This Morning's beauty expert Nadine Baggott has praised an affordable £15 stick that she says reduces the appearance of dry, cracked heels 'in seconds'. The Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick from The Inkey List featured in her recent Instagram video titled “Stick Skincare Stars”, where she showcased her favourite stick-form beauty products.
Why Nadine loves stick formulas
Nadine explained her preference for stick skincare, saying: “They’re easy and take the hard work out of skincare.” The Inkey List stick was first on her list, and she showed it used down to the last drop. The product can be applied directly to the feet to hydrate and exfoliate, leaving them softer and smoother and helping repair the look of dry, cracked skin.
Speaking about the stick, Nadine said: “If you’ve got a sudden skin emergency where something is dry, cracked, peeling, like a heel [or] if your shins are dry and scaly, that goes on and it’s got a really thick, balmy, emollient texture. But for me, I look down and see I’ve got sandal heels… run it round my heels, and within seconds if you rub it in they instantly look better. If you leave it on overnight it obviously works much better because the glycolic acid exfoliates the dead skin cells, but I really love this product.”
What the stick contains and where to use it
The Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Stick was designed to reduce the appearance of dry skin and pigmentation, leaving skin feeling softer and smoother. It is also said to help with texture, discolouration and dullness. Its stick format makes it convenient for holidays or keeping in a bag for quick application whenever dry skin appears.
Although Nadine recommends it for heels, it can also be used on hands, chest, legs and other areas with dry, cracked skin. The formula contains 7% glycolic acid and salicylic acid, which target breakouts and trapped hairs by decongesting pores, and is enriched with shea butter for hydration.
Cheaper alternatives
Also in Nadine's list was the CCS Heel Repair Stick, available on Amazon for £7.79 (down from £10.99). While she still liked this version and included it in her lineup, she noted it was “less emollient” and “doesn’t perform as well” – though it remains effective for less dry skin or those seeking a more affordable option.
For those preferring a cream, the Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Urea Foot Cream is another option. It contains urea, a humectant with mild exfoliating properties, and ceramides, which lock in moisture to reduce cracking and dryness.
