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Moisturizers - Elizabeth Arden - Visible Difference Refining Moisture Cream Complex (Creme Complexe Hydratante)

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rated 4.0(100 reviews)

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  • 74% would buy again
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rated 4 of 5 gabxy on 5/9/2012 3:12:00 PM More reviews by gabxy

Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Green

I really love this product, I tried many options on the market that actually moisturize my skin but this one is the best, specially because my skin absorbs it instantly without making an oily feel to it. If you live in a tropical climate as I do, I recommend this product for you because it won't leave you a greasy or sweaty effect, it's perfect for day and night usage :) by the way, I really don't think that the smell is bad, actually is mostly neutral and I prefer it to be like that when wearing any layer of make-up, but it depends on your taste.

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rated 1 of 5 dee21967 on 4/16/2012 1:53:00 PM More reviews by dee21967

Age: 44-55 Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure Hair: Other, Other, Other Eyes: Other

Unfortunately cannot get past the awful smell to test it properly. Smells like an animals urine to me. Looks good, feels nice but aromas really do play a big part in pleasure and this one cancels out any good feelings when using as makes me feel ill. Who on earth tested this in the House of Arden and thought it was ok to sell.

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rated 4 of 5 t00zday on 3/11/2012 12:42:00 AM More reviews by t00zday

Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm Hair: Red, Straight, Other Eyes: Green

I bought this at Costco (like everyone else, it seems) for around $20. Great deal. It's not my HG moisturizer, but it's quite nice. It's thick cream, but absorbs quickly into my skin without leaving greasy or sticky residue behind. I'd prefer a pump over a jar for sanitary reasons, but the jar and lid are good quality.
My skin seems velvety after using it. My makeup goes on nicely afterwards. I haven't noticed any kind of "long term" repair to my skin so far. I've been using it about 6 weeks. I keep a little container of it with me in my purse in case I forget to use it before leaving for work.
I haven't noticed any distinct kind of smell, good or bad.
For the price I paid, I would definitely buy it again.

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rated 5 of 5 morella on 3/10/2012 2:54:00 AM More reviews by morella

Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown

I have been using only the 75ml version, for a few years now. It is not cheap at EA counter but I get it from an online store every time they have it on sale, at a fraction of its price - usually around $30. My skin is mostly dry but with some oily patches, sensitive and prone to breakouts. This moisturizer remains my go-to miracle maker. It is thick yet easy to apply and rapidly absorbed by the skin without leaving oily residues. It is my winter moisturizer as i noticed i tend to sweat it out within minutes in the summer. It is one of my favorite products; aside from being a great moisturizer, it literally clears my skin of dark spots, acne scars and even breakouts. I guess better hydration means healthier skin, because by using this cream my skin looks brighter, luminous, more even. The texture is improved, the overall aspect is better and spots i always get from the breakouts are diminished to the point they disappear. I have been using other moisturizers too (not at the same time of course), but I will continue buying and using this one regularly for the wonders it does to my skin tone. Did I mention it takes my scars away? :) using it morning and sometimes evenings, it lasts easily 3 months and it's actually possible to clean the very last "drop" of product off the jar, for those caring for this aspect.

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rated 3 of 5 franklin4life on 2/26/2012 7:18:00 PM More reviews by franklin4life

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

I love how this moisturizer disappears quickly into my skin. That being said, it stings my skin and makes it red for about twenty minutes after applying. I don't have very sensitive skin, so I don't know what's in it that's causing the stinging. Oh well, I haven't suffered any adverse effects other than stinging.

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rated 4 of 5 emsanos on 2/6/2012 6:07:00 PM More reviews by emsanos

Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown

I decided to try this after reading such great reviews, and am finally finished with my first 3.4oz jar (that was only $20 at costco....gotta love costco!) I have already bought a second.
I am a self-proclaimed skin-care junkie and have tried everything the drug and department stores have to offer, but this is truly the most bang for your buck. The smell doesn't bother me, but I understand where it may bother some. I prefer jars to pumps; you can never get all of the product out of a pump.
This moisturizer left my skin soft and dewy, not greasy...but gave enough moisture to be a day and night cream. I just turned 30, so for now it is good for me for both, but I can see where later, I may just use it for day, and need a bump up for night.
Run, don't walk, to Costco. (and if they have the 3 pack of GoldBond, buy that too...wonderful body moisturizer!)

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rated 5 of 5 emodel on 1/29/2012 8:56:00 PM More reviews by emodel

Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

ok, so I got this at Costco for like $20, what an amazing deal for higher end brands, but I think they don`t carry it anymore! :-) Funny, it is not on the Elizabeth A.`s website either ?!... Anyhow, the smell is the only thing I don`t like about it, it smells like a cleaning product or something, VERY chemical smell. :-( Luckily it disappears quickly... The texture is interesting, feels thick on your fingers but disappeares instantly on your face and the results are really great! I have very fair skin and this makes me look AIRBRUSHED! Not glowy or dewy, more like soft airbrushed. I love it. I do not need a foundation after this, maybe a tiny bit of tinted moisturizer on my cheeks and done. I do NOT use it daily as the ingredients are not `organic` and all, but I use it when I meet friends, etc. Instantly makes your skin velvety, airbrushed instantly, at least mine...:-) yes, it is a `Visible Difference` :-). The packaging is beautiful, elegant, love the cap.

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rated 4 of 5 annalynne on 12/3/2011 More reviews by annalynne

Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

I purchased a 3.4 oz jar of this at Costco for $20. The texture is really creamy and smooth; I use this before applying my primer and foundation, and after I'm done cleansing my face. It soaks into my skin and doesn't leave an oily residue. And also, I've been using this frequently for a whole month and I've been getting a lot less breakouts! The packaging is a little unsanitary, but at least you'll be able to reach in and use all of the product. I would definitely recommend this. The only downside is the lemon scent. It mixes in with my natural face oils and smells like crap.

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rated 5 of 5 top reviewerSambalina82 on 12/1/2011 11:34:00 AM More reviews by Sambalina82

Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Other, Medium Eyes: Green

I got the nice big 75ml jar on special offer at the EA counter while buying the eight hr cream. Smells pleasant enough, gives plenty of moisture without being greasy and best of all it doesn't break me out!

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rated 4 of 5 top reviewerminimad on 7/12/2011 1:46:00 PM More reviews by minimad

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue

This is a very nice moisturizer. I used Olay for years and years until they scented their creams and changed their packaging (I loved the glass containers and unscented product). Elizabeth Arden is my new go-to moisturizer. I had to leave it behind on vacation and missed it : ) It's creamy and light, and it makes my skin feel moist.

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rated 5 of 5 kittytokaren on 7/12/2011 1:35:00 PM More reviews by kittytokaren

Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

I absolutely love this cream! Here are my reasons:
1) The texture is amazing. It feels a little bit like a facial primer in that it's silky smooth, and glides on your skin effortlessly.
2) It absorbs really quickly. It goes on the skin like a silicon primer (although there is no silicon in the ingredients), but it doesn't sit on top of the skin like one. In a matter of a few minutes, it is completely absorbed into the skin. It's not at all greasy or too heavy.
3) This cream makes my skin look amazing. I have rather dry skin that tends to look dull and flat. This gives me the most healthy looking glow. It makes my skin look dewy, but not shiny or greasy. It just hydrates my skin wonderfully.
4) This smells rather nice when applied. It's like a lemony herbal smell. The smell doesn't linger, though, which is good for a facial product. (anyone who knows the horror of Philosophy's Hope in a Jar will understand why this point is crucial)
Recap: This cream is absolutely amazing. I don't have a single bad thing to say. If you have normal to dry skin, this would be a lovely product for you to try.

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rated 5 of 5 AlcoholicArtist on 6/30/2011 5:16:00 PM More reviews by AlcoholicArtist

Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Not Sure Hair: Brown, Other, Other Eyes: Blue

Whenever I can't afford crème de la mer (which unfortunately is most of the time) I’ll always use this. It's about £40 or £45? in the shops but I get it for £20 for two jars in Costco which is fantastic, anyway I see an immediate difference in my skin. It's just uhh it's amazing it evens out my skin tone to a large degree, diminishes lines and plumps the skin nicely.
The cream is quite thick and yet it doesn't clog my pores! Not even the large ones on my nose, at least none that I have noticed.
I honestly think this has somewhat close results to crème de la mer... ok still no where near as good but for the price I think it really delivers VISABLE results and quickly.

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rated 3 of 5 top reviewertinkerrbelle on 6/17/2011 11:23:00 AM More reviews by tinkerrbelle

Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Other, Fine Eyes: Blue

Wow this stinky pong smells exactly like Urea! Urea is the secret ingredient they put in heavy duty creams for super old people's skin delicate skin...It is very effective in repairing skin but gives it that distinctive smell of Urine (a natural source of urea). How is this possible? I Looked on the Visible Difference Cream ingredient list and I couldn't see Urea, but still, it reminds me of that for sure. Will not use my cream.

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rated 5 of 5 ttzeng on 5/20/2011 3:37:00 AM More reviews by ttzeng

Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown

I absolutely LOVE this moisturizer. First off, the packaging looks so elegant and sophisticated...love the cap. The cream feels rich, but not too heavy. It leaves my skin hydrated for the whole day. It has a faint, not unpleasant smell, but it fades after a few minutes on my face.

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rated 3 of 5 belladonnawildheart on 4/2/2011 3:45:00 PM More reviews by belladonnawildheart

Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Other, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green

This is an OK moisture cream but its quite heavy so I may only use this at night. I've tried it a few times in the mornings but it just doesnt absorb well and it leaves behind a film. The fragrance is really off putting too but I'll deal with it until I use this up or my skin reacts weirdly. So far it hasnt clogged my pores despites its thickness and I've had no flare up despite the fragrance. Probably wont repurchase.

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rated 5 of 5 annajean on 3/10/2011 9:25:00 AM More reviews by annajean

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Blond, Other, Other Eyes: Blue

i LOVE this moisturiser! I have used a zillion moisturisers and this is pretty close to my HG. I have dry skin but get some pimples although not so much since i started using this along with Elizabeth Arden 2 in 1 cleanser (which i love as well). Ever since i started using these 2 products my skin has improved dramatically. This moisturiser is thick but not heavy and clogging, and leaves a velvety matte finish but moisturises really well, but my skin is dry so it could be too heavy for oily skin?? I think my pores have unclogged since i started using this, i have no more bumps under my skin. Im too scared to even try another moisturiser because i dont want to get clogged pores again. I love it and i love the fresh smell and it is great under make up. I also get real dry flakey patches in winter and this definitely improves those, not always completely but better than a moisturiser that might but would also clog your pores.

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rated 5 of 5 MaMoi89 on 2/6/2011 5:03:00 AM More reviews by MaMoi89

Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown

I have been using this moisturizer for yeaaarrsssss! My skin is incredibly dry year round and so far, this is the only thing that works for my skin. It makes my skin amazingly soft after it completely absorbs, which actually takes a while... but it's ok since the wait is worth it. My last jar I got at Costco. It came with 2. I forget how much it was since it was forever ago. The next one I just got was also from Costco for..... $20 for 100ml!! The 75ml one is freakin $52. It also came with a sample of Red Door perfume. I don't think I'll ever pay regular price for it since I'm so used to getting the good deal on it.

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rated 1 of 5 top reviewerHisoneandonly on 1/28/2011 2:12:00 PM More reviews by Hisoneandonly

Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown

This clogged every single pore on my face:( I think it is over-priced for what it actually does do - which is moisturize. I have dry skin - but if super clogged pores and empty wallet is what I have to give to have moisture I would rather go without. Back to Clinique or Shiseido, I would not recommend anyone get this moisturizer!
One lippie for the moisture and that's it!

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rated 5 of 5 Henryi on 1/19/2011 6:44:00 AM More reviews by Henryi

Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown

I love this, I really do.
I didn't really care for moisturizers since I have really good skin so it's not like I really need moisturizer for dry patches.
Being a student, I stay up pretty late during exam time to cram for my studies and I've noticed I had fine line forming under my eye and I freaked out. When I went back home during Christmas break, I complained constantly how I was getting fine lines and my mom recommended me to use this. And wow, visible difference indeed. That fine line disappeared during my 3 weeks' break time and I made sure to grab a jar from Costco before flying back to my school. I use it every night as a moisturizing cream and my skin's smoother than before and that fine line hasn't come back. And best of all, it's not greasy before or after applying. Definitely recommending this cream!

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rated 4 of 5 louvy0401 on 1/4/2011 6:37:00 PM More reviews by louvy0401

Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure Hair: Brunette, Other, Other Eyes: Brown

First of all, I seemed to always come across this on an offer or some sort so I've never paid full price for this so that's nice :) I tried it the first time when it was only £10 at superdrugs. I don't like the smell, I nearly got put off by the smell but I'm glad I got pass that as it's actually a very nice cream. I can't see if it makes any visible difference on my skin texture but it's very hydrating and doesn't irritate my skin when I have my sensitive phases (e.g. weather change/ having sensitive skin on my nose when i've a cold). It's a little heavy to use in summers for my combo skin so normally I save this as a night cream (coz no SPF in this) in winters. At the moment is £20 in Boots and £45 in Debenhams!! and i came across a pack of 2 for something like £30 in Costco. 75ml lasts quite a long time unless you have very dry skin! Would definitely repurchase this.

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