Cold Cream was so called because it literally felt cold when you applied it to the skin. Made of a blend of water and mineral oil, the water typically started evaporating as your rubbed it in and so your skin felt a little cold. Rich and thick, there isn’t anything that cold cream can’t do. It was a favourite for tissuing off makeup and amazing on very dry feet. But these days, I’m loathe to use so much mineral oil on my skin, and so it’s so nice to have found an alternative.
Nuxe has reformulated the typical cold cream with almond oil instead, and the result is the cold cream we always loved but with natural oils and a slightly lighter formula. While typical cold cream would be extremely greasy and kind of sit on the skin, the oils from this one absorb into the skin over time leaving it soft and hydrated.
The entire line of Bio Beaute includes a face cream, hand lotion, body lotion, and body balm, all using the cold cream formulation. The Body Balm is super thick and feels more like a typical cold cream. You need to rub it into the skin until it disappears, and it is superbly hydrating. The only issue? Applying cold cream in the winter isn’t so fun (especially after ahot shower!) but I have to say that my hands are loving this cream.
Check out the entire range now.
Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart for $29.
