Review (4/5): Feels Lightweight For My Dry Skin, Better For Evening As Strong Lavender Scent & Retinyl Palmitate
This Kneipp lavender lotion is thick, but it’s not a heavy or greasy lotion. This probably provides moderate hydration for normal skin, but for me it feels quite lightweight. I think it’s a nice cream, but I prefer a richer lotion or cream that comforts my dry skin more and provides longer lasting hydration. When I’ve applied this after an evening shower, my skin feels reasonably moisturized for a few hours but it’s not enough moisture to last all night so I need to reapply before bed. This seems best for those who don’t need heavy hydration and enjoy a lavender scent.
This lotion does have a moderately strong lavender scent that even lingers on my hands after washing. It smells nice and doesn’t bother me, but it may bother those sensitive to fragrance as this is just in the range of what I can tolerate as strong lavender has been a headache trigger for me. This lotion has retinyl palmitate, which is especially risky mixed with sun exposure. This lotion seems best for evening use given that lavender can be relaxing and retinyl palmitate doesn’t mix well with sun. Like it. 4 stars.