Saturday 27 April 2013

Nivea UV Protect Body Lotion(product review)


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I like moisturizers which are not thick & absorb into skin quickly … esp. in summers I don’t want that too creamy feel all day long ,I simply want a lotion that hydrates without giving that over creamy cast and then I got this lotion from Nivea that is my parents favorite brand when it comes to need of moisture. This moisturizer also claims to provide UV protection. Let’s find out how it goes??


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Price: 168 Inr for 250 ml bottle

Ingredients:
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My Experience:

It comes in a sturdy handy bottle with the flip- flop cap that is tight & makes it travel friendly.

Its fragrance is like any other nivea product and I love that basic nivea fragrance.

The product gets stuck on the top of cap, which is not very good. 
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As I said I want a moisturizer that absorbs into skin easily, this one get full marks on this parameter, coz it absorbs in to skin very quickly.

It spreads easily & quickly without leaving any residue & greasy feel.

It doesn’t make me feel over done & it is very light in texture & feel.

It leaves skin smooth but not very soft, still this is nice in these summers and keeps my skin hydrated for all day long.

Now coming to the most important part i.e. UV protection claim .This lotion doesn’t mention any SPF which is one of the most important factors &I always prefer sunscreen that has titanium oxide as a sun protection ingredient but it doesn’t have that.

For sure I need a separate sunscreen for saving my skin from sun.
Ok it does says it has uva/uvb filter but they are not enough to give any protection against the sun .It can be nice for those who are more often away from direct sunlight. Like whenever I am at home I avoid sunscreen & apply this lotion.

Products labeled broad spectrum or with UVA /UVB filters doesn’t provide any good protection against Uva/Uvb rays. I think the best Uva/Uvb protection is provided by products that contains zinc oxide,  avobenzone, ecamzule and titanium oxide.

Good about it:

  • Nice light fragrance
  • Hydrates skin for long
  • Doesn’t make skin too greasy
  • Spreads easily
  • Suitable for all skin type
  • Goes a long way with this affordable price
Not so good:

  • Product stuck on cap
  • Claims of uva/uvb are not true
  • Doesn’t have any spf
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 It completely absorbs into skin.

Conclusion:
Overall I like it as a regular body lotiom in these summers coz it spreads well & keeps my skin hydrated for long without making it over greasy but it cannot be a substitute for sunscreens.

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16 comments:

  1. Nice post! However SPF is important!

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    1. thanks samar .. yes dear spf in important

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  2. Nice Review Punam hope you and your kid doing good
    I never tried cream varieties from Nivea :(

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    1. oh thanks radha we r perfectly f9 , i am trying few more products of nivea i found them nice .. will share more reviews soon

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  3. I like Nivea body lotions a lot.:) nice review punam!

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  4. I wish they made body lotions with SPF :( :(. Nivea has lovely fragrance though ! Nice review !

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    1. @rashmi Singh: yes rashmi i wish we could get a great product which provides needed moisture as well as proper sun protection

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  5. Looks like a nice product. Lovely review. I like Nivea products a lot :)

    http://everythingthatclicks.blogspot.com

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    1. thanks rosh .. even i am liking nivea products a lot these dayz

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  6. I absolutely love the smell of Nivea UV Protect Body Lotion products.

    Body moisturizing spray

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  7. Nivea's products are good. And you gave also the demo.Very nice. But now I prefer other body lotion.

    Body Lotion for Women


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  8. which body lotion is good whether only u v protect or whitening cell repair ...?

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  9. I was also checking for SPF but in vain. Its indeed a nice review but how could you affirm that claims of uva/uvb are false?

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