15 uses for Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream!!

Let me tell you all about my holy grail. This is the holy grail of holy grails and a must in every purse, bedside drawer, car floor and sofa crack.

Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour cream is a cult classic skincare product that has been around since the 1930’s but nonetheless is still talked about often and sold in nearly every beauty store, you’ve probably seen your grandma use it, too. I want to start off by saying this isn’t a moisturiser per say, it’s not even a cream. Its referred to specifically as a balm. it’s not exclusively meant for the face or hands or anything in particular. Eight Hour Cream can be used for anything and everything. And I’m going to prove just that.

This white and red tube has been known to have healing powers too, Ms Arden herself would dab her ‘secret’ ointment on to her horses’ bruises to help heal them. The eight-hour name comes from a satisfied customer who used the balm on her sons knee when he scraped it, and within the exact window of time, it was all better.

I’m not saying this cream is magic, and it probably won’t solve all of your

problems but this apricot-coloured thick balm, with its original citronella scent, or the new scent free version, has a certain effect on those who use it. However, it can be a bit overwhelming. I have this tube, full of magic cream, but what, I hear you cry, what on earth am I supposed to use it on?

Well my dears, buckle up, because here are my 15 uses for the Elizabeth Arden

Eight Hour Cream:

1. Lip gloss? Smack on some 8 hour for a natural gloss which deeply moisturises your lips at the same time!

2. Or use it as an overnight deep conditioning lip mask.

3. Dry spots on your face? Or skin in general? Dab the cream on the affected area and leave overnight.

4. Massage it in to your cuticles to keep your nails healthy!

5. Use it on your eyebrows to keep those hairy caterpillars tamed.

6. Waterproof mascara not budging? Massage some 8 hour on to your lashes, wet some cotton wool and wipe off!

7. Sunburn? You get the gist.

8. Got a cute pet? Does that cute pet scratch you? Whack on some cream. (after the scratch pls)

9. Add it to dry eyeshadows for a quick glossy lid.

10. Use it as a quick fix highlighter too!! Get that aesthetic dewy glow gal.

11. Winter cold? Red nose like Rudolph? Get that cream up in there! 8 hour blown nose protection.

12. Why not use it as a lube? (I’m joking seriously. Do not use this as lube. Do not. It will go wrong. Trust me. Do not. Don’t.)

13. I mean it. Don’t do it. You’ll get an infection.

14. Cracked heels won’t stand a chance.

15. Depending on the texture of your hair, it’s good to tame frizz and fly-aways.

16. Going on your holidays? 8 hour is a saviour for dreaded ‘airplane skin’, we all know how drying airplane air is, slather some on your face when you get on the flight and let it soak in, you’ll be soft and sumptuous by landing.

17. Finally, use it as a face mask in general. Twice a week, before bed time, slather it on and use it as a sleep-in mask. Wake up with rejuvenated skin. You’re welcome.

There you have it! 15 ways to use the 8 hour cream (technically 16 but one of them is FAKE news so)! At £26 a tube, this balm is definitely a luxury item but this stuff is genuinely worth missing a few nights out. It’s the bee’s knees.

Can I also add, that the cream is also available as a mini set, which includes a miniature original balm, a hand cream and lip balm?? SICK ONE.

Also notice how bored I got slowly throughout this post of writing the entire name of the cream, making it shorter each time. What a me thing. How relatable. I think I’ll take a nap now.

This post isn’t endorsed or sponsored by Elizabeth Arden (even if I wished it were.)

Keep being you,

All my love. X