Crabtree and Evelyn Shortbread review

Crabtree and Evelyn Shortbread

Yes, you didn't read wrong... Crabtree and Evelyn the famous English hand cream maker has decided to make some good old traditional Scottish Shortbread! Actually, they have started making them for about a year ago, but I didn't get my hands on them till now (thanks Patty for buying me some 😍)

close up of name

Crabtree and Evelyn has been known for quality so I had high hopes for these shortbreads.

nutrition info

The ingredients seem quite safe... But there is slightly too much butter... and that is reflected on its nutrients.

The net weight is 290g and the nutrition is based on 100g... you can see how much energy, fat and sodium is contained in each cookie... er... shortbread.

one piece of short bread

Impressions

Strong buttery taste

Fluffy

Very crumbly

Made my fingers extremely oily

look at the fluffiness!

I loved these... But please eat with caution, while these taste delicious, they certainly can be quite fattening... I hope they improve the recipe by making these less oily...

Score: 8.5/10

Website: http://www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk/food/biscuits-and-shortbread/traditional-shortbread-290g-70015.html

Crabtree and Evelyn's Summer Hill Hand Therapy Hand Cream

old vs new container tube

The winter months are harsh for our skin especially for our hands (this is especially true if you are Automysophobia like me). One of the ways I protect my hands are by using Crabtree and Evelyn's hand creams. One of my favourites has to be Summer Hill.

The Official website describes it as:

Lock in lashings of moisture with our Summer Hill Hand Therapy. Infused with macadamia nut oil, shea butter and a summer-inspired scent, this intensive cream nourishes skin so it’s noticeably smoother after each luxurious application.

• Contains hydrating ceramides and conditioning honeysuckle extract

• Myrrh extract helps condition nails and cuticles

• Formulated without lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, parabens or propylene glycol 

my impressions: 

• moisturizes
• smells good
• mild formula
• non-greasy
• only a little bit of product is needed for each use
• easily absorbs into your skin
• great for all seasons

I have been using Summer Hill for all seasons, simply because it's formula makes it very versatile. It protects my hands in the winter and keeps my hands moisturized during the summer (without making them feel yucky). I should add that if you plan to "fix" your cracked hands, this is not for you, it is suited for those with normal skin,(not so much if you have dry peeled or cracked hands... I would suggest another hand cream from Crabtree and Evelyn called "Iris" <-- I will be doing a review on this later).

Crabtree and Evelyn has a new tube container (plastic vs. metal)

old vs new container tube

New and Old Tube Container

For this post, I will be focusing on the new packaging. (click here to read my review on Summer Hill Hand Cream) I was kind of excited, shocked and happy when I saw the new packaging. Unlike it's traditional container (which is made out of metal), the new packaging is made out of plastic. Say bye to those hideous moments where you are literally fighting with the tube to get more hand cream out (you can see from the picture what happened to my used tube, and even as "flat" and "empty" it looks, there is still a lot of cream inside... I'm still finding ways to get it out)

I really hated the old packaging because my purse always gave it dents. These dents make it almost impossible to squeeze cream out, especially towards the end.

Last year I purchased their tube key, it definitely helped me get more of the product out, (one tip is to use the key several times, you'd be surprised as to how many more product you can get out each time) but because there were already so many dents, there is still a lot of cream trapped inside. Some times, the dents also cause the metal container to rip too (I guess you can see how frustrated I was using the old metal container).

I got this key last year, looks like I won't have any use for it anymore

I have just gotten their cream with the new plastic container for days, and I already love it. I can put it in my purse knowing there won't be dents when I take it out later.

I have noticed that they have also taken initiative to adding the full list of ingredients to the back of the new plastic containers.

I am really glad that Crabtree and Evelyn has finally decided to go for plastic containers! I can't wait to finish the full tube this time!

Official website for Summer Hill