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Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant Lightly Scented 50ml

Product code: T233655F

This lightly scented, skincare classic, calms, protects and hydrates skin for up to eight hours.

Eight hour® cream is the legendary, award-winning skin protectant that does more than soothe sun-burned skin, rehydrate chapped lips, and heal rough elbows and calluses. It’s also the secret that makeup artists all over the world use for keeping legs, lips and eyelids shiny; eyebrows in place; and cuticles perfectly manicured. There are an infinite number of ways to use this classic cream. The legend created in 1930 by Elizabeth Arden herself to soothe skin, eight hours® cream skin protectant became an instant and overwhelming success. What made it so effective? A combination of petrolatum, a skin-soothing beta-hydroxy -- debuting in one of its first cosmetic uses -- and vitamin e. The apricot-colored balm was so beneficial to her clients that miss arden even used it to soothe her famous thoroughbred horses' legs. Even its name came about thanks to a remarkable performance – a loyal client used it to treat her child's skinned knee and "eight hours" later, the skin was all better.

Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant Lightly Scented 50ml

£31

£620 per L

Free standard delivery over £75, otherwise from £3.99

Reviews (348)

4.2

18% Recommended this product

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26 October 2026LToner

Smells awful

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

Unless they’ve changed the scent, this stuff smells terrible. Yes, it’s very moisturizing, but the smell is intolerable.

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25 October 2026dee

Used for 45 years

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

Used this on my babies chapped cheeks during the winter. Worked better than any prescription. Kept using it as they grew whenever we were in a dry or cold environment. Now using it on my grandchild. I still use it on my dry feet & elbows. Nothing else like it. I also used the 8 hour lip balm on the entire family. Gave lots of tubes away as gifts.

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22 October 2026AJ R.

They changed the formula and now it smells terribl

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

When you changed the formula from rose scented to some sort of chemical/petroleum scent, you lost a customer. Bring back the delicate rose scent and I'm in.

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08 October 2026Kemi A.

Great product

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

I have been using the 8 hour Elizabeth Arden cream for years and let's say I can live without it. Leaves the lips moisturised, great on dry skin especially during the winter months and good on minor cuts . Worth buying

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19 September 2026Jeanette 736
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Great quality

Yes, I recommend this

Used this for years always perfect and great primer

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Quality

Excellent

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Quality

Excellent

16 September 2026RachelC

Great thick lotion

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super thick lotion that has been great for me when I need a little extra moisture. I use this on days after a really long swim where my skin feels really dry or for my tattoos. If you don’t like really thick lotions then this isn’t for you. Does feel slightly sticky for a little while after you put it on. Since it is lightly scented you could use it for post tattoo as well put I’d look for a non scented option first.

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05 August 2026TyanaI

My skin craved it

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was completely blown away by how light but moisturizing and full coverage. Elizabeth Arden‘s eight hour cream skin protectant really is. At first, I was concerned that it will be oily, but my skin was craving the moisture and it soaked right in. I have a problem with dry cuticles and since applying this cream for a week, my cuticles have been healthy and moisturize and not cracked. I keep this in my purse because I needed it at all times. 

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29 May 2026JessicaA

Perfect for me

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this cream. It helped me a lot dealing with skin burns since I get sun poisoning easily. I would grab this again when needed. I would tell my fair skinned friends to grab it when they need.

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12 May 2026MadelineE

Good

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have found this skin protectant cream to be effective and overall a great addition to my skin care routine but honestly it kind of seems like a fancy aquaphor with a nice scent. I’ll continue to use it but I’m still unsure if I’ll purchase after it’s empty.

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29 April 2026Judith N.

Love this cream

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

I’ve used this cream for several years now. It keeps my skin hydrated and soft. I recommend using it if your skin tends to be on the dry side. In the North East, we have weather that dries the skin on a regular basis. Eight Hour Cream Protectant is your companion for moist, healthy skin.

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28 April 2026MichelleF

Dressed up Vaseline

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is hydrating and easy to apply. However, it is basically Vaseline with a subtly pleasant scent. I would not purchase this product again.

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27 April 2026Martha T.

It’s a miracle skin cream

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

I love it! N It’s a healer, it works on insect bites Dry skin m, good for diaper rush Or any rush on your skin Sun burn, dry lips, for you cuticles and many more to heal

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23 April 2026Nicole S.

Magic!

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

I use this daily and it’s an essential in my winter skin care. It’s a family favorite and a must have for soothing dry chap skin.

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16 April 2026LindsayG

Great for multiple uses

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was basically an elevated petroleum jelly. Great for multiple every day uses- kept me hydrated and absorbed into skin well. I would highly recommend!

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16 April 2026Marguerite N.

Eight hour cream is THE

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

Eight hour cream is THE best product on the market for soothing the skin due to chapped lips, burns, rashes. I have been using this for 60 years and give it as gifts all the time.

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07 April 2026Carol D.

Love it!

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

This has really helped my skin with redness and blotches.

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31 March 2026CaitlinB

Multi-use love!

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is probably one of my most favorite products of all time. I have super dry skin and I can use this on my face and body! The only con is that I hate the smell of it lol. But the texture is thick and a little greasy, BUT- I like that. I sometimes just use it as a base for my makeup. I'd recommend 10/10.

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24 March 2026Cindy G.

Grease

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

It’s not for me! The cream is very greasy, takes awhile to absorb!

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24 March 2026Susan F.

Cream is good.

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

I like the cream / but when I I ordered I was promised a small gift bag that included a smaller same cream as well as other. I was looking forward to the smaller sizes for upcoming travel. I certainly feel duped. Sincerely. S fordyce

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24 March 2026Amy D.

Eight hour cream skim protectant

Originally posted on elizabetharden.com

LOVE this product! How am I jsut learning about it at 54!Love the texture and light scent. I truly feel hydrated for hours!!

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