I purchased this cream when it was on offer at lloyds pharmacy it was a great pa and on the side of box the blurb made it sound great. It described the cream as legendary great for dry chapped and sunburnt skin etc etc. Unfortunately for me it wasn't the case. Initially on using the cream my skin felt great I was really happy. Unfortunately approximately 48 hours later I had a very itchy rash covering my neck and my skin had a crawling sensation also one eye was really sore. So gutted thought I'd found miracle for my roseacea dry flaky winter skin. :(

I use the skin protectant when I travel, I've used it on 4 hour coach trips. I'm going to go to paris in a few weeks and I will be bringing it along with me in my makeup back, before I leave my house, I will apply it all over my face and massage it in, it seems a little greasy at first but eventually it blends in and your skin will absorb the nutrients and will be smooth and moisturised. I also have the Estée Lauder 8 hour moisturiser, which is just a lighter application and is as good. I recommend.

I purchased the Elizabeth Arden night renewal cream which was reduced to about $38 from $190. I should have known better. All night long I have scratched my face and neck and realise I must research this reaction. I am so glad I did. I also bought at the time the intervene moisture cream with 15 plus at again reduced prices and will not even attempt to use it. Really disappointing. I should have stuck with my Loreal products.

I had read good things about this cream. I tried it and it gave me a red rash on my face and neck, my face became swollen and I had blisters all over my face. I had to go to the hospital and was prescribed some cortisone cream. This was quite distressing as I did not know what this was at the time. I have also read reviews where others have suffered the same reaction. Surely the manufacturers should put something in with the cream to this effect, this should be a requirement. I am sure this works for a lot of people and this reaction is rare but it is not pleasant when it does occur. I could not test this on my wrist etc. as this was bought online. I think it is irresponsible not to put something in with this saying it is rare but this can occur.

I used 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant on my face as I had been in the sun and my face felt dry and itchy . I read that it could be applied as often as required . After two applications my face began to itch so I tried to wash it off . After two hours my face went bright red and started to swell . Large blisters appeared under and over my eyes and all over my chin. After 6 hours large "bubbles " of fluid built up in the corners of my eyes . I could barely open my eyes at all . I contacted my doctor who advised a mild cortisone salve and antihisamine tablets. I duly did as I was advised and was horrified to see that over night things got alot worse . I had to put on the biggest pair of sun glasses I could find and go to the E.R . I have been diagnosed with Angio-oedema resulting from an extreme allergic reaction to the face cream. I have been treated with a huge Cortisone injection in my rump . These injections hurt but are effective, as the swelling started to recede after 2 hours. It will take several days for it to go down and I have to stay out of the sun . I live in Norway where sun is a rare commodity so its a real pain . My advice to any one that is tempted to buy this is STAY AWAY FROM IT Anything that can cause such a violent reaction CANT be good for your skin !!!!! Elisabeth Arden should compensate people for the pain this product causes and not least withdraw it .

this product was recommended to me by a doctor for blemishes on my face. she told me to try this and would clear them up and to go see her a few weeks later. i will be going back very unhappy as this has only made things worse. obvioulsy dosnt know what shes talking about. the product is petroleum jelly with a harsh smell, a very expensive simple barrier cream.

Rash all over my face, unbelievable, i cried all night and day, plus i called customer centre nobody could help me, what do i do? pls help, my vacation starts in two weeks, how can i even go in the sun after such a horrible creme was invented, WHY????????????????

I am addicted to this cream. A small tube lasts me months, even with the amount I use it. It really does work on everything - blemishes, dry skin patches, nappy rash, you name it. Fantastic for adding a glow with make up application. I recommend it highly.

I am a beautician and have used many products/ranges in my time and seen many different skin conditions. I feel I'd like to point out that people who have had severe skin reactions, as unfortunate as it is, probably would have had a reaction whether it be this product or another. ALWAYS patch test when using a new cream, particularly if you've reacted to other products in the past and/or have highly reactive skin... simple.

I am so disappointed with this cream, I have sensitive skin by my own admission but I could not have predicted the allergic reaction I got from using it. The product suggests good for extremely dry skin/eczema. I am now being treated for severe chemical burn, I have huge blisters all over my hands and I am having to take antibiotics to clear the infection, great when your 27 weeks pregnant, thanks Elizabeth Arden!!

Fantastic what a discovery, slightly greasy so not the usual moisture cream, great for dry areas and to get the dewy look if having a makeup free day. I used this on dry eyelids and it cured it. Difficult to use under powder face products due to the greasyness.

When I was a child it was known in our family as "THE MAGIC CREAM". A small amount applied before bed to chapped lips, wake up next morning and massive improvement.
I still think it's magic!

Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant is the only product that I have ever had an allergic reaction to on my lips. They are a right mess now - swollen with a rash of tiny pimples and feeling like they are severly burnt. this happened when i used it a year ago but I couldnt at the time work out what caused this reaction. Using it a year later (but a new tube) it happened almost overnight. :( not happy!