L’Occitane in Russia

[Mazza]

Thanks for the tip, Vienna. My two (cheap) protest purchases have just arrived. Heathcote & Ivory Gardeners is not one for repurchase I think. It has a strongish rhubarb smell and texture is a bit meh. However, Body & Earth trio of 60ml seems a better prospect, nice texture, pleasant smell. I have bookmarked Naturally European for later use.

Someone has posted on their FB, “Do your products hide the stench of death and desperation?”!!!!!!! There are photos of bombed out ruins in the responses. I mean how can they just stay silent. This morning there had been no responses on Trustpilot for a week. Talk about showing your true colours, and they aren't yellow and blue that’s for sure.

 

[Bea Frugal]

Considering how much stuff is made in China and most Chinese companies are still trading with Russia it’s possible we are unknowingly supporting other companies.
I note L’occitane say they are worried about 700 Russian employees but I wonder how these numbers compare to worldwide jobs at danger if this boycott continues for any length of time

Couldn’t they just furlough the 700? It would be a drop in the ocean compared to the worldwide custom going down the toilet. It’s just excuses but they’ll have to take action soon. Trust pilot has some choice remarks.

 

[Bigbean]

I was in the new St James Centre in Edinburgh today and it was heaving because of it being a public holiday BUT there was not one person in the L’Occitane shop…says it all eh…..

 

[mal73]

It seems French companies in general seem to be reluctant to pull out of Russia. Auchan I cannot boycott, L'occitane I can.

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

I`ve had this brand which contain 20% shea. I was given a set containing 3 mini handcreams and found them quite good. I must admit I am lazy with my hand care and happily use any cream or lotion.

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I tried the Naturally European brand ages - one of those made by the Somerset group - both their hand cream and their body creams.

Think they’re trying to be a rip-off of L’Occitane in simular scents, metal packaging and Shea base etc.

I thought they were good but not as good as L’occitane.
Def oilier and I’ve noticed it’s not that much cheaper either now! (75ml seems to be £8.50+ most places and L’Occitane one is £17 on amazon atm. Though obviously point is not to buy that!)

Beauty Naturals often does offers on it - and has House or Bath ones and Aroma A ones too (all part of same group).

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Beauty Naturals - Search Results - Hand cream.

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[Totally Loopy Lou]

I missed it online but someone kindly found it for me in store today so others may be lucky too?
It’s meant to be used as footcream but I don’t see why it couldn’t be used as hand cream...

Again it’s a rip off of L’Occitane - even more so from seeing it with its box etc.

Not tried it yet! £2.99 for 125ml

https://www.aldi.co.uk/lacura-foot-cream/p/718765584123300

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

Forgot to add a couple of people have recommended Marks Apothecary hand creams...
£4 75ml metal tube - they have seed oils and Shea and nice natural scents etc.
Think they also do hand lotions in big pumps...

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[boffy]

If you want a Handcream thats really moisturising and smells heavily of Neroli this is fabulous. It goes on like a balm then softens as you rub it in its melts leaving a gorgeous heavy scent of Neroli. Much nicer imo then L'Occitane shea butter which is imo not moisturising enough. hbp60517671

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

If you want a Handcream thats really moisturising and smells heavily of Neroli this is fabulous. It goes on like a balm then softens as you rub it in its melts leaving a gorgeous heavy scent of Neroli. Much nicer imo then L'Occitane shea butter which is imo not moisturising enough. hbp60517671

Saw that one and I like a balm plus I do love neroli so think I will try it next! (I do love the L’Occitane one sadly!)

 

[Clothescloth]

Aldi have just done a foot cream which is a looky likey. Packaged beautifully in a nice box, with a tube similar to L’Occitane ones. Nice smell of lavender, but not very moisturising though.

 

[boffy]

Saw that one and I like a balm plus I do love neroli so think I will try it next! (I do love the L’Occitane one sadly!)

They are very different. Obviously the smell but the M&S one Starts off watery( I think) very hydrating then turns into a balm may be the other wa round lol. Its very nice specially for the price.

 

[Mazza]

I’m going to investigate those Marks Apothecary ones. I have £4 in vouchers to spend and want to get an Autograph primer as well so could do a click and collect as Kingston had absolutely no Autograph stock to speak of last week. I’ll have a read! Thanks for the tip.

 

[Totally Loopy Lou]

Aldi have just done a foot cream which is a looky likey. Packaged beautifully in a nice box, with a tube similar to L’Occitane ones. Nice smell of lavender, but not very moisturising though.

Literally just posted that post #46!

Not opened mine yet tho...

 

[Millie's Mum]

They have done a U turn on their decision..................

Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Sazza]

They have done a U turn on their decision..................

Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

www.bbc.co.uk

Finally!!! Took their time!!!

 

[loveallthingsitalian]

Are you going to support again?

 

[Mazza]

People power!!! No need for me to picket my local shop now. (That’s a joke!) I do also have two further hand creams on order so it will be a while before I need more of theirs, . I might save my other L’Occitane ones for the winter and use the alternatives through the summer when my hands aren’t so dry. It’s been interesting to look at the other options though.

 

[Anna]

They have done a U turn on their decision..................

Ukraine war: L'Occitane U-turn as it closes Russian shops

The firm says military action in Ukraine means it will shut its shops, having defended staying open.

www.bbc.co.uk

A shame that their hand was forced, seemingly by customer reaction to their decision to carry on trading, and not by their company's morals.

 

[Millie's Mum]

They say on their press release that it's due to the escalating military action and human suffering - well it was escalating when you issued your previous rationale so that's just a load of bo***cks

 

[maymorganlondon]

In this social media erea, they need to read the room better. Insensitive, tin-eared decision-making.