Hi, I'm Alison, going to be around a bit more now as off work recovering after abdominal surgery. ...
Hi, I'm Alison, going to be around a bit more now as off work recovering after abdominal surgery. I also write on Dooyoo under the same name but under the picture of my dog Oscar!
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I love my Clarins products apart from the products themselves I like the offers they have on regularly throughout the year where if you buy two products you get some trial sizes free. This is a great opportunity to try some of the other Clarins products without splashing out your cash. One product I got a trial size of was the Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream.
The tube I have is only 30ml but the actual size in the shop for sale is 100ml, prices vary depending where you buy but it is £14.50 at www.pharmacy2u.co.uk.
This is as it says a hand and nail cream, which claims to have the following benefits:-
- Protecting hands from chapping and irritation and gives an even appearance - Moisturises and gives smooth supple hands - Strengthens nails - Minimises current age spots and prevents the appearance of new spots.
So does it do what it says on the tin (so to speak!). Read on to find out.
What is in it?
As with most Clarins products it is packed with plant extracts. In this cream there is Myrrh extract which is to strengthen the nails, Aloe which is moisturising and also gentle and soothing for irritated skin, Big Black Root (never heard of this) which is stimulating and Shea which moisturises, protects skin, regenerates, revitalises and softens so all in all a pretty good ingredient in a hand and nail cream. However it does say on the back of the tube that there is only 6.7% plant extracts.
What does it smell of?
It has a pleasant smell which does smell of plants and there is almost a hint of a spicy smell to it. Once absorbed into your skin you can still smell the pleasant fragrance.
What is the cream like?
Well it's a creamy white colour and is moderately thick. It's a real nice thickness, not too thick but not too runny. It absorbs quickly into your skin and there is no greasiness.
What does my skin feel like?
My skin feels soft and smooth. I get quite dry cracked skin because I suffer from eczema but after using this I feel a big difference.
So does it do what it says?
Well firstly it does protect my hands and soothe the irritation so gets a tick in the box for the first category. It moisturises and makes my hands smooth and supple so that's the second category passed. Not sure about the nail strengthening, I don't currently have any problems with my nails, no splitting so can't really comment on its strength in this area. Finally the age spots, again can't comment, thankfully don't have any age spots at the moment as still in my 20's (just!). Come back and ask me in 20 years!
My Thoughts
This is a lovely hand cream that is pleasantly scented, leaves skin feel soft, smooth and soothes irritation. However I don't think I would pay the £14.50 or more to buy hand cream. I do like Clarins products and am prepared to pay more for face products but don't like to spend as much on my hands so whilst I am happy to use the free sample I wouldn't necessarily buy the full priced product.
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good review, down to earth and honest, my girlfriend asked me to buy it, i saw how much it cost and nearly fainted. i know a little more about it now bloody rip off though
HotBabes 15.02.2006 00:29
Not a fan of Clarins so won't be buying this, especially at that price. x x
mumsymary 14.02.2006 23:36
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