I am a man and I have very dry skin. After I have a bath or a shower it feels and looks horrible. I require a moisturiser which is non greasy, not too thick, quick to apply, and does not smell too strongly (as I'm male, and don't really want to smell like perfume). I have tried numerous moisturisers and I have found 'Boots Botanics For Men Intensive Moisturiser' to be one of the best.

At boots at the moment it costs £5.38 for a 75ml bottle. This works out at £7.17 per 100ml which is very expensive for a moisturiser, but then again this is a very high quality product. This is worth the money as you only ever need to use a small amount, so it will last a reasonably long time (depending on the area of skin you apply it to).

The product is packaged in a small translucent white plastic tube which is 12cm in length and 4cm wide at its widest point. The nozzle and nozzle guard are located at the bottom which provides a flat surface for the tube to stand up on. This is useful as gravity means that the moisturiser will always be near the nozzle, making it quick to use.

The moisturiser contains natural plant extracts including ginseng which is said to stimulate and protect the skin, and grape seed oil which hydrates the skin and prevents the skin from drying out. It is also SPF (sun protection factor) 12, meaning that your skin is protected from the sun for up to 12 times longer than it would normally be without the moisturiser applied. This can help to protect your skin from the harmful ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun which can lead to wrinkles and even skin cancer.

The smell of the lotion is quite pleasant and not too strong. When wearing aftershave my girlfriend cannot smell the lotion at all (which is a good thing). It is best applied to warm skin so that it is easily absorbed, and I find that it sooths my skin and leave it feeling nice. I use it mainly on my face, but it is also good for other dry areas such as hands and feet.

Comparing 'Boots Botanics For Men Intensive Moisturiser' to another moisturiser that I use, 'boots baby moisturising lotion with vitamin E and calendula', the former is far thicker and of a higher quality than the latter. The former is also far more expensive than the latter (£1.99 for a 300ml bottle of 'boots baby moisturising lotion with vitamin E and calendula'). I also think that 'boots baby moisturising lotion with vitamin E and calendula' leaves your skin feeling more greasy, and has a slightly stronger smell. I tend to use 'Boots Botanics For Men Intensive Moisturiser' on my skin when my skin feels really bad, and the rest of the time I use the 'boots baby moisturising lotion with vitamin E and calendula'. I also find that you need to use less of the 'Boots Botanics For Men Intensive Moisturiser' on your skin to achieve the same effect as the 'boots baby moisturising lotion with vitamin E and calendula'.

The product is specifically marketed towards men (perhaps due to the fragrance used). I feel that this product would also be good for use on a woman's, baby's or small child's skin, especially because it is SPF 12. Since I don't have any children I cannot comment on how effective it is on children's skin.

Overall this is a good quality but expensive product. If you can afford to buy it then do so, but if not there are many cheaper alternatives out there.