I was excited to receive this little gem for review! I have seen for sale but never had the opportunity to try it before. My skin is dry, especially in winter, sensitive, but with problem breakouts every month.
For me, on the whole its an OK moisturiser. Nice packaging. Simple, clean effective looking. Nice wee pot, however, would prefer a pump bottle to prevent bacteria transfer from fingertips. The moisturiser is a medium weight, pleasant smell, absorbs fast, nice to use. However, I just don't see any EFFECTIVENESS. It stops my skin from drying out completely, but its no miracle cure. I can't see any visible reduction of wrinkles or spots. I look the same, but no wrinklier! Its a perfectly good moisturiser, just not THAT good. I have used other brands that actually make your skin feel smoother, and that you think, yes! it is working... However, after a month of use for this, my face is about the same. No drier, no oilier, no spottier, no wrinklier, no better! I am not sure how this moisturiser was voted best facial moisturiser, to me its on par with similar supermarket brands.
I seem to be on a constant search for the holy grail of moisturisers, I feel like I have almost tried them all. Some good, some not so. Nivea is a nostalgic brand that conjures memories of grandmothers dressing tables with a comforting familiar smell. This particular cream, whilst thick in texture like its predecessor was a little different. The fragrance for a start is definitely more zingy citrus, but more like a cleaning product than a freshly squeezed orange. A little over powering for my liking. A great price at under $20, and a little bit most certainly goes a long way with this rich creamy texture. Not a product I would recommend for a particularly oily skin (like mine) or even someone with a combination skin. I imagine better suited to a more mature/dryer skin. I tried it as a night cream instead and found this to be a better option (although I'm not sure using something with an spf in it at night is really the point). I can't say I noticed any difference in terms of the reduction of fine lines nor signs of ageing. So while it may deliver for some, for me it missed the mark. and so the search continues.