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  • Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Hibiscus Extract

    Currently in the UK, it’s not warm it’s ROASTING! This is not the time for me to forget about looking after the skin on my body. One trip to put something in the bin outside my house makes me feel like a dried out piece of oven baked chicken. So besides the use of sun cream/lotion, I’m upping my body’s moisture, not only from the inside but the outside too in the form of body creams. On my current body care rotation I am using Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Hibiscus Extract. This costs £4.99, but I bought it when it was a buy one get one half price deal within the Vitamin E range.

    Superdrug’s Vitamin E Body Cream with Hibiscus Extract

    Why did I buy this?

    I’m a body lotion/cream/butter addict! I love applying it, even if I’m in a rush. I hate dry skin on the body and it’s a part of my routine I rarely deviate from. And with so many textures and fragrances out there, it’s fun to try as many as I can out. This particular one I ordered because of the multibuy offer, and there were various products from the range I wanted to try and could afford to. This seemed a good size, interesting fragrance and a good price so why not?

    What is this & who is it for?

    Designed for normal to dry skin, this body cream is supposed to moisturise the skin while leaving it fragrant and smooth. With the added addition of Vitamin E, this helps to protect the skin from environmental damage and premature ageing.

    Packaging.

    465ml of body cream is housed in a screw top tub. Quite simple in look and design, with it’s splashes of cream and peachy pink colouring. Quite Summer and flowery like in look, with mentions of it supporting the charity Marie Curie. 15% of the price of the body cream goes to them.

    Fragrance.

    This fragrance is noticeable and not subtle. It’s a sweet floral scent which is quite specific, good strength to it but not something my 12 year old son would probably want to smell like. Not old fashioned at all, quite pretty and feminine. I quite like this. But be warned, if your sense of smell is easily aggravated or sensitive e.g hay fever, this might be too much.

    Texture.

    The fact that it lives in a tub means this isn’t a sloppy and lose body lotion. It definitely IS a cream! Thicker than a lotion but not as thick as a body butter. It holds it’s shape while in the tub but when you take it out the texture isn’t as thick as it appears.

    On the skin.

    I hate being stingy with body lotions. I would rather use more than less. But this body cream is quite rich and you don’t need to use too much. Despite how thick this looks when you scoop some out and apply it, it’s consistency is more body lotion like in use. Very easy to rub into the skin if you don’t use too much. There is a slight waxiness to it, but it’s not too much and doesn’t leave the skin sticky. It doesn’t leave my skin looking shiny but a very delicate appearance of being hydrated with a sheen.

    I find when this is first applied the fragrance is very much there. But it doesn’t seem to linger as time and hours go on. The fragrance is stronger than most of my current collection of body lotions/creams, but because it doesn’t continue with the same strength it’s good as it dies down naturally and fades.

    After use.

    This moisturises fine for me. I don’t feel like my skin is thirsty and needs reapplication once its used in the morning or evening. My skin I would say is normal. I moisturise twice a day so I don’t allow my skin to dry out for nothing or no one! So it’s in a decent condition and this works for me. Also, the occasional patch of psoriasis doesn’t seem to be set off or made worse by this product which is good.

    Is this really for normal to dry skin?

    Normal definitely! It will do the job well. Dry? Just about I think, but without suffering from dry skin I wouldn’t want to give a definite no or yes.

    Recommended?

    Yes I would, for the following reasons. You get a whopping amount for the price. And despite the relatively low everyday price, this product and range regularly are on offer so you can get it even cheaper! The cream is lovely to use, does the moisturising job and fragranced well. Just be mindful if fragrance isn’t your thing in body care or/and you aren’t a fan of floral scents this won’t be for you.

    Good news is at time of writing, this body cream and others from the Vitamin E range are on a buy one get one half price. So grab your multi buy deal here now to help combat your dried out skin thanks to the UK sun!

  • One For Dry Skin, Aveeno Moisturising Lotion

    I have lots and lots of body products in various forms such as creams, butters and lotions. But there is always one that I come back to time and time again because it never fails to keep my skin in good condition, and that’s Aveeno Moisturising Lotion. Why is this one of my favourite go to products?

    Aveeno Moisturising Lotion
    I was prescribed this….

    I’ve had issues with my skin on and off for years. Not just the usual dry skin but actual skin conditions (long story but apparently I suffered from psoriasis which has no morphed into eczema!). This was prescribed by my GP because at one stage my face didn’t look dry, it felt dry and tight and nothing helped it. I stopped using everything else and just applied this as not only my facial but my body moisturiser to help it get back to normal. And when the skin on my body gets irritated, I slip this into my routine to calm it down as well.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This lotion is designed for sensitive and dry skin. Suitable for babies from 3 months old right up to adults. Aveeno Moisturising Lotion helps to provide long lasting moisture to the skin and helps to stop moisture from leaving the skin by giving it a protective barrier.

    Packaging

    This lotion comes in different sizes. The one I use is 500ml. This comes in a cream coloured plastic bottle with green flip top lid. I mention the colouring because it fits in well with the idea of it being nourishing, wholesome, even natural to a degree.

    Look, consistency & fragrance

    Aveeno Moisturising Lotion is white in colour and typical lotion texture. Smooth, not runny but loose enough to use. There’s no scent to this which is ideal for those who are sensitive to fragrance.

    On the skin

    I use this lotion from my face straight down to my feet. It’s light weight. I’m probably over generous with the amount I use, but it sinks in easily and can be layered if needed. It doesn’t leave the skin looking or feeling greasy, just healthy. This means once applied, clothes can be put on straight away.

    Using this twice a day (morning and night) most of the time is the right amount of applications. The skin on my body doesn’t get dry too easily and this helps it stay in good condition. If, for whatever unholy reason, my face doesn’t seem to absorb and retain any moisture, this does the trick! I’ve had dry eyelids and very dry areas around the nose as well. Using this almost helps to regulate my face and then if I need to, can go back to a more fuller skincare routine.

    Skin conditions

    It’s important for me to add that when areas of my body ‘play up’, they can be itchy, red and raised. Aveeno Moisturising Lotion doesn’t change that, it just helps to stop these areas drying out. This is when I sometimes have to use a steroid cream to help control the skin and improve it in a way Aveeno can’t.

    Recommended?

    Aveeno Moisturising Lotion is one of those products EVERYONE should have in their home for lots of different reasons. It can be used on the majority of the family regardless of age. Helps to moisturise dry and sensitive skin, lightweight, sinks in and doesn’t leave the skin greasy. And can be used even on the face! I’ve recommended this to a few male friends who were suffering from dry skin on their face but didn’t want a proper skincare routine. Guess what? They’ve loved it and said it made a difference!

    This is available to purchase on the high street and in your local chemist. It’s not the cheapest product available but it’s worth it because it works! Currently (at the time of writing this post) on a 3 for 2 promotion at Boots, this also includes their skincare products which are great if you want to expand your skincare routine with this brand.