Review: Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion

Press Sample

Remember back in the beginning of February when I showed you some of the new-for-2014 products from Suave? The one I was the most excited to try was this new body lotion, and I actually received a sample from Suave not too long after my post (I'll also be reviewing the dry oil and some of the other new products in the near future). Today I'd like to show this new lotion and let you know how it's been working for me...take a look!

Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion 

(retail: around $4.49, 18 oz)

This lotion also comes in a smaller size (10 oz) non-pump bottle that retails for around $3.49. 

Looking at the ingredients above, you can see that there's not a whole lot of oils in this formula (they are listed after "fragrance") but that doesn't necessarily mean that this product is not hydrating (for me at least!).

For the record, I have used several body lotions from Suave, and I find most of them to have lighter formulas that deliver some hydration, but not something I'd use for extremely dry areas. I like to think of Suave lotions as my "summertime lotions" since they're not heavy or greasy.

That said, there's something different about this lotion. I'm not sure if it's the combination of ingredients in this particular formula or what, but this lotion hydrates my skin in a way that other Suave lotions do not. It has a thinner consistency like other Suave lotions, but the results are different. I've been applying this product all over my body right after my shower for about three weeks now, and I am absolutely impressed with the results.

I'm not one to let lotions sink in before I put on my clothes (as the kids say, "Ain't nobody got time for that!") and I tend to quickly slather myself with lotion while I'm still in the bathroom after my shower, walk to the bedroom and start putting on my clothes immediately.  The danger in doing this, when it comes lighter lotions, is that your clothing can rub against the lotion and pretty much remove it before it has time to absorb into the skin. What I absolutely love about this lotion is that it starts to sink in immediately and, a full eight hours later, I can touch my skin and it's still very soft and hydrated. I know it's working when the boyfriend constantly comments about how smooth my skin feels.

As for the fragrance, allow me to refer you to my review of the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner from April 2013, where I describe this Moroccan Infusion fragrance:

Fragrance: I remember reading weheartthis's review on these products a while back and loving that the reviewer, Amanda, said that "If the feeling of cashmere had a smell, this would be it." She totally nailed it. There's a bit of clean musk, there's a bit of "Moroccan spice market" and an underlying sexy-yet-cozy fragrance going on here. The scent does stick around in my hair for the first half of the day, so it's probably not for those who are very sensitive to fragrance. Sidenote: Mr. G goes crazy whenever I use these products--he can't stop sniffing my hair. So be warned! These products can be a bit of a "man magnet."

Yep, that's basically it! If you adore the scent of the Moroccan Infusion shampoo and conditioner, you will love the scent of this lotion--they're identical to my nose and I literally cannot get enough of this fragrance.

FINAL VERDICT: If you generally find Suave body lotions to be a little too light in the hydration department, I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised by this one. I have used several Suave body lotions over the years, and this is hands-down my favorite. The formula is thinner (like most Suave body lotions) and very easy to spread on the skin, but don't let that fool you. This product delivers some very nice, lasting hydration. When I change into my PJs at night, my skin is still very soft and hydrated, which is all I could really ask for in a drugstore body lotion. Plus, the fragrance is intoxicating to me, which is a great added bonus. I know it's only March, but I could easily see this lotion making my Cheapie Awards for 2014...that's how much I adore it.

Do you own the Suave Professionals Moroccan Infusion Body Lotion? If so, I would absolutely love to hear how it's working for you! Please check back soon for my review of the new dry oil that's also part of this line.

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