Review: Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion

A few months ago, I was offered a free review sample of a skin-care product called Skin MD Natural.  I’m not much of a lotion user, but I knew that Crystal would be willing to try it out, so I took the offer.  We both tried out the “shielding” lotion once it arrived, but she used a majority of the bottle.  Before receiving the sample of Skin MD I had never heard of shielding lotion, and after a bit of research I am quite sure that it is a term that 21st Century Formulations (Skin MD’s producer) coined - most other people would likely refer to Skin MD as moisturizing lotion.  Their website claims that a shielding lotion is different because it bonds to your skin, protecting it longer.  I don’t have the scientific know-how to test this claim, but I can describe for you our experience using the lotion.

The first impression that we both had after applying some Skin MD to our hands was how smooth and non-greasy this lotion is compared to other lotions we’ve used.  Skin MD definitely has an advantage, having formulated a non-greasy and effective moisturizer.  Crystal has informed me that daily use of Skin MD works just as well as her old lotion, although she didn’t notice many remarkable improvements, beyond the texture.  She tried the lotion in many different places, including her face, arms, legs, and hands - she reports that it worked well everywhere she tried it.  One additional feature that we noted during our use of the lotion was that it dispersed and/or absorbed quickly into the skin, making it quick to apply.  Crystal commented to me that it is, “a good guy lotion,” because it is non-scented, quick applying, and effective.

Since we both liked this lotion, I naturally wanted to see what the price is - the Skin MD website lists a 4oz bottle for $18.  The lotion is apparently also carried by Walgreens, but I wasn’t able to find it on the walgreens website, to price it.  At $18 for a 4oz bottle, I have to say that Skin MD is a bit expensive.  If you have the extra cash to spend in order to acquire a fast-obsorbing and non-greasy lotion, then Skin MD is a good choice, but unfortunately, I can’t justify spending that much money for this lotion, despite it’s good quailities.  I definitely recommend this lotion to any lotion users who aren’t satisfied with their current moisturizer, maybe try out a sample yourself?

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion: 4/5

Thanks to Pete from Skin MD for sending me this review sample.  If you have a product that you would like me to review, please check out the ‘Get Reviewed‘ page for more details.  Have you ever tried Skin MD?  Is there a cheaper lotion with the same benefits that you want to recommend?

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