Review: Nivea Happy Sensation Daily Lotion

A few weeks ago there was a great $3 Nivea Happy Sensation coupon in my weekly Red Plum insert, so I knew I had to hold onto it and wait for a good sale. What I didn't expect was to see this product reduced from $7 to $5 at my local Vons recently. So after the coupon, I was able to snag this bottle for just $2. Yay for coupons and sales!

Nivea Happy Sensation Daily Lotion (retail: around $7, 13.5 oz)

Before I begin this review, I just want to point out that, in the US, the name of this lotion is Happy Sensation Daily Lotion. However, outside the US, this lotion appears to have the name Happy Time Body Lotion and the shape of the bottle is slightly different outside the US as well. Now on to the review!

A while back, I purchased a Nivea body wash which had a trial size bottle of Happy Sensation Daily Lotion attached to it (don't you just LOVE buying one product and getting another for free?). After using the little trial size bottle, I knew I had to get a full-size bottle eventually.

Here's what I love about this lotion. First, it's just so easy. As the bottle indicates (see below) it's got a "silky smooth texture" and it's "light" and "fast-absorbing". Sometimes when I'm in a hurry, I can't be bothered to apply a thicker lotion that takes a lot of time and effort to work into my skin, and if it doesn't absorb quickly, I usually reserve it for nighttime when I have the time to let it sink it. But when I'm getting ready in the morning, nothing's better than being able to apply a lotion quickly and not worry that my skin it going to stick to my clothes if I don't wait a few minutes to let it absorb.

Happy Sensation glides across my skin effortlessly and truly absorbs quickly. And I love the fact that, even though the texture is light, it keeps working throughout the day. I can touch my arms four or five hours after I've applied it and my skin still feels soft and silky.

I'm not going to lie though: if you've got severely dry skin, I would probably suggest using a heavier lotion or body cream. But fortunately for me, San Diego weather has been pretty mild this summer and this lotion has provided the perfect amount of moisture to my arms and legs. Not too heavy, not too light, it's been a winner for me for the past few weeks and I can see myself repurchasing this product when I run out.

Oh, and how can I forget to talk about the fragrance? If you are a fan of the iconic Orange Julius, you've GOT to try this lotion! To my nose, this lotion smells very much like the drink, which just makes it so fun for me to wear. The fragrance is nostalgic and makes me remember being a kid and having my mom drop my friends and me off at the mall for the day. We'd always head to Orange Julius and get our drinks before we started shopping. So, for me, using this lotion truly brings a Happy Sensation!

Have you tried Nivea Happy Sensation Daily Lotion? If so, what do you think of it? I'd love to hear from you!