By You The Jury Published: 03:01 EDT, 12 October 2024 | Updated: 03:01 EDT, 12 October 2024
THE PRODUCTMargaret Dabbs Pure Feet Cracked Heel Treatment, £18 for 45ml, margaretdabbs.com THE CLAIMA targeted and powerful problem solver that will not only eradicate the most persistent cracks in the skin but, with regular use, prevent them from forming in the future. Keeps feet smooth and nourished using antibacterial and antifungal oregano oil, softening shea and cocoa butters plus salicylic and benzoic acids. THE PANEL EMMA GUNAVARDHANA, 46 , beauty expert and host of podcast The Emma Guns Show; LINDSAY FRANKEL, 52 , YOU’s deputy editor SANDRA RHODES, 68 , retired teacher and vice president of Peppard Women’s Institute; DENISE FLINT, 76 , retired office manager EVE POLLARD OBE, 80, journalist, former YOU editor and campaigner for women’s health THE RESULTSEASE‘Doesn’t need tons of massaging in’ Emma‘Made feet feel too slippery to use in the day so I put it on at bedtime’ Lindsay‘Absorbency OK, but left feet feeling greasy’ Sandra‘Could be thinner as tube needs a good squeeze to get the cream out’ Denise‘Its luscious consistency needs time to sink in’ EveEFFICACY‘It’s not waxy, thick or messy to use and offers immediate relief’ Emma‘10/10 – works straight away. Impressive’ Lindsay‘It nourished my hard, dry heels’ Sandra‘So good it might save me money on pedicures!’ Denise‘Keeps feet soft and crack free’ EveDRAWBACKS‘It won’t get rid of hard-skin build-up – you need a manual file for that’ Emma‘You must keep using it for the effects to stick – when I stopped my heels soon cracked again’ Lindsay‘It’s quite expensive!’ Sandra‘It’s a bit slow coming out of the tube’ Denise‘No drawbacks!’ EveVALUE FOR MONEY‘A premium price for a premium product’ Emma‘Pricier than the average foot cream, but better, too’ Lindsay‘Yes – if you use a small amount daily’ Sandra‘A little goes a long way’ Denise‘Expensive, but it smells divine’ EveTHE VERDICTThe general consensus was this cream is expensive but worth it, with Lindsay saying, ‘After the first use my heels were softer,’ and Eve adding, ‘It even makes your toes happier.’ Just remember you only need a little on the cracked areas and, as Lindsay advises, you can use a cheaper cream on the rest of the foot. OUR RATING ★★★★✩
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YOU THE JURY: Is this foot balm better than a pedicure?