Astral Moisturising Cream 500ml

After reading several reviews online about this cream, I had to have a pot of this to try out. I have dry skin and thought this would fit the bill. I like the ingredients list as it has good humectants (draws water to your skin) and occlusives (forms a protective barrier to prevent moisture loss). I finally have a pot of this and have been using it in the dead of winter with forced air heating, which dries the dickens out of my skin. It moisturizes very well and does not leave my skin greasy. If it does leave your skin greasy, you are using too much. It has a soft soapy flowery smell, so if scent bothers you skip this brand. I usually prefer unscented creams on my face, but I have not noticed any sensitivity to the fragrance in this product on my face. The ingredients are similar to Nivea in the blue tin but it is not as thick, or waxy as that. I find this glides on better and doesn't make your face feel like it is coated in a waxy residue, of which Nivea does on my face (still love it on my hands and feet though!). This is an excellent all purpose moisturizer. I am fairly certain that if they started selling it over on this side of the pond, here in the USA, in brick and mortar stores, that it would fly off the shelves once people discover this gem. The giant 500 ml tub should last a person a very long time, if they are only using on their face. The other thing about this that I am not super crazy about is that it comes in a tub, of which dipping your fingers into the cream can introduce bacteria. Again, I am willing to overlook this because I am using a spatula to get product out of the jar and keep the cream clean and free from bacteria on my hands, due to the fact that this is an inexpensive cream and it is a minor issue. Overall from a cosmetic formulary point of view, this is an excellent moisturizing cream. It does not make any promises beyond moisturizing your skin, and keeping it hydrated. I have found this works better than many of the so called "revolutionary" type creams that promise you all sorts of things and end up being just another industry lie, sold in posh department stores, to get your cash. When you look at the ingredients in those, they are no better than what is in this pot of cream. As long as they continue to make this and I can mail order it here in the USA, I will keep a pot of this around. I can see why this product has remained in business over many years and why it is still on the shelves. It is effective, hydrates, leaves the skin dewy and not greasy (if used correctly) and you only need to apply once or twice in a 24 hour period. Considering the fact that you only need the size of a small pea, to cover your entire face and neck, this is a real bang for the buck.

This is a pretty good lotion. Third time buying today

Perfect for my dry skin! It’s also way cheaper in Europe. Sad.

I saw a recent interview with Lindsey Lohan whose skin looks AMAZING recently and they asked her for her product and routine. She said this was some of her go to products that were recommended by her friends in Dubai (where she lives currently) seeing her skin now was enough for me to try it. Pros: really softens skin, very large bottle with lots of use, reasonable price for amount, texture of the lotion is thick and creamy Cons: smells like baby powder or old school cold creams which is not my thing but worth it anyway, leaves a bit of an oily texture on dry down so takes a bit longer to rub in than other moisturizers that absorb quickly

Feels great. Had leaked in transit but overall great.

Best moisture ever.

This cream is great on the skin

This cream is a very thick moisturizer but excellent for extra dry skin for the entire body, including face if extremely dry/restoring moisture barrier. It’s great at night for that very reason. While it does have a powdery fresh scent, it’s reminiscent of a grandma, which took a minute to get used to but now I love it. Also use in the morning under spf knowing my skin is hydrated. This was also a big tub which is good value for money. Wish they sold this in the states. Will purchase again!

I just love it even the sent is beautiful. A little bit goes a long way. Will buy it again.

Questo produtto è arrivato veloce ma è stato buttato dentro il giardino - fortunatemnente non rotto. Comunque la crema, nonostante la buon profuma è stato un delusione per me - c'è Propylparaben tra gli ingrediente.

I swear by this cream. I use it as a moisturiser and a cleanser. I also add a drop the famous stretch mark oil to it before applying and I swear it gives a tightening skin Botox-like effect. I used to work for expensive designer skin care brands and I’ve tried all the best stuff and this stuff is just as good - if not better! When I stopped working there and getting free products and discount I knew I needed to find something just as good only cheaper, and then I found astral. It’s worth its weight in gold!

Good

Great, nice odor and excellent for dry skin