little white truths

Verdict

I think this product is ok but I don't love it as much as many others seem to (see eg beautyheaven's website) so it's not one I would buy again. I wasn't expecting that, I must admit, since most Nivea body products work beautifully for me.

It's a standard oil that comes in a bottle with a small hole in the top, through which you dispense the product. I would prefer a pump because I find those easier to use, although I can live with this arrangement and it's not too messy.

The product smells similar to Nivea's normal creams (it's a soapy, clean kind of smell) and it spreads and applies well. Note, though, that I do seem to need quite a lot per application, even though it's a thin oil in texture - perhaps that's because it's so thin that it's sinking in super well, which admittedly is a good thing.

The other reason I need to use a lot per application is that it's not the most hydrating oil I've tried; instead it's very lightweight and it's not unlike a dry oil. Yes it does leave a slight residue, but it's not as oily as most oils. This may suit some and it's better for warmer weather, but my dry skin needs something heavier and it tends to inhale this product so I'm burning through the tube too quickly (meaning it's not good value for me personally). I suspect it would suit those with oily skin, though.

On the claims: no I don't think it evens skintone, nourishes intensively or reduces the appearance of stretchmarks; yes I do think it helps a little with skin firmness (and it's not the first Nivea product I've tried that has helped firm my skin a bit, at least temporarily); no it's not that nourishing but it does enough for my dry skin in the warmer months; and yes I do think it makes my skin look a little more youthful.

Overall I think this oil is fine but it's not a repurchase for me because I'm burning through it far too quickly so it's not great value. If you're after a budget product that firms too and is more hydrating than this oil, I recommend Nivea's Firming Body Lotion (reviewed here) instead.

Ok but not my favourite from Nivea.