For years I've been a diehard devotee of Eight Hour Cream. I've stuck with that delicious gloopy gloss/fix all despite every other innovation, and though a couple of creams have made me pause (notably by Shizen products) I tend to return to the trusty 8 Hour. I've recently been trying Pommade Divine and have to say I'm now very torn as to whether it can beat 8 Hour in the moisturizing stakes. It comes in a variety of formats- pots and tubes, and has an oddly invigorating slightly herby scent. The actual ingredients that give it this unique flavour are clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, but from personal experience I'd say none of these really come through, just a general herblike aroma.
It sinks beautifully onto the lips, with an even amount being dispensed and coats them in a thin film of product. It's smooth and gives the lips a really nice sheen, which is suitable for all day wear, so you can forget about needing gloss or lippie on top. It helped my dry lips feel hydrated and like the 8 Hour Cream also doubles up as a heal all balm- great on bruises, cuts and stings. One small tube has lasted me for simply ages, and you get three for under £12- which makes it a lot more budget friendly than the Arden version.
Apparently the secret is in the recipe, which is 200 years old, formulated by The Butler and Co. Apothecary of Clerkenwell. Hopefully it will still be with us in another 200 years- it really is that good!
£11.95 for all three from Cult Beauty