Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.
Last Christmas (2014), my friend gifted me some products from The Body Shop.
I took this picture from my Instagram. I already used the Almond Conditioning Hand Wash on the left. I just didn't review it since I didn't think it was a beauty product. For this post, I will review the hand cream on the left.
Product Review: The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector in Travel Size
Where to purchase: The Body Shop and online at thebodyshop-usa.com
Price: $10 for 30 mL/ 1 fl oz
Made in UK
Description from the website: Our best-selling Hemp Hand Protector helps soften and protect hands. It is dermatologically tested for very dry skin and contains Community Trade hemp seed oil.
* Relieves very dry skin
* Restores moisture and suppleness
Ingredients:
Water (Solvent/Diluent), Glycerin (Humectant), Cetearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier), Myristyl Myristate (Emollient), Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil (Skin-Conditioning Agent), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (Emollient), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (Emulsifier), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Beeswax (Emulsifier/Emollient), Panthenol (Skin/Hair Conditioning Agent), Methyl Soyate (Skin Conditioning Agent - Emollient), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Fragrance (Fragrance), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Allantoin (Skin Soothing Agent), Citric Acid (pH Adjuster), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Xanthan Gum (Viscosity Modifier), Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emollient), Retinyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning Agent), Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Talc (Absorbent/Bulking Agent), Chromium Oxide Greens (Colour), Iron Oxides (Colour).
Thoughts: When I first received this, it reminded me of L'Occitane Shea Butter Dry Skin Hand Cream. For that reason, I was excited to try this product out.
Here's a closer look at the opening of the tube.
Here's a swatch of the product on my hand.
Now for my overall opinion... First of all, it has a unique smell. I cannot distinguish the smell, but it smells like plants. I had to Google hemp and it is a plant. Now, it makes sense why the hand cream is slightly green. I'm not too keen on the smell but it only lasts for couple of minutes. Secondly, the consistency is on the thick side. This is great for dry skin individuals, seasonal dryness like winter, or even both. If you have oily skin, this might be too thick. With that said, it leaves a shiny sheen on the skin. Shiny as in it has some glow but not shimmers. It's also not greasy, but you can feel the hand cream. Third, it comes in two sizes. I'm not too sure how big the original size is but the travel size is really good to put into your bag. It also comes in a tube making it sanitary-safe. Lastly, it's hydrating. It leaves a smooth and soft texture. It also gets rid of the dry, scratchy feel. People with really dry skin would understand what I mean.
Pros:
* Travel-friendly.
* Sanitary-safe; comes in a tube.
* Thick consistency.
* Great for dry skin and seasonal dryness.
* Hydrating.
Cons:
* Plant smell.
Would repurchase: Maybe.
Rating: 
3/5 Tobey's Paws
3/5 Tobey's Paws
Other The Body Shop products reviewed/swatch:
Body Butter
Body Scrub
Duo Eyeshadow
Eye Lustre Liner
Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.
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