74%
would repurchase
3.9/5
package quality

price range

description

Created in 1963, this extremely effective cream has been a cult favorite for generations. the rich, luxurious balm encourages nail growth, improves nail strength and helps condition cuticles. For best results, apply in the evening and gently massage the cream into the nail area.

ingredients

Ingredients 2021 #09179/A LANOLIN ● AQUA (WATER) ● PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL) ● GLYCERIN ● CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) ● SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● LECITHIN ● SORBIC ACID ● PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) ● ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE ● CI 73360 (RED 30 LAKE) ● GERANIOL ● CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● BHT ● BENZYL SALICYLATE ● LINALOOL ● CITRONELLOL ● LIMONENE ● ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE ● AMYL CINNAMAL ● TOCOPHEROL****Previous Ingredients: Lanolin, Aqua (Water), Parrafinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glycerin, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol , Lecithin, Sorbic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Aluminum Hydroxide, Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Geraniol, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), BHT, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal.

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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10 years ago

Not a big fan at all. It is really sticky and hard to get off of your hands and I haven't noticed any difference in my cuticles. Definitely a waste of money in my opinion

About reviewer (132 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Tan

HairBrunette

EyesBlue



1.0
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11 years ago

This nail and cuticle cream comes in a small, flat, white plastic container. It's a very thick, greasy cream (more like an ointment, really), but only a tiny bit is necessary for all ten nails....

About reviewer (722 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

I really like this product ! It does miracles to the nails the only con that you need to consider before buying is that you cannot apply polish after applying this you have to let it dry by its...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

Tried this product based on a beauty tip in a French magazine; was glad to find it available in US by the same name. Far and away the best nail/cuticle product I've ever tried—it actually works,...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

Miraculous stuff! My cuticles were all raggy and gross last week but a few nights of using this and they seem to have shrunk back and almost disappeared. I also invested in some cuticle remover and...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

HG: hardly any product required; initial financial outlay $47AUD is fine as the product will last all year. My cuticles always look and feel so much better when using creme abricot. I've tried...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesGray


5.0
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11 years ago

I had realistic expectations for this product because I did thorough research prior to purchase and had sampled it at sephora multiple times as well. I have very angry cuticles due to frequent gel...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

LOVE! Just go buy it. It smells fruity and sweet, the color is enticing, and it makes your nails shiny and cuticles look moist and plump. Go buy it, you won't regret it! I'll have this pretty...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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11 years ago

I am so glad I found this little gem. After years of suffering from allergic dermatitis and eczema on my hands, I have never been able to grow my nails. Until now. Ok, some people may think it is...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

My nails are and always have been weak, to the point that I could rip a whole free edge off and not notice when I did it. I have tried everything - OPI Nail Envy, Nail Tek, Nailtiques, Deborah...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

EDIT: I've knocked this down a point since my nails stopped improving after the review. Also they do not peel any longer, they are still not as strong and smooth as I would hope ORIGINAL...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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12 years ago

I've been using this for years! it moisturizes, soothes and helps repairing damaged cuticles and nails, it's a miracle product! Even if it stinks and is sticky i will repurchase for ever!

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I am pretty sure I've used them all - Lush/SH/Burts Bees/L'occitane etc etc Dior Abricot Creme is my HG. I use it at night before I go to sleep and I've noticed a big difference in my...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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12 years ago

For as long as I remembered, I've always had weak nails and very dry cuticles. Sometimes, my nails can get so weak that it split and catches on things easily. Lately, I've also started to notice...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I really and truly did not want to like this. It was expensive and I wasn't sure why I was ordering it when I was perfectly happy using Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream on the go and LUSH...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

Expensive and sticky, yes, but it is SO WORTH IT. This little wonder cream simply makes my hands look a million times better. I live in Denmark where it's often cold, windy and rainy, and I wear...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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13 years ago

The best product ever!!! My nails are always thirsty and dry with my age and housework. Everytime I massage this thick beautiful cream on my nail bed and cuticles, I can actually hear my nails...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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13 years ago

This is SO expensive and I daresay it costs more than it needs to. But it works. The pot is wide and shallow so that it is easy to get product out of the jar. The texture is very dense and...

About reviewer (307 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


3.0
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13 years ago

Expensive, tacky, nothing special. I love the packaging of it but other than that it isn't anything special to me. It stays quite tacky on my nails, as I usually apply cuticle oil/creams before...

About reviewer (719 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

HG product. I have been buying tons of oils (including solar oil that does not do anything for me), creams, potions to tame my cuticules with little or no results. Then I bumped into this amazing...

About reviewer (348 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel