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Our verdict
DERMAID Cracked Heel Cream (94/100, ₱99 for 50 ml) has the most complete and honest listing, and FootEase by Watsons (89/100, ₱69 for 50 g) is the cheapest and the only pick that lists urea. Both are notified with FDA Philippines under their exact names and sold by Watsons’ official store.
We left out the cheap “anti-crack Vaseline” look-alikes, the 40 to 60% urea creams and sticks shipped from abroad, a heel cream whose notification expires on 22 October 2026, and anything sold for athlete’s foot or other medical conditions. See a doctor for deep, bleeding or infected cracks, and if you have diabetes. This is general information, not medical advice.
We searched the Shopee affiliate offer list and Shopee search for foot and cracked-heel creams on October 17, 2026, read the listings from brand and Mall stores, and looked each one up in the FDA Philippines cosmetic notification list. We kept creams with a current notification under the brand’s own name.
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The price gap per gram between our cheapest pick (FootEase, about ₱1.38 per g) and our most expensive (Human Nature, about ₱5.80 per g), on 17 October 2026.
Best choice Dermaid | Best value FootEase by Watsons |  Human Nature salve | Vaseline |  MABREM |  Dr Teal’s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 94/100 | 89/100 | 78/100 | 65/100 | 63/100 | 61/100 |
| Our rating | ||||||
| Best for | Most people; complete information | Thick rough heels on a budget | Hands and feet; no mineral oil | Overnight sock routine | Buyers who go by reviews | Whole-foot daily use, large tub |
| Price | ₱99 / 50 ml | ₱69 / 50 g | ₱174 / 30 g | ₱199 / 55 ml | ₱175 / 40 g | ₱389 / 8 oz |
| Per unit | ₱1.98 / ml | ₱1.38 / g | ₱5.80 / g | ₱3.62 / ml | ₱4.38 / g | ₱1.71 / g |
| Urea, AHA or salicylic acid | None | Urea (% not stated) | None | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ingredient list on listing | Full | Full | Full | None | None | None |
| FDA notification | Exact, to Sep 2027 | Exact, to Apr 2027 | Exact, to Dec 2026 | Other company’s record | Brand name, to Jul 2028 | Name differs, to May 2028 |
| Made in | China | Thailand | Philippines | Korea | China | Not stated |
| Listing problem | None found | Urea % not stated | “98.88%” vs “99.88%” natural | “This lip stick balm” | 40 g vs 50 ml; no ingredients | “Better night’s sleep” claim |
| Buy | Shopee | Shopee | ShopeeLazada | ShopeeLazada | ShopeeLazada | ShopeeLazada |
What dermatologists suggest for cracked heels
These points come from the American Academy of Dermatology’s public advice on dry, cracked heels (AAD). They are general information, not medical advice.
- Look for urea, an alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid. The AAD suggests a cream with 10 to 25% urea, alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid. Of our picks, only FootEase lists one of these (urea), and it does not state the percentage.
- Moisturise within five minutes of bathing, while the skin is still damp, and again whenever the heels feel dry.
- Keep baths and showers short (5 to 10 minutes) and use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.
- Use plain petroleum jelly at night, with socks to protect the bedsheets.
- Avoid open-heeled, worn-down or ill-fitting shoes while the heels heal.
- See a dermatologist if the cracks are severe or do not improve. The AAD notes that cracked heels are sometimes caused by a medical condition such as diabetes.
What the claims on these listings actually mean
| Claim | What it covers | Key exclusion |
|---|---|---|
| “Repair”, “healing power” | Marketing words | Cosmetics moisturise and improve how skin looks; healing a wound is a drug claim. FDA notifies cosmetics; it does not approve them |
| “Improves the appearance of cracked heels” (Dermaid) | A cosmetic claim | The honest version of the claim: about how the skin looks and feels |
| “Contains urea” with no percentage | An ingredient | The AAD range is 10 to 25%; a listing without a figure does not tell you where it sits |
| “60% urea”, “42% urea + salicylic acid” | A high-strength claim on cross-border listings | Above the AAD range; none we saw had a Philippine notification we could find |
| “Anti-aging” on a foot cream | A benefits tag (MABREM) or line (Human Nature) | Says nothing about cracked heels |
| “Whitening” on a heel cream (Silk Secrets) | A whitening claim | Not needed for cracked heels; the notified name has no whitening |
| “Promotes a better night’s sleep” (Dr Teal’s) | A wellness claim | No source given; a foot cream cannot show this |
| “Stinging may occur in deep cracks” (Silk Secrets) | A warning | An honest limitation we would like to see on every listing; it applies to any cream on broken skin |
Foot cream listings we would be careful with
| Product | What we found | Our check |
|---|---|---|
| Silk Secrets Moisturizing Cracked Heel Cream, 100 g, ₱149 (Watsons Official Store) | Its notification (NN-1000003215820) expires on 22 October 2026, five days after we checked. The listing adds an “Intensive Whitening System” the notified name does not have and misspells several ingredients, but honestly warns that it may sting in deep cracks. | Not scored (notification about to expire) |
| “Anti Crack Vaseline” foot creams, ₱31 to ₱95 (non-official shops, up to 60K sold) | Use the Vaseline name on unbranded jars from shops that are not Unilever or Watsons. | Not scored (look-alike) |
| 40 to 60% urea creams and urea-salicylic sticks, ₱105 to ₱353 (including a Mall store shipping from Mainland China) | Strengths above the AAD’s suggested range; we found no Philippine notification for RUOALL, SUMAX or the unbranded ones. | Not scored (notification not found) |
| Sebamed Extreme Dry Skin Foot Cream 10% Urea, ₱588 (Hong Kong shop) | A known brand with a 10% urea foot cream, but its Philippine notification expires on 17 October 2026 and the only listing ships from Hong Kong. | Not scored |
| Dr. Scholl’s, Flexitol, Neutrogena, O’Keeffe’s and Uriage foot creams, ₱320 to ₱1,850 (resellers) | Known brands, but no official Philippine store; many ship from Korea or Vietnam. | Not scored |
| Horse-oil and “Traditional Chinese” foot creams, ₱40 to ₱194 | Unbranded or foreign-language packs; no notification we could match. | Not scored |
| Creams for athlete’s foot, fungal infection or nerve pain | Medicines or medical claims, outside this guide; see a doctor or pharmacist. | Outside this guide |
Our picks
94/100
Best overall: complete listing, modest claims, ₱99
1. DERMAID Cracked Heel Cream, 50 ml (Watsons Official Store)
ShopeeExact FDA notification
Full ingredient list
Shelf life stated
₱1.98 per ml
| FDA status | DERMAID CRACKED HEEL CREAM NN-1000016555816 (Lifestrong Marketing, valid to 3 Sep 2027); no advisory naming it |
| Key ingredients stated | Sorbitol, glycerin, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), dimethicone, trehalose, allantoin, vitamin E acetate, menthol, mint oil. No urea, alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid |
| Claims | “Helps moisturize and improve the appearance of dry, rough, and callused heels” |
| Other details | Twice-daily use; warnings (external use, eyes, irritation, children, store below 30 °C); made in China; shelf life 1,095 days |
| Seller | Watsons Official Store (Shopee Mall): joined 2018, 7.18M followers, 100% response; 4.90 stars from 12,701 ratings on this listing, 40K+ sold |
| Price | ₱99 for 50 ml, about ₱1.98 per ml |
The most complete listing we read: the full ingredient list, directions, warnings, country of origin and shelf life are all there, the product name matches its FDA notification exactly, and the claims stay within cosmetic wording (“improve the appearance”). It sells through Watsons’ own Mall store with over 12,000 ratings.
It is a humectant moisturiser (sorbitol, glycerin, trehalose) with no urea, alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid, the ingredients a dermatologists’ group suggests for cracked heels. For very thick, rough heels, the FootEase cream below has urea.
Why it scored well
- Full ingredient list, warnings and shelf life
- Exact FDA notification, valid to 2027
- Modest, cosmetic claims; ₱99
Watch-outs
- No urea, AHA or salicylic acid
- Contains menthol and mint oil, which can sting broken skin
- Made in China; 50 ml tube
89/100
Cheapest, and the only pick with urea
2. FootEase by Watsons Cracked Heel Cream, 50 g (Watsons Official Store)
ShopeeContains urea
Full ingredient list
Exact FDA notification
₱1.38 per g
| FDA status | FOOTEASE BY WATSONS CRACKED HEEL CREAM NN-1000012638098 (Watsons Personal Care Stores, valid to 1 Apr 2027); no advisory found |
| Key ingredients stated | Urea (second after water, percentage not stated), petrolatum, glycerin, saccharide isomerate, allantoin, mint oil, parabens, fragrance |
| Claims | “Highly effective moisturising agent”; “penetrates into the skin to rehydrate” |
| Inconsistencies | Ingredient typo (“Tocophheryl, Acetate”); no shelf life; urea percentage not given |
| Seller | Watsons Official Store (Shopee Mall): joined 2018, 7.18M followers; 4.92 stars from 1,089 ratings on this listing, 3K+ sold |
| Price | ₱69 for 50 g, about ₱1.38 per g |
The lowest price per gram of our picks and the only one that lists urea, which the American Academy of Dermatology names for cracked heels. Urea comes second in the ingredient list, right after water, and the cream also has petrolatum to seal in moisture. Made in Thailand for Watsons, and notified under its exact name.
The listing does not say how much urea it contains, so you cannot check it against the 10 to 25% range the dermatologists suggest. “Highly effective” and “penetrates into the skin” are not backed by anything on the page. It has fragrance and mint oil.
Why it scored well
- Urea listed high in the ingredients
- Full ingredient list, caution and origin
- ₱69, the lowest price per gram
Watch-outs
- Urea percentage not stated
- Fragrance and mint oil
- No shelf life stated
78/100
Ceramide NP
Made in the Philippines
4 scents
₱5.80 per g
| FDA status | Human Nature Ceramide Skin-Renewing Salve NN-1000013875074 (Gandang Kalikasan, valid to 17 Dec 2026) and NN-1000012023603 (valid to 13 Dec 2026); a 2023 advisory on an older hand and foot salve was lifted |
| Key ingredients stated | Glycerin, sunflower, soybean and avocado oils, ceramide NP, aloe, vitamin E, fragrance; no mineral oil, no urea |
| Claims | “Helps fight the signs of skin aging”; “supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier” |
| Inconsistencies | The heading says “98.88% Natural”, the text says “99.88% natural ingredients” |
| Seller | Human Nature Official Store (Shopee Mall): joined 2021, 561K followers, 91% response; 4.94 stars from 3,876 ratings on this listing, 10K+ sold |
| Price | ₱174 for 30 g, about ₱5.80 per g |
A Philippine-made salve with a full ingredient list for every scent, from the brand’s own Mall store. It suits people who want a plant-oil and ceramide moisturiser for hands and feet without mineral oil.
It is the most expensive per gram of our picks, it has no urea or exfoliating acid, and the anti-aging claim does not belong on a heel cream. The listing contradicts itself on how natural it is (98.88% or 99.88%). Both notifications we found expire in December 2026, so check that the number is renewed.
Why it scored well
- Full ingredient list for each scent
- Made in the Philippines; no mineral oil
- Brand’s own store, 3,876 ratings
Watch-outs
- About ₱5.80 per g, the most expensive
- “98.88%” and “99.88%” natural on one page
- Notifications expire December 2026
Best known, but the listing calls it a lip balm
4. Vaseline Foot Cream, 55 ml (Unilever Beauty Official Store)
ShopeeLazada65/100
Made in Korea
Overnight foot-mask use
12,947 ratings
₱3.62 per ml
| FDA status | Closest match: VASELINE FOOT CREAM DEEP MOISTURE NN-1000007936208 (valid to 29 May 2027), notified by Dong-A Pharma Phils., not Unilever. The listing text says “Deep Moisture” and “Made in Korea”, which fits, but we could not confirm the pack carries this number |
| What the listing states | Vaseline Jelly microdroplets; fast-absorbing, non-greasy; can be used overnight under socks; made in Korea |
| Claims | “Healing power”; “the perfect solution for dry cracked heels” |
| Inconsistencies | “MADE IN KOREA: This lip stick balm is made with Vaseline Jelly”. No ingredient list, warnings or shelf life |
| Seller | Unilever Beauty Official Store (Shopee Mall): joined 2017, 2.95M followers, 100% response; 4.94 stars from 12,947 ratings on this listing, 40K+ sold |
| Price | ₱199 for 55 ml, about ₱3.62 per ml; Watsons sells the same 55 ml at ₱195 |
A famous name with a large buyer record from Unilever’s own Mall store, and a listing that explains the overnight sock method the American Academy of Dermatology also describes (with plain petroleum jelly).
The listing has no ingredient list at all, and part of it describes the product as “this lip stick balm”, copied from another listing. The only foot cream notification we found under Vaseline belongs to a different company (Dong-A Pharma), and “healing power” is not a cosmetic claim. This is very likely a fine product; the score reflects the listing.
Why it scored well
- Large buyer record from the brand owner’s store
- Explains overnight use with socks
- Non-greasy texture stated
Watch-outs
- No ingredient list on the listing
- Calls itself a “lip stick balm”
- Notification found is held by another company
63/100
31,066 ratings
Calendula
36-month shelf life
₱4.38 per g
| FDA status | MABREM CALENDULA FOOT CREAM NN-1000013634534 (BSC Innovation, valid to 13 Jul 2028); the listing calls it “Calendula Peeling Repair Foot Cream”; no advisory found |
| What the listing states | Net 40 g; calendula essence; made in China; shelf life 36 months; keep out of sunlight; stop if uncomfortable |
| Claims | “Anti Aging” ticked in the benefits field; “peeling repair” |
| Inconsistencies | A volume field says 50 ml while the text says 40 g; hashtags such as #glitter, #Nail and #Ginger have nothing to do with the cream; no ingredient list |
| Seller | MABREM Official Store (Shopee Mall): joined 2021, 178K followers, 100% response, 4.76 shop rating; 4.83 stars from 31,066 ratings on this listing, 100K+ sold |
| Price | ₱175 for 40 g, about ₱4.38 per g |
The best-selling foot cream we found from an official Mall store, notified under the brand’s own name.
You cannot tell what is in it: there is no ingredient list, the size is given as both 40 g and 50 ml, and the listing is padded with hashtags for unrelated products and an “anti-aging” tag. The buyer record is the strongest thing about it.
Why it scored well
- Exact brand notification, valid to 2028
- 31,066 ratings, 100% chat response
- Shelf life stated
Watch-outs
- No ingredient list
- 40 g in the text, 50 ml in a field
- “Anti Aging” tag and unrelated hashtags
61/100
8 oz tub
Shea, aloe, vitamin E
Official store
₱1.71 per g
| FDA status | Closest match: Dr. Teal’s Foot Care Therapy Foot Cream with Pure Epsom Salt Moisturize & Soften Shea NN-1000014833091 (Nyne Beauty, valid to 5 May 2028); the listing does not mention Epsom salt, so the match is not exact |
| What the listing states | Shea butter, aloe vera and vitamin E “to soften dry skin” |
| Claims | “Soothing properties that are known to promote a better night’s sleep” |
| Missing | No ingredient list, origin, warnings or net weight in grams |
| Seller | Dr Teal’s Philippines (Shopee Mall): joined 2020, 30.3K followers, 47% response; 4.93 stars from 1,104 ratings on this listing, 4K+ sold |
| Price | ₱389 for 8 oz (about 227 g, our conversion), about ₱1.71 per g |
A large tub from the brand’s official store at a low price per gram, for people who moisturise their whole feet every day.
The listing is two sentences long, gives no ingredient list, and claims the cream helps you sleep, which a foot cream cannot show. The FDA record we found names Epsom salt, which the listing does not mention, and the store answers fewer than half of its chats.
Why it scored well
- Low price per gram for a large tub
- Brand’s official store
- 1,104 ratings
Watch-outs
- No ingredient list
- “Better night’s sleep” claim
- Registration name differs; 47% chat response
How to choose a foot cream
- Read the ingredient list. For rough, thick heels, look for urea, an alpha hydroxy acid (such as lactic acid) or salicylic acid; for general dryness, glycerin and petrolatum moisturise.
- Check for a percentage. The AAD suggests 10 to 25% urea. Very high strengths sold online are a different, stronger product.
- Look the exact product up in the FDA verification portal and check that the notification is still valid. FDA notifies cosmetics; it does not approve them.
- Compare price per gram or ml, not per tube: our picks range from about ₱1.38 to ₱5.80 per gram.
- Mind menthol, mint and fragrance if your cracks are deep; they can sting broken skin.
- Buy from the brand’s or Watsons’ own store, not from look-alike “Vaseline” jars.
- Use it every day after washing, and at night with socks (general advice; follow the pack).
- See a doctor for deep, bleeding or infected cracks, or if you have diabetes.
How we researched this guide
We searched the Shopee affiliate offer list and Shopee search for foot repair and cracked-heel creams on October 17, 2026, then searched by brand (Vaseline, Dermaid, FootEase, Silk Secrets, Human Nature, Dr Teal’s, MABREM, Dr. Scholl’s, Flexitol, Neutrogena, O’Keeffe’s, Eucerin, Sebamed, Uriage) and checked the official stores. We identified each shop (Mall status, year joined, followers, ratings, response rate), read the full listings and looked each product up in the FDA Philippines verification portal, including advisories. We scored six with our published rubric: provenance and notification (25), disclosure (20), claims (20), consistency (10), seller record (15) and value (10). We did not use or test any product.
The portal search returns only the first matches for a word, so a product we list as “not found” may be notified under a name we did not try. The skin-care advice is the AAD’s general guidance, not medical advice. This guide has not yet been reviewed by our health content reviewer, and we have not checked the Shopee affiliate programme’s rules for this category.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best foot cream for cracked heels in the Philippines?
Of the creams we could match to a current FDA notification, DERMAID Cracked Heel Cream (94/100, ₱99) has the most complete listing, and FootEase by Watsons (89/100, ₱69) is the cheapest and the only one that lists urea.
What ingredient should a cracked heel cream have?
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests a cream with 10 to 25% urea, alpha hydroxy acid or salicylic acid, applied right after bathing.
Is a 60% urea cream better?
Not necessarily. It is much stronger than the 10 to 25% the AAD suggests, and the ones we saw on Shopee had no Philippine notification we could find. Ask a dermatologist before using a very strong cream.
Is Vaseline Foot Cream FDA approved?
FDA Philippines notifies cosmetics; it does not approve them. The Vaseline foot cream notification we found (Deep Moisture, NN-1000007936208) is held by Dong-A Pharma Phils., not Unilever.
Can I use petroleum jelly instead of a foot cream?
The AAD suggests plain petroleum jelly at night, with socks to protect the bedding, alongside a moisturising cream after bathing.
How often should I apply foot cream?
Dermaid and FootEase say twice a day. The AAD says to moisturise within five minutes of bathing and whenever the heels feel dry.
Why does my foot cream sting?
Creams can sting deep cracks, especially ones with menthol, mint or fragrance. Stop if it irritates, and see a doctor if the cracks are deep or bleeding.
Are cracked heels a sign of diabetes?
Cracked heels are common and usually caused by dry skin, but the AAD notes they are sometimes caused by a medical condition such as diabetes. If you have diabetes, have your feet checked by a doctor.
Can I use hand cream on my feet?
Yes, many are made for both. The Human Nature salve is sold for hands and feet. Heels usually need a richer cream.
Does foot cream treat athlete's foot?
No. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that needs a medicine; ask a pharmacist or doctor. This guide covers moisturising creams only.
Are the cheap "anti-crack Vaseline" jars real Vaseline?
The ones we saw were sold by shops that are not Unilever or Watsons and had no notification we could match. Buy Vaseline from the official stores.
Is Silk Secrets Cracked Heel Cream notified?
Yes, as Moisturizing Cracked Heel Cream, but the notification expires on 22 October 2026. Check that it has been renewed before buying.
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