Ok so a few weeks ago, I was in need of moisturizer as I'd finally used mine up. I went delving into the bathroom storage units and found my Mum's moisturizer. I thought it'd do until I could afford to stock up on some more. The brand in question was Cien Bodycare's Skin Care Cream. My hopes weren't high. But I was proved wrong. This stuff is AMAZING. The Germans obviously know how to make moisturizer. Which is more than I can say for Garnier or Nivea. I promptly nipped across the road and bought a pot.
Ok so what did I like about this product? Oh where to start! A little goes a long way which means I won't have to stock up on it frequently. Then again at a mere £1.93 for 250ml(!!!) I wouldn't be all that bothered (compared to £2.98 for 250ml of Garnier Hydralock). It has a nice scent and consistency and a non-sticky, non-greasy formula which is fabulous. Garnier take note! It goes into the skin really well and has left my face feeling soft and smooth with a lovely dewy glow. But it doesn't stop there. I use this product not only on my face, but on my hands, legs and feet. What I love about this moisturizer is that its good for sensitive skin. Hence why I use it on my legs. When I used Nivea or Garnier Hydralock after shaving - ouch! It stung, but this Cien Skin Care Cream doesn't hurt at all. And it locks moisture in just as well if not better than Garnier's Hydralock.
I really don't think I can say any more except - go and get yourself a pot!!
So good I even had to put my name on it!
Until next time,
PPPD xx
Never could get on with Garnier products, meself - I find them very drying, which is a bit of an oxymoron when it comes to moisturiser. I am a HUGE fan of Benefit Cosmetics, though, and their moisturiser 'Dear John' is a real drink for the skin; it smells fantastic, and my face doesnt feel like its been pulled back into a Croydon Face Lift; in fact after using it my skin feels soft, and , dare I say it, takes on quite a dew like hue!
ReplyDeleteI'm also a HUGE fan of Philosophy - but getting it out here in the sticks in ANY form is like trying to collect chickens teeth!
Your new moisturiser sounds fantastic though; would love to give it a try because I'm almost out of mine and its nice to test something new!
Where can you get it?
I've only tried a Benefit mascara but I've heard so much about them I feel I need to give them a try. I've heard good things about the 'Dear John' moisturiser, I'll have to get some next time I'm in the vicinity of a Benefit counter.
ReplyDeleteI've not heard of Philosophy but I'll see if I can get my hands on some. I'm always up for trying something new.
I got my moisturiser in Lidl of all places. Wasn't expecting miracles but it surprised me!
Lidl's?! REALLY??
ReplyDeleteRight then thats me off on a shopping expedition later on today!
The big drag with both philosophy ( available either at its website, or slightly more cheaply, through QVC) and Benefit is that they are both qutie expensive; however, in my experience that expense has been wELL worth it!
Yep, really. I was shocked too but I love the stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have a birthday coming up so I can see a few wish lish items. Might convince my parents to take a visit to Debenhams. I'm sure they stock Benefit.
If your local Debs is a BIG store, they will likely have a Benefit Bar, where you can try on their products/get your eyebrows shaped n' tinted (WITHOUT the DRAG of having to make an appointment!!) They are incredibly GIRLIE, and I love em to bits!
ReplyDeletePhilosophy have a web page, heres the addy:
http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/shop_10001_-1_10001
Check it out - but if you fancy anything, its probably best to get it through QVC; the Bigger Boots used to run a range of their stuff, but Im not sure thats the case any more
It's a fairly big store and I know they do Urban Decay and I'm sure Benefit is next to it. Next time I go I'll pop in. They sound great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. Ah right. QVC it is then.