Short story: After a lot of testing on several foundations, I liked EA's Intervene SPF15 liquid foundation in shade no. 2. So since I like their makeup, I was shopping around on ebay and saw this amazing deal for full size Prevage products! I'm really tempted to buy them but I'm afraid they're meant for older women and might damage my skin.
And that's when it hit me. I suddenly realized that, wow I'm now a grown woman and I don't have a real skincare regimen. So I'd like to create one using their line of skincare. However, I noticed they have many lines of skincare for different needs and I can't tell which would be best for me.
I heard the Prevage under eye creme is amazing stuff and that is one of my main concerns.
And yet I also understand that Intervene's intent is to hit the "pause" button for skin and help prevent aging. I do like their makeup, but wouldn't this stuff be too powerful too soon? I'm only 22.
My real concerns are that I have uneven skin tone, (combination skin type) large pores, puffy dark circles under my eyes and just dull tired looking skin in general. Thankfully, I do not get that teenage high school acne anymore, at this point I just have some blackheads and occasional clogged pores. I do not drink nor do I smoke, however, I am guilty of drinking coffee on a daily basis and probably not enough water.
So, which one of these lines would be best for me? Also, what is the purpose behind all of these other lines of skincare? What are the differences between the Millennium, Visible Difference and Perpetual Moisture 24 skincare lines? All these brands just seem to be very basic skincare with different labels. Am I right in assuming that the Prevage and Ceramide both meant for older women handling heavy signs of aging?
Please note: I know everyone has their own products and regimen they follow but I'd only like advice concerning Elizabeth Arden products. Thanks!|||Your skincare regimen should be based on your main concerns, not necessarily your age.
Based on your post, I would recommend Intervene with Prevage Face and Eye.
The products are as follows:
1. Cleanser - Intervene 3-in-1 - This product will cleanse your face and also give a gentle exfoliation to help unclog pores, reduce blackheads, and reduce the appearance of pores. It's gentle enough to use twice a day... just don't use it directly on your eyes. (Use a separate eye makeup remover - Arden has one) This cleanser does not need a toner after it as it's already pH balanced and rinses clean.
2. Prevage Face Serum - Goes on clean skin UNDER your moisturizer. It's your treatment product. Prevage does address aging issues in the skin (reducing lines/wrinkles and age spots/discolorations) but what makes it so incredible for younger people is the protection it gives your skin. Prevage contains Idebenone, which is the strongest antioxidant available on the market today. Idebenone neutralizes free radicals, which are a main cause of environment aging. Free radicals are everywhere around us in smoke, pollution, and the atmosphere. (a good example of this is to think of an apple... when you first cut an apple, the flesh is white... after an hour or so, the flesh is brown... this is the same thing happening to our skin daily). When partnered with a good SPF (I recommend at least a 30 SPF), you are giving your skin the best protection from aging... enviromental protection AND sun protection. Prevage Face will also help even out your skin tone (one of your main concerns).
3. Prevage Eye Serum - this is best eye cream Elizabeth Arden offers. It protects the eye area with Idebenone but also addresses dark circles and puffiness (as well as crow's feet, crepiness, and sagginess... but you more than likely have none of these yet). You can also use Intervene Eye - it is also a great eye cream that addresses prevention and minimizing the early signs of aging. Both are applied using your ring fingers to the eye area on the orbital bone (do not put directly on lids).
4. Intervene Moisturizer - you'll need to visit a counter to determine which formula is right for your skin. There are 3 Intervene moisturizers: Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 15, Radiance Boosting Moisture Lotion SPF 15, and Radiance Boosting Moisture Cream SPF 15. All three will help add radiance and address your concern of dullness in your skin. Choosing the one right for you will be based on texture. Daily Moisture Lotion is oil-free and best for really oily skins, whereas the other two are best for combination skin.
Finally, if your skin needs it, you can look at Intervene Stress Recovery Night Cream for night-time. Not all skins need a night cream. You can use your Prevage Face Serum and Eye Serum at night after cleansing and go to bed.
To answer your other questions... Ceramides are anti-aging and for more mature women. Millennium, Visible Difference, and Perpetual Moisture are all great moisturizers that have been around for awhile. They are not as advanced as the newer items such as Ceramides, Intervene, and Prevage.|||ask the specialist
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