topic Re: L’Occitane Hand Cream in Beauty

L’Occitane Hand Cream

DebNYC31 — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:24:56 GMT

I recently bought the hand cream sampler ("on sale") & as much as i like their hand cream, I did not expect the sizes to be so small..the smaller size maybe good for 1-2 used ands the "larger" size maybe good for 2-3 uses. Not much product for what came out to be all most $100. And not good for gifting unless you repackage...came in bubble warp like it came from a bulk store.

Re: L’Occitane Hand Cream

Kachina624 — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:29:18 GMT

I couldn't believe the price for those tiny tubes when they presented it. I'll stick with my Avon Moisture Therapy hand cream.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:05:37 GMT

Nothing works better for me on dry skin than Alpha Skin Care Body Lotion. The 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) gets rid of dead/dry skin.

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FranandZoe — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:31:43 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
Nothing works better for me on dry skin than Alpha Skin Care Body Lotion. The 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) gets rid of dead/dry skin.

It's my new fave too - been using it for a few months after someone mentioned it here.

It got rid of the crepey skin on my arms too.

Regarding the L'Occitane tubes - cut them open - there's a lot more inside that you can't get out. They are teeny though.

Re: L’Occitane Hand Cream

Shanus — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:52:31 GMT

@DebNYC31 wrote:
I recently bought the hand cream sampler ("on sale") & as much as i like their hand cream, I did not expect the sizes to be so small..the smaller size maybe good for 1-2 used ands the "larger" size maybe good for 2-3 uses. Not much product for what came out to be all most $100. And not good for gifting unless you repackage...came in bubble warp like it came from a bulk store.

@DebNYC31 I like the sampler sets at Christmas time that are 4-6 in a pkg. to keep in my car and in my purse. Expensive yes and L'Occitane has always been a high end brand, but the shea butter hand creams cannot be beat. larger sizes can be purchased on their site and Q sometimes has the shea hand cream w/ a bath oil or gel.

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Shanus — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:44:39 GMT

Forget to mention Kiehl's as another favorite. Where do you purchase the" Alpha "body cream @San Antonio Gal ?

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:48:43 GMT

@Shanus - Ulta or Amazon. @SilleeMee got me hooked on this wonderful product.

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Shanus — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:52:56 GMT

@San Antonio Gal Thanks for the speedy response. Headed to Ulta today...a sale.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:59:35 GMT

About the Alpha lotion...

There is a lot, and I mean a lot, of product left on the inside of the bottle when you think it's empty. If you can do it, cut the bottle open ( use a box cutter carefully) and then use a spatula to get the remaining stuff out. Use a baggy to cover the cut bottle so it doesn't dry out.

Re: L’Occitane Hand Cream

Eileen in Virginia — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:46:15 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@DebNYC31 wrote:
I recently bought the hand cream sampler ("on sale") & as much as i like their hand cream, I did not expect the sizes to be so small..the smaller size maybe good for 1-2 used ands the "larger" size maybe good for 2-3 uses. Not much product for what came out to be all most $100. And not good for gifting unless you repackage...came in bubble warp like it came from a bulk store.

@DebNYC31 I like the sampler sets at Christmas time that are 4-6 in a pkg. to keep in my car and in my purse. Expensive yes and L'Occitane has always been a high end brand, but the shea butter hand creams cannot be beat. larger sizes can be purchased on their site and Q sometimes has the shea hand cream w/ a bath oil or gel.

@Shanus I agree. You can also get them from Amazon at L'Occitane's regular price. They're Prime, so you get free shipping. As I said in another post about this sampler, this was a good buy, but you have to understand the sizes being offered. In general, QVC's bundles are good buys if you like all/most of the components.

@DebNYC31 As a point of reference, L'Occitane's regular sized hand cream comes in a 5.2 ounce tube. The sample sizes Shana likes for her car and purse are 1 ounce and the teeny ones in the pack the you bought are .3 ounces. I've been able to buy 1.7 ounce tubes at their Williamsburg outlet. As another poster mentioned, I cut the tubes open to squeeze every last bit of the creams out. After I use it on my hands, I rub my finger along my lips to soften them up. It's better than many lip balms.

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PommomNJ — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 11:36:43 GMT

I have been using L'Occiatne hand cream for 20 years. Best hand cream! I am never without this product. I keep a larger 5.1oz tube by my bed, in my desk draw at work, and my desk at home. The smaller tubes are purse/travel size. A little product goes a long way. The 1 oz tubes will last WAY more than 2-3 applications. The 1 oz tubes sell for $12 at the L'Occitane boutiques. QVC is selling 20 tubes (10 each of a 1 oz and the matching 0.3 oz) for $90. For approx $9, you are getting both a 1oz and a 0.3oz. The 0.3 oz size is a bit ridiculous. I would prefer a few more 1oz tubes instead of ten 0.3 oz tubes. I order the set every year as a splurge for myself and to share with friends. My go to is the 20% shea formula but it is fun to try the other scents. Interesting tip to cut them open - never considered that. Thank you!

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gidgetgh — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:36:32 GMT

For those of you who are fans, try this product. This is the one I use at night. I keep it on my nightstand. Great product.

Also, the little sample sized hand lotions, which I keep in my purse, last me way more than 2-3 uses. You only need a tiny bit of their hand lotion.