Giovanna Y
Customer since: 2011
(2011-12-14)
I really miss the previous lavender scented products. They had a stronger lavander fragrance and a much richer texture. Hoping you will bring it back.
Amy L
Alexandria, VA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-11-18)
I have to admit, normally, I prefer citrus scents, especially in my hand cream/lotion. That was until I tried this lavender scented cream. If a scent is too strong, I tend to get headaches, the strength of this scent is perfect! Plus it keeps my hands soft and moisturized. It's wonderful!
linda K
west sacramento, CA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-11-04)
I really enjoyed this product! It left my hands soft and hydrated. I also love the relaxing scent.
Ruth C
Burbank, CA
Customer since: 2012
(2011-11-02)
I love this hand cream! I got a sample and now I'm addicted... It's one of the best yet! Absorbs great, and the scent is just amazing! I love cupping my hands around my nose and just breathing in the calming lavender... Thank you for this very tranquil product.
Janet O
Tallahassee, FL
Customer since: 2011
(2011-11-02)
I did like the previous Lavender scented products better as they had a stronger essence of lavender extract to them; and I really miss the Lavender Relaxing Foot Creme and hope you will bring it back.
Katharina P
Los Angeles, CA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-10-17)
Outstanding product! Very delicate scent, leaves skin smooth and soft. Absorbs quickly without being greasy.
madeline S
Centennial, CO
Customer since: 2011
(2011-10-13)
I sent the samples with my husband to Italy and he is enjoying them as he travels around with our daughters. I had to stay home with my geriatric uncle, canceling at the last minute. The travelers are enjoying all the L'Occitane travel items i sent along for them to use while traveling!
Pennie R
Hickory, NC
Customer since: 2010
(2011-10-11)
Enjoyed the hand cream very much. It has a very good texture. Thank you for the sample.
Kellie E
Customer since: 2011
(2011-10-04)
I received samples of this hand cream and fell in love! Now I am out of samples and am dying till I can get to the store for this product! My hands are so soft and look great!
Nadezhda S
Moorestown, NJ
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-29)
Wonderful product! The very scent reminds me of peace and tranquility.
Candy F
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-22)
Loved it! Thank you for the sample. I used it in the evenings before bed, great scent to sleep to!
Olga C
North Bergen, NJ
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-20)
Thank you for the sample. I love the refreshing fragrance and the texture of this cream.
dora T
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-19)
Thank you for the sample of Lavender hand Cream. The scent was light and just right. The texture was also good, especially because there was not greasy residue. Thank you for another excellent product.
Darcy H
Greenbelt, MD
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-15)
So smoothing, love the light feel of this and the scent is perfect for after a languid bubble bath! I use it on my elbows and knees, too, and it sinks into my skin and softens immediately!
Lissette R
Bronx, NY
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-14)
I received a sample from this cream and I am in love with it. I am not a fan of lavender scents especially since I have a sensitive sense of smell. However, this is light and it has kept my hands very soft.
Monique M
Plymouth, NH
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-13)
I wish it smelled less sweet and had a greener, pure lavender smell. Otherwise, nice texture and consistency. I like that it is light as it gets absorbed right away.
Laura B
Elgin, IL
Customer since: 2012
(2011-09-12)
Not only is the scent refreshing and wonderful, the lotion just glides on. It is not greasy, and leaves me feeling renewed!
Nancy A B
Yardley, PA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-09)
Love the fragrance and the way it feels on my hands - I use it at night and find it so relaxing.
Andrea C S
Aurora, IL
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-09)
Lovely fragrance ... feels smooth and light!
Nancy P
Meadow Vista, CA
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-09)
Loved this lotion! Lavender products are my favorite, and I especially liked the & lightness of this lotion. I will definitely order this -- thank you for the sample! And, also, thank you for bringing back the lavendar bubble bath!
Mary L
Beaverton, OR
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-08)
Enjoyed using this new product.
Judy H
Columbus, OH
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-08)
Love the lavendar smell, but was expecting a richer, more emollient creamy texture.
Shuxuan L
Auburn Hills, MI
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-08)
I received the sample in the mail. It happens that my hands are very dry, and I put this on because of the North American aridness coming while the summer is almost gone. I love the fragrance and the silky texture. It actually keeps my hands hydrated better than other hand creams I recently have used.
JANICE J
OCONOMOWOC, WI
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-08)
I love the fragrance of this hand cream. I would call it a sophisticated lavender scent. The cream is luxurious and goes on well.
Susan P
Clifton, VA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-08)
Put two of my favorites together--L'Occitane hand cream and lavender. Wow! Love it and as soon as I'm home from babysitting my new grandchild I am going to order some for me and the yound adult women in my life!
Ashley F
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-08)
Love it! It left my hands feeling very smooth and hydrated! I also liked that it wasn't greasy at all. The smell was fresh and clean. I love the lavender scent!
Robbie S W
Bunker Hill, WV
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-08)
What a wonderful fragrance and creamy feel. Thanks for the sample.
latrina H
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-07)
Love it, I will get me more
Cynthia B
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-07)
Thank you for the lovely sample. Was almost perfect, but I thought I detected a slight minty hint underneath that wonderful lavender fragrance. Still, very nice. I've watched your video of lavender fields in Provence, and can only say that the visual beauty begs for pure, uninterrupted lavender fragrance; nothing can be added to perfection.
Debbie N
Dawsonville, GA
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-07)
The texture is OK, but do not like the lavendar fragrance - old-fashioned scent from the earlier 20th century.
Terri L
Penascola, FL
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-07)
Most hand creams are either too thick or too sticky for my liking, but this cream was neither. The lavender smell was mild and the cream absorbed easily. I used this while at work and was able to go back to using my computer without feeling like I was leaving an oil slick on my desk. Thank you for this sample, it was a great product.
Mary M
San Francisco, CA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-07)
I love lavender. I have several varieties in my garden. I thought the lavender scent in this hand cream was too sharp.
Debbie M
Okla. City, AE
Customer since: 2007
(2011-09-07)
wonderful fragrance, silky texture, and great hydration for skin!
loretta A
lloyd harbor, NY
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-07)
I'm an equestrian so I'm exposed to all kinds of weather. My hands are so dry and damaged from the hard work it takes to care for horses. I've tried every hand cream out there and this is the best one by far! I put it on at bedtime and when I get up in the morning the difference is amazing. The lavender scent is so soothing too! This product is a must have for me. It is also the perfect stocking stuffer!
Vallery H
Springfield, IL
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-07)
Love it. Thisbubble bath is amazing.
rena T
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-07)
The texture is a bit greasy and the lavender scent is too light.
Shirley P
Manchester, CT
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-07)
I Just love the hand cream. I had a burn on the top of my hand and it helped clear it up. My skin became very smooth and the cream was comforting. After using the sample, I went to my local store and purchased cream for myself and additional ones for gifts.
Tonie T
Glenside, PA
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-07)
It is light and fragrant when first used. My hands felt very smooth. I love the smell of lavender but it disappears too fast and does not linger long enough.
Julia S
Stephenville, TX
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-07)
Did not like the scent. To me it smelled like lavendar only for the first moment then it went to some other smell - to me it was like spicy-like cinnamony like something you'd smell at christmas. I definitly wont be buying it.
Valerie S
Alexandria, VA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-07)
I didn't take to this fragrance. And it did dissipate quickly. I wonder what the older version was like...
Leisa G
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-07)
I don't usually like fragrances like this, but it is so light I have used my sample sparingly until I can get in to buy some! I like it much better than the lavender soap. I put it on my hands/arms at night before bed and it truly relaxes me.
Pamela S
Fort Wayne, IN
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
Your lavendar products are my favorites and I am always sad when one is out of stock. The hand cream is by far the best. Not only is the fragrance lovely, but the lotion is so smooth and creamy and does not leave a greasy residue. Thanks for great products.
Kathryn K
Richmond, VA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
Received a sample in the mail. I love to apply it before bedtime to promote a good night's sleep. A little goes a long way and I'm thinking about getting the cologne too.
Carol J
AZ
Customer since: 2005
(2011-09-06)
THE LAVENDER IS SO RICHLY MADE. THE FRAGRANCE IS SO REFRESHING AND IT STAYS WITH YOU FOR MANY HOURS. I WILL BUY THIS PRODUCT AS LONG AS IT IS AVAILABLE. I LOVE IT! CAROL
Terrill Ann S
Parker, CO
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
Thank you for the sample Of Lavender Hand Cream. It was great. I love the smell of lavender and this sample wasn't to strong as some of them are. It was mild, but the smell lasted for a long time. I have dry skin and after using it my skin was soft for a long time.
Terri S.
Sarah T
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
I had to wash this off immediately - very disappointing. I could smell the lavender, but it was mixed with such a strong astringent or alcohol base, that the result was completely off-putting. Try Crabtree & Evelyn's hand cream to experience the difference. Big difference.
C. N
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
It has a beautiful scent, but too strong for me. I am sensitive to smell and the fragrance overwhelmed me. But the hand cream went on silky and my hands felt moisturized without being filmy. I shared the sample with 6 other co-workers! It was the sample that kept giving, which mean a little goes a long way. They all loved it.
ryan S
Paradise, CA
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-06)
Smelled yucky to me. I like your stuff, but did not like this at all. I wanted to take a shower after I put it on to get the smell off of me.
Karen B
Battle Ground, WA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
Love it! Went to virginia last week and wore it, kept all mosquitos away. Really!
Dianne D
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
This is my favorite bedtime cream! I apply it on my hands and arms and it blissfully helps me to drift off -Love it!!
Monica M
Danville, CA
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-06)
I recently received a sample of this hand cream and it caught me up immediately! I love lavender frangrance as it lasts for a long time, even after washing your hands several times and it is soo good. I am already addicted to it!
kATHLEEN A
leland, MI
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE NEW LAVENDER HAND CREAM, MISSED OUT ON FREE SHIPPING. WAITING FOR IT TO COME BACK.WILL DEFINTELY PLACE A LAVENDER ORDER.
Rona L
Fayetteville, NC
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
Very nice lavender sample. The fragrance did not overpower; it was crisp and clean. I do wish it had the ultra rich feature. It's a bit too thin for my skin.
Valerie C
Oakland, CA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
I love L'Occitane products and have been a customer for years. I received the free lavender cream sample, but was disappointed with the way the lavender smelled. It didn't smell like fresh real lavender. Instead it had a musky, artificial lavender smell. I know L'Occitane uses great ingredients, but I don't know why their lavender line smells different from the real, fresh lavender scent I am used to smelling such as found in products like EO, Bonny Doon or Pre De Provence.
Carole D
Monroe, WA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
I love this hand cream, it is so rich and luxurious without being to greasy and the fragrance is so perfectly delicate. My skin feels so wonderfully soft and supple. After trying the sample I ordered this cream and the sample size was so generous.
Andrea T
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
The sample I got is great, but then I love lavender enough to own the L'Occitane lavender fragrance. As always with L'Occitane, the hand cream is very moisturizing, but not greasy. When I run out of the other hand cream (especially great for travel), I'll buy the lavender one.
kara M
middleton, MA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
This is a great light, shea butter cream with an earthy soothing lavender scent. I love the light, creamy texture and scent of Provence.
Linda H
Aurora, CO
Customer since: 2009
(2011-09-06)
I loved this smooth, lightly scented sample. My favorite is still the peonie scented lotion, but you cannot go wrong with any lavender product!
T. S
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
Every time I use this hand cream it awakens my senses and reminds me of the beauty you have there in France. My hands feel silky and the scent is soft and pleasing.
Moeller K
Ontario, NY
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
Sorry, but this version of the hand cream (and all the other new Lavende products) pale in comparison to a previous version L'Occitane made. The Eau de Toilette came in a cylindrical dark blue bottle, and it was so close to real lavender that I couldn't tell the difference between it and my own plants. The current version smells very little like real lavender, and dissipates almost immediately. Bring back your old version.
David P
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
This hand cream is light yet emollient and manages to capture the smell of fresh lavender.
Paula W
Mamaroneck, NY
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
I much prefer the old lavender to this new one. The smell was much nicer.
Ramona B
Columbia Station
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-06)
I love the smell of lavender, but maybe not on me. It smelled like bug repellent on me, but most reviews are good so I'll say it just isn't for me.
Kendra G
Tucson, AZ
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
This is the most soothing hand cream ever!Wonderful for both hands and spirit. The cream itself absorbs instantly. But the light, totally refreshing fragrance lingers, just enough to remind us that we are special! I'll buy this product for as long as it's available. I hope that's forever!
--Dr. G.
Lynn G
Oxnard, CA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
This is a good hand cream. I have worked with essential oils for many years and appreciate the quality of the lavender used. And, its moisturizing abilities take care of the dryness I experience from normal
daily life's tasks. I like that there is an offer to purchase a travel size and a hand purifier for purse or car-Great idea!
Ruby W
Ossining, NY
Customer since: 2010
(2011-09-06)
I love the smell but for moisture, nothing beats the Shea Butter.
XIN W
hammond, IN
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
It is so good
Laurie K
Morris, CT
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
It was an improved scent over the old lavender...somewhat spicier. The lotion was efficiently absorbed, but I think your basic hand cream is more therapeutic.
Sarah B
Auburn, AL
Customer since: 2008
(2011-09-06)
I love this product! I am a huge fan of lavender. This hand cream moisturizes well without leaving a greasy or oily feeling. Tres bonne qualite!
Yvonne E
Cedar Falls, IA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-06)
I loved the sample! It was perfectly moisturing for me - well absorbed, no extra residue, wonderful aroma. Absolutely perfect hand cream, except for the small cap. I almost ordered some for my mother (age 97) but she would never be able to "manage" the little screw-on tube. What a shame. Wish this were available in a pump or some other easy-to-dispense container.
Kathleen T
Alto, NM
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-05)
This lotion goes into the skin beautifully. True lavender scent is light without being too sweet. Lovely!
Dawn H
Plano, TX
Customer since: 2011
(2011-09-04)
I am a huge fan of lavender, and this is one of the best scents of pure lavender I have found. I keep this with me at all times and use it instead of a fragrance. The scent lasts a long time and it makes my skin super soft. Love it!
Ashley P
Customer since: 2011
(2011-08-30)
I am very unhappy with this new fragrance of lavender. I think it smells very manly and I don't like the gel-like texture. I like the thick cream of the old scent. I hope they change back to the previous lavender scent, it was much better.
Evelyn T
Holland, MI
Customer since: 2009
(2011-08-28)
I recently received a sample of this cream, and it is wonderful. The fragrance is better than any other lavender product I've used. It's as calming and relaxing as it's advertised to be; I love to put it on just before going to bed. It is also a very effective moisturizer. It seems expensive for the size, but its fragrance tempts me to splurge on it.
Lori M
Norfolk, NY
Customer since: 2011
(2011-08-28)
This smells divine ...you have to understand what true lavender smells like ...many people just don't - this is lovely - I would say the previous reviewer is not really a lavender fan - not everyone is. As a 'hand cream' - I would like it to be a bit richer but it is lovely & I think makes an excellent 'body' cream
K M
Customer since: 2011
(2011-08-27)
Somehow the scent of lavender with this hand cream holds the best on me (rather than the body lotion or other lavender lotions) without ending up giving a perfume-y or medicinal scent after being absorbed into the skin. Great lotion, too.
Julie H
Ely, IA
Customer since: 2011
(2011-08-23)
This hand cream feels wonderful, but smells awful! It smells like bad mens aftershave.
Ting yu C
Seattle, WA
Customer since: 2010
(2011-07-17)
I see all the comments and everyone loves the lavender hand cream. It is great!
donna S
WI
Customer since: 2009
(2011-07-06)
I love this product! It has a clean soothing fragrance that I never get tired of. I prefer the purity of this fragrance to one mixed with other fragrances. It goes on clean, no oily residue and melts into your skin. It calms and refreshes.
Laura B
Springfield, VA
Customer since: 2009
(2011-05-26)
I use this on my hands and elbows at night -- which gives it time to "sink in" and smells wonderful as I'm going to sleep.
Anita P
Parsippany, NJ
Customer since: 2010
(2011-01-08)
This hand cream smells great. It is very calming, soothing and warm, but if you're like me with dry, cracked, bleeding hands in the winter I would go for the regular Shea. What is even better for me is the Ultra Rich body lotion which does a great job of moisturizing my hands.
Tracy C
Davisburg, MI
Customer since: 2010
(2010-09-14)
I don't know if there is something wrong with my sense of smell or if I'm predisposed to disliking the smell of lavender, but this smells like toothpaste to me. Also, the moisture doesn't last very long and my hands will be dry again in a few hours. I'm sure it's a great product for many, but it just doesn't work for me.
Vikram B
Customer since: 2010
(2010-06-16)
This is the best hand cream I have ever used. Not only doesit make your skin soft but the lavender fragrance is so amazing that I love smelling my hands every time I use this hand cream, which makes me feel like I am in Provence. And, I buy it as a gift to many of my friends just to make them get acquainted to the beauty of this product. Highly recommended ~
Susan J
Lubbock, TX
Customer since: 2012
(2010-05-18)
I love the smell of this hand cream. It is so relaxing and soothing, both literally and figuratively. My skin becomes soft and smooth, the the fragrance is heavenly. I find myself putting my hands near my face so that I can breath in the lovey calming fragrance. Highly recommend. BTW, before I smelled L'Occitane's Lavender line, I didn't care for lavender because every lavender product I would try smelled so badly. L'Occitane does it right!!!
shirley L
cave creek, AZ
Customer since: 2008
(2009-05-02)
At last I found THE hand cream I have been looking for! Lavender is my favourite essential oil. The texture of this cream is just right for the dry weather of our state. I just love it. So I bought the big size for home and a small one to put in my purse. I'm so happy!
Kathryn S
Woodstock, IL
Customer since: 2007
(2009-04-21)
A friend shared some of her Lavender hand cream with me one day at work. I have never before, or since experienced such a pure essence of this beautiful flower in any product I have tried. I was hooked from that moment on. Not only does it keep your skin soft and hydrated, but the soft scent relaxes the mind and calms the spirit. Truly a special gift from nature that anyone can use and will definitely appreciate.
Marie M
Wheaton, IL
Customer since: 2008
(2008-12-24)
This hand cream smells like REAL lavender. Is there anything better than the fragrance of real lavender? No one does lavender as well as L'Occitane in my opinion.
Yoko G
Boise, WA
Customer since: 2010
(2008-09-04)
Absolutely BRILLIANT scent!! It always gives me a wonderful relaxing, calming, comforting feeling as it makes my super dry hand skin so soft and smooth. Moisture yet never greasy. Plus, this handy travel size is just perfect for my purse. Just give it a try, you will LOVE it!!
Diana N
Los Angeles, CA
Customer since: 2006
(2008-07-10)
I love the smell of lavender & so I decided to pick this one up. I'm really glad I did because the smell is wonderful and my skin feels so soft. I put some on my hands every morning and every night. The smell soothes me and I can start the day HAPPY and fall asleep RELAXED. I love it!
jacqueline A
reading, PA
Customer since: 2008
(2008-07-10)
Nobody does lavender better!!! I do believe scents can reflect the way you feel, or your mood. I sleep with my hands at my pillow and this scent just helps you collect yourself and off into a peaceful state I go! I'm not a "flowery" scent type of person, but this is different, its like a little sigh of relief and calmness and comfort in a tube! Not to mention a great size, it can go easily from purse to pocket anytime I need it! It works great for dry hands too!
Camille W
Customer since: 2008
(2008-07-09)
I love this lavender hand cream!! It is so natural and the scent is so great! I always buy more to give it to my friends, and let them share my experience!
Wing Y
Customer since: 2008
(2008-07-08)
I love all L'Occitane products, especially the Lavender hand cream. Not everyone likes the lavender scent, but for me, I love the lavender scent, it's so fresh and smells so good. I tried other different brands of lavender hand creams, most of them smell too strong or too sweet, and they are kind of greasy. But L'Occitane's lavender hand cream is not greasy at all and the smell is prefect. I always have one in my purse and at work. I love it.
Pamela A
Winthrop, WA
Customer since: 2007
(2008-07-08)
I use a lot of L'Occitane products & give many as gifts. For me, this hand cream, combining lavender and shea butter, is my over-all favorite item for myself (as a way of treating my summer gardening & winter chilled hands & everything in between) and for friends. As a gift, all friends & family have been totally delighted. This Hand Cream treats body & soul to a refreshing, much needed respite in our very busy lives.
Debbie C
San Jose
Customer since: 2011
(2008-07-06)
This wonderful hand cream was my first purchase of the L'Occitane brand, and I am forever hooked. The fragrance drives me crazy, I love all their lavender products. This is the very best hand product I ever tried. All others do not come close to the staying power and effectiveness of this little beauty. I have found my hand cream for life. The size is perfect for your purse or for travel. Hands down the best cream on the market.
Tiffanie M
San Pedro, CA
Customer since: 2008
(2008-07-01)
Smells of pure lavender. Very moisturizing and no greasy feel. This is the perfect hand cream for lavender lovers.
Faye F
Customer since: 2008
(2008-06-30)
Every time, I use this product. People around me will fall in love with the smell and ask me what it is. Feel so good.
Gaylyn P
Lynchburg, VA
Customer since: 2006
(2008-04-08)
This lotion is one of the purest and best on the market! Actually it is the best of the many I have tried for my continuously dry hands. I keep mini tubes in every purse, one big one by my bed side, and some in the bathroom and baby's room. After washing my hands a hundred times a day I can put this on and have silky smooth hands again. If I put it on in the morning I can wash my hands a lot before they feel dry at all. Get this lotion for every woman you know, the scent is amazing.
Bingjie H
Greenbelt
Customer since: 2008
(2008-04-08)
The pleasant smell of lavender oil is helps me relax after a hectic day -I usually use it before bed because I believe the smell will give me a good night's sleep.
marjorie B
greenwood village, CO
Customer since: 2008
(2008-04-07)
I have used this cream for years and love the mild scent and way cream soaks in a lasts a long time, I particularly like this size so that i can put one in car, purse and handy to have to give to friends.
Andrea H
Customer since: 2008
(2008-04-07)
I first got this as a little present from a dear friend and the smell of it made me feel instantly happy, comforted and luxurious. When I use it, I often find myself smelling my hands and touching them to my face. I use it when I want a boost of happiness.
Chris N
Mount Vernon, OH
Customer since: 2004
(2008-04-07)
I love this hand cream.. I always keep some in my car.
Susan K
Clarksville, MD
Customer since: 2008
(2008-04-07)
Wonderful hand cream. Very moisturizing like the shea butter cream and it smells like a field of lavender. I love it!
katherine M
batesville, MS
Customer since: 2007
(2008-04-07)
Very nice lavender scent. I keep a tube on my desk at work.
Jill M
Customer since: 2008
(2008-04-07)
I love this hand creme! This year I bought two of the smaller sized tubes for all my son's teachers at Christmas time. The packaging is beautiful and they all liked this very useful gift.