Wow - my first thread - lets see how it go's!:clapping:

My all time favourite has to be the Jessica range.

I just luurve having a manicure, I try to go once a week. When I lived in the UK I used to get a Jessica Manicure every week - there FAB.

When we came over to Australia 3 years ago I was devasted when non of the salons knew what a Jessica Manicure was - its huge in America and Europe!

Then, last year, God finally heard my prayers - Priceline started selling Jessica products! - I couldn't believe it.

My fav product is the Phenomen Oil - it works fantastic on dry cuticles, the nail polishes and nail treatments are brilliant too. The polish lasts at least a week and doesn't chip.

You really should try and check this range out if you havn't already, the only down side is Priceline only stock a limited range - but it's better than nothing!:hugs:

I'm addicted to anything OPI, Q'tica & Zoya.

I love Aesop's hand cream :hearts: and OPI nailpolish.

Love L'Occitane & Jurlique handcreams. Don't use nail polish much but have just purchased a Bourjois one from Priceline and am hoping to try out on the weekend when I have some time.

I am currently using a Revlon top speed nail polish for nails on fingers and toes and use solar oil for cuticle when I buff and polish my nails (tend to redo it every 3-4 days) this oil is great and it was from a nail technician friend of mine a few years ago when I had a manicure.
I tend to use either The Body Shop brazil nut body butter as a deeper treatment moisturiser for my hands overnight or a Vaseline Intensve care hand cream for a lighter daytime moisturiser.

Also have to add.... I am using the Palmers concentrated cream for my hands during the day, or night and it's great - they have them in smaller 50ml travel tubes, great size for my handbag....

I have this as well krissy - I keep swapping but this is my long term standy by - always go back to it in end!

I'm addicted to anything OPI, Q'tica & Zoya.

Ditto charismatic! I get the jumbo Overnight Hand balm from Qtica, one of the best I have every used!

I am completely obsessed with the OPI colours - Mod About You and La La Lilac.

Definitely hooked on OPI nailpolish, especially I'm Not Really A Waitress - it's always been my fave!! Wearing Shootout at the OK Coral right now...

Also Mavala stuff in a little tiny bottle - not sure exactly what it's called cos the label has worn off - but it's great for stopping my nails flaking and helping them grow stronger.

I just love the Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream, my best friend uses this and when ever I'm at her place, I use it too, nice texture, non greasy and it smells really divine!!

I must say that I rarely use any colour on my fingernails. I prefer to keep things natural and at best it's a coat of clear for me. The toenails are my colour area. However sometimes I pick at my nails particularly if I am stressed. Othertimes I let them grow but I can't stand them too long.

I use a body scrub on my hands to soften them up and my one must have nail product is Solar Oil. Keeps nails strong and cuticles soft. I use hand cream when my hands feel a bit dry and that's about it. I also sleep in cotton gloves from time to time.

I'm like you Pinkcupcake. Almost always leave my fingernails bare but always have polish on my toes. Solar Oil is a great product but I am hopeless at remembering to apply it! As you know I am the hand cream queen and apply like a woman possessed! Scrubs are a great addition and I always wipe over the backs of my hands with any Liquid Gold or SKII Essence I have left from face application. An area often forgotten with sunscreen, make it a habit! Very proud of the skin on my hands - they can be a dead giveaway when it comes to your age!

There is a handcream on the market that contains sunscreen. I read about it somewhere. Will invesitgate!

I think Clarins had one at one stage?? Would probably prefer to apply separately as I lavish hand cream on my palms as well as backs of hands!

I love my hand products.
A'Kin Lavender Hand & Cuticle Cream is easily absorbed and smells devine.
Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream really moisturising.
OPI Hand Soak followed by OPI Hand replenisher is pure luxury.
Prai Ageless Hands is a microdermabrasion cream followed by a delicious Hand Cream.
Cellex C Hydra Hands with SPF+15, top of the range and to die for.

Wow! Havent come across the Cellex C Hand cream!! Did I say I am up to at least 30+ opened hand creams - my true addiction!!:whistle:

Wow! Havent come across the Cellex C Hand cream!! Did I say I am up to at least 30+ opened hand creams - my true addiction!!:whistle:

Adore stocks Cellex C Hand Creams.
I used their range of skin care products a few years back and found them to be fantastic with ground breaking results. Today I think you can achieve similar results at more affordable prices. :D

Thanks for that! I agree, so many newer serums on the market but they were the pioneers of sort. Thanks for the info!

Healthy Hoof Intensive protien treatment. Its really rich, I rub it into my cuticles & hands at bedtime - when I remember. :rollthoseeyes:

I love really dark colours on my toes. I'm obesessed with the vamp one.

I buff my fingernails to a shine with a miracale shiner rather than paint them. Have always filed my nails square.

I'm like you Pinkcupcake. Almost always leave my fingernails bare but always have polish on my toes. Solar Oil is a great product but I am hopeless at remembering to apply it! As you know I am the hand cream queen and apply like a woman possessed! Scrubs are a great addition and I always wipe over the backs of my hands with any Liquid Gold or SKII Essence I have left from face application. An area often forgotten with sunscreen, make it a habit! Very proud of the skin on my hands - they can be a dead giveaway when it comes to your age!

LB thanks for the tip. Since reading that you use Liquid Gold on the backs of your hands, I decided to try the excess from my face application to the backs of my hands and have had noticable results in a short period of time.

Thanks again LB for being such a Guru! :D

Gosh, guru status, not sure about that but very happy to pass on any hints and tips! Glad you are noticing a difference. Excess on the pad would've ended up in the bin, now look how your hands have responded? Well done!

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James i was doing a search-a-thon & found this here , can we move it pls :waving:

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James i was doing a search-a-thon & found this here , can we move it pls :waving:

Move this thread? Move it where?

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Move this thread? Move it where?

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god how bizarre ??? i was searching for something in the forum changes section & this thread popped up with that in the header , but now it says hands & feet
:ashamed:
whoa , that is a bit scary

i swear to god , but i did get f'all sleep last night , oh well ........

sorry

I am loving the Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment cream. It is fantastic!

god how bizarre ??? i was searching for something in the forum changes section & this thread popped up with that in the header , but now it says hands & feet
:ashamed:
whoa , that is a bit scary

i swear to god , but i did get f'all sleep last night , oh well ........

sorry

I moved it ;)

I moved it ;)

oh god , i had hoped that was what happened :worship:

& i wasn't sure if James was taking the Mickey out of me :chuckle:

i really had frigg all sleep [thanks kids] so i did wonder :yawn::typing:

i really had frigg all sleep [thanks kids] so i did wonder :yawn::typing:

:hugs::kissing::yawn::waving:

I have become slightly obsessed with my Mecca Hand-ellujah Hand Treatment!

The A'kin unscented one is awesome. Mum 'acquired' the other one.

I have become slightly obsessed with my Mecca Hand-ellujah Hand Treatment!

Ooooooh what's it like??

Ooooooh what's it like??

So hydrating and soaks in beautifully - and the smell - OH the smell twinny .... it's amazing! The boy even put it on his sunburn on his face on Monday he smelt my hands and wanted some - he put it everywhere.

Want me to send you a bit?

:hugs::kissing::yawn::waving:

:hugs: thanks charismatic

Oz that hand cream is brilliant , i tried it on Luisa's rec :worship:

So hydrating and soaks in beautifully - and the smell - OH the smell twinny .... it's amazing! The boy even put it on his sunburn on his face on Monday he smelt my hands and wanted some - he put it everywhere.

Want me to send you a bit?

I might just go ahead and buy it, I need a new hand cream! I trust your rec!

I might just go ahead and buy it, I need a new hand cream! I trust your rec!


oz i don't think u will be disappointed it is great stuff

I told my mum to get it for my birthday!! (in a month) :chuckle:

Will have to be satisfied with my Crabtree and Evelyn until then!

As you know it is one of my favourite hand creams. You will be impressed by its results and just how long it lasts! Oh, and the smell!

As you know it is one of my favourite hand creams. You will be impressed by its results and just how long it lasts! Oh, and the smell!

Yeah what IS the smell?? Mecca never describe the smell of their own-brand products!

Yeah what IS the smell?? Mecca never describe the smell of their own-brand products!

No idea but I really like it! Reminds me a little of the green Palmers lotion with the AHA's. It has bearberry and liquorice in it but I dont think that contributes to the smell. Love the fine texture though, not greasy at all.

The smell is GORGEOUS!!! It reminds me from something from when I wsa a kid - it's a very comforting smell.

The smell is GORGEOUS!!! It reminds me from something from when I wsa a kid - it's a very comforting smell.

OMG! Same here but I just cant pin-point it! Same goes with the MB Enzyme Cleanser. May have been the Yves Rocher my sis and I experimented with in our teens!

OMG! Same here but I just cant pin-point it! Same goes with the MB Enzyme Cleanser. May have been the Yves Rocher my sis and I experimented with in our teens!

i found the mecca hand cream smell quite subtle & non offensive , though i can't pin point the smell either :rollthoseeyes:

u know what the MB enzyme cleanser reminds me of ..... TBS cucumber cleansing lotion it was around about 15 or 20 yrs ago [sh*t that makes me feel old :shakehead::chuckle:]

i found the mecca hand cream smell quite subtle & non offensive , though i can't pin point the smell either :rollthoseeyes:

u know what the MB enzyme cleanser reminds me of ..... TBS cucumber cleansing lotion it was around about 15 or 20 yrs ago [sh*t that makes me feel old :shakehead::chuckle:]

It does too! I used to use that fuss! I remember having a pack with a toner and moisturiser as well...?

It is definitely reminding me of something in my youth but I was not a TBS user. That's why I think it may have been that "natural" Yves Rocher brand? Anyone remember that?

It is definitely reminding me of something in my youth but I was not a TBS user. That's why I think it may have been that "natural" Yves Rocher brand? Anyone remember that?



yep , i used to have my facials done at one of their salons , but i never used it at home though

OMG! Same here but I just cant pin-point it! Same goes with the MB Enzyme Cleanser. May have been the Yves Rocher my sis and I experimented with in our teens!

Yes!!! The MB Enzyme Cleanser reminds me of the smell of motel soap, but in a really nice way. Like the simple, clean, fresh soap you used when you were a little kid. It's a very "honest" smell.

Yes!!! The MB Enzyme Cleanser reminds me of the smell of motel soap, but in a really nice way. Like the simple, clean, fresh soap you used when you were a little kid. It's a very "honest" smell.

That must be it then!;)