Most of us are across the benefits of using a skin serum. It's an extra step in your daily skincare routine, but it's one that delivers concentrated, active ingredients that tackle specific skin concerns. From shifting brown spots to correcting dullness, editor Trudi Brewer shares an updated serum that does it all.
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Elizabeth Arden's iconic serum, Prevage has been around for over a decade, and now’s the newest version 2.0 is set to hone in on correcting brown spots. This latest reinterpretation is still charged with the potent antioxidant Idebenone, and ten powerful ingredients to help protect your skin against environmental damage and help erase those annoying signs of ageing - but most importantly target brown spots to boost the skin’s clarity.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum 2.0, $299.
“Dark spots are the most stubborn skin concern to tackle, however with this potent antioxidant serum and a daily dose of sunscreen (all year round), your skin will be on the road to recovery fast.”
What's in it?
Idebenone is an orange-tinted, potent antioxidant that was initially used during organ transplants to prevent their oxidation. It was first used in 2005 by pharmaceutical company Allergen, who discovered when applied topically, this potent antioxidant, (which also has phyto-protective benefits), can shield the skin cells from environmental damage such as sun, pollution, smoke. So, to those other ten potent antioxidants: Vitamins C and E, a protein peptide blend, ginger extract, amino acids, Hibiscus seed and clary sage extracts. Along with flower extracts such as peony petal, bush clover flower and Indian Cassia flower extracts. Together they firm the skin, boost clarity, refine open pores and most importantly, blur the look of dark spots to brighten your complexion.
Why do we like it?
First up, we are serious about skin serums, for changing the clarity and firmness of the skin, and this super skin hydrator that plays well with pretty much any other moisturiser you pair it with, works wonders on ageing, sun-damaged skin. If shifting dark spots is your concern and you're on a mission to remove them, autumn is the perfect month to start. Dark spots are the most stubborn skin concern to tackle, however with this potent antioxidant serum and a daily dose of sunscreen (all year round), your skin will be on the road to recovery fast.