Grown Alchemist Rich Restorative Hand Cream (65ml)

I've shopped at Beauty Affairs for a few years now without a problem, however last week my package was stolen- at the fault of the courier. I purchased around $200+ of skincare and was completely devastated when it happened, as I didn't think I would be able to get it resent or refunded because it wasn't Beauty Affair’s fault. I contacted them and to my surprise, they immediately offered to resend or refund my purchase, not only that but they included a gift! I have never had such exceptional customer service from any other company in my whole life! Knowing they are a relatively small (compared to Sephora etc) Australian owned brand makes it even more impressive and I'm so happy (even excited) to know my money is going to a company that highly values its customers. ... MoreI've shopped at Beauty Affairs for a few years now without a problem, however last week my package was stolen- at the fault of the courier. I purchased around $200+ of skincare and was completely devastated when it happened, as I didn't think I would be able to get it resent or refunded because it wasn't Beauty Affair’s fault. I contacted them and to my surprise, they immediately offered to resend or refund my purchase, not only that but they included a gift! I have never had such exceptional customer service from any other company in my whole life! Knowing they are a relatively small (compared to Sephora etc) Australian owned brand makes it even more impressive and I'm so happy (even excited) to know my money is going to a company that highly values its customers. I would encourage EVERYONE to shop here. Side note: they are also very budget inclusive with the range of products they carry which is always lovely. Thank you Beauty Affairs!!!!

I absolutely LOVE this hand cream! On first impression, the tube is super luxe and a great size. The hand cream dispenses easily and smells AMAZING - it’s a fairly strong herbal scent but is super pleasant and doesn’t give me a headache. It rubs in really well and doesn’t leave any greasy or sticky feeling behind. It sinks in quickly and my skin is SO soft after using this, and the effect really sticks around for a long time. This is a FANTASTIC hand cream and I would recommend it to anyone willing to shell out a few extra dollars for a super high-quality product.

Best All Round Hand Cream out there

Sinks in really fast and leaves no sticky residue, lightly fragranced with a nice scent, not too overpowering and most importantly softens skin. I see a visible difference in my hands when using this product. Nice hand bag size too. Cannot recommend it enough.

Can't stand the chemical smell

I can't tell you if it's moisturizing or not - the scent is just too off-putting. I *love* rose, also sandalwood and patchouli. But the only notes I'm getting are a strong and unpleasant chemical smell. I would send it back for a refund but I got the tiny tube and it's just not worth the hassle. I really like other Grown Alchemist products! Just not this one. :(

Doesn't work, hands still dry, smells too strong

I have been meaning to try this brand as I've seen their products on Instagram and Pinterest. I really fell for their package design, company values and overall aesthetic. Unfortunately, this product failed for me. Firstly, the product leaks out of the tube that when you try to close it there's always excess that squeezes out along the side of the cap. Secondly, I don't mind the scent, but it is quite strong and distracting that I'm afraid to use it in public or at the office. I don't want my hands to smell like candles. Lastly, it just does not moisturize. I have very dry skin and this formula has more of a Vaseline finish that just sits on top of the skin without moisturizing. My skin still has that awful dry feeling underneath the product even after I used 3-4 ... MoreI have been meaning to try this brand as I've seen their products on Instagram and Pinterest. I really fell for their package design, company values and overall aesthetic. Unfortunately, this product failed for me. Firstly, the product leaks out of the tube that when you try to close it there's always excess that squeezes out along the side of the cap. Secondly, I don't mind the scent, but it is quite strong and distracting that I'm afraid to use it in public or at the office. I don't want my hands to smell like candles. Lastly, it just does not moisturize. I have very dry skin and this formula has more of a Vaseline finish that just sits on top of the skin without moisturizing. My skin still has that awful dry feeling underneath the product even after I used 3-4 small globs of it. Also it doesn't cover the hand very well. Even after I put it on a few times, there are still parts of my hand that feel like they got no product on them and are still patchy. This didn't work for me unfortunately.

Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream

No pun intended, but hands down, this is the very best hand cream, EVER! It softens the skin, takes away the alligator look and feel of your hands as they age, and is never greasy of sticky. I received this originally as a sample and have continued to purchase this product again and again. Buy it! It's a brilliant purchase.

Inconsistent

I had a tube of this years ago, or at least I thought it was this. It was a gorgeous earthy spicy rose, almost like incense. I wore it on my neck like perfume. I wanted to smell like that again. The hand cream I just received (in the holiday set) smells bad. Not like "I don't like it" bad, but like it's not good anymore--hardly any fragrance except an alcoholic, almost tinny smell like it's been in the tube for too long. And I'm seeing others are struggling with the fragrance too, the reviews sound like buying this cream is playing smell roulette. Disappointed.

Intense Moisturization with a unisex scent

I love how fast absorbing this cream is but wasn't too enthusiastic about the scent. While I expected it to smell light and rosy, my nose was greeted with more of a floral bonfire. Because I love the texture and the results so much, my only true issue with the cream is with the packaging. It wasn't obvious to me when I was purchasing it, that it would have a predominantly woody scent (due to the addition of sandalwood oil). I think the product is lovely, but because sandalwood oil makes up so much of its fragrance profile, it should be highlighted among Persian rose and argan oil on the front of the tube. The fragrance is inoffensive and could be considered a benefit if you were wanting to share your hand cream with your significant other. My boyfriend enjoyed the ... MoreI love how fast absorbing this cream is but wasn't too enthusiastic about the scent. While I expected it to smell light and rosy, my nose was greeted with more of a floral bonfire. Because I love the texture and the results so much, my only true issue with the cream is with the packaging. It wasn't obvious to me when I was purchasing it, that it would have a predominantly woody scent (due to the addition of sandalwood oil). I think the product is lovely, but because sandalwood oil makes up so much of its fragrance profile, it should be highlighted among Persian rose and argan oil on the front of the tube. The fragrance is inoffensive and could be considered a benefit if you were wanting to share your hand cream with your significant other. My boyfriend enjoyed the scent and the cream. I would definitely repurchase it as it is a great product. I was just disappointed because the tube led me to have different expectations for the product.

Luxurious and Nourishing Hand Cream - A Must-Have!

I am absolutely delighted with this hand cream! The texture is rich and luxurious, yet it absorbs quickly without any greasy residue, leaving my hands feeling incredibly soft.I also love the packaging - sleek and elegant, making it a stylish addition to my skincare collection. The convenient size makes it easy to carry in my bag for on-the-go hydration whenever I

The Smell

this is my third tube of cream and the first one ordered from the official site. Previously, I was surprised by the reviews that the cream smells unpleasant and very strong, for me it smelled pleasantly herbaceous with hints of geranium. and so I open a new tube from the holiday set, apply cream on my hands and .. the smell of patchouli is so strong that it causes a headache. and felt even if you put the cream on your feet and put on socks. this is the first cream I can't use. i like the formula, i like that it absorbs quickly and leaves the skin velvety, but the smell