Boots Deep Moisturising Foot Cream
Boots’ signature in house foot cream is lauded for its value and efficiency with a great herbal blend including mint lavender and marshmallow. It’s paraffin rich mix seals in moisture and allows for a cooling feeling after application. The cream absorbs well (within 3-4 minutes) considering it's a quite thick cream. The cream is perfect for anybody seeking an affordable, fuss free foot cream. Reviews for this cream are into the thousands with many users reporting immediate results; softer and less cracked heels the very next morning. In fact the average rating with users is 4.5 stars and.. ahh did we mention it’s dermatologically tested too? Great for anybody who’s a nighttime creamer….! (excuse the pun).
CCS Foot Care Cream
This is actually the UK’s number 1 selling cream (according to Nielsen 2024). It’s a clinically formulated cream and is podiatrist recommended. The key ingredients include eucalyptus oil which is a great odour control, offering a fresh scent. For anybody worried about smelly feet this is a winner! CCS foot cream also contains 10% urea, forming softness and hydration which allows better moisture retention. If your not familiar with urea its a powerful humectant and is naturally found in the body and a key component in the skins ability to naturally moisturise. Highly praised for softening hard skin, its a perfect cream to add at night with some funky bamboo socks! Keep the moisture locked in with bamboo socks and watch it work its magic. 95% of users see an improvement within a week and it’s safe for diabetics due to being lanolin/paraben free.
CeraVe SA Renewing Foot Cream
This super cream is a formula developed by dermatologist with a gentle exfoliation and skin barrier support. With skin supporting ingredients like salicylic acid which dissolves dead skin cells, and niacinamides which soothe irritation. The cream also includes 3 ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which enhances hydration and skin integrity as well as being fragrance free. This saves any irritation and harm that fragrances does to the skin (lets get into that one another time). This cream is super hypoallergenic, so it teams up well with bamboo socks for those who have sensitive skin and reacts to everything. Combo this with some bamboo socks and your'e well protected. Nearly all testers felt noticeably smoother and healthier feet after a week while some users praised its quick absorption and moisturising effects. This foot cream is a real champion for those seeking mild chemical exfoliation as well as some moisturising.
Clarins Foot Beauty Treatment
This cream is slightly different to those mentioned previously. Clarins is a luxurious spa style cream with plant extracts aimed at nourishing and refreshing tired feet. It includes Camphor an anti inflammatory and anti bacterial fighting ingredient, which also increases collagen and elastin production; improving appearance of skin. It also helps calm irritated skin and reduce redness. Clarins also contains astringent and lavender that helps provide some of the nourishing effects on the skin. It contains a nice herbal scent and is quickly absorbed. Although it has a creamy texture it has a non stick texture. One major benefit of this cream is its ability to soften calloused areas with users reporting it working very well to soften them. Ideal for those looking for a more premium spa like product and those looking for post travel creams or creams to help with all day on your feet scenarios.
Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion Aloe
A lightweight spray lotion thats designed for quick absorption, soaking into the skin rapidly. Although its suitable for all over body use, it's a great product for feet. Rapidly absorbing and non greasy its the ideal foot cream for busy bodies. Think straight after the shower, in the gym or when you're late for work. It’s also ideal if your feet are hard to reach due to mobility issues and easier to apply than cream which you have to physically rub into all areas of your foot. The Aloe Vera makes a nice touch giving the cream a gentle pleasant smell and also helps moisturise and revitalise cracked or dry feet. As well as this, Aloe Vera has natural anti inflammatory and anti bacterial properties so you're getting a little extra for your money. Customers tend to mainly love the lack of residue and ease of use.
Ameliorate Intensive Foot Therapy
This foot cream is targeted to tackle those with extra dry cracked feet or with thickened skin. The formula is based around a AHA based formula (Lactic Acid) blended with urea and moisturisers. It’s a powerful blend! The blend also features a LAH6 skin hydration complex, which includes jojoba oil and allantoin for exfoliation and added moisture. Also with Farnesol which is naturally derived from plants and acts as a deodorant to the skin. Your feet have the ability to be as fresh as possible. During a study 100% of people agreed their feet felt moisturised within 12 hours and 94% reported softer and smoother feet with better appearance to cracked heels. Ideally for use twice a day over a 14 day period; this cream pairs really well with bamboo socks holding in moisture and working to fix your skin. Some users have even reported huge differences within just 3 days of use. Although use can increase sun sensitivity, it's recommended to use with socks or covered shoes. Throw on a pair of bamboo socks and let your feet sock up the cream!
Flexitol Rescue Heel Balm
This foot cream is a targeted balm for very cracked and dry heels. If you have super dry heels or have let the dry skin build up over a long period; don’t worry it’s reversible with a targeted cream like Flexitol. It contains a high urea content as well as petrolatum to seal in moisture. The urea greatly helps soften the excessive hard skin and the petrolatum forms a protective barrier against bacteria. The small tube is perfect for travel so this is a real winner for holiday makers. Small for your luggage and easy to use on holiday when your feet are usually exposed to air, sand and the pool. Also popular with gym goers due to its size and strength. Users with more sensitive feet have reported the cream is very strong and should be used sparingly but in general ratings are very high.
Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Balm
Ok so we're on the creams topic, but this isn't a cream..? No it's not, infact Scholl cracked heel is a balm. The stick formula is intended to be rubbed onto cracked heels for targeted treatment and provides a protective seal and deep hydration. The stick formula contains 25% urea (which is a high amount) and also Epsom salt with allantoin. So why is it on here? Well its safe enough for your skin too and it provides great hydration the rest of your feet can benefit from. It’s literally a chapstick for your feet! This is another product that is dermatologist tested and has a lot of product reviews raking in over 11k in 5 star reviews. Users mainly report seeing a massive difference in cracked heels and rejuvenated skin. There's also a significant difference in softness on the skin. Ideal for anybody looking for a targeted approach to their feet and painful cracks, its non messy formula also means it's a perfect choice for anybody who doesn't want cream, or creamy hands should we say.
O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Overnight
This glycerin rich cream is designed for over night use to tackle very dry feet. The fragrance free design means no harmful fragrance chemicals seeping in while you sleep and it has added allantoin to provide deep and fast hydration. This cream is designed to be quite lightweight meaning you can hardly feel its on your feet. A great bonus for people who like to feel free of anything on their skin when they sleep. Many users praise the cream for noticeable improvements in just 2 days as well as repairing heel cracks they had for a while. The high glycerin formula does well at retaining moisture and also is highly hypoallergenic. Non greasy too! This is a perfect cream for anybody looking for a fast solution and for users who don't want a strict creaming schedule nightly.
Eucerin Dry Skin Repair Plus 10%
If you have dry or sensitive skin this might be a good one for you. With a balanced 10% urea usage in the cream it’s strong, but not too strong. The lightweight formula is a foam format and absorbs quickly without greasy residue. It’s good for sensitive skin and for skin that has thickened. It’s a useful product for end of the day use after long days on your feet. It’s also useful at targeting dry cracking areas and helps reduce cracking before it gets any worse. Think of this as an entry product to “my feet are getting dry and cracked”. If you're somebody with this kind of issue and somebody who does long days on your feet, this might be ideal for you. Also great for anybody who dislikes heavy creams.
Weleda Skin Food Moisturiser
This deeply nourishing formula is filled with botanical ingredients! Including calendula, chamomile and viola this is made for the purpose of dry skin with that indulgence feel to it. It’s not just for feet mind you, it's a full body product, but it does really well for feet and it’s unique to others on the list due to its botanical ingredients mix. If you have rough feet this is right down your street, aimed at fixing rough patches the fragrance free formula is highly effective on areas that need that extra level above moisturising skin care. Users do report its very greasy and sticky as well super thick, so it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. It recently has an endowment from Claudia Winkleman! Maybe a cream to use when your feet can breathe and relax.
Dove Soothing Care Coconut Oil
When many people think Dove, they think simple. This product is far from simple on your skin. Scented with a mild coconut it smooths dry skin with a patented Nutrium moisture technology for deep hydration. Rich in moisture without the heaviness is the way to describe it. The formula seems mild but soothes the skins surface. It’s more of a cream for gentle nourishing, rather than deep effective moisturising over a longer period or a skin restoring cream. Dry hands from a day in the cold shopping and you get to the car and have nothing too use? This is perfect. Infact users of this cream report using it for exactly that, an everyday good moisturising cream to offset skin dryness. If you have healthy feet without issues this might just be all you need.
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream (£8 for 150ml)
So if your looking to go all in guns blazing but don't want to spend a fortune this might just be the one for you. It’s heavy! The mix up is made of macadamia oil which is super thick and heavy but it also has urea and allantoin. Heavy but effective! This cream can deliver deep moisturising and great feet softening especially when used with socks! Users describe a pleasant smell whilst others mention it as being unbearable but you will be pleased to know that many mentioned repeat purchases. Many users apply this after the effects of tight shoes and heels and pairing with good comfortable socks like bamboo socks (we would recommend happy bits of course) makes foot rejuvenation a real winner. For a quick and no nonsense approach to foot-care overnight using bamboo socks look no further.
Fixology Ultimate Pedi Glycolic Foot Cream
So if your looking for something more than just a foot cream that moisturises and something that deeply exfoliates to help smooth skin, look no further than fixology ultimate pedi cream. It’s a Glycolic acid based cream that uses chemical exfoliation to smooth rough skin. It also contains a mild AHA peel that is designed to dissolve dead skin and its also enriched with moisturising and soothing agents. This is a foot cream thats more suitable with people who have stubborn hard skin or anybody who has used multiple products and wants something a little stronger. At the same time it can equally be used as a starter product by anybody who has really rough skin thats not been treated for a long time followed by a lighter chemical free product.
Burt’s Bees Coconut Moisturising Foot Cream
If your after natural as you get products this cream may be the one for you. Nearly 100% natural, it’s made with coconut oil, lanolin, glycerin, rosemary and peppermint. So let’s just say it, your going to smell great! Or your feet are anyway! It also has a thick texture and is deeply moisturising so its a great night product to use. To lock in extra moisture to help repair dry skin try pairing this with some bamboo socks. Users do review this product with varying different options on the texture of the product and how it works for your skin. Some describe it as a greasy mess that did little but the majority of users experience great results paired with nighttime use along with socks. Other users claim they even felt a difference after just one use. This ones a fan favourite with coconut lovers!
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