Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil

Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Rich Skin Soothing icon
in Skin Soothers
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Review

Results you may expect from using Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Soothing: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil contains a high concentration of soothing ingredients, which may help to reduce irritation and calm the skin.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (est. ≈11.0%), Tocopheryl Acetate (est. ≈4.0%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Skin soothing

Based on the ingredient list analysis, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil is rich (> 5%) in soothing ingredients, particularly Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract (est. ≈11.0%).

When applied to the skin, compounds of soothing ingredients, such as triglycerides, phospholipids, fatty acids, phenolic compounds, and antioxidants, work together to soothe the skin through various mechanisms: reducing inflammation, promoting wound healing, repairing the skin barrier, and providing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
78.5
50.0
22.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 78.5 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
3
2
1.5
All occlusives 78.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
78.5
50.0
22.0
3.0
2.0
1.5
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
22
11
4
3
2
1
All antioxidants 43 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
43
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
22
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
11
Tocopheryl Acetate
4
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
2
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
11
All soothing 10 5 Rich in soothing
All soothing
10
11
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Extracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Est. %11
Function
Origin
A fragrant and anti-inflammatory extract derived from ginger roots. It is a major part of Chinese traditional medicine. In can increase blood circulation, which helps with skin healing and skin metabolism.
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from the fleshy part of an avocado, used in skincare for its excellent emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Avocado oil contains fatty acids, notably oleic acid (up to 80%), squalene, vitamin E, and carotenoids.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
An extract derived from rosemary leaves. It contains a fragrant essential oil and is a strong antioxidant with astringent tannins.