[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] If you’re a fan of Charlotte’s Magic Cream for the face, I think you’ll very much enjoy the body version which is blended with hyaluronic acid, caffeine and shea.
It’s sumptuous, beautifully hydrating, makes skin feel supple and soft – oh, and smooth as well – and has a beautiful clean/flowery scent that reminded me, for some reason, of Estee Lauder face creams. So, the trickier issue is the claims to reduce the appearance of cellulite by 40% and skin feels 22% firmer and more lifted. I promise, if you’re buy it for those two claims, you will be disappointed. I can’t even think how to measure 22% firmer – would I know it by sight?
I think we’ve grown used to taking the notorious Tilbury claims with a pinch of salt but that doesn’t mean they’re not great products. The Magic Body Cream feels like an absolute treat – I’m not a big fan of applying body lotions but even I liked this one for the expensive smell, the softened skin, the smooth shins and the amplified last. It’s £49 HERE, but there is a smaller version for £20 HERE if you’d just prefer to dip your toe.
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I’m interested in trying a body lotion with a bit of oomph (but don’t expect miracles.) What do you think of body products that include retinol?
Funnily enough, I’ve been testing retinol on my legs where I have bumpy skin (KP) and have to say it’s working. I’m using a face retinol (Cerave) because that’s what I have here, so I think, depending upon your requirements, I’d advocate for retinol in body cream. That said, we are coming into summer, it’s not a great time to do it because more of you is exposed and if it’s for just smaller areas, I’d probably just get the cheapest retinol face cream I could find and patch test that. I think I’d prefer to refer you to AHA body cream – Gatineau AHA or Ameliorate. If you decide to go retinol, Paula’s Choice gets the best ratings.
Thank you- as always such a helpful and considered response. I have gone for the most entry level product I could find, the Versed body retinol and first impressions, as a body lotion, are that I really like it. Has squalane so feels juicy. I look forward to seeing if results are noticeable. Thank you again
So welcome – yes good idea – please do let me know how you get on. Retinol body products aren’t yet mainstream and if it’s cheaper to customise your own then I want to write about it. x
Would you say it has the same consistency as the Magic Face Cream?
No, it’s much looser.
Hi I read your review regarding that if you expect firmer skin and diminished cellulite that the consumer would be disappointed.
Have you noticed any difference or know anyone who has?
thanks,
Beth
No – creams don’t work on cellulite – massage may be effective, but cream, in my view is not.
thank you for your honesty
Beth
no problem 🙂
And if you want to massage the legs and stomach can I please shout out the fabulous Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil? It won’t magic away the orange peel but it is utterly gorgeous and lasts forever.