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Refillable Hand Cream: How the Refill Works

In short

A refillable hand cream has two parts: a tin that you keep, and a refill that contains only the cream. When the tin is empty, you press the refill into it and keep using the tin. At forpeople, this is available for the solid hand cream with beeswax, the vegan hand cream with bergamot, the solid foot cream and the solid body butter. The refill costs €7.90 instead of €9.90 for the cream in the tin.

How refilling works

  1. Buy the tin once: You buy your first cream in the refillable tinplate tin.
  2. Use it up: The cream is solid and softens with the warmth of your skin. Rub it directly over your skin or take a little with your fingers.
  3. Insert the refill: When the tin is empty, take the refill out of its paper box and press it into the tin.
  4. Warm it if needed: If the refill does not sit right away, warm it briefly, for example in a water bath. Then it is easier to fill in.

You can wipe out the empty tin in between. If you would like a second tin, the Empty Cosmetic Tin is also available on its own.

Which products are available as refills

ProductIn the tinAs a refill
Solid Hand Cream - Beeswax30 g, €9.90€7.90
Solid Vegan Hand Cream - Bergamot30 g, €9.90€7.90
Solid Foot Cream – Rosemary & Sage40 g, €9.9040 g, €7.90
Solid Body Butter - Beeswax & Aloe Vera40 g, €9.9040 g, €7.90

The formula in the refill is the same as in the tin. The ingredient lists are identical.

Prices for several refills

The same multipack prices apply to all four refills:

QuantityRefillFor comparison: cream in the tin
1 piece€7.90€9.90
3 pieces€22.90€27.90
5 pieces€33.90€42.90
10 pieces–€79.90

For the foot cream there is also a set with one tin and three refills: the Foot Care Set XL for €29.90 instead of €33.60 when bought separately.

What to keep in mind

  • The right tin: Each refill is meant for the tin of the same cream. The Empty Cosmetic Tin is made for the solid creams from forpeople.
  • Warmth: Solid creams soften in the heat. Store the tin and refills in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
  • Skin reactions: The creams are for external use only. If your skin becomes irritated, stop using the product and seek medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

Is the cream in the refill the same as in the tin?
Yes. The ingredients are identical. The only difference is the packaging: the refill comes in a paper box instead of the tinplate tin.

Do I need any tools to refill?
No. You press the refill into the empty tin with your fingers. If it is too firm, warm it briefly first.

Is the vegan hand cream available as a refill too?
Yes. The Solid Vegan Hand Cream - Bergamot is made with candelilla wax instead of beeswax. The refill costs the same.

Can I refill hand and foot cream in the same tin?
Use a separate tin for each cream. That way the scents and formulas do not mix.

Refills and tins from forpeople

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