COMBAT THOSE COLD SORES THIS WINTER

Advantages: All in opinion
Disadvantages: All in opinion

...cans of drink, mugs, glasses etc?.. * Avoid kissing especially at the early stages of the cold sore. How to treat those discomfort cold sores ***************************************** I have tried most creams out there, Blissteeze, Blistex, Cymex, special lip gels. I?ve even tried spraying some perfume to try and dry the blister. ? They all promise to do the same thing to soothe and get rid of your cold sores yet the only sound product that delivers in my experience has to be Zovirax. Zovirax is a unique cream formula that works wonders - It comes in two forms either in a small tub or a squeezable tube ? the Zovirax tube is slightly smaller than your ordinary lip relief tubes but seeing that only a small amount is needed to cure the cold sore the size really doesn?t matter because it really does work and therefore you do...

Versatile 02.11.2001 · Read review
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Review of Zovirax Cold Sore Cream

Why have boots changed their Traditional Cold Cream?

Advantages: No longer has any. It used to be perfect. I would have said it was the best product ever!
Disadvantages: Thick, Vaseline Texture, Smells chemically, Does not remove makeup easily.

...I am deeply disappointed with this product. I have been using this for two years, after my mum recommended it to me. She has been using it for years. But now, neither of us will be. A few months ago I bought a new pot of the cream and noticed that it didn't feel 'right'. I didn't think much more about it and carried on using it. Until this week! A couple of months ago I developed a rash on my face and it's still there. I've been to the doctors twice and have been given endless creams and nothing is working. The other night I was in the bathroom taking my makeup off with the cold cream, when I remembered about me noticing the change in my cold cream. I ran straight to my mums bathroom and grabbed her pot because she's not bought one for about 5 months (they last ages!). My cream is TOTALLY different. Boots are still packaging it...

lillybettx 22.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Boots Traditional Skin Care Cold Cream

Why use lotion when Boots Cold Cream is even better.

Advantages: All of above and points raise from previous reviewer
Disadvantages: Can't see any

...I have been interested in various traditional based skin products for at least three years now which I am glad that Boots still do produce such products, only bought it a moment ago, therefore I shall report after using it for a while. Like the excellent reviewer before me, I very much agree everything noted from the price(no advertising cost), design (1930's) and formula (simple but effective) of such product. As I have using cold cream from various origin, namely from China which also deem very old fashion but one can still buy it in Hong Kong (made in Shanghai name Butterfly, excellent product though I must say but I do not think one can buy in here in UK, but if one is in Hong Kong, do look out for it). I mostly use cold cream for body moisturising daily after shower, as I love using soap which makes me feel squeaky clean...

roxprofi 17.02.2009 · Read review
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Ponds Cream Cleanser

Advantages: Great cleanser for winter time
Disadvantages: Can get a bit too oily for certain skin types

...I somehow have a penchant for picking up and trying different kinds of facial cleansers. I know it's generally said that you should stick with one kind and one brand to see if it suits your skin and eventually it is good for the skin as well. But I am never satisfied with one type. Recently when Ponds introduced their cleanser in the same packaging as their famous creams (that they have been selling since ages), I was tempted to buy the green white jar. Ponds was known to me as a trademark for thick facial and cold creams. They later also came up with the cleansing products like cloths and pore cleansers. This magnificent cream cleanser is a cold cream and a cleanser in one package. The jar is a classic ponds' white one with a green twist turn lid. It's easy to open and with the work of your fingures you can take as...

chekcherry 19.01.2009 · Read review
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Eight Hour Cream

Advantages: Only need to use a tiny amount so lasts for years!
Disadvantages: None

...This cream comes in a tube and initially seems quite expensive (when I bought my last tube it cost £17). It states that it is for use on chapped or weather burned skin ? basically for use anywhere on the body. It is a brilliant lip salve ? it may seem expensive but I can?t remember the last time I bought a tube ? it must be at least 2 years ago. The cream never goes off and lasts for ages as you only need to use the tiniest amount each time. Another thing it is very good for is when you have a sore red nose during a cold. It soothes and fixes dry skin extremely quickly and in my mind is great value for money....

Alexmouse 11.12.2000 (09.12.2000) · Read review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream

All in one miracle cream!

Advantages: many products in 1, saves money, rubs in easily
Disadvantages: expensive on the high street

...MIRACLE CREAM I started using the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream because of all the fantastic reviews it had, and I must say it fulfilled all of the expectations I had plus more. It truly is a miracle cream and is affordable. Being the well known brand of Elizabeth Arden you can find it in most department stores and high street stores such as Boots however I would recommend buying it online as you will find it?s a lot cheaper. On the CheapSmells website you can buy a 50ml tube for £11.90, I have seen it not online for prices in excess of £20 so you are definitely better off buying online. You can get the 8 hour face cream in sizes 30ml and 50ml. You can also get the miracle hand cream in 75ml. The cream itself is mainly used as a skin protectant and can help with problems such as dry, flaky skin. But the miracle with this cream is that...

chinky_boy123 25.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream

Eight Hour Miracle Cream!

Advantages: Heals and Soothes skin.
Disadvantages: Price, can take a while to absorb.

...Before I bought Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream I had read about it in magazines with lots of Celebrities citing it as one of there "Must have" beauty products. As ever my inquisitive nature took over and I decided to invest in a tube to find out what I have been missing. So of I went to my local Debenhams and asked the Beauty Advisor for a tube of this recommended cream. The Cream cost me £18 for a 50ml tube. I know this is also available at other department stores so it may be possible to buy this cheaper. The eight hour cream comes in an off white box with the Elizabeth Arden logo on the front. The actual tube is white in colour with black writing across the front and a screw top lid. Eight Hour Cream was developed by Elizabeth Arden over 70 years ago. Its intended use is to sooth minor skin irritations and calm chapping...

vixsta14 15.06.2006 · Read review
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oh no not another cold sore

Advantages: easily available, works great
Disadvantages: Can be a bit expensive

...Yep, I know the feeling, as a child I suffered badly with cold sores maybe 3 or 4 at a time, although I would pick them and probably spead the virus. It would seem that that is exactly the problem and there is no cure, the virus (herpes) lives within our glands and can erupt at any time (particularly at time of stress when or when our immune system is under attack). Of course Zorvirax was not available then, but now I have a tube or pump dispenser in the house all the time, although they seem more prevalent during the colder months. In fact I brought a pump container just yesterday, it is available and all good chemists and even some supermarkets stock it, it cost £6.95 and the tube is £4.95 (I think) or there about. I always go the the large option. My partner has a cold sore on his face which has been getting worse for the last...

spiceyspice 12.03.2002 (14.03.2002) · Read review
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Boots Avert Cold Sore Cream

Advantages: Quick at relieving cold sores.
Disadvantages: -

...I have used Boots Own brand Avert Cold Sore Cream on many occasions to relieve both the symptoms of cold sores on my lips and relieve the itchiness of cold sores before they appear. This cream is an excellent way of dually preventing & relieving this nasty problem. The tube only contains 2g of cream, but you don't need much to rub onto the affected area. The main active ingredient is Aciclovir 5% w/w. Other ingredients include Poloxamor 407, Cetosearyl, Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, White Soft Paraffin & others. To use this cream you must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying to the affected area. I use my finger end to gently rub a small amount over the itchy part of my lip (if i feel a cold sore starting to appear), or if one has already developed. I repeat the above application about every 3-4 hours...

nikki_leeds 24.02.2002 (25.02.2002) · Read review
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Review of Boots Cold Sore Medicine

Cold sores

Advantages: It works
Disadvantages: Too expensive

...I can't stand cold sores they are a pain , annoying and they can't be disguised. That's why there is only one way to get rid of them and that is to use a really expensive cream that works. Out of all my freinds I'm the only person who gets cold sores and unfortunately I get them all the time even during the summer. THere are other creams on the market but a lot of them are useless so that's why I have to use zovirax. But now cause I have found a cure I get it prescribed off the doctor and now it's free. There is also another small problem with zovirax the tube it comes in is very small and in some ways a waste of money. Even tough it does work it can be useless if it doesn't work for some people and a big waste of money. But the fact is once you have cold sores they are there and there to stay. It's the most annoying thing and they cant...

michellecutie 15.01.2001 · Read review
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