I LOVE a good moisturiser — it’s probably my favourite beauty product to review, and I have one in my bag at all times.
But there’s only one moisturiser I know I can always depend on: Weleda Skin Food.
My OG hand cream that keeps my dry spots at bay[/caption]
Weleda Skin Food 75ml, £8.95 (was £12.07) at Amazon
Over the years, this once under-the-radar green tube has become a holy grail beauty product.
Its long list of celebrity fans includes Victoria Beckham, Traitors host Claudia Winkleman, Hailey Bieber and even model Bella Hadid, who claims to get through eight tubes per MONTH.
There are plenty of plus points when it comes to this OG beauty product: organic ingredients, dermatologist-approved formula, great smell and hydrating benefits.
I, like many people, suffer from dry skin (all year round) and have tried a plethora of moisturisers for dry skin with varying degrees of success.
Keep reading to find out if Weleda Skin Food is still a miracle worker on my dry patches… or if it’s time for me to find a new hydrating essential.
Pros
- Versatile
- Clean beauty credentials
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Hydrating and nourishing on skin
- Great for dry skin
- Thick consistency and a little goes a long way
- Smells amazing
Cons
- Pricier than some alternatives on the market
- Not great for oily skin types
- Largest size is 75ml
Rating: 8/10
Weleda Skin Food review: Quickfire Q&A
How much is Weleda Skin Food? A 75ml bottle of Weleda Skin Food costs £16. It is also available in a 30ml size, costing a reasonable £9.50, but Prime members can get it for £8.95 in the Prime Day sale.
Where to buy Weleda Skin Food: Weleda Skin Food is available from many online and high street beauty retailers, including Amazon, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Lookfantastic and Superdrug, among others.
Who’s it best for? It’s ideal for dry skin, but also great for eczema sufferers.
What we loved: The organic formula is rich and very hydrating (though I would steer clear if you have acne-prone skin, as it has quite a greasy texture). It also smells divine.
What we didn’t: The small size means you can use it up very quickly. I would advise lovers of this cream to stock up when it’s on offer.
Weleda Skin Food review: The Nitty Gritty
First impressions
Weleda Skin Food 75ml, £8.95 (was £12.07) at Amazon
Skin Food is Weleda’s bestselling range, and for good reason.
It sells a bottle of the stuff every eight seconds and has won a slew of beauty awards.
Its distinctive, vibrant green packaging is hard to miss.
The eye-catching colour stands out on the shelves and is easy to recognise, with a minimal, fuss-free design — a masterclass in #cleanbeauty branding.
One thing I love, and something most people note when trying it for the first time, is the incredible scent.
Weleda Skin Food is made with assorted botanicals, sweet almond, organic rosemary, calendula and chamomile extracts.
As soon as you flip open the lid, you get a pleasant waft of the sweet fragrance, which is a great first impression if you’ve never used it before.
I have even had people compliment me on the scent after I’ve applied it to my hands, so if you’re not a lover of fragranced products, you might want to skip this.
However, Weleda did launch its ‘light’ version for this reason, which I have tried before and is a great alternative if you don’t want something as heavy.
It’s still very hydrating but has a lighter, more whipped consistency that seems to absorb more quickly into the skin.
Does it deliver?
Weleda Skin Food 75ml, £8.95 (was £12.07) at Amazon
It’s a product that comes with lots of hype, but in my opinion, Skin Food lives up to it.
My aforementioned dry skin means I crave a deeply nourishing moisturiser that works on my face and body.
Skin Food has many ‘clean’ organic ingredients that make it better for drier skin types.
The sunflower and sweet almond oils deeply nourish, while the beeswax and lanolin give it a slightly more greasy consistency.
I think this enhances the level of hydration, as it almost coats the skin rather than immediately soaking in and disappearing.
The thicker, balmy texture of Skin Food works for me as I like to feel the weight of a cream on my skin, especially my hands, which get dry very quickly.
However, I would say if you have oily or acne-prone skin, this might not be the moisturiser for you. It is probably too rich and may clog your pores.
The versatility of Skin Food as a moisturiser is probably one of its biggest USPs (along with its green credentials).
Whether you want a standard cream, primer, hair frizz tamer or cuticle cream, Skin Food can do it all.
You can use it post-shower or bath, or as an all-over moisturiser for your face and body for serious hydration.
I prefer using it to target specific dry patches on elbows, knees, feet and hands.
It’s also great as a barrier; in fact, Weleda states that it’s microbiome-friendly and can help restore the skin’s protective layer, so it’s great for rashes or eczema too.
A little does go a long way, so although it’s pricer than some other brands, you can make it last, and I find I don’t need to top up as frequently when I use it as a hand cream.
How much is Weleda Skin Food?
Considering the price of many of its competitors, I think Skin Food is pretty reasonably priced: 30ml will set you back just £9.50, while a 75ml tube costs £16.
You can also often find it discounted during key sales periods like Prime Day and Black Friday, providing an opportunity to stock up.
Currently, the best price we’ve found online is £9.48 for the bigger 75ml version at Amazon, which is a great saving on its usual price of £15.95.
Where to buy Weleda Skin Food
It’s easy to find at all major high-street cosmetics stores, and is stocked widely online.
You can currently find it at:
- Boots – £15.95 (75ml)
- Holland & Barrett –
£15.95£11.96 (75ml) - Lookfantastic –
£15.95£13.56 (75ml) - Superdrug – £14.95 (75ml)
- Amazon –
£12.07£8.95 (75ml)
Weleda Skin Food alternatives
It’ll come as no surprise that there’s no shortage of options when it comes to a nourishing, hydrating moisturiser.
Last year, Aldi’s beauty brand, Lacura, came out with a “Rich Moisturising Cream” that had an eerily similar design to Skin Food, and retailed for just £3.99.
It doesn’t currently seem to be stocked in its stores, but that doesn’t mean it won’t make a return.
A similarly priced product is Avene’s Hydrance cream. It’s slightly more expensive than Skin Food, but it is highly rated and said to have many of the same benefits.
If you’re on the lookout for other alternatives, check out our roundups of the best moisturisers for dry skin and best body moisturisers for dry skin.
Weleda Skin Food review: The Verdict
Weleda Skin Food gets a massive thumbs up from me.
I have used this for years, and there’s a reason so many beauty insiders and A-listers love it and sing its praises.
It is one of those must-haves that I believe lives up to the hype, but the original formula is best suited to drier skin types.
I love that it’s a versatile beauty essential that I can stick in my bag to keep my hands moisturised, apply topically to dry patches or use in place of other products when I don’t want to carry my full arsenal of makeup items.
It’s a product that I always come back to, and for that reason, I think it is worthy of its ‘cult’ status.
Weleda Skin Food FAQs
Do dermatologists recommend Weleda Skin Food?
Weleda Skin Food does get a dermatologist’s seal of approval thanks to the range’s inclusion of ingredients that are microbiome-friendly.
Thanks to this formulation, it helps to restore the skin’s protective barrier and is particularly helpful for skin conditions such as rashes and eczema.
Many dermatologists have taken to social media to recommend it as a highly beneficial and hydrating cream.
Can you use Weleda Skin Food for your face?
Many people swear by using Weleda Skin Food on their face as a daily moisturiser to keep skin supple and soft.
As mentioned, Bella Hadid says she lathers it on and gets through up to eight bottles a month, and Victoria Beckham loves using it to lock in her tan.
Singer Anne-Marie’s make-up artist, Emma Osborne, uses it as a staple in her kit.
She says, “Weleda Skin Food is my go-to product for that fresh summer glow.
“I love to add a touch to the high points of the face, i.e. cheekbones/brow bones for that dewy, glossy finish.
“For my clients, it’s a must-have beauty essential”.
While Weleda Skin Food can be used on your face, that’s not the way I generally use mine.
Because of the rich formula and beeswax ingredient, it tends to trap moisture in; great if you are in desperate need of some serious hydration as a one-off.
But using it daily may be too heavy for some skin types, especially anyone with oily or acne-prone skin.
