Elizabeth ArdenPrevage Progressive Renewal AHA PHA Treatment, 4x10ml

The Elizabeth Arden brand has a huge heritage in the world of beauty products so this seemed like a fairly safe bet, given that face peeling is something you might normally go to a clinic to get professional treatment for.You get four clearly numbered vials a bit like the sort of thing you'd buy essential oils in, and each has a gold screw top with a big orange button on top. The idea is that you work through the four vials starting at number 1 which has the weakest level of hydroxy acid. So starting with bottle 1 you press the orange button which releases the magic chemical - Idebenone - give the vial a shake, dispose of the lid - which makes me feel uncomfortable because of the plastic waste - and then use the supplied dropper to dispense a measured dose onto your hands and apply to face.This is just a theory, but I wonder if the idea behind gradually increasing the strength is something to do with allergic reactions, but I have no real understanding of the science that exists behind this product.In practical terms figuring out how to use it is fairly easy if you rely on the summary instructions that are printed in English and French on an attractive card that comes in the box.But if your eyesight is poor and you expect to read the sheet of detailed instructions you might have problems. These detailed instructions are printed on a densely folded sheet of thin A4 paper. It's printed in eleven languages and there seems to be a lot to say, so the size of the font ranges between tiny and - well I just can't describe how small it is, it's just a blur to my eyes even wearing reading glasses. I'm 54 and don't have perfect eyesight. I can only read the headings, and a lot of it seems to relate to other products in the Prevage range. I simply can't imagine what Elizabeth Arden are trying to achieve here - surely it's not a cost-saving measure given that this box costs close to two hundred pounds! It's not an attempt at being environmentally friendly - there's a whole load of single use plastic in this product, and hard to recycle cardboard, they're not going to save the planet by skimping on an instruction leaflet.So... using the product. I don't use any other facial products aside from sunscreen, so my preparation in the evening has been to wash my face with plain water. I can't be 100% certain I'm following the instructions correctly as I can't read them, but I think I'm getting the general gist right. I'm two weeks in to my four weeks of treatment and haven't experienced sensitivity problems. My skin feels smoother and softer - a little bit more perfect, albeit that my skin is a long way from perfect, so this product really does have quite a mountain to climb. I will continue to week four and report back my final results.

This box contains a 4 week program with each bottle being slightly stronger than the previous- I assume as they are all the same thing but without potency. You press the orange top to release ingredients and Shane the bottle. Use the stopper once you’ve removed the lid.The instructions aren’t brilliant as they are on the card you get in the box. You wash and dry your face. Apply this all over. Wait a few minutes before using serums/ creams before bed.After week one I thought I wasn’t seeing much as I do use other products too but towards the end of the week my skin didn’t feel as rough as it can especially on my forehead. I am not halfway through week two and I can tell the second bottle is stronger and definitely doing something with my skin.To be honest, I do think this is overpriced and a bit of an effort because you have the four bottles etc. I think you can get the same results using a retinol product which works out a lot cheaper.Obviously this is a high end brand and does help with the texture of the skin, I just think it plays on that as you don’t get a list of ingredients here so can’t easily compare with similar items on the market.

These Elizabeth Arden skin care products are lovely.They are packaged and presented nicely and would make a lovely gift.My skin does feel nice after using it but I haven't noticed any major improvements.I also think it s a little overpriced.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Progressive Renewal Treatment is a considered purchase and for me, I simply loved the results I received from using each bottle of product according to the maker's instructions.With each bottle of the product, I could see my skin getting softer and clearer with the added advantage my enlarged pores became less noticeable.I loved how soft my skin felt and when I applied my cosmetics my skin looked and felt so smooth, my cosmetics had the perfect base.I would recommend this set of products if you have a special occasion coming up, the results are noticeable if you apply each bottle of the product as instructed.A great set of products which I am very happy to recommend.