Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant 50ml is the brand's iconic multi-purpose balm — a long-running cult product first introduced in 1930 and still in continuous production today. Built around petrolatum, lanolin, vitamin E and a touch of salicylic acid, the rich, slightly amber-tinted balm helps soothe and protect dry skin, chapped lips, cuticles, rough hands and other small everyday irritations.

About Eight Hour Cream

Elizabeth Arden was founded in New York in 1910 by Florence Nightingale Graham. Eight Hour Cream launched in 1930 — reportedly named for how long the original formula's effects were said to last — and quickly built a multi-generation cult following among makeup artists, models, mothers and travellers. Despite minor formula updates, the salve remains one of the most recognisable multi-use beauty products in the world.

Key benefits

• Multi-purpose balm: Use on dry hands, cracked feet, chapped lips, rough cuticles, dry knees and elbows, even brows.
• Up to 8 hours of moisture: The petrolatum-and-lanolin base creates a protective barrier that helps lock in hydration.
• Vitamin E (tocopherol): Antioxidant ingredient included to help condition and protect the skin.
• Salicylic acid: A small amount included to help skin look smoother and more refined.
• Long-trusted classic: Famous among makeup artists, travellers and mothers as an all-in-one travel-size beauty staple.

Who it's for

Eight Hour Cream suits anyone who wants a single, reliable multi-purpose balm in their bathroom drawer, gym bag or travel kit. The 50ml format makes it a particularly useful at-home or weekend size. As the formula contains lanolin and a small percentage of fragrance, perform a small patch test if you have very sensitive skin.

How to use

1. Apply a small amount to the area being treated — chapped lips, dry hands, cracked feet, cuticles or any small dry patch.
2. Massage gently into the skin until partially absorbed; the rich texture leaves a slight protective layer.
3. Re-apply through the day as needed.
4. Use sparingly on the face, eyebrows or as a lip mask overnight.
5. Avoid open wounds and the eye area.

Specifications

• Size: 50ml
• Format: Multi-purpose skin balm
• Brand: Elizabeth Arden
• Range: Eight Hour Cream