The Body Shop Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream
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Written by soon
February 04, 2009
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Summary
Brand
Skin Type
Size
50 ml
Indicative Price
£9.00
Price per 100 ml/g
£18.00
Description
This is no ordinary moisturizer. Besides bonus shea butter, we've added super fine light-reflectors for an instantly healthy-looking glow.
Directions
Apply to the face and neck after cleansing and toning, using your fingertips. Use instead of your regular daily moisturiser.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Isopropyl Palmitate (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Butyrospermum parkii (Shea Butter) (Emollient), Mica (Opacifier), Sorbitol (Humectant), Triethanolamine (pH Adjuster), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Emollient), Cera Alba (Beeswax) (Emulsifier/Emollient), Glyceryl Stearate (Emulsifier), PEG-100 Stearate (Surfactant), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Steareth-2 (Emulsifier), Steareth-21 (Emulsifier), Tocopheryl Acetate (Antioxidant), Methylparaben (Preservative), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Parfum (Fragrance), Butylparaben (Preservative), Ethylparaben (Preservative), Isobutylparaben (Preservative), Propylparaben (Preservative), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Eugenol (Fragrance Ingredient), Farnesol (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 77891 (Colour), CI 14700 (Colour).
User reviews
4 reviews
5 stars
25%
4 stars
25%
3 stars
50%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
Overall rating
3.7
Packaging
4.3(4)
Texture
3.5(4)
Absorption
3.5(4)
Effectiveness
3.3(4)
Ease of use
3.5(4)
Scent
4.3(4)
Value for Money
3.5(4)
I did not notice the glow..?
Overall rating
3.0
Packaging
3.0
Texture
3.0
Absorption
3.0
Effectiveness
3.0
Ease of use
3.0
Scent
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
Easy to use and leaves skin soft
Weakest points
Hardly noticed the glow??
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
Texture Too Thick & Too Much Glow!
Overall rating
3.0
Packaging
5.0
Texture
2.0
Absorption
2.0
Effectiveness
2.0
Ease of use
2.0
Scent
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
I had a small pot of this cream in with my multi-pack purchase and at first was quite excited about the illuminating properties as well as the deep miniaturisation. The cream comes in a pot package and is a medium to thick consistency with a slightly pink colour. I discovered immediately that this cream is highly concentrated so I over applied it first time around. You really do only need a pea size for the whole face so be careful not to overload. The cream has a very subtle rose fragrance. I noted that the cream does not absorb as quickly as I would like and it took a little extra work to apply it. Sadly the mica content which is designed to give a dewy brightened complexion is a little too heavy and it gave my face a sort of metallic sheen which on my olive skin just looked too obvious and falseOnce the cream has penetrated your skin feels beautifully soft and supple but I did have to wait a while to apply my makeup.
Sadly this cream is just too thick and heavy for my skin and I did not like the mica sheen it gives so I gave this pot to Mum who has a much lighter skin tone.
Sadly this cream is just too thick and heavy for my skin and I did not like the mica sheen it gives so I gave this pot to Mum who has a much lighter skin tone.
User Reviews
Strongest points
Medium to thick consistency face cream containing illuminating ingredients, vitamin E and shea butter. Deeply moisturises and restore health, hydration and nourishment to the skin. Give dewy sheen Pleasant rose fragrance. Attractive and practical pot packaging. Long lasting
Weakest points
Cream too thick and not easily absorbed and made my skin look metallic
Summary
Deeply moisturising face cream with illuminating mica
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
missed the glow
Overall rating
4.6
Packaging
5.0
Texture
4.0
Absorption
5.0
Effectiveness
4.0
Ease of use
5.0
Scent
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
User Reviews
Strongest points
easily absorbed
Weakest points
i thought it was a tad overpriced
Summary
an average vitamin e cream sadly i didnt feel illuminated but it is fair trade and has natural ingrediants so i suppose you cant have it all
Would you recommend this product?
Yes
its ok
Overall rating
4.2
Packaging
4.0
Texture
5.0
Absorption
4.0
Effectiveness
4.0
Ease of use
4.0
Scent
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
very illuminating which i am not too keen on,i prefer a hint of illumination
User Reviews
Strongest points
absorbtion
Weakest points
very illuminating
Summary
this cream is ok
Would you recommend this product?
No
My skin did feel softer but I have to admit, my skin did not "Glow".
Could have been something they had used before, or on top to stop the effects?
I would recommend it though as it is a really good moisturiser though.