~~ST. IVES CUCUMBER MELON MOISTURE THERAPY LOTION~~I'M TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH THE YUMMY SCENT!
Written: Mar 10 '03
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Pros: Yummy Cucumber Melon scent; moisturizes dry skin.
Cons: If only the scent lasted longer!
The Bottom Line: Moisturize your dry skin today with this inexpensively priced yet deliciously scented St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion |
Almost a year ago now, one of my best friends gave me some Cucumber Melon scented body lotion, body mist, and shower gel purchased at our local Bath & Body Works store in the mall as a much appreciated birthday gift. I immediately loved the scent and bought more after both of my initial bottles were gone, yet buying those small containers of scented body products was becoming expensive fast! So when I noticed this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion at my local Wal-Mart selling for a price much cheaper than what I was paying at Bath & Body Works, I easily decided to give it a shot. St. Ives also sells a shower gel in the same Cucumber Melon scent, but that's another review all in itself! Anyway, while the scent was not exactly the same, I found this reasonably priced alternative to smell almost as good as the Bath & Body Works lotion I'd been using. Only I was surprised to discover that this St. Ives version actually moisturized better than the more expensive store brand did. Read on to find out more about this yummy fragranced body lotion.
~~~The Scented Body Lotion~~~
Dermatologist tested and advertised to be hypo-allergenic, this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion provides the much needed moisture that the dry skin on the hands and body requires to stay soft and beautiful. According to the packaging, this Swiss formula is clinically proven to immediately increase skin's moisture content by 200% for softer skin. Only St. Ives combines cooling cucumber, melon, Vitamin E, and Swiss botanicals in a moisture-rich lotion. Tested in Switzerland, St. Ives Cucumber Melon lotion with a deliciously light scent is proven to soothe and condition rough, dry skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and healthy. I must admit that I purchased my first bottle for the addicting Cucumber Melon scent, but now I'm hooked because this lotion effectively moisturizes my skin without leaving a greasy residue behind. While the scent is not as strong as the Bath & Body Works version, it layers nicely with other Cucumber Melon scented body products, such as the matching shower gel. This pale green colored lotion is somewhat thick in consistency and absorbs very quickly once it comes in contact with dry skin. Even though it's not water proof, this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion does last throughout the day to provide a constant layer or moisture that dry body skin like mine requires to stay touchably soft and never itchy or flaky.
~~~Packaging & Price~~~
I purchased my 24 ounce/709 ml (33% bonus) recyclable bottle of St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion at my local Wal-Mart for less than $4. Regular sized bottles are filled with about 18 ounces of scented lotion, but I try and pick up the larger bottles when possible to reap the extra savings. The dark blue pump is one feature I especially like as I can pump as little or as much lotion as I need for each use. Only once I get down to the last few applications, it's a pain in the rear for those of us who dislike waste to get every last drop out of the bottle. Pale green in color, each bottle contains a picture of the famous St. Ives Swiss Mountains as well as a sliced watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumber. Not only do I apply a thin layer of this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion all over after showering, but I also keep it at my bathroom sink and use a few pumps after each hand washing throughout my day.
~~~Directions for Use~~~
According to the short yet sweet packaging directions found on each bottle of this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion: Smooth into skin as often as needed. Daily use will prevent over-dry skin from recurring. As stated above, I apply this lotion after showering and after each hand washing to keep my skin soft and smooth all day long. Even during the winter months when my body skin is typically drier than usual (too bad my face is exactly the opposite and is a grease pit most of the time!), I rarely notice dry patches on my skin, especially my hands. All it takes is a minute or two for this lotion to be completely absorbed, so I don't have to wait forever to get dressed like I've done in the past with other body lotions I've tried. Not only does this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion effectively moisturize dry skin, but the yummy Cucumber Melon scent makes this body lotion almost impossible for me to resist!
~~~Ingredients~~~
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Stearic Acid, Glycol Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Cetyle Acetate, Triethanolamine, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Propylparaben, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Carbomer, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol Retynyl Palmitate, Acosrbic Acid, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
If you enjoy using scented body lotions and love the popular Cucumber Melon scent as much as I do, then picking up a bottle of this inexpensive yet deliciously smelling St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion is definitely worth a try! Lightly fragranced and not near as "loud" as some scented lotions can be, this fresh fruity choice can become quite addicting and is one you'll keep going back to time and time again. And not only does this body lotion leave your skin smelling almost good enough to devour, but it also provides the daily moisture dry skin needs to feel soft and smooth without that extra icky, greasy layer other choices often leave behind. So the next time you are browsing the skin care aisle in your favorite store, give this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion a whiff and see what the fuss is all about. For chances are, you'll grow to love this unique and energetic fragrance just as much as I do! Good luck and stay beautiful :-)
***St. Ives does not test their products on animals.
For more information on this St. Ives Cucumber Melon Moisture Therapy Lotion and other great yet inexpensive skin care products, check out their website online at:
www.stives.com
St. Ives Laboratories, Inc.
Geneve, Suisse
Los Angeles, CA 91311
Chicago, IL
Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK
Toronto, Ontario
Recommended:
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