Beauty products for women are so specialized…a cream for this, a serum for that, an oil for this. Meanwhile guys have a 3-in-1 soap and don’t require anything else! But, there’s one product for women that checks every box and that’s the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. It’s the only product you’d want and need if you were stranded on a deserted island! It hydrates, moisturizers, soothes, adds shine and even shapes your hair. It’s a fix-it-all, petroleum jelly based salve that’s pretty expensive, so, let’s dupe it!
Our favorite dupe for the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream is Aquaphor! We like to think of it as it’s much simpler cousin and it’s so true. Both can hydrate, moisturize, work as a lip balm, cuticle cream, eyebrow gel, and so on. The ingredients lists are very similar and both share virtually most of all the same ingredients. Aquaphor is basically the same thing and it’s so much more affordable and accessible.
Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream Dupes
This skin protectant does more than soothe sun-burned skin, rehydrate chapped lips, and heal rough elbows and calluses.
The Eight-Hour cream deeply moisturizes and protects the skin. It can work for virtually any type of skin issue ranging from burns to dry cuticles to lip balm. It’s a thicker salve that’s not sticky but definitely heavy and tacky. It packs on the hydration and all skin types can benefit from it because it’s so multi-use.
Formula-wise, the Eight Hour cream is nothing special and contains lanolin, petroleum jelly and a few more ingredients. Lanolin is great if you aren’t allergic or use vegan products. Petroleum jelly is great but faces scrutiny on how it’s sourced and how it works in topical products. It’s such an easily accessed and affordable occlusive that deserves more recognition.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
This ointment is uniquely formulated to restore your smooth, healthy skin.
Does it get more simplified than Aquaphor? Like the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream it hydrates, moisturizes, works as a hand cream and even can hold brows in place. It works for everything! Many love it as a lip balm because it can hydrate dry, chapped skin like no other. Aquaphor’s moisture-locking, balmy texture is free of fragrance and dyes and it’s so affordable. In this case, less is so much more and this is an amazing and similar alternative.
Pros:
- So affordable!
- Works for everything under the sun!
- Aquaphor and the Eight Hour cream share almost all the same ingredients. (Sans fragrance and that’s a good thing.)
- Get so much more product for less than half the price of the Eight Hour cream.
- The texture feels identical to the Eight Hour Cream.
- Comes in tons of different sizes and packaging.
Cons:
- Not the most luxurious product.
- Lanolin can be very irritating if you’re allergic.
Where to buy it:
Vaseline
Vaseline is very similar to Aquaphor and the Eight Hour cream in that it’s a multi-purpose, skin salve that works for just about anything under the sun. One place where Vaseline is superior to Aquaphor and the Eight Hour cream is in the ingredients. Vaseline is made of petroleum jelly and does not contain lanolin. For those who suffer from allergies to Lanolin and cannot use the Eight Hour cream, this is a safe option to use. It’s a great occlusive that soothes the skin and locks in moisture.
Pros:
- Super affordable.
- Works to help soothe and lock in moisture all over the body.
- Small ingredients list and no lanolin.
- Can replenish and soothe the skin barrier.
Cons:
- Thinner consistency than Eight Hour Cream.
- Not a luxe of a product.
- Petrolatum is a polarizing ingredient in beauty, especially for how it’s harvested.
- Some say vaseline locks in moisture but does not let any in. So you need to start with a hydrated base.
Where to buy it:
Lucas’ Papaw Ointment
From Australia, Papaw ointment is their multi-use, fix it all skin salve. Like the Eight Hour cream it’s good for hydrating, moisturizing, chapped lips, dry hands, cuticles and so on. Papaw Ointment goes a step further because it’s very good at healing burns, cuts, eczema, open wounds and insect bites. It’s made from fermented papaya fruit and has antibacterial properties. While not the most luxe product, if you’re looking for a multi-use salve, this one is one of the best.
Pros:
- Great multi-use skin salve!
- Papaw ointment is never sticky.
- Has antibacterial, healing properties and works on cuts, bug bites and infections.
- Super affordable.
- Locks in moisture.
Cons:
- If you don’t like petroleum jelly, you will not like this. The formula contains fermented papaya and petroleum jelly.
- Lanolin free.
Where to buy it:
Bybi Beauty Babe Balm
This emollient balm is a vegan and cruelty-free find! Made from shea butter and vegan fruit wax, it locks in moisture wherever you need it. It contains beta-carotene to rebuild the skin barrier and even has a subtle, orange hue. If you want a vegan, multi-use skin salve, this Bybi Babe Balm is a great alternative to the Eight Hour Cream!
Pros:
- Vegan and cruelty-free.
- A luxe option that is still more affordable than the Eight Hour cream.
- Contains shea butter and calendula to soothe the skin.
- Multi-use skin balm that works for everything! This one contains beta-carotene to replenish the skin barrier.
Cons:
- Not as affordable as some of the other dupes listed.
- If coconut oil makes you break out, you’ll want to avoid putting this on your face.
Where to buy it: Bybi Beauty
Smith’s Rosebud Salve
This rosy salve comes in a small compact and is good for small areas like your cuticles, lips and chapped skin. You can use it all over but the container is small and compact so keep that in mind. If you want a mini version of the Eight Hour cream to keep on you for lips and chapped skin this is the dupe for you! Tiny but perfect for on the go, plus it smells like roses and is great for locking in moisture.
Pros:
- Small compact tin is adorable.
- This product smells like roses.
- Super affordable and good for on the go.
- Great for dry, chapped skin.
Cons:
- Small compact does not make this product ideal for applying all over your face or body.
- If you don’t like heavy scents, this is not for you.
Where to buy it: Amazon
Neutrogena Norwegian Hand Cream
This cream hydrates and moisturizes your hands and deliver effective relief for dry, rough skin.
This hand cream is thick and a little goes a long, long way. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s a fantastic hand cream but it works all over to fix chapped, dry skin, dry cuticles and burns. It’s fragrance free and very good at locking in moisture. This multi-use skin slave is so affordable and easy to find. It’s thicker than the Eight Hour cream so if you want something heavy duty, this is it.
Pros:
- Eczema Association approved.
- This is especially good for dry, chapped skin.
- Fragrance free hand cream that works all over the body.
- Very affordable.
Cons:
- Thicker than the Eight Hour cream.
- May not be the best option to apply on your face.
Where to buy it:
Final Thoughts
There are so many good dupes for the Eight Hour cream and any one you choose from this list will save you money. The Eight Hour cream is basically petroleum jelly and lanolin in a fancy bottle with a hefty price tag. You can find the same exact thing with Aquaphor from the drugstore for a fraction of the price! It’s a perfect dupe and there is no need to spend on the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream if you’re looking to soothe dry, chapped skin!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use these products as moisturizer?
Totally. If you have dry, chapped, irritated skin a heavy duty, emollient balm is so good. It locks in moisture and can soothe the skin as soon as if you apply it. If you have oily skin you probably don’t want or need a heavy moisturizer like these. If you’re worried about breaking out, Vaseline and Aquaphor are non-comedogenic.
Can I use the Papaw ointment in place of Neosporin?
Yes! That is exactly that it is made for. The fermented papaya has antibacterial effects so it works to heal cuts, burns and blemishes like Neosporin would. It works for so much more like on cuticles, chapped lips, cracked heels, etc. so it’s definitely the best bang for your buck.
What are some unexpected uses for the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream or Aquaphor?
- As an eye cream.
- On your eyelashes in place of mascara on no makeup days. (It helps them to hold a curl and look a bit thicker!)
- As a quick eyebrow gel.
- As a hair gel for slicked back buns when you want to hide your day 4 hair.
- A hydrating salve on new tattoos.
- As a foot cream for cracked heels!