Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream

It's no secret that I'm a hand care zealot and quite picky about the products I use on my paws. Many a face serum sample get delegated to hand duty, especially if I don't have enough of it for weeks of testing on my face (seriously, what am I supposed to do with a single use packet?); I usually choose hand creams with strong anti-aging property. Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream might not be quite in that category, but it's an excellent moisturizer that gives both my hands and nails a boost in the way they feel and look.

The ingredient list is full of natural oils and extracts (but also contains castor oil and dimethicone, so take note if you have issues with either). I'm especially in favor of the high dosage of sweet almond oil and avocado oil- both have always been good for my hands. I use the cream daily and apply extra when doing my nails- the cream absorbs on touch and doesn't leave any greasy residue, so my laptop is almost as thankful as me and my cuticles.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream also smells very luxurious, like a good floral perfume. The scent remains there for a while and contributes to the pampered feeling I get from the cream.

Bottom Line: It's quickly become a staple.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream ($19, 75ml) is available from various online and offline retailers including beauty.com. A press sample was sent by the company for my consideration.

Photo by Stephen K. Willi

Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Face Cream

Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Face Cream is an interesting hybrid product. It gives dry skin a quick shot of moisture when needed and also creates a very smooth layer under your makeup that forms a barrier between your face and the elements and can successfully replace a primer if you're so inclined. The thing is that in addition to a large amount of honey (I even got a taste. Don't ask) and assorted seed oils and plant extracts, Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Face Cream also contains a significant amount of the same silicones you find in primers- several varieties of Polymethylsilsesquioxane, so if the stuff clogs your pores this is not the right product for you.

What I've found over a couple of weeks testing this Nuxe cream is that while it doesn't sit well with my Cle de Peau and No. 7 Protect & Perfect serums (it creates a flaky film when used over these products) it's an incredible pore refiner. Seriously- my skin becomes so visibly smooth you don't see any pores. So while this is definitely not an anti-aging product and doesn't replace any of my heavy-duty moisturizers (especially not at night time), Reve de Miel is a good option when you want to reduce the number of products you use under makeup, as long as you don't object to silicones.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Ultra Comfortable Face Cream ($40, 1.7oz) is available from beauty.com and b-glowing.com.  A press sample was provided by the company.