I've had really dry hands and lips for the past few weeks because of the all the cold weather. My Nivea at night and Propoline just aren't cutting it these days.
So, I picked up Kiehl's Unusually Rich - But Not Greasy At All - Hand Cream with SPF 10 today. It's usually $15.50, which is kind of a lot for hand cream, but I got it 20% off at our exchange.
When it first goes on, it's a little greasy but it absorbs in within 5 minutes. And it has done WONDERS for my hands today. Way better than the Lubriderm or Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion or Burt's Bees Hand Salve or Dove Energy Glow or even the Nivea mid-day. Not that I've tried a million things lately. ![]()
It has not cured my dry hands or anything. I have had to reapply it several times. But, at least it holds the dryness at bay for a few hours at a time - which is more than I can say for the rest of the lot.
The added bonus is that it has SPF 10. It doesn't have a scent, but you can smell the SPF when you first put it on.
I also picked up Kiehl's Lip Balm #1. It's usually $5.50 but I got it 20% off, too.
This balm is very much like vaseline, but not quite as thick, IMO. It goes on fairly shiny and then absorbs in very well. It definitely doesn't just wear off. And it has SPF 4, which is a nice bonus.
This has made my lips very soft today! Due to a cold, I had horribly chapped lips last week even despite religiously using my Propoline. I think this stuff would have fixed them up right quick.
I'm rating these both 4 stars because they're a little pricey. Also, while they are both making my lips/skin feel better and softer, I do have to reapply several times a day.
P.S. I should note that I wash my hands and blow my nose a LOT. So, I'm not an easy test case for these kinds of products.


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Ok, I *tried* to give them 4 stars anyway. I'm not sure why that's not showing up. I tried twice.
1just edit it with the star smiley's.
i am so dry it is so not funny. i want to try these now for sure!
2Ok, apparently I'm just stupid. Before you publish, it says right there in black and white that the rating only shows up if you choose "review" instead of "general"
If I could ever find little sample tubs, I would send you some to try, Aud!! I should go look online. I've come up dry at no less than 4 different stores here, that I would've THOUGHT would have them.
Or maybe I should try a craft store...?
3Craft store? They carry Kiels at Belks now, but I've never tried any.
4I meant maybe I should look for little empty tubs/jars/vials at the craft store.
5OH! I was putting all your comments together and they made no sense that way!
I thought you meant sample sizes of the actual product
6Oh I will look for this!
I was walking the dogs today and I had my pants rolled up some so a little bit of my leg was showing and I happened to look down and saw how dry I was! I unrolled my pants asap, I probably blinded the drivers with my bright white glowing legs.
7Jen, you have to post the blog as a review blog for the stars to show up
8Thanks Atox -you SUCer.
9Oh snap, should have refreshed and read the new comments before commenting myself
I had
this screen up for like, 15 minutes while doing the dishes...gracious!
10Thanks, SUCer.
LOL Layla!! I hear you! My shins are currently off-limits to healthy eyes.
11Shut up hooker face layla!!!!!
P.S. I got em today!!!!!!
12Oh, HA HA HA! I should've waited for *your* response.
13LoL I do the same thing!
Leave the window up for a while, not dishes of course
14Oh, I see you want some too hookerface Jen!!! Bring it on baby!!!!
15Oh, snap. Jinx, Layla!
Got what!?!?!
16You got em!
Thats quick!
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I AM TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SLOW.
18
What smiley is it that keeps coming up as a red x?
19I think it's dance...?
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21It is! Dance wont show up!!
22Well son of a gun!
23I've always wanted to try Kiehls, but of course can't find it here. My skin is terrible this time of year.
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