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Over the last few days in the UK we’ve experienced some warm and dry weather. Am I Spring let alone Summer ready? Nope! Just about dealing with hay fever let alone a change of wardrobe and feeling ready to shed a few layers of clothing. But I am trying to get my feet in order, hoping to slip into a pair of sandals in a month or two. And this is when Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream could be helpful. I bought this around a month ago, along with Lacura’s Exfoilating Foot Scrub. The foot cream cost £2.99 for 125ml.
Why did I buy this?
I spotted this along with the scrub. Both new, both caught my eye and both were products I knew were needed and would be helpful slotted into my body care routine. I spend time and energy looking after my face. Moisturising my body is what I do twice a day everyday. But my feet? This is something I’m slowly getting better with but could do so much more time and product wise. I was hoping a cream designed for the feet would help moisturise and protect them better than a general body lotion.
What is this supposed to do?
This helps to moisturise and soften the feet thanks to it containing 15% Shea Butter and Coconut Oil. Suitable for dry skin.
Is this a Dupe?
Aldi have a bit of a history of bringing out products that are ‘inspired’ by other products and brands. The way this foot cream is packaged and containing 15% Shea Butter, makes me think of a brand called L’Occitane. Definitely some similarities here but NOT the same price! L’Occitane foot cream is £22.00 for 150ml!
Texture
When squeezed out of it’s tube it looks very thick because it holds it’s shape. But in use it’s more like a body lotion but slightly more thicker, although not by much. White in colour, totally smooth and opaque.
Fragrance
Identical to the foot scrub, this has a tea tree like fragrance so is fresh, clean with an aromatherapy type feel/scent to it.
In Use
It did appear very thick when I first used it, but found rubbing this into my feet it was actually looser and lighter in consistency. It rubbed in easily and left a slight sheen to the skin. I did feel the amount I originally took wasn’t enough, so I went in for a second blob to give them more moisture.
Despite it’s high percentage of Shea Butter, it wasn’t too greasy. My first application gave my feet moisture but they needed more. They looked and felt a little improved but I think it should have been more. My feet were left with a subtle sheen to them. I didn’t think the hit of moisture from this foot cream was long lasting.
The fragrance didn’t seem as strong when applied compared to the exfoliating scrub. I didn’t notice it much after application but I am suffering from a blocked nose right now so won’t focus so much on strength and longevity of this scent.
My Final Thoughts
This foot cream is ok. It doesn’t sound like I’m super impressed because I did expect a more hard hitting foot cream considering it’s high percentage of Shea Butter if I’m honest. And as already mentioned, I felt this didn’t give me the amount of moisture my feet needed instantly.
Recommended?
This is affordable, comes in a large size, fragrance is perfect for feet and packaging is stylish. It’s not too greasy in texture which some people will appreciate. Rubs in like a dream, super quick and easy. So if you’re looking for a decent and economical everyday foot cream for normal skin, this gets my thumbs up. Feet need more TLC and are drier? At this stage I’m not convinced this alone is good enough for this skin type (regardless what it says on the packaging) but could still be a family staple in the bathroom cabinet.
