How I Jump-Start My Day with Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART.

Do you have a daily routine? My days are always different, except for my mornings — those need to stay somewhat the same in order for me to stay on track. When I am on track, I have a better outlook and a better day overall. I like to be the first one up in my busy home so I can get a jump-start on my day while there is still some peace and quiet to be had.

My early morning usually starts with a quick walk. I'm not looking for a ton of exercise first thing in the morning; it's more about getting outside for some fresh air and getting my heart pumping. I usually take this time to go over my plans for the day in my head, so when I get back home I am ready to take it on. As soon as I am home, I usually turn on the early morning news, make a cup of tea and take a look at my planner to see if I forgot anything important for the day. Once I feel that I am awake (yes, it takes time), I start waking up the rest of the house and get myself presentable for the day.

My shower time is usually short as there are lunches to be made and kids to get off to school, so this is where a smart daily routine is essential. Keeping a beauty routine to a minimum with effective products is key.

How I Jump Start My Day with Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART.

I will not sacrifice when it comes to skin care though. One product that I have added to my daily routine that has been super beneficial is Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster. Not only has this skin renewal booster helped to jump-start my day, but SUPERSTART boosts the results of my entire beauty regimen.

SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster actually helps to boost the skin's ability to repair and renew by working with the rest of my skincare products. By optimizing skin’s surface layer, it ensures the skin is more responsive to all of the products in my regimen. It boosts natural defenses and makes products work harder so that my skincare delivers stronger results. Simply put, SUPERSTART boosts the effectiveness of other skincare products.

I use SUPERSTART every morning and apply it before my serum and moisturizer. It feels super smooth as it glides on over my skin. It feels almost like a primer as it sinks in, which it does immediately. My skin feels instantly smoother as soon as it is applied. I can honestly say that my face feels moisturized longer than when I don't use it so I know it is working.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Elizabeth Arden through their partnership with POPSUGAR. While I was compensated by POPSUGAR to write a post about SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster, all opinions are my own.

The Power of Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE® + a Giveaway!

You know I am all about serious anti-aging skincare and fast results. I have tried the latest in technology and love the results. I'll be honest though; I haven't come across too many skincare products that can work as well or as fast that I feel confident in highly recommending or personally re-purchasing. That is, until I had the opportunity to try the power of PREVAGE®, namely the PREVAGE® Anti-aging+ Intensive Repair Serum. Combined with a few other Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® products, my skin has taken a turn for the better, faster than what I had ever thought possible.

The Power of Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE

The PREVAGE® Anti-aging+ Intensive Repair Serum is a highly potent serum. It is so highly potent, that it only takes one drop to completely cover my entire face and neck. Trust me on this (I've wasted too much on my first few uses). Within as little as 15 minutes, my face and neck are visibly more firm and my fine lines are plumped up and filled in as my skin looks brighter and younger. I don't want to stop using it! This Intensive Repair Serum is infused with the most powerful blend of antioxidants, proven to protect skin from 99% of the damage to collagen triggered by environmental aggressors. With continued use, the serum has been shown to significantly reduce the appearance of deep expression lines and wrinkles as well as minimize the appearance of age spots and discolorations. I haven't used it long enough to attest to those facts, but for the few weeks that I have used, it, I have noticed a remarkable enough difference that I will be stocking up. PREVAGE® Anti-aging+ Intensive Repair Serum is going to be a daily part part of my routine, morning and night. 

The Power of Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE

To prime and properly cleanse skin before using the serum, I have been using the PREVAGE® Anti-aging Treatment Boosting Cleanser, because my anti-aging skin care routine can also use an extra boost, right? This Treatment Boosting Cleanser is an exfoliating foaming cleanser that is formulated with gentle bamboo microbeads and enzymatic exfoliators to not only quickly dissolve dirt, makeup and impurities, it gently exfoliates away dull, dead skin. My face is left fresh, clean, super soft and smooth. The cleanser helps to clear the way for maximum treatment benefits.

The Power of Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE

Another anti-aging powerhouse in the PREVAGE® collection that is going to be part of my routine going forward is the PREVAGE® Anti-aging+ Intensive Repair Eye Serum. I am all about making my eye area look as young as possible (doesn't everyone look at your eyes first?) and this serum is making a significant difference in the appearance around my eyes. First off, it feels luxurious when I gently pat it around my eyes. It instantly smoothes out my lids as it fills in my fine lines and makes them look less visible. My entire eye area looks more brightened and firm. I don't really have dark circles, but the little bit of darkness that I do have is much lighter - so much so that I feel I am using less concealer. It really is a powerful serum. With continued use, Intensive Repair Eye Serum helps support skin’s natural collagen matrix for an even firmer look all over the entire eye area.

The Power of Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE

All I can say is that when just using this trio of products together, for just a few weeks now, I feel like I have received the equivalent of some fancy treatments at the dermatologist office. My skin looks younger, brighter and more firm. The area around my eyes is noticeably more smooth as fine lines are filled in. All of my lines seem to have filled in some, and I'll say it again; I have only been using the products for a little over two weeks! These PREVAGE® products are very powerful. It really is a combination of the power of the ingredients, consistent use of the products on a daily basis, taking extreme care of the skin by using SPF and staying out of the sun. It is the power of PREVAGE®.

This week, the Power of PREVAGE® is being celebrated at all Elizabeth Arden counters and they are having an amazing gift with purchase happening. Customers will receive a FREE Full Size PREVAGE® Treatment Boosting Cleanser (a $49.50 value) with the purchase of any PREVAGE® serum. To get yours, visit an Elizabeth Arden counter this week. To find an Elizabeth Arden counter nearest you, click here: http://www.elizabetharden.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ElizabethArden-Site/default/Stores-Find This offer is valid from 9/14/14 - 9/20/14, one per customer, while stock lasts.

Elizabeth Arden is also sponsoring a fantastic giveaway just for YOU! Five winners will receive a $100 Macy's gift card to go a pick up a PREVAGE® product of your choice PLUS a pair of aviator style sunglasses with UV protection which complements the protection of PREVAGE® to further protect skin against the environment.

GIVEAWAY: 5 Will Win $100 Macy's Gift Card + Aviator Sunglasses

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for which I was compensated and received products for testing. While I was compensated to write a post about PREVAGE®, all opinions are my own.

Make It Lash: PREVAGE Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum.

In my quest for bigger and better lashes, I just put Elizabeth Arden's PREVAGE Clinical Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum to the test. The newest addition to the PREVAGE family, this serum treats lash (and brow) breakage and brittleness.

PREVAGE Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum supports and enhances the look of lashes at all three stages of their life cycle. It provides key ingredients and conditioners to help maintain the healthiest looking lashes. Not only that, this serum actually helps to shield lashes from future damage.

Developed in partnership with the world renowned Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, this serum is clinically proven and both dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. It is fragrance and colorant free, so it does not irritate even the most sensitive of eyes.

To say I am surprised by this serum is an understatement. I'm surprised, because I didn't expect to give it a review for another few weeks, at least. I have only been using this serum for just over two weeks. As I have been using lash enhancing products on the regular too, I wasn't even sure if I would notice that much of a difference. But I did. And fast. I am not sure if I just happen to be in the cycle of my lashes where they are at their strongest, but my lashes are more full and longer than they have been. I have also been using it on my thinning and ever so weird brows, and I am seeing better looking brows already too. They are thicker for sure, and softer, which is great, as I have certainly noticed my brow hairs thicker and wiry lately.

PREVAGE Clinical Lash + Brow Enhancing Serum sells for $98.00 and is available at Elizabeth Arden counters and online at ElizabethArden.com.