Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Moisturising & Repair Hand & Nail Crème Reviews

I am the not so proud owner of dry, cracked, painful hands; complete with soft nails prone to breaking- lucky me! And then last year I had twins so my hands are constantly wet from cleaning bottles, high chairs, scrubbing stains etc etc etc... OUCH The Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Moisturising and Repair Hand and Nail Creme arrived in small yellow box and it packaged in a typical tube. I wouldn't say the packaging is particularly eye catching but I was sold on the ingredients- particularly the Manuka honey which is known for it's almost magical healing properties. If anything could save my hands, it would be this . I have been using this hand cream for a week and have tended to use it in the evenings before I go to bed or after doing the dishes. You only need a small amount as it is packed with beautiful, nourishing ingredients such as sweet almond oil and keratin so a little goes a long way. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful smell. It is a not a sickly sweet smell but a perfect blend of almond and honey so is more of a botanical scent. My hands felt immediately quenched after using. After a few days I noticed that the cracks around my knuckles were beginning to heal and were definitely less painful. I must admit I haven't noticed major changes to my nails yet and am excited to see if they are stronger after more use.

I've been lucky enough to trail this the past week and I'm loving it! I have been doing a lot of shop floor work this week and using this I've noticed my nails are t breaking so much while counting stock and and my hands arent getting so dry! My nails seem to look so much healthier in the past wk too.

I'm definitely loving the fact it's also NZ made and will be purchasing it when I run out!

I'm a sucker for anything honey when it comes to beauty products, especially when it comes to NZ's Manuka honey. The healing benefits of this liquid gold is legendary, so to team it up in a handcream is masterful.

The tube is easy to squeeze and very user-friendly, but IMO, verging just a little on the unattractive side. I think it is the bright yellow colouring - there is so much of it. It takes away from the gorgeous shot of the honey. So, this tube is one that would live in my cupboard rather than be out 'on show' if I was worried about appearances.

The lotion itself is really lovely. It is quite thin for a handcream, but I loved that. It meant that it soaked into my skin quickly, and it didn't leave any kind of greasy feel afterwards. The initial scent when it is first applied is odd, but it soon develops into a gorgeous soft, honey and sweet almond scent that is really pleasant. Nice to drift off to sleep with.

I work with my hands, and am constantly washing them, so I wasn't able to apply during the working day, but I'd apply as soon as I got home and before bed. I'd wake with noticeably softer skin. I will definitely buy this when I run out.

My hands are quite dry and I frequently wash them. I'm really not as reliable with moisturising my hands as I should be so this was a good opportunity to get back into the habit. I also liked that this is a kiwi product. The moisturiser itself has a nice subtle honey fragrance.; it isn't thick nor greasy and a moderate amount absorbs well. My hands didn't feel particularly moisturised, after use,nor did I notice any marked improvement in either my skin or nails over the course of the trial. Overall I found this to be a nice moisturiser but nothing special.

I really liked this hand cream. I’ve been doing a bit of googling about Manuka honey and it’s magical properties so I’m excited that it has that in it.

It is a bit thin- a little squeeze and a lot comes out. But it absorbs beautifully and quickly which is great when you are busy and need to keep doing things. No greasy handprints left on surfaces or bits of fluff and hair sticking to your fingers.

It has a nice, fresh scent- you can smell the honey.

My hands feel silky smooth and soft and I have been using it a quite few times a day for at least a week. My cuticles and nails are looking fabulous, better than they have in a long time, so good in fact that I got my rings cleaned because I’m happy to have my fingers out on display and blinging- my hands were looking so great it made my rings look noticeably dull and dirty!

The packaging mentions anti-bacterial properties and I feel like it could be as everyone around me is getting sick but I am fine- I have been using it through out the day- almost like hand sanitizer so here’s hoping it’s because of the magical Manuka honey.

I will continue to use this as I love the results.

Nice bright packaging to catch the eyes. Cute gold strip around the top of the tube. Contains keratin and lots of vitamins in a base of sweet almond oil. It's not as nourishing as I was hoping, the consistency is very thin. Its easy to get too much product at once. Once you remember this, it's all good. Very strong fragrance, wasn't my favourite but not unpleasant. Overall not outstanding.

I have been using this hand creme for just over 1.5 weeks, during this time I applied the hand creme daily - every morning.

This creme slides on with ease and is very absorbent. My hands feel great. The creme is for nails/cuticles as well, my cuticles are definitely improving, it is just taking time.

During the first few hours of applying this creme, it feels like I have an invisible layer which is locking in the moisture to keep my hands soft and protected.

The aroma is just right, as it is not overpowering.

I tried two products by this company this week - the Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Moisturising & Repair Hand & Nail Creme and the Alpine Silk Manuka Honey Ultra Rejuvenating Serum. I only had one week to trial these two products - a big ask over a short period of time. However, where the Serum surprised me with some obvious improvements, the hand & nail creme did not present me with any surprises.

The hand & nail creme was pleasantly packaged - in a plastic tube: not as eco-friendly as the glass bottle & cardboard box presentation of the serum - however, not a lot of choices for hand cream containment (maybe a glass jar??). The perfume was also pleasant - sweet almond oil and the cream, whilst not thick, was quickly absorbed into the skin and did not lead to sticky prints on phone & notebook screens. However, my hands (dry & with brittle flaky nails) did not show any real improvement after 2-3 daily applications for a week. I will not give up on this product but will continue to the end of the tube to see if my hands look & feel any better but, based on the week's trial, I would not be inclined to purchase this product in the future.

A product that actually made a noticeable difference to the condition of my hands. The skin on my hands dries out easily and I get small cuts and wounds because of the dryness. After a few days of using this product my hands were less dusty looking and they stayed feeling moisturised for long periods. The abrasions were less and my nails were less prone to peeling away at the ends. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the slightly odd smell. I'm not sure what exactly, it just didn't smell like a hand cream should. Something that smelled sort of..Ripe or on its way to stagnant?? Thankfully, the smell dissipated after a time and didn't linger. I have a mutant sense of smell though so it probably wouldn't be a concern for most people. What matters is it does what it says it will. And the tube is large so it will last you a fair while.