Sponsored: I was sent a bottle of
LAFCO New York's Chamomile Lavender
Nourishing Body Cream and
Reparative Hand Cream for review. I want to preface this review by saying, usually I approve products before they are sent to me. These were sent to me without my approval. However, when I received them, I was very smitten with the packaging. The product is housed in beautiful glossy plastic packaging, with black grosgrain ribbon, and overall the packaging is sleek & sophisticated. Both the body cream and hand cream are white & creamy. The problem I have is with the scent. Both come across as a musk (masculine) and a little sour. I looked at the consistency of the lotion (thinking maybe the shelf life had expired etc). but I didn't detect that anything had turned etc. Both are Vegan, not tested on animals and good for 12 months after opening. This scent didn't agree with me, but both are available in 13 scents (so maybe the other ones would suit me better). Now the formula! My skin felt soft after using these, but not moisturized. The consistency is very light, so I don't see this working for someone with dry skin (like me). So, I don't know if it's just the scent or what! Neither appealed to me. This was my first time hearing about LAFCO. Have you tried any of their products?
Sweet-Bittersweet-NotSweet
supersweet(run & buy it) sweet(really good,buy it) bittersweet(ok, issues)not sweet(not good,don't buy this stuff)
LAFCO Nourishing Body Cream and Reparative Cream is Bittersweet
LAFCO New York Chamomile Lavender Nourishing Body Cream ($35)
"Naturally rich but never greasy, LAFCO Nourishing Body Cream is
prepared from a base of argan, jojoba, and shea oils, and is infused
with orange blossom extract to noticeably soften and tone skin. Made in
Italy, LAFCO Nourishing Body Cream is free of dyes, synthetics,
silicone, GMOs and parabens. This body cream is a MUST for anytime of
the day when your skin may have been hit with some winter dryness."
LAFCO New York Chamomile Lavender Reparative Hand Cream ($32)
"Made in Italy, LAFCO Reparative Hand Cream is uniquely emollient and protective due to its rich concentration of natural botanical oils, including rice proteins and cottonseed, olive and sweet almond oils. The result is a hand cream that restores, repairs and soothes your skin for a non-greasy finish that is uniquely fragranced, perfect for post glove wearing hands.
I've never heard of this brand either. That's too bad about the scent!! It sounds like it would smell good so that's a bummer. I hope their other scents are better. Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts Kim!
ReplyDeleteI love the packaging of these products and also how thick the cream is but it's too bad the scent is not what you expected, I wouldn't want a cream that does not smell nice on my skin.
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PinkDaisyLoves
The packaging of these products looks lovely but the scent would not appeal to me at all - and it sounds like it didn't really appeal to you, either! With thirteen varieties, however, there might be a better scent and the consistency does look very good.
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Cee
Shame that the products didn't impress you! It sounds like an interesting scent, but I hate lavender anything so that would put me off these from the beginning!
ReplyDeleteHope you have had a wonderful weekend Kim :)
Away From The Blue Blog
Sucks that the scent didn't work for you! Or the consistency either! Awesome they have so many scents though!
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I dont get along with musky scents either, I really don't like them on myself.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking
I didn't realize they made skincare! I like their candle scents and have a few of their candles, but haven't tested them out yet!
ReplyDeleteKim, I know of Lafco from their fancy soaps. The formulation of both of these sound really nice. It's a shame that the scent was off like that. No one wants to use anything that smells sour O_o
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like this would be a lovely scented lotion for daily wear. It is too bad the smell and moisture are not what they should be.
ReplyDeleteBummer about the scent because it sounds like it SHOULD be amazing! Oh well!
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I haven't heard of this brand. Sorry you didn't like the scent. I know I won't use a lotion if I don't like how it smells.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honest review of these! Sorry the scent didn't work for you!
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No, I have never heard of this brand before nor did I ever read about them online. Shame that the scent was not your cup of tea and the formula wasn't hydrating enough but I love you for being honest as always, Kim! xx
ReplyDeleteThe packaging does look so luxe... too bad it was not up to par.
ReplyDeleteChamomile lavender sounds so soothing and calming. Must smell so fragrant.
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