The Body Shop's Oils of Life Essence Lotion actually works! I was a little skeptical at first, but it helps open your pours after cleansing so that your skin can really absorb your facial oil and moisturizer! It smells awesome and goes on really easy. It helps prolong your other products as well! Plus, when you use it after cleansing or toner, you avoid that "tight" feeling/dry skin stage. It's great!!