by Sushmita

I love rose and I am sure every girls do. When ever I think about rose around me I head towards my L’Occitane Rose Shea Butter Hand Cream. Last time when I was at L’Occitane Store and wanted to get a good hand cream from their range.

The SA swatched so many hand creams and after I sniffed each of them I fell in love with this one. He insisted me to use this as it has 20% – 25% of Shea Butter in it and meant for dry skin. L’Occitane somehow always tempts me towards their products but I never got a chance to use any. But this time I garb and quickly paid for this hand cream and yeah this is my first L’Occitane product :) I have always wanted something with rose fragrance and I so love it…!

Today I am going to review one of my favorite hand cream. I am a hand cream freak just because I have dry skin, my hand needs extra care. Many girls and women do travel a lot, do multipurpose work like job, work, cook, taking care of kids etc.. Hence don’t get enough time to take care of their hands. After which it’s tend to become super flaky and dry. Like skincare a proper hand care is also must. L’Occitane Rose Petals Hand Cream is such a savior for dry skin ladies..

Claims of the Hand Cream:

This Hand Cream, enhanced with a floral fragrance evoking sugar-coated rose petals, is highly concentrated with Shea Butter to help protect, nourish and soften skin.

Ingredients:

Direction to use: Apply on washed and clean dry hands especially at night before bed to get soft and smooth hand (according to L’Occitane SA).

Price: 

Rs. 530 for 30 ml.

My Take on L’Occitane Shea Butter Rose Petals Hand Cream:

I have been using this L’occitane Rose Petals Hand Cream for more than 2 weeks now and I am lovvving it. I was confused regarding why anyone need hand creams separately when there is so many body lotion, body cream and body butters available in market. While ours hands also belongs to our body isn’t it? Then what’s the need?

Thanks to my friend Savita for introducing and explaining the fact behind hand creams. They help in repair and provide intense moisturization to tired and dry hands. Till then I am using this Hand cream religiously and I now can feel the difference. Less dryness, stretchiness but smooth, supple and moisturized hand. I am so addicted towards it smell. :D Yyaay!!

What I like about this Hand Cream:

• As I already mentioned above, I love how its smell like an original rose, no artificial odor.
• The texture of this cream is light to medium good for dry skin ladies
• Little goes for a long way.
• Absorb quickly. I hate creams which feel sticky or greasy on me. But this hand cream gets quickly absorb into skin leaving behind a soft supple hydrating feeling.
• The smell again which last for almost 1 hour and then fade away..
• Makes my hand moisturize, soft and smooth. You can feel the effect next morning.
• The good part is you can even use this hand cream in day time when you feel your hand need some moisture.
• The packaging is sleek and handy, easily to carry.
• So small to adjust in your purse easily.
• Those who like rose smell fragrances will definitely like this cream.

What I don’t like about this Hand Cream:

• The price is much high for such a small quantity.
• Will not provide much moisturization in winter season.
• Oily skin beauties may find bit greasy.
• Didn’t work on my cuticles.
• The smell may be annoying for someone with sensitive nose.
• Do not help in removing tan.

MABH Rating: 3.5/5

Final Verdict:

I like this hand cream simply because its contain shea butter which is good for dry skin and rose smell in it. Otherwise it’s a ordinary everyday kind hand cream. I may not buy such a expensive product for only 30 ml which is a big drawback according to me. I am in search of another rose smelling hand cream ;)

Have you ever tried L’Occitane Hand Creams?

by Arpita

Hi girls!
I recently won a giveaway and got products worth Rs. 850 from Rustic Art! The moment I found out that they are all Organic, I started jumping with joy! I have been using this hand and foot lotion for more than two weeks now! Let’s see if it worked for me or not.

• Read: Vedic Line HandsOn Hand Cream Review

Price & Quantity:

Rs. 450 for 100 ml

How to Use?:

For better result, apply before going to bed on washed and dried hands and feet.

My Experience:

This hand and foot care lotion comes in a transparent bottle. It has a spray type of packaging. Two or Three pumps are required to moisturize my hands from the wrist to the fingers.  The packaging is quite sturdy and the spray nozzle comes with a transparent cap to prevent accidental spraying of the product.

It has a very strong citrusy fragrance, which is very fresh, and I quite like it. Fragrance lingers on for an hour or so. Some may not like the strong fragrance.  I have been using this hand & foot lotion for almost 2 weeks now and I do see a visible difference. My hands have become soft and smooth and my hands do glow a bit now. However, if you apply it on severely dry hands, then it may not help much. It is actually a normal hand moisturizer and it does not heal anything. After you remove this lotion from your hands, the dryness comes back. After applying this product, it gets immediately absorbed in 2-3 minutes, leaving fragrant hands and a layer of moisture behind. The price is steep.

•  Read: RevAyur Foot Cream Review

It makes my feet soft and glowing but it does not heal cracked heels, neither does it claim to. I just love the way it works for my hands and feet. I quite loved the product overall. It does not leave any greasiness behind. Therefore, if you want to hold a pen after applying this lotion, then you can happily do so. The consistency of the lotion is between thick and runny. The bottle is travel friendly. It is 80% organic and it is another pro for me. The cute little bunny printed on the bottle makes me feel very happy. Thank god that the product has not been tested on animals. In addition, it is USDA certified and thus safe to be used on the skin. After application, it gives a cooling effect to the hands, if used in proper amount, which I love.

PROS:

• It has a fresh citrus fragrance
• Packaging makes it neat and easy to use
• The lotion is non sticky and non greasy
• 80% organically made
• Not tested on animals
• Works as a normal hand and feet moisturizer
• Imparts a healthy glow to the hands and feet
• Makes hands and feet soft
• USDA certified
• Vegan product

CONS:

• Some may not like the smell
• Will not suit severely dry hands and feet
• Pricey ofcourse!

MABH Rating:

4.8/5 (-0.2 for not healing my hands and heels)

Would I Recommend?:

This hand lotion is worth every penny for me, and works well as a non-greasy hand and feet moisturizer and woks well during daytime and nighttime as well. Thus, I completely recommend it to all girls here. However, remember, if you have really dry hands and feet, then it may not work for you. If is perfect for summer use.

by Shruthi

Product Description: Classic formula with Natural Moisturizing Factor & Shea Butter to sooth and rejuvenate

Price & Quantity: Rs 160 for 75 ml

Ingredients:  Here goes the list.

Shelf Life: 2 years

My Experience with Vedic Line+ HandsOn Hand cream:

Packaging: A pleasant blue colour tube with a flip top and a small nozzle. The package says ‘Perfect antidote for chapped and rough hands’

Colour, Consistency & Fragrance/Texture: The cream is white in colour. It is  thick and creamy. I can’t describe the fragrance. I even asked my friends but all I got was ‘Hey, this smells like a baby lotion’ and ‘it’s nice’ :)

How it works: I like the blue tube. It looks classy yet simple. Since I spend about 9 hours daily in AC, my hands keep getting dry. I simply apply a pea sized amount on both my palms and just rub them together. Do not forget the space in between your fingers. The cream is not oily and gets absorbed quickly so your palms don’t feel greasy. But you need to reapply this every 3-4 hours atleast. I don’t mind that part :) This cream gGives me a break from typing on the keyboard and keeps my hands smelling nice always.

PROS:

• Does have moisturizing properties
• Paraben free
• Smells nice
• Gets absorbed quickly
• Doesn’t have a greasy feel
• Decently priced

CONS:

• Have to reapply every few hours

Makeup and Beauty Home Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend?: Yes. If you would like to start with a good hand cream then you can try this. Feels light on the pocket. However, if you have dry skin, you might have to reapply more often or go for a cream with more moisturizing properties.

Would I Repurchase?: Yes.