Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream

Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Water Cream pairs pure retinol with HPR, a newer retinoid derivative, in a cream light enough to describe as water. The brand's argument is that you get the renewal retinol is known for without the peeling and stinging that usually comes with it — which is why this one is cleared for both day and night, and for people trying retinol for the first time.

Retinoids	Pure retinol + HPR (hydroxypinacolone retinoate)
Supporting cast	Peptides · Ceramide NP · sodium hyaluronate · ginger root extract · bisabolol
Texture	Light-as-air water cream
When to use	Morning and evening — gentle enough for both
Where	Face and neck

What it actually does

• Two retinoids instead of one. Pure retinol does the classic work; HPR is included as the next-generation addition. The brand's framing is stronger retinol action with less of the usual retinol backlash.
• Smooths lines on the face and neck. Elizabeth Arden lists this first among the key benefits, and specifically includes the neck — an area most retinol creams leave out.
• Supports natural cell turnover. The brand credits the retexturising effect with improving tone and the feel of the surface.
• Backs up collagen while reinforcing the barrier. Skin-firming peptides are in the formula alongside Ceramide NP and phytosphingosine, which the brand positions as strengthening the moisture barrier at the same time.
• Keeps hydration in the mix. Sodium hyaluronate is there for plumping, with shea butter, meadowfoam, macadamia and moringa seed oils alongside it.
• Brand-stated timeline. Elizabeth Arden reports nourished, radiant and revitalised skin after the very first use, and visibly reduced wrinkles and pores with firmer-feeling skin and improved tone and texture at one week. Those are the brand's claims, carried with an asterisk on brand materials — individual results vary.
• Built for retinol beginners. The brand explicitly includes first-time retinol users in who it is for.

How to use

Elizabeth Arden positions it as the moisturiser step in a Ceramide routine. Its own recommended order:

1. Morning: cleanse with the Ceramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil, prep with the Ceramide Micro Capsule essence, apply your Ceramide Capsule serum of choice, then this water cream, and finish with PREVAGE® City Smart, its SPF 50 broad-spectrum hydrating shield.
2. Evening: same cleanse and essence, then the Retinol Ceramide eye cream around the eyes, then this water cream to moisturise.
3. Sunscreen is not optional. The brand's own daytime sequence closes with SPF 50, and that is the right instinct with any retinoid — especially through an Egyptian summer.

If retinol is new to you: start a few nights a week and build up, even with a formula positioned as gentle. Your skin will tell you how fast it wants to go.

Is it right for you?

Full ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Adipate, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C13-14 Isoalkane, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Carbomer, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Laureth-7, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Mica, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Polyacrylamide, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491).

Questions

What is HPR, and why is it here alongside retinol?

HPR stands for hydroxypinacolone retinoate, which you can find in the ingredient list. Elizabeth Arden describes it as a next-generation retinol and pairs it with pure retinol — the stated goal being a higher level of retinoid activity with a gentler experience than retinol alone.

Can I really use a retinol cream in the morning?

The brand says yes and builds a full daytime routine around it, ending with SPF 50. That sunscreen step is what makes it workable — do not skip it.

Do I still need a separate moisturiser?

No — in Elizabeth Arden's own regimen this is the moisturiser step, sitting after your serum and before sunscreen. It carries ceramides, hyaluronic acid and plant oils for that reason.

How long until delivery?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. In-stock units arrive sooner; anything we order in for you sits toward the longer end. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays. See our Shipping Policy.

What payment options are there?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not offered.

Can I return it if my skin reacts?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; verified cases are refunded to the original payment method within 15 to 30 days. A reaction is not covered, so introduce any retinoid slowly and patch test on the jaw first. Full terms in our Return & Refund Policy.