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4.2

628 reviews

79%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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description

The ultimate moisturizer for dry, rough skin. A best-selling product that originally launched in 1926 and has been a cult favorite ever since. Skin Food is a universal savior of dry, rough skin on faces, elbows, hands and feet. With extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula and chamomile, in a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax, Skin Food hydrates skin to give you a healthy-looking glow.

ingredients

Water (Aqua) Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Lanolin Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil Beeswax (Cera Alba) Alcohol Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Glycerin Limonene 1 Viola Tricolor Extract Hydrolyzed Beeswax Sorbitan Olivate Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Arginine Zinc Sulfate Fragrance (Parfum) 1 Linalool 1 Geraniol 1 Citral 1 Coumarin 1 Footnotes: 1 From natural essential oils. * From natural essential oils

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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4 years ago

I absolutely love this stuff. Found my holy grail night cream. It's very thick so I only wear it at night before bed but it is so moisturizing. It's hard to apply directly on the skin because...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



5.0
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4 years ago

It is very thick, and has a very organic smell. I didn't mind the smell and found that my skin just loved this. Great as a night time treatment or everyday depending on your skin's moisture needs.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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4 years ago

It's incredibly thick! It's so thick and powerful. I think dry skin people would be benefited the most. For me it worked well with a very small amount. And I'm looking forward to the winter season....

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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4 years ago

I waited a while to write this review because the first night I tried it, the citrusy smell was so overwhelming I didn’t use it again for weeks. After reading the glowing reviews on here, I had to...

About reviewer (138 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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4 years ago

This is good stuff! First, it's one of the best hand creams in the world! It completely moisturizes my hands, making even a visible difference, but without any greasiness. Use a small amount first...

About reviewer (441 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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4 years ago

I bought this cream because Dr. Shereen Idriss recommended it .I have very dry skin. I regret this purchase for it's an awful cream. It's THICK but not moisturizing. It's hard to rub and spread....

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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5 years ago

This is a daily use product in my routine. It is a bit heavy/greasy for use of the entire face, but that's just personal preference. I use it under my eyes for a very hydrating and effective eye...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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5 years ago

My dry skin loves this. It is the only moisturizer out there that gives me enough moisture overnight. The only way that I can tolerate retinol is to make what I call a "retinol sandwich". I start...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

I had a very bad eczema flare up on the back of my legs and was desperate for some relief without having to resort to steroid creams. My skin was scaly and rough, extremely dry. I basically kept...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

Really good balm or cream for dry skin and cold/dry weather. I cannot use this in the summer as it's too hot and in combination with sweat my skin breaks out. The smell is pleasant fruity and a...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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5 years ago

Great stuff to REALLY hydrate the skin. As mentioned before in other reviews, for those who are on retinoids, this is really good. Don't put too much, otherwise skin might get too greasy. I use it...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

Perfect for retinization flakeys! I put this on top on tret 0.05 and my skin has never looked better. No more flakes and tightness. I do tend to use it just once a week (other evenings I use...

About reviewer (446 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


4.0
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5 years ago

king/queen/in between shit! lol this stuff is amazing but also only use if ur skin is actually dry. i wish i knew about this stuff when i was on accutane. also imo only for the night or a...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


2.0
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5 years ago

UPDATE - initially loved this very thick and occlusive cream. I was using a new Retin-A formulation (compounded with niacinamide) that caused the apples of my cheeks to flake like nobody’s...

About reviewer (197 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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5 years ago

I have sensitive mature skin that is prone to dehydration. I love to put this on before I go to bed as a sort of night mask. As others have mentioned it is very thick and a little greasy but I...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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5 years ago

If you have skin as dry as a crocodile, you may really like this. It's super super thick and waxy and sticky. This means it's extra nourishing but it also means that if you have just normal-dry...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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6 years ago

I need to start out by saying that I used this as a facial moisturizer, I have dry skin and I use retinol which makes this more evident. I also have skin that is prone to clogging. I have to say I...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

I had to look up and read what this product does because the texture is so very different from a Moisturizer, I had to find out exactly what it did. The Product is very thick/ Heavy, it is not...

About reviewer (117 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

In a few short weeks, this stuff seems to have saved my skin. I'm early 30's and never had problem skin prior to the last 6-8 months or so. I made the mistake of changing up a few items in my...

About reviewer (167 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

Fantastic stuff for very dry skin. Lifesaver! I use it as a mask, primer, makeup remover and more. What a gem! My skin was in terrible shape after a sunburn. This helped like nothing else:...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen