Intimate Cocoa Butter Lotion

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the country that celebrates the Yuletide season way too early. The -Ber months have descended upon us here in the Philippines, and the air is—almost imperceptibly—drier. Because of that, I'm whipping the richer lotions out for maximum moisturization. Next to the joy of already having a nice lotion at home is finding one for cheap. Look what I found at the dollar store:

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="462"] Intimate Cocoa Butter Lotion is almost the same size as my Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Lotion[/caption]

For PHP 99, I got a bottle of 590mL of cocoa butter lotion made in the US. The price is tempting, but products like these have been around for ages. What really won me over was the scent. I took a whiff—just for fun—to see if it smelled anything like my Vaseline Cocoa lotion. What I got instead was chocolate buttercream frosting, and it blew my mind. Now, usually I don't like lotions or soaps that smell too much like baked goods. Fruits? Yes. Baked goods? Not really. But around the Christmas season, it just feels right, so I make that once-a-year exception.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Back Label[/caption]

The thing with a cheapo lotion is you can't expect the moon and the stars from it. It's highly unlikely to have the same quality as say... The Body Shop's Body Butter. However, if you want a basic lotion that slathers on without feeling sticky in our climate, then this thing's a go. The consistency is just right, so it can be "piped" onto the palm while maintaining its shape. It's easy to apply and doesn't go sticky or greasy afterwards. Again, I'll have to say that the scent is heavenly if you love your chocolate cupcakes. No need to worry about ants though. The scent that stays on the skin is very, very subtle.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="378"] Shiny and light lotion[/caption]

Recommended for: Hot climate, summers, people who hate rich-feeling lotions.

 

Can't wait to see what other gems I'll find at the dollar store. :)