Elizabeth Arden recently launched a new product in the PREVAGE collection of anti-aging skin care, their Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer. To say this is unlike any other moisturizer I have used before would be an understatement. I received it in sample size about 8 weeks ago and I openly admit that nearing the end of the tube has me in a panic–I absolutely love what it has done for my skin!

Just like it’s facial moisturizer, this PREVAGE Body Total Transforming moisturizer has Idebenone, which works wonders on your skin (I also have the PREVAGE Anti-Aging Night Cream and I love it!) So here’s what I noticed in week one of using it:

* My skin was noticeably softer than usual
* My skin had a silky feeling to it
* The driest patches on my knees and elbows had started to soften

Now 8 weeks later all of the above have continued, but I have also noticed that my skin seems to have this overall “glow” to it. The appearance is healthier, which obviously comes with well hydrated skin in general, but I think that combined with how it felt just really wowed me. Not to mention that my skin felt great at 8am and was just as soft and supple by 8pm.

But $135 for a body moisturizer you ask? I know, in this economy it’s hard to look at that price tag and justify it. However, I can tell you that it is well worth the splurge. Those Visa gift cards I get for Christmas every year (thanks mom!)? They will be spent on this product for sure. www.shop.elizabetharden.com

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Shannon Nelson in anti-aging, bath and body, beauty, skin care 22 Comments

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Shannon Nelson launched A Girl's Gotta Spa! in 2005. She currently works with beauty brands as a social media consultant, freelance writes for magazines and is a public speaker at beauty industry conferences. You can also see her every Tuesday on PA Live!

22 Responses to Review: PREVAGE Total Body Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer

Dawn Zimak February 16, 2009
What about the effects it’s supposed to have on dimpled skin on the thighs and buttocks? That’s my concern, before anything else.
Thanks
Shannon February 16, 2009
Hi Dawn, I don’t know how that works as my skin isn’t dimpled. So I was just giving the review from my perspective on what it did for my skin.
Judy March 5, 2009
How long did one tube last? Thanks!
Shannon March 5, 2009
Hi Judy, it lasted about a month using it everyday.
Quinn March 24, 2009
Can this be used on the face as well? Moreover, do you know it’s effects on current, and faded stretch marks?
Shannon March 24, 2009
Hi Quinn, they do have a separate product for face, as well. As for the stretch marks, I honestly did not notice a difference in them. I only noticed a difference in how my skin looked a lot healthier and more hydrated than before.
Suzy August 21, 2009
$135 for one tube that lasts one month? Whoa! It had better work! Here it is 4 months later — Are you still using it and raving about the results?
Shannon August 21, 2009
Yeah I agree, that is pricey! Results only last for as long as you use it…and once it was out, it was out. I did love it while I used it though…but writing beauty reviews means there is always a new product coming to my office for me to try! lol
Suzy August 21, 2009
That’s kind of what I expected — I’m seriously considering plunking down a LOT of money for a copper peptide anti-wrinkle cream (June Jacobs — any experience?) that I fell in LOVE with after a recent facial… But, it would be for my face and dÃ©colletage, only, and should last 4-6 months…
Jennifer C. August 22, 2009
I would love to try this super duper moisturizer! I bet it would work great on my feet too!
Tina August 22, 2009
Oh, so now I know why your skin looks fantastic! Prevage makes it glow! Awesome!
Anna S. August 22, 2009
what about face creams? are any of them good? i read some terrible reviews about their creams (mostly allergic reactions to some components)- didnt Prevage even try to re-formulate their skincare products?
Shannon August 22, 2009
I used Prevage’s night cream for a while until it ran out. I liked it…just never got around to writing a review for it.
Anna S. August 22, 2009
i probably should hunt for a sample then… all i am reading about Prevage is either really great or really terrible.
Shannon August 22, 2009
It’s funny, I haven’t read a “grey” review yet. Either people love it or hate it.
Anna S. August 22, 2009
i think there is some component in Prevage that makes a lot of people have allergic reaction… The company should probably consider reformulating their creams and get rid of that component, unless it is the most active anti-aging one, of course
Vanessa Flores August 23, 2009
After reviewing everything, it seems i have not been out there very much. I did not even know about these products. Dawn, I have the same problems. i never had them until I had children. goodness , what women have to put up with. Our husbands should give us an alounce for all the horible things we have to put up with.
Daphne August 23, 2009
But, does it work for ME?
Prevage would do well
to hand out free samplesâ€”
(I’ll bet more would sell!)
Vanessa Flores August 23, 2009
Daphne, At that price could you imagine how much eaven a sample would run them. The company would lose allot of money. All they have to do is brag about it and if it is as great as it sounds it is sure to sell.
Deb Klein August 23, 2009
Sounds like a great product that would work good but the price is also a little steep for me.

My mom uses Preparation H on the bags under her eyes and she swears by it!!
Vanessa Flores August 23, 2009
I do not know if I could use prep H on my face. Yes the price is the only thing that holds me back on alott of products.
wossen December 13, 2009
I am using Estee Lauder’s Re-Nutriv Intensive smoothing body cream. I find that very nice, hydrating and smoothing. I would love to try prevage body. I have had a very bad reaction to the Prevage eye cream. (my skin around my eyes was burnt so bad I had to call in sick from work)
I still find myself wanting to try this prevage body cream. Do you think it is foolish to do so? In saying that I am very happy with the Re-Nutrive body cream but I also like trying new things. No wonder my friends call me a cosmetic junky.