxane
Common Name(s): Trisiloxane,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Trisiloxane has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,trisiloxane technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12