Elizabeth Arden

Elizabeth Arden's cult favorite Eight Hour Cream has been around since the 1930s, but recently a new Intensive Lip Repair Balm ($33) was added to the Eight Hour lineup. Nestled in this portable jar are shea butter and arnica flower oil, which combine to bolster the moisture in your lips. But what has us most impressed is this product's staying power. Hours after applying the menthol-infused balm, you'll be surprised to find your lips are still supple and soft. While the instructions recommend overnight use, consider it an all-day essential to kiss chapped lips goodbye.

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If you've been struggling to remove your pool-proof mascara or lip color lately, listen up: Elizabeth Arden All Gone Eye and Lip Makeup Remover ($16) is your saving grace. The formula has two phases — one for dissolving, and one for hydrating — that act quickly and gently to remove even the most stubborn waterproof makeup without leaving an oily residue. Just make sure to give it a good shake in order to combine the layers of ingredients.

Recently, after I spent a long day (and night) wearing waterproof liquid eyeliner, mascara, and hot pink lipstick, a few drops of All Gone on a cotton pad did the trick, and quickly. Never mind that your lip color is transfer-proof; All Gone can cut through it with zero problem. It's unscented, leaves no traces of makeup, and doesn't require any tugging — so you won't lose lashes in the process.

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Elizabeth Arden is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and they're launching a new campaign to introduce their iconic Red Door scent to a new generation of women. I don't feel adult enough to wear Red Door just yet, but I do love the creamy red lipstick and soft eye makeup look from the ad campaign. To find out how to replicate it, just keep reading.

Taylor Swift has a brand-new gig to go with her supposed new beau, Jake Gyllenhaal. The 20-year-old singer just signed on to create a fragrance with Elizabeth Arden that will be released this time next year. When asked what motivated the deal, Taylor said, "I have always loved how fragrance can shape a memory . . . Lately I've been having fun experimenting with combining some of my favorite scents, so I'm really excited about working with Elizabeth Arden to develop my own unique fragrance." It's good to know that Taylor wants to be involved with the creation of her new scent, but with the celebrity fragrance market so over-saturated already, does that make you any more likely to give it a sniff when it debuts?

Need a little something extra to make your Friday all the more sweet? Elizabeth Arden has something for you, then. From today until midnight, the beauty brand is offering up to 37 percent off on summery products: a selection of celebrity fragrances, perfect-for-the-season skin care, and even a few Hummer Eau de Toilette sprays and splashes . . . if you're so inclined. See what's included this week right here. Have anything special in mind?

Summer Fridays just got sweeter. Elizabeth Arden is now celebrating the best time of the year by holding a beauty sale every Friday. Discounted products change weekly, shaving 30 percent or more from original prices. Look for occasional free shipping promotions, too.

Today's your chance to replenish your makeup staples, skin treatments, or try a new fragrance. But remember, this is just a seasonal bargain — and sale items and promotions change week to week — so be sure stop in on your way to the weekend.

To celebrate its centennial, Elizabeth Arden is coming out with a limited-edition anniversary lipstick ($20), a sheer-toned shade appropriately dubbed Red Door Red. Packaged up in a retro-inspired gold case, 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Look Good . . . Feel Better, an organization that offers confidence-boosting makeup, skin care, nail care, and hairstyling services for those undergoing cancer treatments. Look for the commemorative lipstick on counters by the middle of the month. A flattering hue with feel-good results — what a perfect combination.