Where I heard about it: I received it in a free offer by Marie Claire.
Where I bought it: I bought the Marie Claire magazine in Easons but L' Occitane also have a shop just off Henry Street and their facebook can be located here.
Price: As I said I received mine for free but I think a full tube of their hand creams are usually around the €20 mark.
Other Versions: L' Occitane carry many other versions of this hand cream. I've used their dry skin formula one before and it was also very good.
Packaging: Typical L' Occitane packaging. Pretty with a slight vintage feel.
Extras: It is a limited edition and it contains 20% Shea butter.
What They Say: This Hibiscus Flower Hand Cream, enhanced with an exotic and sensual fragrance, is highly concentrated with shea butter to help protect, nourish and soften your hands. This hand treatment, enhanced with a floral fragrance, is highly concentrated with shea butter to help protect, nourish and soften hands.
What I say: Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of hand creams. Usually I tend to buy them with the best of intentions only to forget I even own them a few weeks later. I think I have at least three of them loitering in the bottom of my makeup case! I also find the majority of them greasy on the skin. I love L' Occitane's products though and this free deal with Marie Claire was just far too tempting. Firstly the Hibiscus scent is heavenly. It smells floral but with an underlying warmth, which I would say is perfect for this time of year. The texture is also very nice. Not greasy at all and with a week of usage my hands are noticeably softer and less dry. If I hadn't got this for free I would definitely considered buying it.
Marks Out of Ten: 9/10
Don't buy if: You're looking for a budget hand cream. Your hand's aren't particulary dry. You're not a fan of floral scents.
Buy if: You love other L' Occitane products. You are suffering from dry hands. You're looking for a pretty hand cream to stick in your handbag.
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