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Body Cream, dark green boston round bottle, black pump, no carton
The back of the Body Cream, with its ingredients.

What it is

For elbows with a past.

A rich-feeling cream that never turns greasy, with 5% hydroxyethyl urea to soften rough, dry patches and 2% panthenol to calm and comfort. Hyaluronic acid holds the moisture in. Cucumber, lemon and thyme keep it fresh rather than clinical.

  1. Softens rough patches on elbows, knees and shins
  2. Eases dryness without grease
  3. Calms and comforts with 2% panthenol
Targets
Rough patches, Dryness, Uneven texture
Suited to
Dry and very dry skin, Rough areas: elbows, knees, heels, shins
Format
Cream, non-greasy · 280 ml · pump
Feel
Rich on the fingers, light on the skin. Cucumber, lemon and thyme.

Results

After four weeks

Consumer perception study, 52 participants, 4 weeks

  • 95%said rough patches felt smoother after 7 days
  • 92%said skin felt less dry after 2 weeks
  • 98%said it never felt greasy
Body Cream, dark green boston round bottle, black pump, no carton

What is in it

3 that do the work

5% hydroxyethyl urea
Hydrates and softens rough, thickened patches
2% panthenol
Pro-vitamin B5, calms and comforts dry skin
Hyaluronic acid
Helps the skin keep its moisture

How to use it

Every day on rough, dry areas: elbows, knees, heels, shins. Massage until absorbed; a little more where it's roughest.

Size
280 ml · Dark green Boston round bottle, black pump, no carton
Also
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Singly

Goes well with

Better together

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Reviews

What people say

4.82,051 reviews of the Body Cream

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We publish every review, the glowing and the grumpy.

  • My elbows have a new life

    Two weeks of this and the rough bits on my elbows and knees are soft. No grease on my jeans either.

    Grace, Cardiff · Rough, dry skinVerified buyer

  • Finally, a cream that isn't a chore

    Urea creams I've used before felt like a prescription. This one smells of cucumber and lemon and actually works on my shins.

    Marcus, Birmingham · Dry skinVerified buyer

  • Calm and comfortable

    Gentle on my dry, easily cross arms. The pump is a nice touch. I'd buy a bigger bottle in a heartbeat.

    Sofia, Brighton · Sensitive skinVerified buyer

Questions

Before you ask

Anything else: a real person answers, usually within the hour.

What does 5% urea actually do?

Urea is a moisture binder your skin already makes. At 5% it helps soften rough, dry patches and keeps them hydrated, without the stickiness of thick balms.

Can I use it all over?

Yes, every day, morning or evening. Elbows, knees, heels and shins love it most.

When will it arrive?

Every order is made for you, which takes two working days, and then arrives in four to seven working days in the UK. Delivery is free over £45.

Can I send it back?

Yes, within 60 days, even opened. Write to us and we will tell you how; the refund goes back to the card you paid with.

What is the sample?

Every order brings a small sample from the range, chosen to go with what is in your bag.

How does it go with the rest?

An oil, a serum and a cream: the whole shelf. The set on this page puts them in your bag together, for less than buying them singly.

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