Expensive lotion

Glitter650 · #1 07-09-2007, 06:11 PM

I have all different types of lotion around... Bath and Body works stuff, Jergens shave minimizing, St. Ives, I actually think Aveeno works the best for me... but I like having one that smells good around too, and the shave minimizing one by Jergens works really well. I just usually buy whatever's on sale at Target,
Sometimes I get a gift of some good smelling lotion from some fancy store, and I like it, but it doesn't necessarily work any better.

SWTXBelle · #2 07-09-2007, 06:44 PM

With my thyroid condition, dry skin became a real problem. I love Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion for Extremely Dry Skin. I also use plain ol' Vaseline on my knees and elbows overnight. Bath and Body Works "Look Ma, New Hands" is also good. HTH

sageofages · #3 07-09-2007, 06:55 PM

Simply.....

Bert's Bees.

It is the best *for* me that I have ever found. I appreciate its 100% natural (non-petrol) vegetable/plant base. The foot cream is a divine gift and the almond handle lotion is my main choice.

PeppyGPhiB · #4 07-09-2007, 07:10 PM

It depends on the type of lotion...

For the face (day) I like Oil of Olay Complete w/SPF 15.

For the face (night) I like a high quality thicker one like Origins Nite-a-Mins moisturizer, or Khiel's Lycopene Moisturizing Cream.

For the body I like good ol' Lubriderm.

For the hands, I really love Neutrogena Norwegian Formula (the best for cracked, sore skin in winter), and L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (LOVE the smell of it).

I won't buy a product I can't afford long-term, so I would never buy something like Creme de La Mer.

OtterXO · #5 07-09-2007, 07:35 PM

For face care, expensive is worth it. I use kiehl's face lotion and sunblock and I love it. Shiseido sunblock is also really great. Body lotion I go either way. Jergens is fine for day to day use but I like scented lotions occasionally also, particularly to coordinate with my favorite fragrance.(Fresh's Sugar Lychee is my current favorite.)

SoCalGirl · #6 07-10-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I won't buy a product I can't afford long-term, so I would never buy something like Creme de La Mer.

I used to work with a girl that swore by Creme de La Mer! She used it very sparingly though since it's sooooo expensive.

bruinaphi · #7 07-10-2007, 01:16 AM

I love Creme de La Mer. My stepmom uses it. I don't buy it for myself, but it is a great product if you need something highly emollient for your skin.

Also, Rudey, to answer your second question, I think it depends on the woman whether she sticks to the same products or buys tons of them. I am the type who sticks to one product because of my allergies. My stepmom and one of my sisters on the other hand are the types who will buy the newest most exciting creams all the time and then try the next newest thing when it comes out.

annabella · #8 07-10-2007, 01:21 AM

I consider anything over $15/bottle to be fairly expensive. I usually stick to Aveeno or Burt's Bees for the summer, but I'll switch to Philosophy or something a little heavier for the winter when my skin gets all weird. I don't ALWAYS notice a difference in performance between the mid-priced and the drugstore products, but it's often worth it to upgrade to the middle price- it's easier to find products that contain a high enough SPF to actually be worth it (5? seriously?) and usually have a slightly better scent.

AKA_Monet · #9 07-10-2007, 01:57 AM

My grandmother and my aunt were shopping in a posh department store that will remain Needless Mark-up

-- oh, I mean nameless. And at the testers area, my grandmother started "testing" all the lotions and their scents. Then some BEE-OTCH slithered by and snootily hissed "that is very expensive..." And being the southern lady my grandmother is, exclaimed, "Oh, let me try some more!!!" And the stupid woman happily obliged...

markmywords · #10 07-09-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sageofages

Simply.....

Bert's Bees.

It is the best *for* me that I have ever found. I appreciate its 100% natural (non-petrol) vegetable/plant base. The foot cream is a divine gift and the almond handle lotion is my main choice.

I'm going to check them out when I make my next purchase. I never bought their lotion b/c I don't like the lip balm. If I don't like it I'll be sure to blame you. lol

sageofages · #11 07-09-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by markmywords

I'm going to check them out when I make my next purchase. I never bought their lotion b/c I don't like the lip balm. If I don't like it I'll be sure to blame you. lol

I suggest getting a "sample" pack (about $6-$8 at Walgreens) to test out which products you like. Their baby products are just wonderful. No harmful anything, so if it ends up in little mouths no real panic either.

I have a real problem with rough cracking heels in the summer (ewww I know..but I LOVE my birkenstocks). The foot cream completely reverses the problem OVERNIGHT...it is really amazing stuff.

Bert's Bees is the only lotion I would allow the hospital to use on Mr Sageofages when he was there...at first they thought I was nuts (OK I was on the verge of nuts then..but I had a good reason). After a week or so, the nurses were all using it themselves at their work station.

bruinaphi · #12 07-09-2007, 10:36 PM

I use Kiehl's or Avenno. Kiehl's is more expensive, but I believe it actually does a better job of moisturizing. After showers I use Kiehl's Creme de Corps. At work I use Kiehl's Unusually Rich but not Greasy at all Hand Cream. I also use Kiehl's after swimming -- I do triathlons and the pool and salt water is really treacherous on my skin.

I think there are products that are just as good at the grocery store but I have really bad allergies and Kiehl's has the best unscented and noncomedigenic products on the market.

I also use both company's sunscreens. I can use Avenno for a few hours but for prolonged sun exposure where I have to reapply I have to use Kiehl's cuz Avenno starts to burn my skin and I break out in a rash.

NutBrnHair · #13 07-10-2007, 12:22 AM

Just scanning through, I haven't really seen any names of "expensive" lotions. I do love all L'Occitane products. The shea butter body lotion is about $30 a bottle and is wonderful.

bruinaphi · #14 07-10-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Just scanning through, I haven't really seen any names of "expensive" lotions. I do love all L'Occitane products. The shea butter body lotion is about $30 a bottle and is wonderful.

I am not sure how you define expensive for body lotion but I think $70.00 a bottle for Kiehl's is a lot for a general all body moisturizer.