12 December 2012

Nivea Express Hydration Primer Review

When it first came out there was a massive hype about the Nivea Express Hydration Primer in the blogging sphere. Conveniently my moisturiser ran out at the same time so I picked it up instead of a normal moisturiser and after a month of use I have pretty mixed feelings about it.


In case you don't know this is basically a primer and moisturiser in one. It is fantastic for using in the morning when you are in a rush because it absorbs instantly. I love the fact I don't have to wait for moisturiser to sink in because I'm always running late. It's very moisturising and leaves a nice smooth base for make up but I can't tell if it makes my make up last longer. However it has a thick gel texture so when it is first applied to the face and rubbed in it feels very greasy but this doesn't last for too long. It still makes the application pretty unpleasant in my opinion.

The fact it is a tub rather than a tube makes it much easier to get the exact amount out and avoid waste. But the glass tub is very heavy which means it isn't great for travel. It seems a bit daft because surely a two in one products is meant to be perfect for saving space when travelling! It does only costs £5 which is cheap especially considering you're saving money not buying a primer too.

Overall I think this product is okay but it does have disadvantages. When it runs out I don't think I will repurchase it mainly because it feels so greasy when I first put it on. I really want to love it but its not quite there yet Nivea!

Have you tried this? What do you think?
 Thanks for reading!x

11 comments:

  1. I have this, I really like it. I do find it a bit heavy so it might not be so great in the summer- but it's great for winter dry skin :)
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. In the summer the light one might be better. Hopefully that one is less greasy x

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  2. Thanks for this review - I probably think twice about getting it. :)

    Oh and I nominated you for the Liebster Award on my blog! :)

    xx

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    1. You could get a sample off the nivea website but it takes ages to come. Thank you but I've already done it x

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  3. I generally like Nivea products and find them great value for money - but this pne is not yet available here in Australia!!!


    http://beautyandlifestylehunter.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. So do I. But you get to live in Australia that makes up for it! x

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  4. Heyyy. I’ve tagged you in a post on my blog. Please have a look as I’d love you to give it a go :)

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    xx

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  5. I haven't tried this before, it sounds great!


    Black and Vanilla
    xx

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  6. Great review. Can't stand oiliness so will pass on this one, I think...

    xo,
    Lela - http://www.LelaLONDON.com

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