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Hand creams are one of those body products you might not need to use all the time. You could spend months and months not using one, and then all of a sudden you look down at your hands and they look mummified! So which one should you use if you’re on a budget? I’ve recently been putting Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream to the test to try and get MY hands looking less raisin like. Cost? 69p for 75ml.
Why did I buy this?
Being a user of the brand Aveeno, I knew this hand cream was inspired by them because of how it looks and it’s ingredients. With it being oatmeal based, I had hoped this would be a decent hand cream. So add these facts with the price (I didn’t want to spend a small fortune), it was a needed purchase!
What is this hand cream supposed to do?
Thanks to this hand cream containing oatmeal and glycerin, this product is supposed to be incredibly moisturising and nourishing on the hands.
Packaging
I don’t want to focus too much on how this hand cream is packaged as it’s pretty standard. BUT if you’ve ever seen or used Aveeno products you will see this looks quite similar to the range. How do I know? I use their body lotion! The cream coloured tube, the green coloured flip top lid and detailing. It’s very basic in look, has quite a natural, wholesome appearance to it. But the main thing is it does resemble Aveeno without a doubt!
Texture & Look
Off white in colour. Quite similar in texture compared to a body lotion but has a slight hold to it as it’s not loose in consistency.
Fragrance
There isn’t one! I can’t detect anything because it smells of nothing. So ideal for those who don’t want their hand cream having a scent to it.
In Use
On each application, I find using the same amount of hand cream (the size of the tip of my smallest finger) is enough for full coverage of both hands. This actually is a very generous amount but it rubs in very quickly and easily. Although this feels lotion like there is a slight waxiness to this, but not as obvious compared to a body butter. It leaves my hands feeling moisturised and protected because I can feel a slight layer of something on my hands. But they still look matt and don’t appear to be shiny.
My hands do feel very soft after applying this hand cream, yet they still feel quite normal, if that makes sense? As mentioned above, they feel slightly coated but honestly this isn’t off putting because I want my hands to be cocooned. And I can still get on with my tasks and not worry about slippy hands which can be a worry if a hand cream is too rich, heavy or greasy in texture.
I use my hands a lot. Not only do I use them I wash them regularly and still use hand sanitiser daily. So I don’t expect them to feel moisturised for hours and hours at a time because I’m constantly cleaning them. But what I do find is they are dry a lot less often when I’m using this. They look less grey/white/dry and overall I’m probably using this less compared to my other hand cream I was using before this.
Recommended?
I really REALLY like this hand cream! I’m a massive fan of body products that contain oatmeal. My experience has shown it’s a brilliant ingredient for dry, sensitive skin. And I think this hand cream does what it needs to do. It’s moisturising and protecting without being heavy. Hands can be used straight away which is practical. And although I like fragrance, I like how neutral this is scent wise. And the price? I would be happy paying double the price this is. But at 69p for 75ml, this is a great buy! Hand creams are not glamourous but neither are dry hands. Definitely recommended and one to buy to keep your hands in good condition while on a budget.