I promised you before and after shots so here they come. Ready?
So this is the before.
I know, it’s kind of almost like rhino skin isn’t it?
Cough.
And this is the after…
No really, the results were almost that good. The Aveeno Cream and the Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion went on smoothly and my skin just drunk it up. I could hear it slurping away, in fact it couldn’t have made more noise if I had given it a straw. Tsk.
I will definitely use it again and have already sourced where to buy it locally, and I was pleasantly surprised by the price. (No Zerilada, it’s not free). I tend to have very sensitive skin and have been known to burn using fairly well known and loved moisturizers (remember that night with the scary red face Ju? You, Dave and Mr B only laughed a bit ;D). Almost immediately after using the Aveeno stuff though, my skin really did feel very soft and smooth and the product itself wasn’t greasy in the slightest and had just a faint smell that reminded me of aqueous cream which I use on Misses E and M a lot.
Obviously this is just my opinion and everyone’s skin is different, but if you visit aveeno.co.uk you can register yourself for a free sample so you don’t even have to spend to try it out.
And how was my bath?
Hmmmmm.
Well, to be honest the words ‘chicken cuppa soup’ came to mind, and not in a good way as in warm, toasty and soothing, but as in, well, a bit pongy. My skin did feel pretty smooth after it, and I bet if I used it regularly the results would be amazing, but, well, let’s just say the Bath Powder with Colloidal Oatmeal wasn’t for me, ok?
Good.
All in all I would give Aveeno a big, very smooth skinned and wrinkle free, thumbs up. Even Babs my Ostrich had a go and she’s normally a right fussy old bird. I’m not so sure what she thought of the results though. Let’s just say if she was after ‘youthful’ she certainly got it…
Must go. I have to moisturise immediately.
![[MFM's mummy bloggers you really should read]](http://www.madeformums.com/news/images/mummybloggerlogo.jpg)
March 27th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Jo, they may not serve you in the pub tomorrow, now that you look so young. You see, youth and vitality always comes at a cost!
March 27th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Okay, you even make product reviews fun. I haven’t been around much lately, but I’ve missed you like crazy…
March 27th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Aveeno is one of the few products on the market that I don’t react to. It is a godsend for my weird skin issue. There are many many flavours of it too, so if you ever have a yearning to try something that you can’t find in the UK, let me know (I’m particularly fond of the soothing lavendar bedtime bath soap for babies, only I use it for me on a squishy sponge, or sometimes a kiddie wash mitten)
March 27th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. And you must too: think of you. Aveeno is a good way to begin. x
March 28th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I have Aveeno exfoliating body wash in my shower right now. Love it! Makes me feel all polished up.
March 28th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Great review. Will be doing my own soon, and it will be similar in conclusion, though almost certainly not as funny! Take care. T xxx
March 28th, 2009 at 6:47 am
I loved it too.
Haven’t been here in ages Jo, big hugs to you. Don’t forget how wonderful you are. Not to mention THE NUMBER THREE UK MUMMY BLOGGER!!!!
March 28th, 2009 at 8:01 am
I’ve a sudden urge to start my day with a bath…
March 28th, 2009 at 10:35 am
Rosie that’s alright hon. I’ll get you to purchase all my beverages. Mwah ha ha haaaa.
Brillig me too lovely. I’ll be over soon. x
Thalia’s Child, ohhh that sounds lovely. I’ll look out for that. Thanks for the offer too.
Reluctant Memsahib thank you, that’s lovely. I’m off out tonight with some mum’s from school as well as my mates Rosie and Nic and Sharon so I’m going to make sure it’s a good night.
Susan I’ll look out for that too. I love how my skin feels after exfoliating.
Coding Mamma thank you. I’ll be over to read when I can. x
A Modern Mother you too gorgeous. And yay, we rule the UK blogodphere, hee hee.
Kim, do it, although they make me kind of sleepy. xx
March 28th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Errm, hello? You got to have a bath? Who did you have to kill to manage that?
My bath sachet is sat on the side as a grim reminder that I am never afforded that luxury!
March 28th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
oh yes we remember it well. in fact we are still laughing.
good to hear you have not had a nervous reaction to all those products.