I’ve never been one to spend a lot of money or time on my face. I rarely wear make-up and I’m very dubious about products that cost a fortune. One thing I have always stuck to though is cleanse, tone, moisturise and now I’m getting closer and closer to 40, I really think the benefits are showing. Not that I don’t have wrinkles, but they aren’t too noticeable. Or is it just that I don’t have children? Hmm. Anyway, I don’t stick to any particular brand – I tend to go for the cheapest option in Boots – but as Nivea is often one of the cheaper brands, I do quite often buy this one.

What is the claim?

Well, the blurb on the pot says that it ‘supports your own anti-wrinkle processes more effectively. For proven visible wrinkle reduction and on-going protection against new wrinkles at night.’

The container

Once taken out of the packaging (so much paper and plastic – is it really necessary?), the actual cream is contained in a little blue pot. I am personally a big fan of pots of cream as opposed to a tube – it is far easier to ensure that every last little bit is scooped out of a pot than squeezed out of a tube.

Smell and appearance

That Nivea smell that other Nivea products also have is definitely there. I can’t describe what it smells like, but it is a very subtle, yet comforting scent and I have become very accustomed to it over the years. Consistency-wise, the cream is thick and cream-coloured and can be smoothed into the skin quite easily.

Use

I rub the cream into my skin after cleansing and toning and just before I go to bed. Only a little is needed – a small scoop at the end of a finger-tip is usually enough for my face and I then make sure that I rub some into my neck and chest – I’m trying to stave off that loose skin look as long as I can. I do rub it in well, but it is quite greasy and I often find my face sticking to my pillow until it has sunk in properly.

One advantage of this cream over some others that I have used is that you can rub it in under the eyes without eyes stinging and running. I do try to use a separate eye cream, but am usually too lazy to be bothered!

The results

The morning after I have used this cream, my skin always feels taut and looks plump and bright. Even once I have exfoliated in the shower, it still feels moisturised and certainly in the summer, I don’t feel the need to use a day moisturiser.

Conclusion

So, what it is like compared to other brands? To be completely honest, I like this product and I do think it keeps wrinkles

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