When it comes to products the one that I am the useless at applying is a cream after being in the bath or shower, I just always seem to forget to do it, even when I am faffing about in a towel drying my hair. So when I was sent some lovely Nivea products to use, I decided I was going to do my best to use them every day after showering and at a weekend when I had my bath, even if that meant setting a reminder in my phone or leaving post it notes on my mirror!
Nivea as a brand is one that I have a love/hate relationship, I either really like something or I really hate it. I like some products but not others and body creams are not something I have tried until now and I have three different products to share with you.
The first one if the Rich Nourishing lotion with Hydra IQ and Almond Oil and it is designed for dry skin. It said to restore and replenish lost moisture whilst enhancing the skin's natural protective layer and 24 hour moisturisation. As a crème it is a really thick luxurious formula, so you really do only need to use such a small amount. As it is designed for dry skin, I concentrated on using it on my legs which is where they can become almost reptilian in texture. Does it work? Actually yes it does, even I was surprised that it was so moisturising on my skin and it left my legs feeling really hydrated.
The second is called Express Hydration for normal skin and it is designed to be use everyday. Using Sea Minerals and Hydra IQ the formula is light and absorbs almost as soon as it comes into contact with your skin leaving behind soft, smooth and supple skin. I have used this one on all body parts and I absolutely love the formula because you don't have to sit around and wait for it to dry and it leaves a really lovely subtle scent on the skin. Does it moisturise, yes it does and it is perfect for people on the go who want to add a little extra TLC.
The final product is called Irresistibly Smooth which is again designed for dry skin and has the added inclusion of Shea Butter and Hydra IQ to leave your skin feeling unbelievably smooth and hydrated. I have been using this every night and the formula is a mix of the other two, quite luxurious in feel but absorbs as soon as it comes into contact with the skin and again it leaves behind a subtle Shea Butter scent which I am a huge fan of.
The one thing all three of these products have in common is the Hydra IQ which is said to promote a non-stop moisture from within the skin. The formula supports the skins own water channels to enhance your natural moisturisation.
Overall, I really like these body lotions and my favourite has to be Express Hydration because the formula is just so lovely and your skin feels instantly smooth after application. Costing around £3.49 each for a 250ml bottle, these products are affordable and they last quite a long time. They are also dermatologically tested and they are perfect for winter.
Are you a fan of Nivea products?