What are the steps for a good skincare routine?  

At Elizabeth Arden, we believe skincare should be simple. We recommend these essential steps: cleanse, prep, treat, moisturize, protect. 

What skincare products do I need?  

Every good skincare routine starts with a gentle cleanser. We love the Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ 2-in-1 Daily Cleanser. It deep cleans without stripping essential moisture and doubles as a clay mask for deep pore cleansing. 

After cleansing, follow with a toner like the Ceramide Purifying Toner. It works in two phases to prepare your skin to absorb maximum benefits from your moisturizer. In Phase One, botanicals gently cleanse and purify the skin while removing excess residue. In Phase Two, our Ceramide 3 formula soothes and calms your skin and leaves it feeling refreshed and soft. 

Follow with our award-winning Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum. This gentle formula visibly reduces wrinkles in 7 days* without irritation** and is the freshest, most potent form of retinol you can buy without a prescription.

For younger-looking eyes, treat the area with Retinol Ceramide Line Erasing Eye Cream. This multi-benefit eye cream smooths, brightens and de-puffs. Its innovative, airless pump protects formula potency and dispenses the perfect amount with a gentle touch. 

Moisturize skin with Advanced Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream. This addictive, fast-absorbing gel cream replenishes what skin needs but loses over time. Now with 5x more ceramide, this anti-aging dry skin moisturizer provides all-day hydration to help restore a more sculpted, youthful look. 

And finally, the SPF you want to wear. Eight Hour® HydraPlay™ Daily Defense Nourishing Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a lightweight formula in a travel-friendly size. It protects skin from UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and pollution without leaving a white cast or oily residue.  

What are Elizabeth Arden top skincare ingredients? 

Our high-performing, science-based skincare features powerhouse ingredients designed to deliver visible results.  

Our retinol, the most potent form you can buy without a prescription, helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.  

Idebenone, found in PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0 and PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Eye Serum 2.0, is the single most powerful antioxidant***. It protects against environmental damage for younger-looking skin.  

Did you know skincare actives can degrade with light and air? Our groundbreaking ceramide capsules are sealed to keep light and air out for fresh, potent formulas in every dose. Single-dose and biodegradable, they strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and offer targeted solutions for every skin concern. 

Many of our products also contain Vitamin C, which brightens skin and improves radiance, and Vitamin E, which helps defend skin against environmental stressors. 

High in Omega-6 and Omega-9 essential fatty acids, tsubaki oil helps improve elasticity. It minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles while enhancing moisture, so skin feels smooth, supple and soft. 

Rounding out our top skin care ingredients is our naturally derived shea butter, which nourishes and moisturizes the skin. 

Do I need different skincare products for morning and night? 

Yes—your skin has different needs at different times of day. Morning skin care routines focus on prevention and protection (think SPF and antioxidants) since your face will be exposed to the outside environment. At minimum, you’ll want to cleanse, moisturize and protect. 

Nighttime is your chance to restore and repair the damage done during the day with thicker products. It’s also the best time to use any products that may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. And of course, rejuvenate skin while it’s at rest. 

Start with an oil-based makeup remover before cleansing to get rid of any lingering dirt. Then use a renewal treatment to reveal smoother, brighter, younger-looking skin. Lastly, apply an overnight cream or sleep mask that’s rich in texture to help with skin repair.  

When you tailor your beauty regimen to the specific needs of your skin during different times of the day, you can maximize results. 

*Based on a consumer study of 57 participants. 

**Based on multiple long-term use (30 days or greater) studies encompassing 236 panelists. 

***When compared to alpha lipoic acid, kinetin, vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10.