55% OF CHICKS DIG IT
Many thanks to the Chick Advisor team, who sent me this costly product to review. Unfortunately, I'm giving it a "fugheddaboutit!" rating because if I went to a Shoppers to buy this product for $79.00, I wouldn't be happy with so-so results.
I applied it for all 4 weeks, right before bed and in the morning to my back thighs and while you could notice some results, they weren't outstanding. It seemed to look a little tighter, but there were still definate signs of cellulite, so it was a problem fixer.
The product had a citrus smell which I really enjoyed and after application seemed to feel like it was tightening, making my skin feel a little like rubber. It didn't cause me to itch or break out into a rash, so that's a definate plus.
I think this product might work for people with very minimal cellulite, but where I have a little more, I found it not to be 100% effective.
OK, let me first start by saying that I'm 'recommending' this product (i.e., as a 'you betch') because there's no 'maybe' option - I'd have to say that I'd recommend this product for some reasons, but perhaps not some others. Let me explain:
I've been using the cream for about 10 days now, and basically I think my skin FEELS better (i.e., smoother, softer), but doesn't LOOK any different - I'm still seeing the same amount as cellulite as before I started using the product. In short, I'd say my skin is better 'in the dark', but that I'd still be self-concious in broad daylight in a bathing suit - does that make sense? The feel of my skin is actually really nice since using the cream (I've been focusing on my thighs and butt with this one, and the skin in that area feels better than anywhere else on my body!), and if there were no such things as mirrors, I'd probably swear that it had decreased my cellulite (because my skin feels so much smoother), but I honestly don't see a difference with my eyes. So bascially, I'd definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a nice skin 'smoother' or luxurious moisturizer, but tell them not to expect a miracle in terms of what might happen to the visual properties of cellulite.
I started using this product right after it arrived, focusing the slathering on the back of my thighs and rear, typical problem areas for most women. I like the scent and consistency, no complaints there and the tube is nice and sleek looking.
However, I had to stop using for a week or two because i found it made me itch during the day when I was sitting at work, so assumed some ingredient was irritating when wearing nylons or leggings. I waited a few days and started using again this week. So far haven't noticed any difference in the cellulite but will report when I have finished using the tube. Will keep at it until it's gone! Bikini season is coming and worth fighting the orange peel with all I've got.
I have never tried any other anti-cellulite creams so I can't compare this product to others. I did find however that I did not notice a big difference in the appearance of my skin afterward. For that reason I do not think I would spend the money to buy this product again. If the cost were less or the effects were more, then I would think of rebuying it.
I was selected to review this product as part of the PRC for Chick Advisor.
I have never used any cellulite creams/removal systems before so I'm not sure how this compares to others, but I did find that it gave me minimal results. I used it morning and night for two weeks and noticed a minor improvement to the dimples on the back of my thighs. I was surprised that the lotion had any effect at all, but a minimal improvement doesn't seem worth it to me.
The packaging was nice. The tube itself is a nice size and the product dispenses easily and in manageable quantities (never too much). The lotion isn't too runny or too thick. The smell was light and fresh and I didn't mind it. The thing I did mind was that the lotion had a lot of shimmer to it. This shimmer stayed on my legs and my hands (and rubbed off on my clothing and sheets). It was really annoying, but then again I don't like running around looking like a bedazzled fairy.
The $79 price tag for this product (plus tax) is way too high given the minimal results I experienced. I'm glad I had a chance to try it because there is no way I would spend close to $100 for 200 ml of cellulite cream (unless it really really worked wonders).
I was selected to review this as part of the Product Review Club and have had it for about 3 weeks now. Just as background, I'm pretty slim - size 0-4 (LOL - depending on if you're using my real size or my vanity Banana Republic size!) but I have a bit of dimpling on my skin. Nothing too bad, but any extra smoothing and tightening is appreciated!
I used this pretty regularly during the 3 week trial - non-offensive light scent and not sticky. Easy to apply - I basically applied it like a lotion over the affected areas. I would say that the skin looks smoother and a bit tighter but I don't know if this is a temporary effect. To be honest, I'm surprised how high the reviews are for this... I think it does help and if you've got some spare cash and really want any extra help before bikini season, it's worth a try. I don't think I'd spend the money on it personally as the difference was small in my case. I don't know if it's more pronounced if you have a lot of cellulite though.
I was really sceptical of this kind of cream, I've always heard that it's more diet and exercise that gets rid of cellulite. But I wanted to try an anti-cellulite cream because, why not? The directions say to apply morning and evening on cellulite prone areas: buttocks, thighs, hips. It's a gel so I thought that was a bit weird, but it absorbs really fast. I didn't even need to use very much of the gel so I feel like one bottle of this treatment would last a while. The smell is kind of fruity (although I can't place what fruit it is something citrus maybe) - not medicinal like I assumed it would smell. I have followed the directions and I have to say, although I still see cellulite I feel like it has reduced the appearance of it. I also feel like I am paying more attention to that area of my body than I ever have - I apply lotion when I get out of the shower but honestly I have never applied cream to that area religiously morning and night... so I think that this program is helping this area more than hindering it. The areas that I apply the gel to are really smooth after it is absorbed, which is a bonus! maybe that's one of the reasons why I feel like it has reduced the appearance of cellulite a little bit, it really smoothed out that area in general. I think that this gel with a combination of a diet and exercise program would probably make a difference, although the package does state that sometimes it's just your genes. I may continue to use this product, it makes me feel a bit better about the 'trouble' areas. ALTHOUGH, I recieved this product through the chickadvisor product review club - not sure I would spend the $66 that it's going for online! That's a whole lot of money for a 200ml bottle! Having said that, if you are a woman who's particularily sensitive about cellulite, this may help you feel better about that situation, although I'm sure there's no magic lotion that'll get rid of cellulite without a proper diet and exercise program. Overall, I enjoyed using this product, I felt like it helped a bit after a week and I will continue to use it while I have it but not sure if it fits into my budget in tight times like these.
These reviews are the subjective opinions of ChickAdvisor members and not of ChickAdvisor Inc.