Illuminating Skin Complex [DISCONTINUED]

Elizabeth Arden

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3.8

34 reviews
65%
would repurchase
4.5/5
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ingredients

Water, Dimethicone, Tridecyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Dioctyldodecyl Dodecanedioate, Polysorbate 40, Squalane, Algae Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Retinyl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7, Polyacrylamide, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Methylparaben

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    5.0
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    EvaVic

    4 years ago

    This is now sadly a discontinued product but was one of the absolutely best treatment products out there. Originally launched in 1991 as Skin Illuminating Serum and has been re-packaged three...

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    About reviewer (1175 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    stylecinta

    10 years ago

    I have a sensitive skin. I try a lot of drugs store product but has change nothing on my skin. So i find out about this product when I had a random visit to Elizabeth cosmetic counter on a...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    Anonymous7

    10 years ago

    didn't brighten the complexion at it. It shimmers (I HATE IT). Massive waste of money. Didn't notice a change in my skin at all. The only good thing is it feels good. Nothing else.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    snowkat

    10 years ago

    I used this product as a combination serum/moisturizer/primer. It made my skin look fabulous, and makeup goes over it beautifully. Gives you moisture and glowing skin, and it gently refine skin's...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    Ispania

    12 years ago

    I've been using it two times daily for two weeks. I didn't notice any improvement so far. I didn't notice any changes in the texture of ma skin, tone of my skin , nothing. The reason I bought it is...

    About reviewer (113 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    hollyms

    12 years ago

    I love love love this product! At first I was a little confused about what exactly it was supposed to do. It had listed "retinyl complex" in the description on the box, but I'm still not sure if it...

    About reviewer (146 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesOther

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    specialribbons

    13 years ago

    I feel like I'm always the one to rain on the parade = I reeeally wanted this to work for me considering the good reviews. Unfortunately, this made me break out HORRIBLY :( In addition to making...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    ny1916

    13 years ago

    Nice packaging and a great price at Marshalls, but when i put it on my face it just made me look greasy and oily. The smell was a weird chemically stink too -- yucky. Dont think this is going to...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KandEandS

    13 years ago

    Been using this for two months, thats how I use product to give it time to take effect. Right now, my skin tone improved quite a bit.. More even and tone. I use this after cleansing and before my...

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    melanous

    16 years ago

    My sister got us all started on this product way back around 1997. I forgot about it and then I saw it at marshall's so decided to give it another try. WOW. I think it even works better now that I...

    About reviewer (97 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    dag4321

    17 years ago

    Got this pretty cheap at Marshalls like 9.99. I was using it for a while then realized it is meant to be used with moisturizer not as one. I really liked the color though- it is a lovely shimmer....

    About reviewer (132 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    saucyblossom

    17 years ago

    I love this stuff. It is the perfect texture for my skin, which is neither oily or dry. I like to use it as a makeup touch up during the day, it just sort of refreshing. Got mine on ebay at a...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Hisoneandonly

    17 years ago

    Skin Illuminating Complex has a wonderful silky texture that will be light enough for oily skin areas, but allow layering of another moisturizer on drier areas. I love it for that reason, I feel...

    About reviewer (423 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lookinggood12

    17 years ago

    Another winner from arden - well packaged, effective and the best retinol based serum ever- the texture is just right- not silicon laden and neither its runny.The bottle lasts a lifetime and it...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    ge1shh

    17 years ago

    This product seems to have been around for ages, so it must be doing something right. I do feel that it is one of the most reliable skin illuminators - but it's a subtle illuminator and doesn't...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sita12

    18 years ago

    finally a product that is packaged well and is effective- my skin is far more radiant and i use it under my vit.c serum in the morning - it has helped me a lot with my pores.its a must buy again...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    izzybella

    18 years ago

    Don't be fooled by EA's marketing tactics - this is just a regular run-of-the-mill face lotion with a fancier name. I didn't see anything "illuminating" about this product at all. It's just white...

    About reviewer (1644 reviews)

    Age

    SkinOther, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    sukhveta

    19 years ago

    First, let me just say i love this website!!!!so cool!!! Anyway, my face was really dry before using this. But just after a week, the condition of my skin has improved tremendously! I only use it...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    TinaGreece

    19 years ago

    Ok, only been using this for a couple of days, but so far it just seems like an ordinary moisturiser (i know it's not a moisturiser) with nothing special. I found it on e-bay for 20 euros (here...

    About reviewer (367 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    mswortman

    19 years ago

    I found this at TJ Maxx for around $14.00 (It retails for $45 at department stores), so I figured I'd give it a try. I like it so much that I picked up another bottle. It really reduces the...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

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