Absolutely love this hand cream! Like all of L'Occitane hand creams, this one absorbs right into your hands without leaving any oily film and allows you to continue with your day. Working in a lab I wash my times probably 30 times a day and this cream always replenishes hydration in my hands. Proof that it doesn't leave a residue is that my hands don't stick to the inside of my nitrile gloves when I work, unlike other hand creams. At $12 a tube it is a bit on the pricey side considering how small the tube is, but worth the splurge. Also love the cherry blossom scent - not too floral, not too citrusy, perfect.

While killing time in an airport duty free store one day, I came across a tube of L'Occitane's shea hand cream in Hibiscus. It smelled AMAZING and I had to have it. I used the entire tube in about two weeks as I kept re-applying it just to smell that glorious scent.

Well sadly, when I got back home and tried to find another tube, I was highly unsuccessful. I checked many stores both in Canada and the US. It seemed to be a limited edition product and was no longer available. I was very sad. I had tried the original version, and while just as effective, it didn't smell as good.

One day, one of the sales ladies encouraged me to smell a few of the other scents she had available. That was how I stumbled upon Cherry Blossom. While not quite as good as my beloved Hibiscus, it was a close second.

I picked up a couple of tubes (having learned my lesson) and have been using it ever since.

The formula is very lightweight and absorbs very quickly. My hands don't feel greasy afterwards, just well moisturized. The scent is very subtle once rubbed in. It smells floral - almost like roses, but not.

I have been very happy with my purchase, and will continue to use this hand cream.

Oh, and a little happy ending to my story.... I found the hibiscus scent online! I ordered a few, but I hope they continue to carry it because it is still my favourite!

I hope this review has been helpful!