Foot Creams

By This Works

Price: £15

Stockist: This Works

I was drawn to the sleek and simple packaging of this foot cream purely for how good it’ll look on my bathroom shelf. I also like that the product is natural and the brand aims to be eco-friendly.

Pros:
Due to its thick consistency I decided to apply overnight, but, surprisingly it was easily absorbed. Waking up with baby soft feet proved it worked quickly and effectively.  I’ll definitely buy this product again.

Cons:
It smelled slightly medicinal and although I would pay for this cream because it was so good, it is a little pricey.

Tested by Sara D’Souza, ELLEuk.com Travel Assistant

By Margaret Dabbs

Price: £25

Stockist: Margaret Dabbs

This large bottle of foot cream - you get 200ml - is great for keeping on your dressing table. The product itself has a lightly fruity and fresh smell.

Pros:
It’s light and absorbed quickly without greasiness. My feet felt noticeably softer the following morning  - I’ll be using it every day while I have to bare my feet.

Cons:
Although this foot cream comes from a very well-respected foot expert, it’s a bit too expensive for me.

Tested by Emma Sells, ELLEuk.com Fashion Features Director

By Rituals

Price: £8.90

Stockist: Rituals

A handy tube small enough to take away with you. The balm is nicely minty and refreshing.

Pros:
It's a really light and silky cream that absorbs almost instantly into the skin without leaving it feeling greasy. The Chinese mint is cooling and refreshing.

Cons:
The texture is light, so if you’re used to heavier foot balms this will not cut it. My feet were left feeling softer, but I felt I needed something richer and heavier to really penetrate the thicker layers of dry skin.

Tested by Suzanne Scott, ELLE Beauty Writer
 

By Clarins

This comes in a generous quantity but not so big that I can't pack it away with me when I go on holiday.  While most foot creams leave you smelling like peppermint, this had hints of shea butter and thyme.

Pros:
I’m used to using heavy-duty creams that leave my skin feeling greasy, but this was light enough that it didn’t leave an oily film, yet rich enough to hydrate my feet. I noticed a difference immediately.

Cons:
Slightly on the steep side price-wise and a tad more costly than my regular foot cream, however, the size of the bottle and the small amount needed justifies the extra expense. A definite hero product.

Tested by Sarah Bonser, ELLEuk.com Fashion Intern

By CCS

Stockist: Boots

A very innocuous looking tube, quite plain packaging so it doesn't jump out at me but equally looks quite medicinal and serious looking, I feel like this ought to work just looking at it. The thick cream smells slightly minty, but not too overpowering.

Pros:
My feet felt instantly smooth and soft. The next morning I could still feel its benefits despite only one application, so I’ll definitely keep at it.

Cons:
Although it absorbs well this left my hands so greasy I had to wash them twice (!) to get rid of the residue. My feet also felt a little sweaty and slippery after application so I would recommend using it at night so you can rinse off any residue in the shower the following morning.

Tested by Georgia Collins, ELLE Deputy Beauty Editor

By OPI

Price: £15.25

Stockist: Lena White

This light, lemon-scented, lotion make this the perfect buy for summer.

Pros:
It doesn’t leave skin greasy, plus it’s multi-purpose - you can use it on hands, legs or feet which is a bonus. Applied to  towel-dried feet it further softened my cracked heels, so I could use a foot file to slough away at them with ease.

Cons:
To get the most out of this cream you need to use it on pre-softened feet (a bath or shower will do). On dry feet I just don’t think it would have much impact on a cracked heel. Oh, and if lemon desserts are not to your taste, this cream probably won’t be either.

Tested by Amy Lawrenson, ELLEuk.com Beauty Writer