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Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion for Normal Skin Review
Best Feature:
Inexpensive moisturizer developed by dermatologists
Worst Feature:
Doesn't contain antioxidants or ingredients to repair skin
Best Uses:
Good basic body moisturizer for most skin types
Overview
Lubriderm's Daily Moisture Lotion for Normal Skin provides long lasting hydration for the skin on your body using ingredients that already occur naturally in it. Developed by dermatologists, the moisturizer is infused with vitamin B5 and other essential nutrients to maintain smooth, soft skin all day long. In clinical tests, the formula was shown to lock in moisture for 24 hours after the initial application. The lotion is lightweight, non-greasy and super absorbent, so it feels great when you put it on, and it is also available with a light fragrance or in a fragrance-free version.
You can purchase Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion for Normal Skin at your local drugstore or on drugstore.com for $4.79 (6 fluid ounces) or $8.49 (16 fluid ounces).
Product Report Card Grade
We give Lubriderm’s Daily Moisture Lotion for Normal Skin a B because it is a good inexpensive moisturizer. We deducted points however because its formula is pretty dated and it won’t actually help to improve skin over time since it doesn’t contain any skin-repairing ingredients, antioxidants or sunscreen.
Date Reviewed
March 2012
March 2012
March 2012
Pros
inexpensive; non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly into your skin; fragrance-free version good for sensitive skin
inexpensive; fragrance-free and noncomedogenic; super absorbent and non greasy; controlled release keeps skin hydrated for longer
long lasting moisturizer, so you won't need to apply it every day; pleasant fragrance
Cons
formula hasn't been changed in years; doesn't contain antioxidants; tested on animals; doesn't include sunscreen if you are wearing it during the day
doesn't contain sunscreen; doesn't contain antioxidants
expensive and not necessarily better than drugstore brands; jar packaging exposes the lotion to the air which can cause ingredients (esp. antioxidants) to break down, so you are better off buying the tube; fragrance may irritate sensitive skin
Active Ingredients
Vitamin B5 and other essential moisturizers (ex. glycerin)
Ceramides, glycerin, cholesterol and hyaluronic acid
The Miracle Broth™ contains nutrient-rich algae (with hyaluronic acid) and antioxidant extracts.
Skin Type
Normal, Dry, Combination
Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive
Normal, Dry, Combination
Price
$4.79 - $8.49
$13
$150 - $220
Size
6 or 16 ounces
12 ounces
6.7-ounce tube or 10-ounce jar
Fragrance-Free
No, but there is a fragrance-free version available)
Yes
No
ProductReportCard Editors' In-Depth Review
Pros And Cons
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly into your skin
- Fragrance-free version good for sensitive skin
Cons
- Formula hasn't been changed in years
- Tested on animals
- Doesn't include sunscreen if you are wearing it during the day
Key Features
Product Size
6 or 16 fluid ounces
Skin Type
Normal to slightly dry (sensitive skin will want to choose the fragrance-free version)
How it works
Lubriderm's website doesn't add any additional color on how the moisturizer works other than what is written in the overview.
Directions
Apply daily on hands and body. For best results, a body moisturizer should be used on lightly towel-dried skin after bathing to help seal in the surface moisture.
Ingredients
Water, Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Ethylparaben
Reputation
There aren't many online reviews from customers on Lubriderm's Daily Moisture Lotion. It does receive 82/100 (based on 24 reviews) on Viewpoints.com and 4.5/5 (based on 10 reviews) on Drugstore.com. Skin care expert Paula Begoun isn't a fan. She thinks it is a very basic moisturizer that doesn't include essential ingredients to help make skin look and act younger (ie. antioxidants, skin-repairing ingredients, and cell-communicating ingredients).
I personally use Lubriderm and love to apply it after my morning shower and before bed. I'm not surprised that Paula calls it outdated - my mom used to have it around the house when I was a kid, and it doesn't feel or smell like much has changed. For an inexpensive moisturizer, I think it provides adequate hydration for normal to slight dry skin. I would challenge the claim that it has been clinically shown to lock in moisture for 24 hours, but it definitely provides relief from dry skin at least half that time. I really like how absorbent it is, too, because there's nothing worse that having to wait to get dressed while your moisturizer soaks in. As my skin gets older, I'll probably try to switch to a lotion that helps slow the signs of aging, but, for now, I'll stick with Lubriderm and continue to supplement with an SPF during the day.
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