Pros This is an amazing cream that solves the problem of skin tightness and thirst, something that has never existed before and will not exist in the future. The Ceramide Time Moisture Cream has a yogurt-like texture, so you need to scoop it out with a spatula and apply it thinly, and a small amount spreads well.
When it was first launched 27 years ago, I saw the claim that 'the moisture level increases by 450% an hour after applying the cream' and thought, 'Ah, it's just a typo, it's probably 45%.' But it seems the 450% claim was actually true. Especially in the US, where making false claims can lead to astronomical lawsuits, they seem to advertise confidently based on clinical trials.
When I was 20 years old, I went to the department store with my mom, and the sales associate explained it as a 'peeling cream.' Since it combines AHA and ceramide, it's the world's first! It exfoliates the dead skin cells and puts ceramide into the skin, making the skin brighter, firmer, and the pores smaller.
When you're tired and don't feel like doing skincare, just cleanse your face thoroughly and apply this one product, and it's perfect.
Most cosmetic companies only put in ceramide. Is it because of a lack of technology? Products like Pijigeol and DoctorRt, etc. Ceramide itself is a skin lipid component, so the surface of the skin may feel moisturized, but there can still be a tightness inside.
That's why Aden seems to have put in both AHA and ceramide. When you apply it, you can feel the deep-down tightness disappearing and the moisture in the skin increasing dramatically.
Cons If you use the Ceramide Time Moisture Cream in the morning, you must always apply sunscreen afterwards. Apply it only at night for the first week to go through the adaptation period, and then start using it in the morning. In the morning, apply the Ceramide Time Moisture Cream, then sunscreen, and then makeup!
★It's best not to mix the Ceramide Time Moisture Cream with other creams containing peptide ingredients.★
**I requested an update on the ingredient list on the "Hwahae" app, as the information there was outdated.
You can check the detailed ingredients by looking at the case photo. The pink color is lovely, the fragrance is subtle, and it has an ice cream-like texture. However, a fragrance-free and color-free version would likely be even better.
When you first open the product, there's a dimpled imprint, as shown in the photo. This is normal, as it's a 50ml bottle and they don't fill it completely. Also, the plastic packaging has a Saturn-like shape, making it inconvenient to open and close, and you really need to use a spatula.
The most disappointing and only downside is that this product is not consistently available in Korea. I checked the Aden US website and saw a review from a woman who has been using the Ceramide Time Complex Moisture Cream for 20 years - I'm envious. In Korea, it was out of stock for a while, and I rushed to buy it as soon as I got the notification that it was back in stock last month.
Tip When I apply a cream, I want to feel the synergistic effects to really feel like I got my money's worth. Haha
Of course, the Ceramide Gold Capsule is the perfect companion to this cream.
Just apply the capsule and then the Ceramide cream, and you're done!
I understand now why they recommended using the capsule together since the very first launch 27 years ago. They complement each other, maximizing the benefits for the skin.
The Ceramide Capsule preps (?) the skin and smoothens it, and then the Ceramide Moisture Cream provides exfoliation, hydration, and nourishment, making the skin glow like glass.
★★The cream has a yogurt-like texture, so don't pat it on, just apply it gently and leave it be.★★
***But not recommended for morning makeup!
Depending on the foundation type and the user's application technique, it may pill. So the best results come from using the "Capsule + Cream" routine after thorough cleansing at night.
If you want to apply one more cream on top of the Ceramide Cream in the Korean winters (without the capsule), I like to use the Visible Difference Cream or the Cetaphil Cream.
When you layer other creams on top of the <Ceramide Time Moisture Cream>, the additional cream may feel more hydrating as it draws moisture from the Ceramide Cream. But if you try them separately, you'll see that the <Ceramide Time Moisture> is actually more hydrating.😃
Elizabeth Arden has several Ceramide cream lines (Lift & Firm, Premier), but I found the Time Moisture Cream to be the most effective. It's been through Dermatologist, Clinically, and Allergy testing, and most importantly, it's non-comedogenic, so it's suitable for all skin types. It's gentle enough to use around the eyes, and you can even skip the essence and use it morning and night, all year round. (In other words, a money-saving cream). However, due to the inconsistent availability in Korea, I've had to use other Ceramide line creams (Lift & Firm, Premier), which are divided into Day and Night versions, which is less convenient.