When the weather starts to really change from fall to early
winter, every year my skin has a hard time adjusting to chilly outdoor
temperatures and radiator heating. It gets really dry and even uncomfortably
tight. I was excited when Elizabeth Arden invited me to experience their Red
Door Experience at Lord & Taylor. I came in on a particularly cold &
rainy afternoon and was greeted by the lovely staff at the Arden counter.
Claudette, from the Arden team was so sweet and walked me through each product
and treatment. First she showed me the Activate Beauty tablets that can help
guide busy shoppers to the right products for their skin. The technology takes
a photo of your face to detect dark spots and wrinkles and a few questions
determine skin texture and user preferences. At the end you’ll see an entire
regime selected just for you! After seeing my results on the tablet, we sat
down to talk about my skin to determine which treatments would be most
effective.
into the store without face makeup (only mascara & liner) but the treatment
can actually be done with or without makeup. An airbrush machine, that looks
just like the kind that would apply foundation, sprays a very fine mist of
oxygen enriched with an antioxidant serum over the face. I swear it’s the most
refreshing pick-me up I’ve ever had! Plus it only takes a few minutes. After,
my skin looked refreshed and even a bit more plumped! It just feels so good!
It’s available for free at participating Elizabeth Arden counters (including
the one Lord & Taylor on 5th Ave!).
Ceramide Youth Restoring Face and Throat massage. It was so relaxing despite
being in the middle of a department store! She talked me through each movement
which helps keep the skin looking younger and explained how to use the same
techniques while applying the products at home. I also got to indulge in the
Eight Hour Pampered Hands Treatment. Claudette explained that Ms. Arden herself
created the ‘Eight Hour Cream’ more than seventy years ago, in 1930. After the
massage my hands actually looked (and certainly felt) noticeably more hydrated!
their Color Match Foundation Service that uses a high-tech gadget to take a
photo of your skin, finding the perfect shade across their entire foundation
line. It’s a super fast way to get the right foundation just for you. After we
found my shade, Claudette recommended the
PREVAGE®
Anti-Aging Foundation Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 which has a luminous long-wear finish. Claudette
applied the foundation so I left the counter with a glowing complexion.
routine, I chose the Elizabeth
Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster, a lightweight serum that
helps restore the healthy look of skin’s surface layer. After cleansing I apply
two pumps of SUPERSTART which actually boosts the effectiveness of products
applied after the serum. Next I picked up the PREVAGE® City Smart Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Hydrating Shield. I love that the formula is incredibly
lightweight so I can be assured I’m wearing a high SPF every single day, which we all know is so important for keeping the
skin safe and looking younger. Lastly I took home the PREVAGE® Anti-Aging Foundation for
flawless yet natural looking coverage.
thanks to Elizabeth Arden for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions my
own!