L'Occitane

[martygreene]

I recently got samples of a few of the Honey line products, and if nothing else I'm in love with the smell. It's the first honey scent I've found that doesn't smell like a portapotty to me.

I'm curious what people think about L'Occitane in general. Experiances with their products, etc. One thing which puts me off from buying in their store is they don't take returns, and don't make samples of all their products (they only give out samples which are pre-made, and those are few and far between). Luckily, my Sephora carries almost their full line, so I am able to get samples from them.

[Jennifer Mcfly]

I love the Lemon/Lime Verbena line. The lotion and perfume smells amazing! Lemon is my favorite scent and this smells great w/o it having that pungent cleaning product smell
There hand lotion in the tube is awesome for dry skin! My friend swears by it!

[Unforgettable]

If you like the smell of the honey line and you're looking for a great shower gel the Honey Harvest Foaming Jelly is wonderful! It's $20 for a 8.4 oz. bottle. Though it says you can use it as a shampoo I wouldn't have high recommendations for that use of it (other than the scent sticks around in your hair nicely), it doesn't lather too much but it smells incredible and as a body wash the scent subtly lingers with you for a fairly good amount of time afterwards.

If you haven't already, see if you can get a sample of it from the L'Occitane store to try it out. You should find that it's non-irritating (I have VERY sensitive skin), it doesn't 'strip' the skin and it's very softening and hydrating.

[kare31]

I've been pleased with all my L'Occitane products. The Lavender 100% shea butter is so rich, but soaks into the skin nicely. I also like their hand and body creams. I've had my eye on a really cute tin with guest soaps for a while now.

I've purchased L'Occitane from their stores and independent boutiques, and both have had testers where i could do a patch test for the product, and the salespeople have given me samples from the testers if i brought my own small container. I didnt realize the stores dont take returns; i havent tried to return anything. I've ordered L'Occitane from QVC before, and they have a 30 day guarantee on all their products, so if you are worried about returning an item or just want to give something a try, you might want to order from there.

I've been really pleased with the company as a whole. Their salespeople always seem knowledgeable and helpful, in my experience.
I have a lot of problems with allergic reactions to bath/body/beauty products, and I havent reacted adversely to any of their products.

[poddygirl]

I've loved everything I've ever used from L'Occitane! The hand cream is wonderful as is the cuticle cream, the Olive range is very moisturizing and I use the shea butter face cream at night when my skin is feeling a bit dry. I second buying from QVC to take advantage of the 30 day return policy.

[veilchen]

I've also had only positive experiences with L'Occitane!

I especially love their Quatre Reines-line which combines the smell of four different roses. It's delightful, I've never smelled anything that true to roses before.
I also liked the body butter with Shea, very moisturizing, though I also found it sticky (so no dressing immediately afterwards). Other things I've tried are the cooling leg gel that smells of lavender (very relaxing after long hot days during summer) and a hand cream which had a cooling effect as well, sorry I forgot the name ...

I really like the fact that they use natural ingredients, and the only factor that keeps me from regulalry buying their stuff is the price, which is really steep (at least here in Austria).

[pr1nces583]

is the handcream really as good as its made out to be?
im thinking of getting some cos the cream i have now has nearly run out and my hands are really dry due to winter and having to wash them a lot at work.

[venacava]

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Originally Posted by pr1nces583

is the handcream really as good as its made out to be?

The shea butter hand cream (not the lavender one) is very very good. It's uber moisturizing and creamy without being oily at all. Depending on personal preference, fragrance can be a bit strong though.

[asnbrb]

the shea butter cream is incredible. you get this huge tube, but only need a teeny bit.

[72Cosmo]

The line from BBW LE Couvant is made in the same factory. Bath and Body works takes returns so try their's first. I love that line and it isn't as costly

[fairytale22]

I love their Lavender Hand Cream...somehow I lost my bottle though.

[cindel25]

I'm in love with the honey scrub. I didn't know they do not take returns but then again I never tried to return anything.