Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream review

I really liked this cream. I first started using it as a lip gloss and noticed in the first 2 days a massive improvement in my lips. The were a lot more moisturised and softer. I also liked how it stayed on my lips for a long time. Normally other lipglosses come off my lips quickly. I also started using it at night as a moisturiser for my face. I noticed that when I would wake up, my skin would be soft and nicely moisturised. It is a bit greasy at first and thought it would feel yuck but I found it absorbed rather quickly. My face definitely thanked me in the morning. It's a really great moisterizer if you have really dry patches, like elbows, knees, heels etc. I will definitely be making this product a must have of mine :)

This cream is magic in a tube. It is an extremely versatile product and I used it for dry chapped lips, dry heels, face moisturiser and a hand cream. It did wonders for my dry, sensitive skin leaving it feeling very soft and moisturized for the whole day.

Consistency: This is an extremely this balmy textured cream.

Application: It is easily applied. Just apply a small amount to the area requires and gently rub in.

Fragrance: This cream does have a strong fragrance which did bother me at first but I soon adjusted and got used to it. If strong fragrances bother you this product is also available in a fragrance free variety.

Coverage/Usage: Only a small amount of this cream is required for deep and thorough moisturisation. One 50 ml tube of this cream will last ages as you don't need to apply it as often as other moisturisers because it actually works.

Longevity: This definitely lasts the 8 hours it claims to. I only apply this once a day at night before bed and it is still doing its thing in the morning.

Price: I used to use paw paw ointment on my lips, heels and any other dry areas and I used a lot more product than I do with this cream. I think this product is reasonably priced at $35 a tube. It think this product will be replacing my paw paw because the amount I use of the 8 hour cream it works out cheaper.

Packaging: The packaging is nice and simple with the nice red and white design. The packaging is also functional and the lid is easy to put on and off.

This product is recommended for shaping eyebrows but I found it too shiny for this purpose.

I would definitely recommend this to others, it will replace several of your other products such as: lip balm, heel balm, hand cream, facial moisturiser etc.

After all the amazing things I have heard recently and over the years about this iconic product, I am sorry to say I wasn't impressed. I really did give it a good go, testing it out for many of the claims and even waited till the last day to write my review.

It promises to soothe and protect skin but I'm not convinced. I first used it as a lip balm over night. Unlike other brands, I woke up with dry, tight feeling, cracked lips that peeled a little that day. Needless to say I didn't want to give that another shot and also found the smell so repulsive that I couldn't bear to put it anywhere near my face anyway. Harsh? Well, at least that's the worst bit over.

I enjoyed using it on my cracked heels but once again had to mask the smell by wearing it to bed with socks on. This was quite effective and my heels felt much smoother after a few days. Applied to tiny scratches and bites, it appears to help but I suspect that may be more because it acts like a barrier cream as opposed to any healing properties. I also tried it on my brows and found that a little kept them in place. As a moisturiser, I found it just left my skin with too much greasy residue.

I really liked the packaging, the tube is sleek and classy. It is quite a generous size, especially since you don't need a lot to get enough coverage. This gel cream is smooth and easy to apply but can be quite sticky. It leaves skin feeling greasy and can easily be wiped off.

There are so many great things written about Eight hour cream and many of my friends swear by it. I think it's just a matter of preference as I have tried similar products that I absolutely love and find more suited to my skin, especially for my lips.

So unfortunately will not be personally recommending it and at $35 a tube, I won't be investing in it either

I really liked many things about this product including how quickly it helped to soothe cuts, cracked and dry skin. I do find the fragrance not all that appealing and if applied throughout the day rather than night time it can feel heavy and a little greasy. I found most often I would use it at night as I would be sleeping and not care about the smell and greasiness. For the age old summer complaint for cracked heels from wearing jandals all day every day it is fab, The packaging is sophisticated, classy and understated and the tube simple and smooth. The price is the major for me though. As I no longer work full time this Mum can't work this into the budget.

So this doesn't smell great and the first time I applied it I wondered what all the fuss was about. And then I woke up the next morning with silky smooth skin and I understood! I often use this as a night 'mask' when my face is a little dry. I also apply it to my feet when they need a little TLC. If you can stomach the smell (while it's not amazing, there are worse smells!), you'll see great results. If you're looking for something for your chapped lips, I've used the lip balm version of this as well and that smells terrific.

I have used this cult classic cream for years and it really is wonderful. Although $35 can seem quite pricey, a little goes a very long way and the rather large tube will last a long time.

The packaging is very sleek, and its tube design allows for minimal product wastage and control over the amount of product. I generally don't leave the house without a tube in my bag.

The cream is very thick, slightly greasy at first touch but the greasiness tends to absorb quite quickly. The apricot colour makes for a lovely lip tint with a glossy finish.

My only complaint with this is the smell. I really dislike it but haven't found a product that does even half as good a job. I am aware Elizabeth Arden have released a Fragrance free version so will be trying that next time.

Overall, I love this product. It's so multi purpose and really works well. Definitely worth the money and overcoming the scent!

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is one of those staple beauty products that you have to try at least once... I am not saying it is the best product out there but its a cult classic.

It is very versatile and you are able to use it all over for many different reasons (one of the lovely ladies below has some great options) The smell/taste is questionable however and using it on your lips can be a bit overpowering sometimes. If you hate the smell then that would be quite hard to get over as it is very strong. It is hydrating and would be a good product to just have in your handbag for all occasions.

All in all its an ok product but I am sure you can get the same if not better results from Vaseline for much less of the price.... but not in quite as classy packaging ;)

I have loved this cream for many years and it is one that I always make room for in my budget.

Usually I use this on areas of skin that need extra TLC - such as my hands, feet and elbows. I also like to apply this to dry patches on my face during winter time.

Over all of the years I have used this I have never been disappointed with it and have even bought it for friends as gifts.

This is something every woman should own.

This 8 hour cream is a must in your bathroom cupboard. It works wonders on dry skin,cuts, grazes and even burns. If I ever have any burns from in the kitchen I apply this as soon as ive run it under the water, I find it leaves a protective barrier without making the burn worse. I have also noticed that any scarring i would normally get after a burn is almost non existant if i apply this. I got my first tube as a luxury sample in a gift with purchase and have been buying it ever since. It does leave a coating on the skin so you need to be mindful of that

You can't go wrong with this product. I use it on dry skin, or put it on my lips over night to wake up with them feeling so soft and moisturised, with all dry spots gone. The smell is quite overpowering, but manageable, and this product is also good for sensitive skin. I do find the product quite think so it has to be used in small amounts.