Wednesday 9 April 2014

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion (Very Dry Skin)

After hearing much hype about this product, before I knew it, I was standing in front of the product in question at the supermarket. It was on sale so temptation and curiosity took over and I ended up purchasing the 
Nivea In-Shower Rich Body Lotion Skin Conditioner (for Very Dry Skin). Whew that's a mouthful. 


I don't have exceptionally dry skin but I decided to get the one for "Very Dry Skin" since I figured it would offer the best in terms of moisturization. Prior to this, I didn't moisturise my body on a daily basis. My face - Yes, because that's what I consider most important. But my body and legs were always neglected on the moisture front. My legs would even sometimes adopt the "spiderweb" look as I like to call it when it gets REALLY dry. 


Due to the many rave reviews in the blogosphere, I had high hopes for this, thinking it was going to be a miracle product that would cure my 'too-lazy-to-moisturise' problems. I simply apply my usual body wash and then this on top, followed by a complete rinse.

I will say that this is an effective product. It does make my body feel extra moisturized after a shower. The way it does this, is that it feels like a layer of moisturizer on top of your skin. If you don't like the feeling of product sitting on top of your skin, then I wouldn't recommend trying this product. After I pat myself dry, I find that the layer of moisture is still there and my skin feels soft and smooth.


It is a slightly thick lotion and while it does smell like almond oil (which makes sense as that's the main ingredient), in my opinion, it also smells like a blend of baby powder and my mum's perfume? Trust me, it's not as unpleasant as it sounds and I don't mind it. 

I enjoy the fact that I can now skip the step of moisturizing my body because it means I can spend more time doing more productive things (like watching Youtube videos *cough*).  And now that we're approaching the colder months, I appreciate any bit of moisture I can get. However, I don't think this is something everyone must rush out to get as it's probably not essential. It's a good product... but not amazing.

Available for AUD RRP$7.99 (often on sale for $5-6).

What are your thoughts on this product?



12 comments:

  1. I've tried this and I agree, not the biggest fan. It's just standard.

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    1. Yeah I agree. If I wasn't too lazy to moisturize my body, it'll probably have the same effect.

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  2. I wasn't really into it - I didn't like washing myself twice lol. And I found I used it up quickly too.
    xxx Kat @ Katness

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    1. Haha I know what you mean. I feel like I need a lot of product to get good results, so I'll probably use it up quickly too.

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  3. I'm glad you've enjoyed it at least! I haven't tried the super super dry yet but I have tried the normal one! xx

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    1. I remember seeing your review and you loved it. One of the reasons why I was so curious about it ;)

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  4. I think I have to agree with you. I find it makes my skin feel soft and smooth (albeit a wee bit sticky), but I don't think it does much in terms of intense, actual getting deep down there, moisture. I rarely use mine actually. I am just like you though - I totally neglect my body moisturisation and also get spiderwebs haha eeek!

    Tasha // shiwashiful.

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  5. I love this product I'm very lazy regarding the rest of my body opposed to my face haha please follow my blog, its new http://maybemayhemmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

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  6. I won this from a beautyheaven prize pack and haven't used it yet so it was interesting to hear your thoughts!

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  7. I think you liked it more than me. I actually super disliked this and don't want to use it ever again, lol. I found it just made my legs WET more than anything and the sensation of being covered in slime or something.

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    1. I totally know what you mean about the sensation of this product on the skin. Haha I guess I don't mind the feeling of slime :)

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