Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

A brilliant treatment for my cuticles leaving them looking great and in general the skin around my nails is chaffing less and looks so much better. It's quite heavy (made up of various oils and cocoa butter after all) so I use it only on a night time, massaging in and then leaving to sink in for about 10 minutes whilst I get on with the rest of my routine. I find it transfers so anything that involves touching any kind of paper must be dealt with before applying this! The lemon scent is comforting and helps clear my head at the end of the day. I've used quite a few cuticle treatments but so far this is my favorite.

Selena x



~ My HG list ~

(As I've sampled many 100s of skin, hair and m/u products over the last decade and a half, I thought it might be useful to share my top 10 must-have products, subject to change if and when I come across something more effective. I love constantly trying out new stuff - usually sample sizes via e-bay, also plenty courtesy of a friend who works at Sephora)


1. Hair Loss Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Hair Oil
2. Lip Balm: 'Nuxe' - Reve De Miel Lip Balm
3. Pigmentation + Anti-Ageing Treatment: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Facial Treatment Serum
4. Cleanser: 'Paula's Choice' - Skin Balancing Cleanser
5. Concealer: ‘Mac’ - Studio Finish Concealer
6. Lash Growth Serum: ‘Divine Herbal’ - Divinelash
7. Foundation/SPF: ‘Juice Beauty’ - Stem Cellular Repair (warm glow)
8. Face Scrub: ‘Sisley' - Botanical Gentle Buffing Cream
9. Moisturizer: ‘Antipodes' - Rejoice Light Day Cream
10. Hand Cream: 'Origins' - Make A Difference Rejuvenating Hand Treatment

I've used this, and it's pretty good. It has a thick texture and smells like lemons. It soothes the cuticles and basically does what a cuticle cream should do. I apply a dab directly on each cuticle and massage it in until it disappears. This works, but it's not my favorite. First of all, I don't care for the packaging and would prefer a tube. Second, I prefer a multi purpose ointment like Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream or Aquaphor. It's a good product, but I probably won't buy again.

This stuff is AMAZING. Have been using for years and is definitely a HG product. Can’t count how many times I’ve repurchased. I live in a mountainous very dry climate and nothing - I mean NOTHING else works like this when it comes to keeping my cuticles from being dry disasters. I also use on my elbows and any dry areas on my hands. If I don’t use it in the morning I notice the rest of the day and it drives me crazy until I put it on. Definite must-have.

I am so addicted to this product. I have it out at least 3 times a day ... I use it on my cuticles and my hands... it is the best out there... the smell is of lemon and it has a silky smooth texture....sort of like a shea butter. Works wonders. My cuticles and hands have never looked so good. No longer dry and cracking.

My real nail area problem is the eponychium (skin around the sides of the nail), which, for me, is chronically rough, dry, and jagged. Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream is the first thing I've tried that really softens my eponychia, and keeps them that way until I wash my hands. I like to use it while watching TV, shortly before bedtime, which gives it a chance to sink in overnight; it's particularly effective if I use lotion afterwards, which seems to seal in the moisture. I spend a good 30 seconds or more just rubbing it into each nail and the surrounding area, and I can feel the skin softening beneath my fingertips as I work. Smells great, just like fresh lemons.

It is hard to get out of the tin at room temperature, so, if I remember, I sit on it for a few minutes before using.

Original review: It's a good product, but not great.

Pros:
- love the smell and non-gritty texture;
- it fully absorbs in 10 minutes (way faster than Badger);
- I love the packaging, super cute, small, light and easy to open.

Cons:
- it takes much more time to apply a cuticle cream compare to oils that have nail polish like brush or cuticle care pens;
- it works great if I apply it twice daily. I have to apply significant amount and I have to make sure I rubbed it well into cuticles, that takes up to 5 minutes at least for both hands and feet, twice daily makes nearly 10 minutes a day spend on rubbing cream into the cuticles... I rather spend my time on something better than that.

Not sure I'll buy again, I prefer nail care pens.

UPDATE: A dry winter weather came and it totally stopped working. I won't buy it again.

I like the convenience of this cuticle cream - the little tin is great for chucking in your purse and keeping it with you but I wouldn’t say it is the most hydrating or effective cuticle treatment I’ve used. As you would expect it smells like lemons and I suppose to call it “lemon butter” refers to the slightly oily finish it leaves but it is actually a very waxy product. If I have the time I use a cuticle oil made with almond oil which takes longer to absorb but is what my dry skin needs. I do like this product, just don’t love it. You could do worse but you could do a lot better too. It deserves a 3.5 lippies in my opinion.

This is the only Burts Bees product I LOVE. It’s $5.99 for a very generous sized tin. I use this almost daily before bed and my cuticle have never looked better. It’s really does moisturize. Yes, they are left a little oily before bed but it’s so worth it. If your looking for a really good cuticle cream this one is amazing.

HG cuticle cream. Very hydrating. Doesn't stay greasy for long. Sinks in completely.

I have very dry hands from working in an ice rink most of the day. I use this at night and whenever I feel I need it during the day. It smells really lemony which isn't bad. When I use it at night I try to make sure I don't have to touch anything because when you dies apply it, it is a tad greasy (I read at night and my books ended up smelling lemony!) But, I do love it and my cuticles look great so I will repurchase it and share with friends!