Daily delight: Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15

Elizabeth Arden are one of the oldest and most trusted beauty names in the world, and yet also regularly pull out all of the stops to make sure that they stay one step ahead of the pack when it comes to new discoveries. Their Ceramide Plump Perfect range is one of their best sellers, and now includes a super charged little number for the eye area called Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15. It’s a lightweight yet intensive eyecare formula that uses their CPT technology, Ceramide Triple Complex and EyeLiss to plump up the look of fine lines and crow’s feet as it lifts and firms the appearance of skin in the delicate eye area. It contains the likes of Hibiscus Seed Extract to help support the skin’s own natural collagen, elastin and protein network to create a firmer, more lifted look, as well ingredients to help tighten and tone the appearance of undereye skin. Add to that some pretty decent sun protection – the world’s simplest anti-ageing step - that provides full spectrum protection without irritation. Definitely one to try if you’re in the market for a serious eye cream that will get results.
Here’s what Tony Vargas, Vice President Research and Development, Elizabeth Arden, has to say about caring for the delicate eye area, and what you can do to help:
How is skin around the eye area different and why is it more prone to aging signs?
The eyes are the first place people look and the first place where aging signs start to show, so it makes sense that taking care of the skin around the eyes is a priority. Everything that challenges skin as you get older is even more true for the eye area, which is thinner, dryer and more fragile than skin elsewhere on the body. Sun and environmental exposure and a dry environment accelerate the process. You begin to see all those unwelcome aging signs: fine dryness lines, crow’s feet, sagging, puffiness, dark circles and irritation.

How does CPT technology address eye area concerns?
CPT technology is a blend of SNAP-8 and Hibiscus Seed Extract with powerful anti-aging effects. SNAP-8 is 30% more effective than argireline at plumping and relaxing the appearance of surface lines. This is especially effective on fine lines and crow’s feet around the eye area. Hibiscus Seed Extract works deep within skin’s surface layers to support the pathways leading to optimal collagen, elastin and protein levels in order to help give skin in the eye area a visibly firmer and more lifted look.

What about dark circles and puffiness?
Dark circles are caused by a leakage in the tiny capillaries within the skin, resulting in a darker look. Puffiness results from an accumulation of fluid in the fragile skin under the eyes. The CPT technology, as well as Eyeliss™ and Equistat™, all target these issues by strengthening skin’s resistance and working to promote a firmer, healthier look. Over time eyes will look brighter, as dark circles appear less noticeable, while skin under the eyes will appear smoother and younger as puffiness looks diminished and the look of firmness addressed.

What about Ceramide benefits?
The eye area needs just the right amount of hydration to smooth skin and prevent moisture loss. Ceramide Triple Complex, a combination of Ceramides 1,3 and 6 helps smooth, retexturise and hydrate skin as it strengthens its natural moisture barrier.

Why is sun protection especially important for eyes?
The eye area is very sensitive to sun exposure and to conventional sunscreens, which can cause irritation. Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15 contains broad spectrum sunscreens that are encapsulated, to protect by staying on the surface of skin, avoiding irritation.

How does this formula work the Ceramide regimen?
Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Eye Cream SPF 15 is your daily eye cream, which complements the intensive treatment benefits of Ceramide Gold Ultra Firm and Strengthening Eye Capsules.