Firmer skin in a bottle (Garnier Skin Naturals Body Tonic)

Member Name: beauty88

Product:	Garnier Skin Naturals Body Tonic
Date:	27/08/09 (102 review reads)
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Advantages: Makes skin firmer, moisturises well, nice fresh smell

Disadvantages: Quite expensive, a bit sticky

I decided I needed to try and firm up my skin before I go on holiday so I thought I would try this as I'd heard good things about it. My luck was in and it was on offer in Boots for only £1.90 for the 400ml bottle, whereas it is usually £5.99 I've been using it twice a day for 2 weeks now.

***Packaging...

It comes in a big yellow plastic bottle which really stands out on the shelf. The main text is the Garnier logo at the top then beneath this 'body tonic' written in the yellow of the bottle but with a white background. It has a cap head which is easy open and the lotion always comes out easily. I really like the packaging, it is fun but still looks really professional and trustworthy, just like all the other Garnier products.

***What it promises...

It says that the citrus extract and caffeine will help your skin feel firmer instantly as well as moisturising the skin. It also says it is a non-greasy formula.

***My Experience...

The cream itself it white and neither thick nor watery, just in-between so it is just right for spreading over your skin and massaging in. It has quite a strong distinctive citrus smell which I quite like, but be warned if you don't like citrus fragrances you wont like this! It has a gel like quality about it and has a nice cooling effect on the skin. It actually feels like it shocks the skin a bit like cold water would when you first apply it, especially after a hot bath / shower.

It is really smooth and I found it easy to evenly spread it over my skin. Massaging it in was also easy as it stays wet on the legs for a few minutes. Once it has sunk in it does leave the skin feeling really tight and kind of springy! It does however make your skin feel a bit sticky and even more so your hands so I always wash my hands straight after using it. I would say the sticky feeling lasts about half an hour which can be a bit annoying when I'm using it in the morning as I've not got half an hour to spare to let it dry.

To get the maximum effect from the product I spend as long as I can massaging it in, I don't think it is designed as a quick moisturiser that you just slap on, I think the idea is to spend a few minutes rubbing it in, boosting your circulation at the same time as letting the product deeply penetrate your skin.

The fresh smell always lasts for the rest of the day as does the moisturising effect. In terms of the firming effect I have definitely noticed a difference in the skin on my legs and stomach, I do regularly attend the gym anyway but this product in combination with that has really made a difference. I don't think it can make you slimmer nor do I think it would completely get rid of cellulite but my skin is firmer and slightly smoother, which I think is a brilliant result from a relatively cheap product.

I have since been back to Boots and bought another bottle of this which unfortunately has gone back to full price now : (

***Overall opinion...

I'm really pleased I found this product and would definitely recommend it. It doesn't work miracles but definitely makes a difference and is worth trying out.

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