Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Style At Large
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes & Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes & Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • The Stan Smith Revival
    • New Books
    • Postpartum Texts
    • Life In Plastic
    • Blurred Blush
    1. Beauty
    2. Skincare

    The All-Time Best Foot Creams for Dry, Cracked, Sore Feet

    Happy feet, happy life.

    Maya Allen's avatar
    By Maya Allen
    Published 19 June 2020 In Buying Guides

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    Feet, skincare
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Listen, your feet need love, too. Feet fall into the forgotten category of body parts we hardly pay attention to because, I dunno, feet are "un-cool" to talk about, I guess? You may have denounced overpriced pedicures, or neglected to scrub the bottom of your feet in the shower a long time ago, but I'm here to shout at you that your feet deserve to look and feel sexy. Think about it: You can't walk around looking amazing from your feet-up, with crusty toes and cracked heels—the two just don't go together. Sorry, not sorry. This is why you need a good foot cream.

    And no, foot cream is not only for old people. I'm in my 20s and use foot cream religiously every night. I actually look forward to applying it as soon as I step out of the shower—it's a crucial step in my skincare routine. Especially when you're a working woman, hustling and hitting the pavement hard every day trying to live your best life. Your feet are bound to get roughed-up and run-down along the way. I'm obsessed with foot cream and am not ashamed to admit it. Ahead, my 10 favorite foot-friendly products for smooth, soft, cute feet. Also? Sandal season is approaching.

    foot cream

    This Thick Cream
    Origins - Reinventing The Heel
    $30.00 AT MACYS.COM

    Whether you've been strutting around in stilettos, running miles, or up on your feet way too much, treat your heels to some TLC with this intense hydrating cream. It's thick, so a little goes a long way. The weighty formula is rich with rose fruit, jojoba oil and shea butter to soften dry, cracked feet. Plus, it's packed with salicylic acid to slough away dead skin on your heels.

    foot cream

    This Cooling Cream
    Bliss - Aloe Leaf & Peppermint Foot Cream
    $10.00 AT AMAZON.COM

    When your feet are feeling sore or simply run down, massage some of this surface-smoothing cream on and let it all float away. The soothing aloe leaf and cooling peppermint is a combo you'll quickly fall in love with. It's also exfoliating and incorporates AHA to remove dry patches and dead skin.

    foot cream

    This Calming Balm
    Rituals - Foot Balm
    $15.00 AT RITUALS.COM

    Sometimes, you've gotta roll up your sleeves and be your own foot masseuse. With this spa-like balm, it'll come easy. First off, the tranquil wood and lavender fragrance will instantly calm your mind and your muscles. This balm will make your entire body feel at ease and ready to hit the sheets.

    foot cream

    This Super-Soothing Cream
    Lavido - Natural Thera Intensive Foot Cream
    $28.00 AT AMAZON.COM

    The second I step out of the shower, I look forward to laying down on my bed, belly up, my feet flying in the air, and lathering this hydrating cream all over them. The mix of the aromatic-feeling achillea and purifying plant oils, like myrtle and tea trea oil, provide my poor, over-worked feet with deep hydration. The cream feels soothing and refreshing all at once. I like massaging this all over my soles, toes, ankles, and calves for ultra hydration.

    foot cream

    This Antioxidant-Packed Cream
    Sol de Janeiro - Samba 2-Step Foot Fetish Care
    $27.00 AT SEPHORA.COM

    As gorgeous as you are, don't act like your feet don't get dry and crusty sometimes—it happens to all of us. No need to be ashamed, boo! To solve that not cute and far from glamorous problem, you need this two-step kit. The little surfboard acts as a smoothing exfoliant that rids your feet of callouses and rough patches. Follow that up by applying this antioxidant-packed cream full of cupuaçu butter, açaí, and coconut oil for soft, silky, cute-looking feet.

    foot cream

    This Refreshing Mask Sock
    Sephora Collection - Lavender Foot Mask
    $5.00 AT SEPHORA.COM

    When I really want my feet to feel fancy, I throw on a mask sock. Yes, there is such a thing as a mask sock, and they are truly excellent. This lavender foot mask feels like an absolute dream when your let your toes, sole, and heels soak in all of the lavender extract and menthol goodness. If your feet feel especially tired and run-down, I highly recommend popping these on for a solid 20 minutes—they'll feel refreshed and soothed afterwards.

    foot cream

    This Ultra-Hydrating Cream
    Barefoot Scientist - High Dive Intensive Hydration Cream
    $26.00 AT ULTA.COM

    This formula is no joke. It's designed to break through even the toughest, driest, cracked soles. The potent, organic ingredients work together to deeply penetrate your skin with long-lasting moisture. I like to lather on a generous amount before bed, put on fuzzy socks, and wake up to baby-soft feet that feel brand new in the morning.

    foot cream

    This Moisturizing Cream
    L’Occitane - Shea Butter Foot Cream
    $29.00 AT SEPHORA.COM

    So, if you haven't treated your feet to the magic of shea butter yet, do so ASAP. Shea butter, one of nature's prized possessions, is a star ingredient when it comes to hydration. This shea butter formula is accompanied with a mixture of arnica and lavender essential oil, which is ideal for dry skin. Your feet will absorb this rich lather in seconds, resulting in a smooth feeling you'll never want to go away.

    foot cream

    This Dark Spot Fader
    Masqueology - Moisturizing Foot Mask (5-pack)
    $0.00 AT AMAZON.COM

    No one ever talks about dark spots and marks on your feet. I'm here to address them and help you fix that hush-hush problem because the struggle is real. This foot mask is formulated to brighten and fade dark spots overtime, with the help of aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut oil. Plus, I seriously feel like my feet are sitting on top of a cloud afterwards because they feel so damn silky and cloaked with moisture.

    foot cream

    This Tingly Cream
    Carol's Daughter - Lavender Mint Foot Cream
    $11.99 AT AMAZON.COM

    You'll soon be addicted to the tingly sensation your feet will feel after lathering this mint, peppermint, and lavender-infused cream all over. Athletes, particularly runners, will enjoy this R&R treatment because it soothes achey feet fast.

    ...

    For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
    SUBSCRIBE HERE

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:
    Explore More
    skincare
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
    Maya Allen
    Maya Allen
    Social Links Navigation
    Former Beauty Editor

    Maya Allen is the former Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covered makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it! She has a 15-step skincare routine, owns over 200 red lipsticks, and enjoys testing the latest and greatest in beauty. On most weekends, you can find her at her happy place, which is her makeup vanity. There, she’s usually blasting her speakers while singing along to lyrics at the top of her lungs, and making sure her highlighter is on point. 

    Read more
    feet smooth from foot scrub on a beige background next to a sugar scrub and foot scrub products
    Skincare Not For Nothing, My Feet Are the Sexiest and Softest They've Ever Been These foot scrubs transformed my soles.
    By Siena Gagliano
    model wearing drugstore moisturizer on a blue background next to two drugstore moisturizer containers
    Skincare Shop for Moisturizer the French Way and Spend Less Than $15 This beauty-insider secret gave me the glowiest complexion imaginable.
    By Siena Gagliano
     
     
    A model with hydrated under-eyes thanks to a hydrating eye cream on a watery background and next to products
    Skincare My Under-Eyes Were Looking Tired, So I Revamped My Eye Cream Routine Crepey skin, you've met your match.
    By Sophia Vilensky
    A collage of various beauty products with large polka dots scattered over them.
    Beauty August’s Best New Beauty Launches Make the End of Summer Hurt a Little Less My new face cream has Swiss glacial water in it.
    By Ariel Wilson
     
     
    Latest in Skincare
    A woman with glowing skin and a slicked back bun next to a therabody cryotherapy tool.
    Skincare This $18 Cryo Tool Instantly Depuffs My Face
    life in plastic next to a barbie face
    Skincare I Spent My Life Savings on a Facelift—It Was the Best Investment In Myself I Ever Made
     
     
    ocean water with new ultra violette spf and two women wearing sunscreen
    Skincare PSA: You Can Buy SPF With the New FDA-Approved Filter as of Today
    Rodan + Fields
    Skincare If You're Ready to Take Your Anti-Aging Skincare Routine Seriously, Start With These 4 Products
     
     
    Latest in Buying guide
    Aritzia campaign imagery of models
    Fall fashion Aritzia's Fall Drop Is a Roadmap for Polished Autumnal Dressing
    A woman with blushed cheeks and a low, braided bun next to a blush product.
    Makeup K-Beauty Blushes Just Do It Better
     
     
    Woman holding a fall bag
    Fall fashion I Would Never Have Guessed These Rich-Looking Fall 2026 Bags Would Be Affordable
    models from J.Crew, Cos, Le Specs campaign, wearing a black button down, blue dress, and small sunglasses
    Fall fashion J.Crew, Alex Mill, Chan Luu, and More Elevated Affordable Finds to Covet Now
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.