Don't Have Time for a Pedicure? These Under-$30 Foot Creams Will Fake It
They're a must-have for all your pedicures.
Pedicures make our feet feel soft and smooth. That's a fact. But what's also a fact is that sometimes we can't get them regularly (if at all). When that happens, we refuse to let our toes go without some TLC. After all, we're beauty editors, and we're surely not going to live with dry cuticles and cracked heels. No, instead, we're going to take matters into our own hands and invest in the right at-home products to rival the results of a professional pedicure.
A big part of that is foot cream. Okay, we'll admit that it's not as necessarily fun to shop for as brightly colored nail polish, but it's an integral part of the at-home pedicure process. Without it, our feet don't look or feel the same. Trust us—it's the key to achieving soft, smooth, and supple skin. So without further ado, keep scrolling to see 15 foot creams that will give you a just-left-the-salon look.
The Best Foot Creams, Listed
- Eucerin + Advanced Repair Foot Cream
- Olive and June Heel Balm
- L'Occitane Karité Confort Foot Cream
- Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Foot Cream With Aloe
- Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream
Best Overall Foot Cream: Eucerin + Advanced Repair Foot Cream
You can't get more classic than Eucerin. This foot cream is packed with ceramides and moisturizers that soften, smooth, and plump the skin. Plus, since it's free of parabens, fragrances, and dyes, it's gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, slightly exfoliating, safe for sensitive skin
Cons: None
Promising review: "I’ve tried many, many foot softener creams over the years but this outshines them all! Thick and rubs in very well. Even my podiatrist remarked on how well my feet were moisturized." — Amazon customer
Size: 3 oz
Beauty Pie Footopia Super Softening Foot and Heel Cream
With moisturizing cocoa and shea butter, smoothing cactus enzymes, and a skin-freshening prebiotic, this foot cream does a little bit of everything. Its minty scent is just a bonus.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, slightly exfoliating, microbiome-friendly, minty scent
Cons: None
Promising review: "I have very fussy, sensitive skin on my feet, and had been using an expensive cream that was only so-so. Then I decided to try this foot cream. OMG! The improvement was almost instantaneous! My feet are smooth, much softer, and my sensitive skin is happy. I may have to wear my sandals year round!" — Beauty Pie customer
Size: 2.5 oz
AmLactin Foot Repair Foot Cream Therapy
Most people classify lactic acid as an exfoliant. While that's true, it also functions in other ways. It's a powerful humectant that helps the skin retain moisture. It's also a key component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (or NMF). That's why it's the star ingredient of this foot cream, which smooths and softens dry feet.
Pros: Moisturizing, exfoliating
Cons: Some say it doesn't absorb as quickly as other foot creams
Promising review: "With this cream, I don’t even have to exfoliate my feet to get them smooth. This was recommended by my dermatologist, and it really works. Will keep buying." — Amazon customer
Size: 3 oz
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Moisturizing Foot Cream
Powerful alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) slough off dead skin cells, while macadamia oil moisturizes dry skin, and a refreshing minty scent leaves the skin feeling refreshed. Apply it at night before you go to bed and wake up with velvety-soft soles. Just make sure to wear socks to help lock in the moisture and avoid getting it on your sheets.
Pros: Moisturizing, exfoliating
Cons: Some say the smell is just alright
Promising review: "This stuff is wildly good! Put it on at night with socks and your feet will be brand new in the morning." — Target customer
Size: 4.2 oz
Prequel Foot Rescue Advanced Restorative Treatment
This potent foot cream has a concentrated formula of 15% pure urea, salicylic acid, malic acid, and petrolatum. The first three ingredients are powerful exfoliators, which help soften and smooth dry, cracked feet. The last ingredient is an occlusive, meaning it seals in moisture and helps strengthen the skin barrier. The result? Soft, smooth, moisturized feet.
Pros: Moisturizing, exfoliating, safe for sensitive skin
Cons: Some say they don't like the ointment-like texture
Promising review: "This stuff provides immediate results! I put this on my feet after buffing them and then put socks on. Just before I get into bed, I take my socks off (I don't like wearing socks to bed) and in the morning my feet are BRAND NEW! A little goes a long way. Worth it." — Amazon customer
Size: 1.7 oz
Olive and June Heel Balm
This salve uses sunflower and meadowfoam to moisturize and repair dry, cracked heels (although you can use it all over your feet if you want to). The convenient stick applicator means it's quick and easy to apply. No messy foot cream here.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, easy to apply
Cons: Some say it's not as moisturizing as other, more intense treatments
Promising review: "Love how quickly it makes my heels soft and fabulous!" — Olive and June customer
Size: 1.8 oz
Ameliorate Intensive Foot Therapy
For intense moisture and hydration, this foot cream is unmatched. It contains shea butter, jojoba oil, and glycerin to quench dry, cracked skin.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, safe for sensitive skin
Cons: None
Promising review: "I can't believe how well this works! No more dry white cracks on the bottoms of my feet after just a few uses. I apply in the evening and then wear socks until I go to bed. That's it!" — Dermstore customer
Size: 2.5 oz
L'Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream
Not only does this little silver tube look chic and nondescript, but the formula inside is also super effective. It's all thanks to intensely moisturizing 15% shea butter. There's also arnica and lavender essential oil to soothe and refresh tired feet.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, luxurious texture and scent
Cons: Some say the scent is a little medicinal
Promising review: "I am never without this during the winter months when the heels get really dry. This foot lotion makes a world of a difference! A little goes a long way so a full tube lasts way past winter for me." — Sephora customer
Size: 5.3 oz
O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Foot Cream
O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Foot Cream is intensely moisturizing. It's also unscented and hypoallergenic, which makes it one of the most sensitive skin-friendly formulas on this list.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, safe for sensitive skin
Cons: None
Promising review: "This is basically a miracle in a tube. I have always had really dry rough feet - as in they truly felt like sandpaper. Just after a few nights of using this, my feet are so smooth. I just had to come write a review." — Target customer
Size: 3 oz
Dr. Scholl's Dry, Cracked Foot Repair Ultra-Hydrating Foot Cream
This professional-grade formula contains 25% urea, essential oils, and Epsom salt. It's specifically created to soften and smooth the toughest, most extremely dry, cracked feet.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, exfoliating
Cons: Some say the packaging can leak
Promising review: "I've already told a couple of people about this stuff. It's given me MAJOR relief of dry, HURTING feet, and it starts working right away." — Amazon customer
Size: 3.5 oz
Dr. Hauschka Deodorizing Foot Cream
This foot cream contains rosemary, silk powder, sage, and essential plant oils. The first warms the feet, the second and third absorb excess moisture to keep the feet dry and clean, and the third balances the skin's pH while softening calluses.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, deodorizing, microbiome-friendly
Cons: Might not be as well-suited for intense, occlusive, nighttime repair
Promising review: "This is one of the very best foot creams I have ever tried. It has a light, pleasant fragrance, cools my hot, tired feet at the end of a long day, and makes them feel wonderful. Thank you!" — Dr. Hauschka customer
Size: 1 oz
Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Foot Cream With Aloe
With seven moisturizers and three vitamins, this rich foot cream is sure to soften even the driest, most cracked skin. Again, we like to put it on before bed (and before socks), so it can soak in overnight.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, safe for sensitive skin
Cons: Some say it's difficult to rub in
Promising review: "Gold Bond Healing Hydrating Effective Foot Cream is my favorite. I massage it into my feet and heels before going to bed and wake up with soft feet. They look like I've just had a pedicure. No more dry, cracked heels. And it's readily absorbed into my skin. It's not greasy." — Walmart customer
Size: 4 oz
Dionis Sole Keeper 2-in-1 Goat Milk Foot Care Treatment
I know what you're thinking: Goat milk in a foot cream? It might sound strange, but it's good stuff. It just so happens that goat milk is full of proteins, iron, vitamins, and nutrients. It's also blended with shea butter, avocado oil, peppermint, and tea tree oil for a light, fresh scent.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, deodorizing, refreshing scent
Cons: Some say it can pill up
Promising review: "This goat milk foot cream healed my cracked heels. For years I suffered and nothing worked. I would like everyone to know this product is amazing!!!" — Ulta customer
Size: 4 oz
Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Cream
Leave it to Burt's Bees to make a natural and effective foot cream. This one contains coconut oil, rosemary, and vitamin E for instant softness and smoothness.
Pros: Moisturizing, nongreasy, refreshing mint scent
Cons: Some say it feels a bit sticky
Promising review: "This is the second time I've purchased this. I love the smell and how soft my feet feel at the end of the day after using it in the morning. A little bit goes a long way." — Amazon customer
Size: 0.75 oz
How I Chose
As with all of our buying guides at Who What Wear, we compile our edits based on original testing and expert recommendations. To identify the 14 best foot creams for your at-home pedicures, I leaned on my industry knowledge and firsthand testing, as well as that of my fellow Who What Wear beauty editors. As part of my research for this story, I considered several factors, including their formulas, the speed of product absorption, and fragrance. I'm aware of how important these factors are for a wide range of preferences, so I made sure to list out all the helpful details. Of course, customer reviews were also kept in mind when creating this list.
Why Trust Who What Wear
At Who What Wear, we know that beauty isn't one-size-fits-all. Over the years, our editors have tested thousands of products—including skincare, makeup, haircare, and nails—while also working closely with trusted experts, like renowned dermatologists, celebrity makeup artists, and other leading industry insiders. Together, this ensures every guide is well-researched, inclusive, and relevant to you.
We focus on formulas that deliver, whether they're affordable favorites or luxury investments. Our product selection is based on tangible results, ingredient know-how, and what we'd truly recommend to our closest friends and family members.
This article was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
