Review: New EOS Everyday Hand Lotion (you've got to see this one!)

At this point, I think we've all been through our little obsessions with EOS lip balms. Those little spheres are just too cute, aren't they? Well I've got a whole new EOS obsession to show you today, and let me tell you--if you like the lip balms, you might love these:

EOS Everyday Hand Lotion in Refresh

(retail: $3.99 at Rite Aid, 1.5 oz)

I purchase this at Rite Aid recently--one of the employees was just putting these out on display when I happened to walk up. I pretty much gasped when I saw them; I mean, I knew EOS had body lotions, but those come in traditional pump bottles. I had NO idea that they just released these hand lotions! The shape of this lotion is sort of like a flat, asymmetrical stone. It actually reminds me of a computer mouse as well. This packaging is just too cute, I'm tellin' ya!

And in true EOS fashion, this new hand lotion line (there's also an unscented version that comes in a super pretty shade of baby blue) is free of every controversial ingredient I can think of, and it's also vegan and cruelty-free.

As you can see, this lotion has a flip-top lid, and you just squeeze to dispense. I LOVE how, if you look at the pic below, there's a little indentation on the back side of the tube. It's the perfect spot to put your thumb when you're squeezing out the lotion (very ergonomic). Also, I put the container in the palm of my hand so that you can see how small it is--it's just the most perfect size for your purse, desk drawer, etc. (just like the box indicates). I LOVE it.

Now let's get to the actual lotion, shall we?

As you can see in the pic above, this is a lotion--not a cream. So the consistency is on the thin side, but it's not super watery. When I first applied it to my hands, I thought, "Oh no, this isn't going to be moisturizing enough." But then, as I worked it into my hands and waited a minute or two, I realized something. The way it feels on my hands after I apply it is very similar to the way a much richer, heavier cream feels on my hands about 30 minutes after application. In other words, it feels the way I ultimately want my hand cream to feel. Except I don't have to work through that 20-30 minutes of greasiness to get there! I am so impressed with the light, protective barrier this leaves on my hands, and the way it instantly turns my lizard skin into soft and supple skin. Also, it lasts through a couple of hand washes for me as well!

On and the FRAGRANCE! If you like soft, sweet cucumber scents, you are going to LOVE this one. I must admit, I went through a cucumber phase many years ago and burned myself out on cucumber completely. But the fragrance of this lotion has made me fall in love with cucumber again. It's just such a soft, delicate scent, and it's got a sweet note to it that isn't cloying, but it takes the sharpness away from the cucumber. Together, the sweetness and the crispness combine into a such a lovely, clean and fresh fragrance--I cannot stop sniffing it.

FINAL VERDICT: This one's a winner, folks. It may not be thick or rich in texture (hey, the title is hand lotion, after all) but do not let that deceive you. EOS Everyday Hand Lotion packs a powerful punch, and it's been moisturizing my dry winter hands beautifully for the past several days. To top it off, it's got a natural, vegan formula and the cutest packaging I've seen in quite some time. I say run, don't walk, and grab yourself one. I think this product is worth every penny.