For ladies out there, body lotion is like a life saver because it smoothens out our skin after shaving or scrubbing. I have came across a few famous brands from drugstore/high-street to high end brands, from Western to Asian brands.
I would start off with drugstore because ain't no body has that much of money for the big body. :P
Left : Vaseline Middle : Nivea Right : Palmer's |
Left : Vaseline Middle : Nivea Right : Palmer's |
On the left is from Vaseline - perfect 10. It has 10 in 1 benefits to your screen. It is considered as a think consistency body lotion (as you can see in the picture above), it won't be quite suitable on summer or in some hot countries.
Packaging (350ml)
The biggest size you can get in any drugstores. It comes with a pump which has no input locks so it's not suitable to bring on vacation. Color of the body lotion is pink which is adorable.
Price
It's around RM 18.88 (US $5.17), I bought it when it has year-end sale so it's a lot cheaper than usual.
Performance
Instant moisturized, feeling sticky in a couple of hours (in humid hot countries). The product is not as spreadable compares to the other two products shown. It has great scent to it. It protects your skin from the hot sun, could be realized after a walk in sunny days and back home, my skin won't feel hot and pain.
Pros
Instant moisturize, absorbs quickly, stay on for hours, contains UV protection, protects from sunburn.
Cons
The tube does not have a in-build lock, feel sticky when days get more humid and hot.
Repurchasing
Maybe when the weather gets cold or dry.
Overall Score : 7.55 / 10.0
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In the middle is Nivea - Extra Whitening Skin Therapy body milk. As it says, it's a body milk, the consistency is pretty watery, a little goes a long way.
Packaging (350ml)
The biggest size you can get in any drugstores. It has a build in lock where you push down the pump and turn to the left. It's quite handy when you can bring along to your vacation.
Price
It's around RM 18.88 (US $5.17), same as the Vaseline one but usually it comes with a small gift (e.g. : 30 ml body serum or 30 ml body lotion)
Performance
Instant moisturized, feeling less stick in humid weather because it's a light weight body lotion. It has typically floral Nivea scent to it. It promises to have a fairer skin tone because of the Vitamin C in it. It does reduce the black patches from getting darker on my skin but it does not "reduce" as it claims to be. The color of the lotion is milky white.
Pros
Instant moisturize, stay on for hours, contains UV protection, prevent skin from darkening.
Cons
Skin absorbs quickly, does not leave the healthy glow on skin.
Repurchasing
Yes. (Definitely)
Overall Score : 8.80 / 10.0
This Nivea serum - UV Skin Whitening came across with the body milk above. It's more watery than the body milk, a good pea size amount can be applied to both hands.
Performance
"Skin gets more radiant after you've used it for 14 days or more."
This caught my eyes and I've started using right after I got that. Although it's a small tube but it could be used for 1.5 months straight (1 application/day). As I'm considered to have fairer skin tone compare to most Asians, I'll get dark patches on my skin, especially hands when I'm in contact with sun. It literally reduces the visibility of the patches and the pore size.
It does not have a scent to it which is a good thing.
Repurchasing
Repurchased once it ran out.
Overall Score : 9.50 / 10.0
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On the right is Palmer's - Cocoa Butter Formula. This lotion contains a bunch of nutrients as usual to Palmer's products.
Packaging (250ml)
It is a closed container with a push click on top.
Price
It's around RM 18.88 (US $5.17), but I got a on a clearance sale at RM 10.00 (US $2.72).
Performance
It's beneficial for your skin, absorbs instantly, doesn't have UV protection, meant to heal your skin because of the Vitamin E and Shea Butter. After one application I've left it aside because of the stinky smell of it.
I couldn't give much information as I only applied once.
I couldn't give much information as I only applied once.
Pros
Beneficial for skin, instant absorbs.
Cons
Bad scent to it.
Repurchasing
No.
Overall Score : 6.0 / 10.0
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Before I came across those products, I've tried some higher end like the Laura Mercier, given by friends on my birthday years ago, that is great but it's too expensive to be repurchased because I've gone through it like no body business.
Until...I came across this product in Victoria's Secret. I've been eye-ing on this item for quite some time and Victoria Secret's was having the year end clearance at the moment.
It was on 40 % when I've bought the first one, it is the Victoria's Secret Sweet Almond Oil Body Lotion.
Packaging (250ml)
There's only one size, it has a pump and a plastic lock is given to secure the bottle from spilling.
Price
It's around RM 79.90 (US $21.71), I got the first one on 40%, which is RM 47.95 (US $13.03), it's already a good bargain. I went back for second purchase because I'm obsessed with it after I've tried it out at home. It was the end of the sale and it has 60% off so I grabbed the other 3 bottles for RM 31.95 (US $8.68) which is absolutely crazy.
Performance
Instant moisturized, light weight, absorbs instantly, fills up all the pores after shower, skin glows like Victoria Secret's model. It's white and slightly pink to it. A little goes a long way as it turns into oil after rubbing on your skin. The smell is absolutely amazing. It's suitable for night application and the scent is relaxing.
It literally stays on my skin until the next shower.
Pros
Instant moisturize, stay on until next shower, instant absorbs, glowing skin, nicest smell among the products I've reviewed.
Cons
Does not contains UV protection.
Repurchasing
Yes. (Definitely)
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Besides I have purchased a makeup/pouch for 50% discount.
I love the special statement where there's a combination of orange, gold and white.
Beside the chain of V and S is super adorable and classy as well.
Hope you guys like this new review, Stay Strong and Be Happy Always. <3