Avon Sensual Moments Massage Oil..an Valentine's Pleasure
Written: Dec 24 '03 (Updated Dec 25 '03)
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Pros: price, good heavy massage oil
Cons: scent is pretty sweet, flip top pours out too much
The Bottom Line: Sensual Moments is good for the occasional massage but I much prefer a spray bottle.
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| rngpie's Full Review: Avon Sensual Moments Massage Oil |
Avon has been well known to provide limited time products and each year at Valentine's they put out a collection called Sensual Moments which consists of a bath/shower gel, massage oil and body lotion. These can be purchased seperately for $5.99 ea or a set price which I believe is around the $19.99 mark. I purchased mine seperately so I am not sure on the 3 pc set price.
The Product
Avon Sensual Moments Massage Oil is a heavily scented oil specially made for massages and not just used for dry skin.
The fragrance is pretty heavy as well and a mixture of cinnamon, some fruity undertones and a bit of floral. All in all, it does smell nice but it is a scent that you wont forget, and completely unique to any other I have smelled.
The massage oil comes in a bright red plastic bottle that holds 4.2 fl oz, or 125 ml. The only top option is a flip top, but it does snap shut easily.
The Hype
Because Avon.com does not yet have this product on their site, I am going to give you the hype on the bottle I have which is: " Escape everyday life and retreat to a sanctuarty filled with heavenly indulgence. Share the delightful opulance of Sensual Moments with a friend with this delightfully luxuriant massage oil.".
Wow, sounds good!!
Directions for use
Massage generously all over the body.
Ingredients
I took these off the bottle I have here from last year. " Sesame Oil, Isopropyl Palmatate, Mineral Oil, PEG-8,Dilaurate, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Propolybaren, Benzoic Acid, BHT".
Hmm...I wonder if the alcohol is to dry your skin so you will want to use more...naw, Avon wouldnt do that, would they?...
My Thoughts
While the hype sounds wonderful, actually this fragrance while not unpleasant is much too sweet in my tastes for an everyday use. In fact, I am sure it would give me a headache.
The oil is an oil. What I mean is, when I put it on my hubby's back it was very difficult to get massaged in...and no matter how long I rubbed, he still stuck to the sheets.
The flip top is handy for after dark fumblings, but it is way too easy to overpour as well..I would much rather see Avon come out with an massage oil with a sprayer, where at least you have some control on the amount.
And lastly, while the body states " Massage generously all over the body"...I did want to point out, this is not an sexual aid, and could cause yeast infections or other no no's if used for anything than the general outer body massage.
Also, if you have oily skin on your body, do not use this, again the oil is so heavy, it will clog pores and could cause outbreaks.
Conclusion
The flip top and the sweet scent, make this my least favorite massage oils, still the price is pretty good, so I do purchase it on occasion.
Just remember to use it responsibly and watch out for sticking to the sheets.
Recommended:
Yes
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