Herbal Essentials Day Defence Cream, 96% Natural Ingredients with Wheat Germ Oil and Shea Butter, Bursting with Essential Nutrients and Antioxidants for Soft and Nourished Skin, Premium Skincare 50ml

This cream blends in easily but doesn’t do a very good job of moisturising my skin which still feels a little dry straight after application. I’m 56, it might be fine on a younger skin. There’s no SPF which is poor for a cream claiming to act as a “defence”.I’m not keen on the pump action bottle either. From new it doesn’t work very well and I know it will soon be a case of having to withdraw the pump in order to get any cream out. As the bottle is glass with a small opening, it will not be possible to use up all the product either. Please just use a little pot you can put your finger into, much less wasteful.

I do like this moisturiser and have been using it daily for a fortnight.It hydrates my skin well without feeling too heavy or greasy. In fact it is one of lightest feeling creams that I have ever used.It is chemical free which is nice to know but not really a big selling point for me.I can't say my skin looks any better for using it but it certainly moisturises it well.It does not have a scent either which will appeal to some people.

This is a really nice day cream.Nice little pump container that dispenses as needed. Less is more and the cream is rich and satisfying.Left skin feeling great

This small bottle took a lot of pumping before anything came out and when it did I was underwhelmed. In use it is just ok and although I don’t have dry skin it took more than I was expecting to feel refreshed and hydrated. The scent was barely noticeable also, I was expecting better for the money. I’ll keep it in my gym bag for post swim moisturising however I can’t see it lasting long so it works out an expensive purchase.

This is a thick creamy lotion that contains Himalayan spring water, which is supposedly high in essential minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium, which is claimed to boost skin renewal. It also contains wheat germ oil, shea butter, sweet almond oil and aloe vera, antioxidants and omega 6. The cream is stated to be suitable for all skin types.The cream comes in a small box, that looks rather like an eye drops box to be honest and the cream itself is in a little glass bottle with a pump action lid, as shown in the pictures. It takes several pumps to get the first bit of cream out and it comes out in a thin strip as shown.The cream soaks quickly into the skin and leaves it feeling instantly smoother and softer, without leaving any tacky residue. The cream has little to no fragrance, although the ingredients state it contains "parfum", but I cannot discern a scent.I think the biggest issue for me is that the cream does not spread very far... I didn't think my skin was that dry, but I seemed to need to use quite a lot to get good coverage of my whole face and I would be concerned that at that rate of usage, this 50ml bottle would not last long at all and it is very expensive. I have had similar results with other brands that cost much less and seem to spread more with less, so I would have to see what the difference is over time, as to whether I would be willing to purchase this again.

Everything about this product is good - its ingredients, its effects on the skin, the bottle, its light scent, its inclusion of natural contents... Herbal Essential's is packed with wheat germ oil, aloe vera, sweet almond oil and shea butter and immediately gets to work. It's formulated with pure Himalayan spring water (presumably imported to France). Contains essential minerals including calcium, magnesium and potassium to boost skin renewal. The antioxidants and omega-6 help juvenate the skin.

First of all, I really don't like the pump applicator for this moisturiser. It takes lots of pumps just top dispense a small amount of moisturiser and it's really quite annoying. The white plastic pump also feels cheap and considering the price tag of this moisturiser, it could be much better.Aside from that fact, this is a nice moisturiser. It feels quite thick but does leave my face feeling soft without it being greasy, which is great for me as my skin gets very oily during the day! It doesn't have a particularly strong scent to me, I do like a nice smelling moisturiser.I find this moisturiser way too expensive for what it delivers, I've definitely had nicer premium moisturisers so I wouldn't buy this one.

I use this as my daily moisturiser. It is light, non-greasy, and easily absorbed by skin.The bottle has a pump top but doesn't release much with each pump. I need four pumps for one daily usage.It is very lightly scented, and inoffensive. It lasts all day no problem, but if it had SPF, it would be a five-star product.