L'OCCITANE Shea face cream is £28.80 in this limited-time Amazon deal

When a skincare product becomes something you actively ask for as a present, it suggests it has earned a permanent place in your routine. That certainly seems to be the case for L'OCCITANE's Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream, which has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from Amazon shoppers and is currently available for £28.80.

The 50ml face cream has an RRP of £36, but there's currently a limited-time 20% saving, bringing it down by £7.20. It's also an Amazon's Choice product, making it one to consider if you're looking for a richer moisturiser as the weather starts to turn colder. You can shop the L'OCCITANE Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream here.

What makes this cream particularly appealing for autumn and winter is its rich formula. It's enriched with 25% shea butter and is designed to provide comfort to very dry and sensitive skin, with the added benefit of being suitable for the whole family from the age of three.

That broad age range could make it a particularly useful addition to a family bathroom. Rather than having different face creams for different members of the household, this is designed to offer nourishment and comfort for dry and sensitive skin across the family. You can find the L'OCCITANE cream on Amazon here.

L'OCCITANE says the cream protects and nourishes skin for up to 48 hours, even in extreme cold conditions. That claim is based on clinical scoring involving 32 volunteers during winter in Canada, so it's worth noting that individual results can vary. Still, the cold-weather focus makes it particularly well timed for anyone who finds their skin becomes drier or more uncomfortable as temperatures drop.

And then there's the Amazon feedback. One reviewer who uses the cream every day says their skin feels smooth and doesn't dry out during the day, adding that you don't need to use much because "it goes a long way". They also specifically praise the jar packaging because it allows them to use the product right to the end. The reviewer describes it as expensive, but says it is "well worth every penny". You can see what shoppers are saying about the cream here.

Perhaps the most telling part of that review is what happens when they're asked what presents they'd like. Rather than naming a new beauty gadget or trying something different, they say they always ask for this cream. It's a strong endorsement for a skincare product that's clearly become a repeat purchase rather than a one-off treat.

Application is simple, too. L'OCCITANE recommends warming a small amount between your palms before applying it to your face, then gently patting the skin to stimulate microcirculation. Because only a dab is needed, one jar could potentially last longer than you might expect, although how long it lasts will depend on individual use. You can shop the 50ml Shea Ultra Rich Face Cream here.

At £28.80, it's still a premium face cream, but the current £7.20 saving makes it a little easier to justify, particularly if you're already looking for something richer for the colder months. With a 4.6-star Amazon rating, Amazon's Choice status and one particularly enthusiastic shopper who apparently knows exactly what they want when birthday or Christmas gift questions come around, it's easy to see why this one is attracting attention. Shop it on Amazon here while the limited-time deal lasts.