A Closer Look: Hand Creams

I simply love hand creams and currently have a pretty healthy stash!  You can see what I had in my stash previously here.  I can honestly say it has just over doubled! Oops.

Lancome Nutrix Royal Mains Intense Nourishing & Restoring Hand Cream 100ml - a super rich and luxe cream which smells gorgeous and leaves the hands feeling deeply moisturised.

Barefoot Botanicals Rosa Fina anti-ageing Hand and Nail Cream 50ml - I reviewed this hand cream here. This product has been discontinued and the brand has been re-launched as Barefoot SOS. The hand cream can still be purchased on Amazon or Feel Unique.

Chandler Farm Lavender Hand Creme 88.7ml* - this came in the Vegan Cuts box I reviewed recently see here. A rich cream scented with lavender. I like to use this just before bed.

sk:n Anti-Ageing Hand Cream 50ml - a nice cream which moisturises the hands and nails leaving them with a light floral scent.

Neal's Yard Remedies Bee Lovely Hand Cream 50ml - this was a magazine freebie a while back. A great hand cream scented with orange which helps save the bees. 

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand & Nail Cream 75ml - smells of honey and deeply moisturises the hands and nails. One of my all time favourites.

Mavala Hand Cream 30ml - this came in a gift pack. Deeply moisturises hands and nails.

Lj's Natural Solutions Soothing Organic Handbag Hand Lotion 60ml - a lotion scented with Lavender, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang essential oils.  See my review here.

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Hand Creme 30g - this one smells lush! I keep this one in my handbag for moisturising on the go!

Neom Inspiration Violet, Chamomile & Cedarwood Organic Hand Cream 50ml & Neom Complete Bliss Moroccan Blush Rose Organic Hand Cream 50ml - love both these. My all time favourite hand cream.  See my review of Complete Bliss here.

Conscious Skincare Soothing Hand Cream for Hard Working Hands 50ml* - a deliciously rich cream which is perfect for use after gardening.  See my review here.

Living Nature Nourishing Hand Cream 50ml* - one of my current favourite hand creams. One I'll definitely purchase when I reduce my stash.  See my review here.

Dr Organic Rose Otto Hand & Nail Cream 125ml - love everything I've tried from this cost conscious organic brand. Smells gorgeous and is lovely to use. Another one I'll definitely re-purchase.

Apivita Moisturising Hand Cream with Aloe & Honey 50ml* - this has a light texture and smells gorgeous.  See my mini review here.

Have you used any of these?  What's your favourite hand creams?  Do you have an addiction to hand creams like me?

*PR samples

Vegan Cuts Beauty Box

I was contacted a while back by Vegan Cuts who asked if I'd like to try their Beauty Box.  Oh course I said, yes please I'd love to!

Vegan cuts was founded by couple John and Jill who see Veganism as the way to an abundant life.  They and their team scour the web, festivals and stores for the best plant based foods, vegan clothing, shoes, accessories, body care and every day items which you can pick up in the online shop.  You can also sign up for a snack box - see this here.

I was sent the February Beauty Box* ($19.95 per month with $15 shipping costs - this is approximately £20.95).

"Discover cruelty free brands without committing to full-size products or prices".

Every month the box includes 4-7 items ranging from cosmetics to skincare. There will be a mix of full sizes and sample sizes and all are Vegan and Cruelty Free.  There is a retail value of $35 or more per box.

I was sent the February box "Love is in the Air"

Medusa's Make-up Lipstick in shade Baroque (full size $12) - this is a really pretty shade and is supermoisturising on the lips. A vegan lipstick - my very first!  Fuller review to follow.

Molly Rose Pickles & Ice Cream Lip Balm .15oz (full size $5) - the quirkiest beauty product I've ever tried. This actually smells and tastes just like dill pickle! "Perfect for expectant mother's late night cravings...or for anyone craving this herbal sweet treat". Packed full of nourishing oils and butters. I'm fancying trying Roses & Chocolate (although this is flavour of the month and can only be bought up until today). Check out the website for interesting butters, balms and scrubs.

Yarok Feed your Do (sample pot) - huge Yarok fan. This is a whipped hair paste made of organic botanicals including lemon peel and peppermint. Can be used in many ways - to smooth frizz after blow drying, apply to wet hair to shape frizz free curls, for hold and volume apply to roots and will tame flyaway hairs.  Looking forward to trying this out. 

Chandler Farm Natural Lavender Hand Cream 88.7ml (full size $8.99) - a luxurious hand cream which keeps hands soft and smooth and lightly scented with Lavender.  Palm oil free. Rich in natural ingredients. This smells lovely and deeply moisturises the hands.

Greenbody Handcrafted Tea Tree & Rosemary Deodorant (sample size) - a natural deodorant which smells gorgeous! Always on the lookout to find the perfect natural deodorant so looking forward to trying this out.

Box bonus! Birthed by Earth all Natural Soy Wax Tealight Candle - with 4 hours burn time. This smells beautiful and looking forward to lighting it.

Thanks so much Vegan Cuts. I love February's box and once my spending ban is over I'll definitely be signing up!

See Vegan Cuts here

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Have you tried Vegan Cuts Beauty Box before?

*complimentary - sent for review