The multipurpose skincare product has been dubbed as an “essential for all travel bags” by one enthusiastic reviewer and, as its name suggests, is designed to deliver eight hours’ worth of hydration. With its petroleum-based formula, the face cream instantly soothes and restores moisture and works in conjunction with vitamin E to repair damage caused to the skin barrier. This not only gives the formula its renowned healing properties, but also helps it prevent future moisture loss. Salicylic acid is also on deck to promote gentle cell turnover for healthier, smoother-looking skin.
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Since making its debut more than 90 years ago, the Eight Hour Cream has earned a loyal fanbase among beauty lovers, experts, and celebrities alike. In fact, Zendaya is the latest star to give the formula their seal of approval. Euphoria makeup director Doniella Davy recently revealed that the Emmy winner “loves [it] to keep her face really moist.”
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It can also be used for “sunburn, scaly skin, and hair gel,” according to another, and if your trip will entail lots of walking, one reviewer noted that the cream is “particularly helpful for the cracks I sometimes get on the bottoms of my feet… when I frequently wear sandals.” They also mentioned that the product can be used to heal scrapes, burns, and other unforeseen travel injuries.
The brand lists treating windburn, hydrating the nails and cuticles, and highlighting cheekbones as other common uses. It’s not hard to see why another shopper said they “never travel without it,” or why it’s racked up more than 3,600 five-star ratings.
