Nivea Firming Lotion

My needs
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I have quite greasy skin in general and only need moisturiser on hands, legs and feet.
Therefore I need a moisturiser or lotion that is not heavy at all, otherwise my pores get blocked and I pay for it.
I also have relatively sensitive skin (allergic to Clinique products and need a low/no perfume.
I have issues with stretch marks which are not fading and a fluctuating weight of at least a stone.means I have skin that is in great need of firming.
Areas of use - neck, chest area, thighs and the ever scary Belly Zone.

Visual, warnings and Ingredients
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It's a nice looking bottle but nothing special. However for price you are paying you do not expect glass bottles with latin writing and shiny bits.
It has the Nivea colour scheme which was helpful for me in finding it as I know I generally have no reaction to Nivea.
It's a good shape for grapsing with slippy lotioned finger altohugh there is a pump-action bottle somewhere.
The price is reasonable and you get a lot of product for your money and it implies it can be used all over the body.
The warnings - external use only, and to avoid contact with eyes. If signs of irritation or rash appear, to discontinue use.
Ingredients - Triple Purified Water, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate SE, SD Alcohol 40 B, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Myristyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Octyldodecanol, Carthamus Tinctoris Seed Oil (Safflower), Lanolin Alcohol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben

Smell
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Smells like other Nivea creams which is not unpleasant. I rather like the small of Nivea maybe it reminds me of clean fuss-free products. However, those who are used to products that have a distinct perfume, this is not it - its use is not to perfume your body.

Feel on skin
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It's quite thick for lotion and feels quite nice on the skin. It doesn't slip off and feels quite cooling, especially after shaving your legs.
It needs to be massaged in and doesn't feel too thick and like your skin is being smothered.
Its sink-in time is average for a moisturiser but once it has done your skin feels sliky smooth and does not stick and snag on the clothes like other moisturisers.

Does it work?
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Yes
- It does leave your skin silky soft.
- It does make your skin look shinier and more moisturised - my boyfriend had no complaints.
- Made my legs look gorgeous with my new dress and people thought I was wearing tights
- There is a little firming and tightening but it is not uncomfortable.

No
- If you are expecting firming miracles this is not for you. I noticed no firming particularly around the chest where I want my decollatage to look a little firmer.
- Increased elasticity? Umm I didn't notice anything different but then again it would take a lot for me to notice.

Conclusion - I have used it regularly for over a month and am pleased with the moisturising I get and not being allergic to it. I am still waiting for firmer looking skin but my stretch marks are looking less vehement. For money as well, I am very pleased with it.