Best Foot Creams of 2023

Likely, your feet aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you’re shopping for new skincare products. But, we spend hours on our feet every day and they deserve some self-care. The easiest addition you can make: a foot cream. 

The simple addition of a foot cream can make a big difference in common skin conditions that we all experience. “Foot conditions can include thickened heels, calluses, dry cracked heels, and more,” explains Dr. Muneeb Shah, board-certified dermatologist. The good news? There is a cream for every type of foot concern out there, and healing only takes adding a couple of minutes to your daily routine.

Ready to take your self-care to the next level? We tapped experts for their picks and even tried a few top-rated options for ourselves. We considered ingredients and whether or not the creams got rid of calluses, addressed cracked heels, and more. We then cross-referenced our favorites with the ones recommended to us by experts. The result: This curated list of the best foot creams.

Best OverallHey Honey Walk the Walk Propolis Foot & Heel Repair Cream

What We Like

Smells lovely

Contains natural ingredients like honey, bee propolis, and dead sea salt

What We Don't Like

Natural smell not for everyone

Whether you deal with smelly feet, cracked feet, or blisters, you'll adore this non-greasy cream from Hey Honey. The natural formula is loaded with purifying bee propolis, odor-eliminating sage and basil extracts, softening vitamin E, plus soothing chamomile and aloe vera. The result: Feet that feel (and smell) better than ever before. The brand recommends applying nightly (making it a great excuse for a foot massage) and putting on socks to lock in the moisture. Come morning, you can expect super-soft feet.

L'OCCITANE Shea Butter Foot Cream

What We Like

Relieves soreness

Treats rough, dry heels

Great for daily application

What We Don't Like

Leaves a bit of residue 

Shea butter, the hero ingredient of this product, has long been known for its ability to instantly hydrate skin. Only a dime-sized amount is needed to go a long way in moisturizing, which is why this foot cream should be in everyone's arsenal. While other rich formulas may have you sliding across the floor, you’ll watch in amazement as this one sinks into the skin in seconds. The cream’s soothing lavender scent essential oil scent is a bonus, too. 

Best for CallusesAmLactin Foot Repair Foot Cream Therapy

What We Like

Exfoliates

Treats calluses, splits, and cracks 

Non-greasy

What We Don’t Like

May irritate sensitive skin

Knock out pesky calluses with this foot cream from AmLactin. Its formula helps heal any calluses, splits, and cracks with just a tiny bit of product. Another bonus: Its formula is non-greasy and fragrance-free, making it ideal for use on everyone (and avoiding sliding all-around your house). Dr. Shah is also a fan of this cream as it contains lactic acid to help moisturize and exfoliate

Best BalmOlive & June Heel Balm

What We Like

Mess-free application 

Travel-friendly

Treats rough, dry heels

What We Don’t Like

Small product amount

If you’re not a fan of messy foot creams, snag this balm from Olive & June. Aside from its incredibly soothing and hydrating formula, this balm offers the simplest, mess-free application. By locking in moisture, it’s intended to repair and rejuvenate dry, cracked skin. Plus, it’s an overnight treatment so it only needs to be applied once a day. 

Best for BlistersAquaphor Healing Ointment

What We Like

Multi-purpose product

Safe for sensitive skin 

Affordable

What We Don’t Like

Sticky formula 

Applying moisturizer to your feet while having blisters is not fun by any means, but you can rest assured knowing that this cream from Aquaphor will help heal them. Although it’s not specifically intended for feet, Dr. Shah advises that this cream is a staple for most dermatologists—especially for healing really dry areas. “It combines petrolatum jelly with panthenol, glycerin, and bisabolol,” he says. And with the added healing (and moisturizing) benefits, your blisters will be gone before you know it. 

Since many people experience different skin issues on their feet than the rest of the body, foot creams can be helpful. “For one, the circulation to our feet is poor, and we put all our weight onto our feet, so it may help with that,” says Dr. Shah. Many also have jobs that require a lot of walking, which can cause a variety of foot conditions that foot creams may help. “Foot conditions can include thickened heels, calluses, dry, cracked heels, and foot fungus.” The cream can help with all of these things–and more.