We’ve tested the best creams to get rid of orange peel...for good!
Let’s be honest here is no quick fix or miracle cure for cellulite but it CAN be reduced and it’s not as hard as you think!
Apparently 90% of women suffer from the dreaded orange peel and when it comes to summer and little black dress season, most of us want to try and reduce it as much as possible. Flick through our slideshow above to discover our favourite tried and tested cellulite creams.
What is cellulite?
Cellulite occurs when fat deposits begin to push through layers of collagen fibers under the skin causing a bumpy effect – it forms in areas which have the least circulation such as thighs, stomach and bum. Lack of exercise, fat and poor circulation can give you more cellulite so a healthy diet and working out DOES help to reduce it.
Can anyone get cellulite?
Yes! Larger women, skinny women and even men can get cellulite!
What helps to remove cellulite
Get the skin moving! Body brushing in an upwards motion will help to boost the circulation in sluggish areas as well as exercising and eating well. THEN it’s time for some creams! Use a targeted cellulite cream on the area you want to reduce everyday.
What should I look for in a cellulite cream?
Experts say to look for creams and oils that contain caffeine, vitamin C and ginkgo biloba which will all help to shift fatty deposits and boost circulation in the skin helping to produce firmer collagen too.
It’s a bold statement to say that a cream can get rid of your cellulite so we decided to put the best cellulite creams to the test – flick through our slideshow above to see the best cellulite creams tried and tested by us!
Stubborn orange peel is such a pain! Especially during the summer months when you want to feel confident on the beach. Help is here in the form of these cellulite creams that promise smoother skin in just weeks. We decided to put these so-called ‘miracle-working’ cellulite creams to the test and see whether they live up to their big claims. The good news is, some of them really did! Here’s our list of the very best cellulite creams to try in time for slipping into your swimsuit. The other good news is that we found many of them had fast results, too!
The Body Shop Seaweed Oil Control Gel, £11 “This is my no.1 beauty secret. Though this gel is actually meant to be a product for your face, it’s marine ingredients work incredibly well when tackling stubborn cellulite areas. The skin on the tops of my legs has never looked smoother (well, apart from when I was about 19…)”
Beauty Lab Skin Sculpt Body Firm Gel, £28
“This lightweight gel is perfect for popping on when you’re in a rush – it absorbs so quickly! It also smells great, so I was happy to swap my regular body cream for this cellulite-busting lotion.”
“This lightweight gel is perfect for popping on when you’re in a rush – it absorbs so quickly! It also smells great, so I was happy to swap my regular body cream for this cellulite-busting lotion.”
Manuka Doctor ApiBronze Anti-Cellulite Gel, £19.99
“I love Manuka Doctor skincare products anyway, so I was excited to try this two-in-one cellulite buster and bronzer. Unlike some fake tans, there was no biscuit-like smell and it was great to know it was also tackling the dreaded orange peel at the same time!”
“I love Manuka Doctor skincare products anyway, so I was excited to try this two-in-one cellulite buster and bronzer. Unlike some fake tans, there was no biscuit-like smell and it was great to know it was also tackling the dreaded orange peel at the same time!”
Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Control, £36
“I really felt like this cream was actually penetrating my wobbly bits! It had a lovely fresh smell, absorbed into my skin really easily and left a cool, tingly feeling which made me feel it was doing something. I definitely noticed a significant difference on my cellulite!”
“I really felt like this cream was actually penetrating my wobbly bits! It had a lovely fresh smell, absorbed into my skin really easily and left a cool, tingly feeling which made me feel it was doing something. I definitely noticed a significant difference on my cellulite!”
Soap & Glory Sit Tight Intense XS Body Firming Serum, £16.50
Mary Kate, TimeWise Smooth Action Cellulite Gel, £30
“This potent gel goes on easily to the skin, immediately softening it. My skin felt more taut and smooth after just a few applications.”
“This potent gel goes on easily to the skin, immediately softening it. My skin felt more taut and smooth after just a few applications.”
KIKO Anti-Cell Serum Spray, £12.90
“I enjoyed using this spray and massaged it in every morning after showering. It wasn’t tacky so I could get dressed straight away and it didn’t make a slippery mess on my laminate floor! Combined with my pre-holiday diet, something must be working as even my other half noticed that my bum has changed!”
“I enjoyed using this spray and massaged it in every morning after showering. It wasn’t tacky so I could get dressed straight away and it didn’t make a slippery mess on my laminate floor! Combined with my pre-holiday diet, something must be working as even my other half noticed that my bum has changed!”
Decleor Aromessence Slim Effect Draining Contouring Serum, £44 and Contouring Gel-Cream, £41
“The thought of applying two products seemed like a bit of a chore but the smell of the essential oils reminded me of holidays and spurred me on! Both products massaged in easily and after using the duo for a month my thighs were definitely smoother, if not a little less jelly like! I’m trying it on my tummy next!”
“The thought of applying two products seemed like a bit of a chore but the smell of the essential oils reminded me of holidays and spurred me on! Both products massaged in easily and after using the duo for a month my thighs were definitely smoother, if not a little less jelly like! I’m trying it on my tummy next!”
Nivea Q10 Plus Goodbye Cellulite Gel-Cream, £10.89
“More of a gel, this smelt nice, sank in fast and didn’t feel sticky. After three weeks of use (as well as exercise), my legs felt smoother, tighter and softer. Even if it doesn’t get rid of cellulite completely, these are nice results and I’ll keep using it before my holiday.”
“More of a gel, this smelt nice, sank in fast and didn’t feel sticky. After three weeks of use (as well as exercise), my legs felt smoother, tighter and softer. Even if it doesn’t get rid of cellulite completely, these are nice results and I’ll keep using it before my holiday.”
Trilogy Firming Body Lotion, £15.50
“I used this every day for a month before my holiday as I was desperate for it to work! It absorbed into my skin super-quick, leaving a slight yet pleasant tingle. After a fortnight my skin felt smoother and after a month, a titchy bit more toned. What more could you ask for!”
“I used this every day for a month before my holiday as I was desperate for it to work! It absorbed into my skin super-quick, leaving a slight yet pleasant tingle. After a fortnight my skin felt smoother and after a month, a titchy bit more toned. What more could you ask for!”
L’Occitane Shaping Delight New Formula, £32
“I loved this body cream. It smells divine and absorbs really quickly so I could apply it before bed and it didn’t leave a residue on the sheets! Although I don’t think it’s especially firming, it helped smooth and rehydrate my skin and made me feel more confident about bearing my legs at the swimming pool!”
“I loved this body cream. It smells divine and absorbs really quickly so I could apply it before bed and it didn’t leave a residue on the sheets! Although I don’t think it’s especially firming, it helped smooth and rehydrate my skin and made me feel more confident about bearing my legs at the swimming pool!”
Comfort Zone Body Strategist + Refiner, £45
“A lovely thick moisturising cream, this felt really luxurious and resulted in slightly smoother, less dimpled skin (it was faced with a big challenge!). I would definitely continue to use it to keep up the effects.
“A lovely thick moisturising cream, this felt really luxurious and resulted in slightly smoother, less dimpled skin (it was faced with a big challenge!). I would definitely continue to use it to keep up the effects.
Famous Dave’s Sculpt & Smooth Gel, £29.99
“I tried this on my arms and my legs and found that a little goes a long way! It worked instantly on my arms and left them super soft while the aloe vera helped reduce redness. The results took longer on my legs but I’d continue to use it.”
“I tried this on my arms and my legs and found that a little goes a long way! It worked instantly on my arms and left them super soft while the aloe vera helped reduce redness. The results took longer on my legs but I’d continue to use it.”
Jergens Skin Firming Daily Toning Moisturiser, £5.99
“Cellulite products I’ve tried before have been gel based so it was nice I could use this body cream everywhere. It left my skin soft and hydrated and smelt lovely, a good all-rounder.”
“Cellulite products I’ve tried before have been gel based so it was nice I could use this body cream everywhere. It left my skin soft and hydrated and smelt lovely, a good all-rounder.”
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