Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream review

This is one of those products I had heard about for years but never purchased. I was generously gifted this, which excited me as I never would have purchased it.

Firstly, you get a heap of product in this. I have been using this weekly for about 2 months and there is still heaps left. Because the product is so rich, you barely need any - so this will last a long time.

One thing I dislike is the scent - it is a weird kind of herbal smell which I honestly don't like. This doesn't put me off of using it though.

As in the description, you can use this for almost anything. I like to use it on my chapped feet and elbows, as a lip balm, a raw nose when I get the flu - basically anything.

The product is a kind of thick gel texture which blends easily into the skin. It does leave the feeling of an oily residue, so bear that in mind of you go to use this.

I do really like this but I wouldn't pay $35 for it... I feel that Lucas' Paw Paw Ointment does the same thing (without the nasty scent), and it is a lot more affordable.

If you're a fan of the brand you might like to check this out, as it is a decent product - just not one I would purchase when there are more affordable products around that are very similar.

Come in thick plastic tube with screw cap. Does say it's recycleable which is good.

Pretty handy to have, and does what it claims like smoothing hands and cuticles, shaping brows etc... I use it a lot as a lip moisterisor which is perfect, mind you it's a lot to pay for a lip moisterisor.

Pleasant fragrance, gel like. Does have a lot of petrolatum at 57% but much better than just using Vaseline.

I feel this product is in a category of its own, doesn't claim to have healing properties however I am kinda used to having balm like products with Manuka Honey or other properties than also do what this product does and more like healing/helping to heal & calm down.

I would say it's a great all round product but get on promotion. I'd buy again but not at full price. It's a great looking product which comes in a nice box so even good as a stocking filler or those pesky secret Santa requirements.

Tube will last a while seeing you only need just a little.

After hearing great things about this 'Miracle' cream I decided to give it a go. Upon trying it the consistancy was nothing like I imagined it to be, it is more of a thick balm (similar to PAWPAW ointment) with a very distinctive smell which I have to say I am not a fan of. A little dissapointing as I love the smell of the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Hand Cream! I have used it on burns and dry skin and it has soothed the areas well. Not a fan of using it as a lip balm due to the strong smell. I didn't love this product as much as I thought I would unfortunately - perhaps I might feel differently using the Fragrance Free version!

Not really a fan of this. I don't like the smell of it, it's very chemical smelling. I only every use it as a lip balm as it's rather sticky and I wouldn't want that stickiness on any other area. I didn't find it moisturized or improved the condition of my lips any more than your standard lip calm. It is pricey but lasts ages as you only need the tiniest amount at a time. I would definitely pick another more natural lip product over this.

It smells weirdly like band aids... and feels like a cream version of that! I've had wind damaged skin and used it and it worked. I keep a tube in my kit for those times I need repair. I would not use this regularly though, it feels really heavy.

This product is perfect for cracked lips and really dry skin. I use it especially in the winter when my skin gets really dry. It works really well, but can be a little bit greasy. For this reason, I wouldn't use it as a hand cream as it doesn't absorb very quickly. It also has a fairly strong scent, which I don't mind too much but can see it being a problem for some.

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 picked this up a few years ago when I was taking Roaccutane and was going through the 'peeling like a lizard' stage. I'd been intrigued by this product and its reputation for years. Whenever I had looked at it though I was put off by the fact that it is a very thick balm rather than a cream. I really couldn't imagine rubbing it into my face! But I was keen to give it a go when my Roaccutaned lips were about to fall off! Whilst I did find this healing, it is not the greatest thing to use on lips due to it's distinctive fragrance. I've heard it being described as smelling like furniture polish which is spot on! Unfortunately this fragrance is so strong that I can actually taste it! It does do a good job of soothing very dry skin though so I prefer to use it on dry cracked heels or on cuticles. I still can't imagine using it on my face as the couple of times I did it was not pleasant. It also thickens up even more in the tube after awhile, even though it has a very long shelf life. I can't see myself repurchasing this as I think there are quite similar products without the scent (although you can also buy it unscented) for much less. I don't think this really does anything that your average pawpaw ointment will also do. ​