These Cutting-Edge Capsules Are Packed With Skin-Plumping Power
Elizabeth Arden’s ceramide capsules have been a skin care staple since 1990, driven by research-backed ingredients to deliver real results in an innovative format. But we’ve all changed since the 90s, and Elizabeth Arden’s capsules have, too. The updated Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum are packed with potent ingredients powered by new cutting-edge technology that boosts the skin’s natural hyaluronic acid (HA) levels by 109 per cent—which means even better results for you and your skin. To learn more, we went straight to the source and spoke with Alisa Usher, Elizabeth Arden’s national brand educator and a licensed aesthetician, about the updated formula.
What’s New: Micro-Hyaluronic Acid Plus Peptides Complex
Healthy skin support as we age starts with hydration. “Well-hydrated skin strengthens our skin barrier,” says Usher. “It’s crucial for maintaining healthy, glowing skin and a firmer, more radiant look.” If you aren’t familiar with HA, which is naturally produced by our bodies to retain moisture, it’s time to meet your new skin care sidekick. “I like to refer to hyaluronic acid as a tried, tested and true powerhouse skin care ingredient,” she says. “Hero ingredients like hyaluronic acid stand the test of time because they are essential components [of] that diminish with age.” As we get older, HA production declines, which can lead to dehydrated skin and a loss of elasticity. Fine lines, dullness and volume loss are all exaggerated when skin is dehydrated.
The HA found in the serum within Elizabeth Arden's Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum is unique. Advanced size-shifting technology uses HA micro-molecules that are 500 times smaller than average. This next generation formula contains 80 per cent more HA than before and can penetrate the skin four times deeper, says Usher. It also boosts your skin’s natural HA levels by 109 per cent, leaving skin softer and improving overall tone.
The formula blends the new micro-HA molecules with Elizabeth Arden’s peptide complex. Peptides are the building blocks for such proteins as collagen and elastin which help keep skin healthy. “Peptides support our natural collagen production, which will help to enhance facial contours while volumizing from within,” she says. The peptide complex in the updated capsules combines with the micro-HA to help with firmness and fine lines.
Capsules Deliver the Precise Amount You Need
In 1990, Elizabeth Arden was the first brand to introduce single-use capsules, which are biodegradable, full of hydrating serum and travel-friendly. The capsule helps preserve and protect the powerhouse formula within. “Every time a capsule is opened, you reveal a potent formula that is protected from [the] light and air,” says Usher, meaning the contents are at peak potency. Plus, the capsule delivery system makes it easy to know exactly how much product to use.
Proven results are supported by research, user experience and clinical trials. “The lightweight yet deeply hydrating formula delivers instant and lasting moisture while strengthening the skin barrier for a firmer, more radiant look,” says Usher. Her claims are backed by results—100 per cent of users in a clinical trial showed instantly plumper skin and visibly improved firmness, and natural hyaluronic acid levels were boosted by 109 per cent after use.
Looking for more skincare benefits in a capsule? The Elizabeth Arden lineup includes other hard-hitting ingredients in the RETINOL + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum. Or treat dark spots with Visible Brightening Clearly Radiant Spot Correcting Capsules.
Elizabeth Arden’s new Hyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Capsules Hydra-Plumping Serum and more are available online and in stores at Shoppers Drug Mart.