Softest Skin Challenge 2 - Garnier Intensive 7 days Review

As part of my quest to get silky smooth skin for my wedding day, I have been reviewing moisturising body lotions.This fortnight I have been reviewing Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Ultra-Softening Lotion with L-Bifidus (certainly won't be winning any prizes for most catchy product name!) Again to make it fair, i applied the lotion once a day after my am shower, for two weeks, and have not read any previous reviews on this product which may bias my opinions.

This product claims to make the 'skin feel hydrated for up to 7 days' It contains L-Bifidus which it claims 'helps the skin to reinforce it's natural protective barrier, locking in moisture.'

The one that I have contains Shea Butter and is for dry to extra-dry skin. (£2.99 for 250ml)

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The Scent

I really like the indulgent and luxurious scent of this moisturiser. The deep shea butter scent is extremely pampering, and makes you feel extremely special when you apply. On the other hand, I would prefer this deep and luxurious scent in the evenings and a more invigorating, fruity scent after my morning shower (when i typically tend to apply my body moisturiser) I would describe such a rich scent as Shea Butter as a relaxing smell rather than a fresh, 'ready for the day' scent. But that is merely my personal preference. Thankfully, the scent wears off after an hour or so, so you are not left with the rich, heavy scent all day (something that may become quite sickly) In summary it is a pleasant scent, but very rich and luxurious for everyday wear.

The application

I was surpised at the consitency of this product. With a huge claim such as '7 days hydration' i was expecting a toothpaste like consistency that took about an hour to rub in. But no, it is the same, lotion like consistency that you would expect from a daily moisturiser. Very quick and easy to apply, and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue...a huge plus for a summer moisturiser.

The effect

After my expectations about the consistency were quashed, i couldn't possibly see how a moisturiser with such a light consitency and non greasy application could possibly keep me hydrated for any more than a couple of hours...this is the real beauty of this product...it does! Each evening, i would get into my pyjamas and marvel at my still silky smooth legs and arms! As far as the seven days claim goes...it's hard for me to say because I applied it daily, but i certainly wouldn't be surprised if it lasted a few days.

Summary

This is an extremly affordable product that does what it says on the tin. It is wonderfully easy to apply and absorbs brilliantly. The only thing that stopped it from getting full marks is the rich scent which is not really suitable for daily use. However, if and when I repurchase and am not under the constraints of a fair test, I would apply it in the evenings before bed.

Score

9/10 would definitely repurchase!