So let's say you are looking for a last-minute gift item. Perhaps that person doesn't like fragrances found in Trader Joe's Body Butter Trio. Perhaps they want something more neutral. Or something with pretty packaging. Then consider the 2019 Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio a good gift idea.
Review
Now for starters, this priced the same as the Body Butter Trio which is returning this year. However, this is 3 ounces. The body butter trio is 9. The price of these products is the same as last year at $7.99. But the key difference is that the variety this year has changed from previous years (you can see last year's set below).
Let's start off with what is different about this year's set. First off, the packaging. This year's set is done up like an ornament or easy stocking stuffer. Last year's set seemed a bit more masculine in colors and scents. The scents of last year's set were much more neutral and smelled light of the oil that was present in each tube.
This year however it contains Marula, Coconut, and Avocado in place of Olive Oil, Argan Oil, and Kukui Nut Oil.
The Marula oil and Avocado oil were very neutral in fragrance just like last year's set.
The Coconut Oil had the most pronounced fragrance of the bunch, but about as pronounced as a jar of coconut oil usually does.
Regardless, you aren't buying this for the scents. Both sets are there for the winter and dry hand season. This is a fast-absorbing lotion that gets the job done. As an added bonus this year, the packaging is cuter, and the tubes more colorful. While I liked the lotions in this set, by far my favorite scent of the ultra-moisturizing hand cream was found in this year's 12 Days of Beauty.
Overall
In either case, this is a solid set. These are perfectly sized for carrying in a purse or somewhere small.
If you decide this is a must-have you can also find this through third-party sellers on Amazon.
Would I buy this again? I've already picked up a few of Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio for the season.
Product Photos
The 2019 box of Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio:
The ingredients in the current box:
The following refers to a previous set from 2018.
The box of Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream from the 2018 holiday season:
The ingredients for the three different tubes:
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Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio
Product Name: Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio
Product Description: Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio are three one-ounce containers of rich hand cream.
Price: $7.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream Trio is all dressed up for the holiday season with new packaging and scents this year.
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- A great hand moisturizer that absorbs quickly
- A light fragrance with each of these lotions.
- Perfect for carrying in a purse.
Cons
- Seasonal item, so if you love it then pick a few up as they'll be done sooner rather than later.
- Last year's set seemed more masculine, while this set seems more feminine in terms of packaging.
Alek says
It's more giftable for sure. And can hang on the tree for sure.
becomebetty says
Hey Alek! Absolutely. The packaging is much improved. Thanks again for sharing!
Pragati Gusmano says
My MIL loved the previous years versions. Do you think the lotion quality and effectiveness for dry hands is the same even with the change?
becomebetty says
Hey Pragati! While the fragrances have changed I think it is pretty similar to last years. I hope that helps!