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Over the past four days, I’ve been trying out Elizabeth Arden’s Intervene 3-in-1 Daily Cleanser, Exfoliator and Primer. I’ll admit – I was pretty skeptical at first. I have a whole team of cleansers, exfoliators and primers (okay, only one primer of choice – Smashbox Photo Finish Light) on my bathroom counter.
Would it really be possible to only use one, single product for all these purposes?
Day 1 – My skin feels clean and soft, though I can’t help but feel like I’m not done yet when I move on to my foundation. I’m ready to leave the apartment ten minutes sooner than expected [NOTE: This never happens].
Day 2 – The teeny microbeads are doing a good job exfoliating without being too rough for a daily cleanser. Is that a rosy glow? I do still miss my primer though…
Day 3 – Now this just seems too easy. Like somehow my skin is going to get “used†to this routine and stop caring about the little microbeads. I’ve also settled so comfortably into this abbreviated skincare schedule that all time saving is gone. I’m how habitually late again.
Day 4 – The last day of my Elizabeth Arden 3-in-1 step challenge. Skin feels smooth and healthy overall. However, I do think that a good primer, moisturizer and toner are necessary measures to take for a more complete skincare routine. 3-in-1 shouldn’t be confused as all in one…you might find that you feel the itch for more expensive exfoliating products/treatments thought – and given that Elizabeth Arden’s Intervene 3-in-1 Cleanser is only $21.50, this little tube of slightly gritty cleansing power may just save you a bundle.
The verdict? A solid addition to a multi product skin care regimen.
Image: Elizabeth Arden