We have been blessed with an unseasonably warm fall here in Mayberry. We may even make it to November before the first snow falls. Wooo! I’m thrilled, of course; but this weather is making it a little harder for me to test out this new Curel Itch Defense lotion I received for review. So I’m going to do a two-parter. Today, first impressions; and next week, does it work?
As you can see, the packaging is calm and neutral (or bare-bones and basic, to put it another way)–white with a silver top. My sample has a red “NEW” burst on it which is the only hint of color. The lotion comes in a (#2, HDPE) plastic bottle with a pump top, in 13 oz. or 20 oz. sizes.
The lotion is fragrance-free and it doesn’t have that no-smell smell, either; it really has no odor. It feels light going on, not greasy, heavy, or overly creamy. On shaved legs, it feels just a little tingly, like it wants to show that it’s Doing Something.
The first ingredient, after water, is glycerin, and Curel says the product is safe for people with sensitive skin and eczema and for babies 6 months and older. It does contain parabens (way down at the bottom of the ingredient list) so if that is something you are concerned about, now you know.
Personally, I’ll take the parabens if the lotion will help me get through a long, cold winter without losing a couple of layers of skin off my legs and arms. Sorry for the visual; but why is it that my shins and the backs of my upper arms get all itchy and dry in the winter? I don’t suffer from eczema, but the chill definitely takes its toll on my skin.
Next time, I’ll talk about how effective the lotion is for me. Pray for snow! (Please don’t, actually.)
I was compensated for my participation in testing and blogging about this product. The opinions expressed are my own.
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At first glance, I thought the product was “Cruel Itch” and was wondering if it was a kind of post bug-bite topical treatment. I’m glad that I just misread it though!