Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream review

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.

This is a must it is great on dry lips and skin cuts etc it is a go to product when every needed it is also great on sunburn

I actually won this product and had never tried it before. 6 months on and I use it for everything, dry skin, chapped lips - anything that just needs a little TLC! I find the balm is a nice change from a cream, but is slightly, stickier/greasy - just something to be aware of.