Hotel Chocolat Cocoa Juvenate Revive Hand Cream Review

Everyone knows that Hotel Chocolat makes chocolate, but did you know they have a whole range of creams and toiletries too?

Hotel Chocolat Cocoa Juvenate Revive Hand Cream* available here 

Cocoa is not just good enough to eat, but it's also 'rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and feel-good happinness' too. 

According to Hotel Chocolat, the cream will 'help protect, renew, enliven and uplift, all with an invigorating scent inspired by freshly cut cocoa pods with notes of bergamot, green tea, lime, exotic florals and warm sandalwood.' It is also made with 'Organic West Indian cocoa butter, shea butter and mango seed oil to help soft, smooth and rejuvenate skin'.

Directions

Apply a small amount whenever required. Massage gently into skin and cuticles to nourish and protect. Instantly absorbed it will leave hands soft, silky, nourished and protected.

Verdict

I love the minimalist white and black packaging of this cream, whilst the convenient flip top means it's easy to close using just-moisturised hands.

The scent is completely different to what I first expected. Since it's made with cocoa, I was expecting a rich, chocolate scent, but instead I got something seriously zingy! The bergamot, green tea and lime are all sharp, lively scents that create an uplifting aroma. A thick cream, this rubbed in quickly and easily, didn't leave any residue and left hands soft and well moisturised. 

It definitely lives up to the claims and is definitely a no-calorie pick me up!

Find Hotel Chocolat in the Bullring Birmingham

*PR sample

Boux Avenue Beauty – Rose Petal Lip Balm and White Chiffon Hand Cream

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White Chiffon hand cream is described as “a luxurious hand cream that smoothes and softens for silky hands you’ll love.” Scented with lily, jasmine and elderflower, the signature Boux Avenue scent is gorgeous and definitely worth checking out the next time you’re in store. With silk protein, I was surprised at how rich and nourishing this is, and it’s a lot thicker than I was expecting! Once applied, it leaves skin feeling soft and has a light scent that lasts around an hour.

The Rose Petal Lip Balm also smells divine and has a true antique rose scent. A 10ml glass tub, this is a must for any vintage aficionado.

Boux Avenue – not just for undies!