form me i have gone through my fair share of lotions and i have to say ive ditched every single one except this one. people may think that its not moisturising enough but it depends which one you get, theres ones for normal. dry. very dry and dry to sensitive skin so you can adjust to whatever may suit you. i got the dry skin one with nutritive mango oil and its the ultra softening lotion. after using this my skin feels even softer, smoother and silkier than a babies bottom. its takes moderate time to soak into the skin but when it does it leaves it completely smooth. i have purchased 5 backups of this product.

First of all, please know that this lotion doesn't actually claim to 'moisterise for up to 7 days' after one use. If you read the packaging you'll realise they're actually saying is after 7 days of use your skin is 29% less dry.
The name "Intensive 7 Days" is ambiguous and designed to trick people into thinking they mean the effect of the lotion will last 7 days, but in fact it refers to how long it takes to see results.
So, taking that into account, I think this is a decent lotion. I got it in the cocoa butter formula and I liked the smell and found it very moisterising. My skin texture was a lot softer and smoother after 7 days of use, and stayed that soft for a good few days after I stopped using it. So that claim is true. But I rarely use body lotions consistently, so I'm sure my skin would have the similar improvement had I used any decent quality lotion.
They brought out a hand cream version too, and I bought that today in the shea-butter formula. I chose that formula because it says "SOS-Repair" on the tube, while the other scents & formulas did not. It also claims that skin will be 'still hydrated after washing'. My weather damaged hands feel comforted and my cuticles are smoother after 2 applications over 4 hours. I can feel a residue though - not greasy but kind of plasticy/synthetic. I used to use the body lotion on my hands and it didn't have that feeling, so I think in future I would stick to using the body lotion for hands and body.
I have always found it on special offer, so I feel it's good value, but I don't know if I would pay full price. For a few euro more I would probably choose Neutrogena instead. continued >>

I have acne prone combination skin on my face but the skin on my body is prone to dryness esp. my hands which I need to moisturize at least 5 times a day.
I was excited about this cream when I saw the advertisement. My thoughts were "it must be SUPER moisturizing if it claims to moisturize for 7 days".
That wasn't the case for me at all. I found that it seemed to sit on top of the skin and was never fully absorbed so it felt greasy even half an hour later.
The fragrance was quite strong, very sweet and floral that lingered. I didn't mind it too much but I think some people would find it overwhelming.
Overall for all its moisturizing claims I don't rate it. I've found a super cheap sorbolene cream, Natures Organics Sorbolene Reviews, that does a fantastic job. It doesn't have any mineral oils, is fragrance free, absorbs quickly and is suitable for sensitive skin. It is Australian owned and made so I'm not sure if it is available in any other country

This stuff is great! I have the one with the pink label, and it is awesome. Smells fantastic, absorbs really quickly into skin and does seem to last! Will definitely repurchase.

Credit where credit is due, this lotion was memorable. I have very dry skin and I live in a cold climate with lots of central heating indoors. I have been obsessed with body creams, oils and lotions since my early teens, and I can honestly say that this one is the nastiest I can recall.

• Scent – Disgusting. It has the same odour (I would not call it a ‘fragrance’) as the old ‘Cocoon’ formula in the red bottle – a strong, synthetic one, sticky and sweet, but not in an edible way. Rancid syrup is the only way I can describe it. I have the cocoa butter version but I can barely detect any cocoa butter, if it’s there, it must be clashing and just making things worse.

• Consistency – Lightweight yet greasy, which is kind of an achievement. Doesn’t moisturise my skin at all, doesn’t even absorb but leaves a sticky coating. This product makes the ridiculous claim to moisturise the skin for “up to 7 days” when in fact it doesn’t moisturise for 7 minutes :-/

• Price – Inexpensive and often on special offer, like any drugstore lotion, but this is so useless that I still resent paying £4.99 for a large 400ml bottle. My heart belongs to Kiehls Crème de Corps but it’s too expensive to use all the time, and I alternate it with good drugstore creams. Incidentally the best cocoa butter ones are by Vaseline, Palmers and Jergens, which are all lovely and at least as cheap as Garnier.

• Packaging - Fine, just a plastic hourglass-shaped bottle with a flip top in signature Garnier green.

• Overall – Horrible product, I want to give it 1 lippie but I reserve that for products that are actively harmful to me. Reluctantly giving it 2.

This stuff is sooo sticky, it takes forever to soak into the skin. It's also nowhere near as moisturising as any other lotions i've tried that don't make as many claims as this one does. I've been trying to finish the bottle but i've given up because i hate how it feels. A little goes a long way though and it smells ok but it doesn't make up for the stickiness! Yuck. Def won't be repurchasing.

I bought the Shea butter version of this cream and was very impressed. It is very moisturising and does wonders for my skin the only con for this product would be that it does not last 7 days maybe 3-4 but it is still an amazing cream

I bought a bottle of the cocoa butter one for dry, rough skin when it was £2 special offer in Asda. Well it does what it says on the bottle! I suffer from bumpiness on the backs of my arms and thighs, i slather this on at night after my shower and wake up to smooth, soft arms and legs! It is a little tacky on the skin which is why i only use this at night, nothing worse than attracting dust, dirt and pollution to the skin lol! Would buy again!

I have found my HG body lotion. Finally.

Pros:
-It actually keeps my skin moisturised. No more scales, no more peeling!!
-The price is cheap (although that was the least of my concerns)
-Smell is tolerable – first I got the shea butter one I think, and that one stunk. So I switched to the mango one which smells much nicer but is less moisturising.
-Easily available from the local pharmacies and Priceline (Australia)

Cons:
-Has nasty stuff in the ingredients list
-Smells a bit artificial and strong. Depends on which type you choose.

I have tried NUMEROUS body lotions and body butters over the years. Palmer’s, St. Ives, Vaseline, Nivea, Cetaphil, QV, plain ol’ sorbolene, oils, Burt’s Bees, The Body Shop butters, MooGoo… you name it I’ve probably tried it. I even tried the legendary Crème de Corps. However this one takes the cake. It moisturises as it promises to. I put this on at night and it will usually last a whole day until the next time I apply it. It does have a ‘film-y’ feeling once you apply it but I actually don’t mind as it seems to lock the moisture in.

The only thing that saddens me is the bad ingredients and the fact that the company is not animal or environmentally friendly. But I really have to compromise this time as my skin is just dry beyond belief in winter. The only other alternative that worked for me was Nivea for extra dry skin… but that just smells way too strong for me.

I will be stocking up on this if I see it on sale (I’ve got 2 bottles in stock!).

I didn't like this so much. I purchased the Shea Butter one and for me, I just found it sat like a layer on top of my skin and that it didn't absorb very easily for me. It's currently Winter here, so I was hoping it would save me from dry itchy skin, but I just don't think it's the best moisturizer I've tried. Smells very nice and has a thin consistency. Might be a better Summer lotion than Winter.

This is my ultimate HG body lotion!!! I have dry-ish skin, especially my legs after being cooped up in jeans all winter! I went for the Extra Dry one with shea butter and WOW!!! This is the one lotion that does what it says on the bottle!!!!! My legs feel uber moisturised and my skin feels summer ready :D

I really like the shea butter one - dry, itchy legs begone and dress with no mess! Not sure about the 7 day claim, I use it every time I have shower so can't tell, but I'd buy again.

I got a sample of the Shea Butter lotion in Company magazine. I tried it out today and I didn't feel like it absorbed into my skin quickly. It took awhile and my skin just felt greasy and very shiny looking afterwards. Has a thin consistency too. It smells great, but my skin still feels the same. Not much of a big difference in softness. Maybe best for those looking for a light body lotion.

I really like this product. I got the shea butter one and it smells like suntan lotion to me. It's quite thick but easy to rub in, which I like. I can definitely tell the difference between this and my other body lotions, in that my skins feels moisturised for longer. I don't know about 7 days, as I use this most days after showering. Would definitely buy again.

Garnier claims a satiny, nourishing texture, non-greasy, fast absorbing with hydration so intense that its feel remains up to 7 days after last application (yet still recommend daily application).
I purchased the cocoa butter one and particularly wanted to address dry skin on my lower legs, but used it all over. I don't like the feel of this, it claims to be fast absorbing but I feel that it doesn't really ever absorb. The finish is oily in a way that reminds me of tissued off oily eye makeup remover. My skin doesn't feel hydrated so much as coated and it stung freshly shaved legs. I also found that even though I was trying to apply as little as possible after my first use, it didn't spread very far. The scent was quite cloying and artificial.
I also would like to see this in a pump pack in a more stable bottle, although the bottle was shaped to be easy to hold.
Mineral oil and palm oil both make a mention on the ingredients list and are not the most skin-loving oils. There are better lotions with quality ingredients, even in the cheapies. I just wish I wasn't attracted to the new and shiney.

I wanted to try this as winter is coming on and my very dry skin was starting to get worse. Beware if you have an intollerance to mineral oil then stay away from this lotion. My skin became a mass of itchy prickles within half an hour and the smell went from light chocolate ( I got the cocoa butter formula) to nauseating. I had to run to shower it all off. Guess I'll just have to stick to the more expensive plant oil based brands.

I really really like this lotion!!! My favourite is The Body Shop White Musk. But this leaves the same feel to it and cheaper!!! I have been looking for a cheaper lotion that mimicks the same feel as the Body Shop lotion for AGES! I finally have found it. I have really sensitive skin and my skin is fine with this! I have it in the honey

This is a new product from Garnier that clains to will make your skin feel better hydrated for up to 7 days. Well I have absolutely no idea if this is possible or not. They suggest this lotion for people who moisturise their skin every day but feel that it comes quickly dehydrated throughout the course of the day.
I don't have particularly dry skin, but the skin on my lower legs can get a bit scaly at times. I was looking for something unscented or lightly scented that would sink in quickly leaving no greasy residue. This fits the bill. It smells a bit like Palmers cocoa butter products but the scent is much much milder and 10 minutes after I apply it I can no longer really smell it. It sinks in immediately and I can get dressed less than 10 minutes after I put it on and feel very comfortable. In Australia this is currently available at Safeway supermarkets for around $5 for a 400 ml bottle. As it is a new product this is probably a sale price. I would assume it would be one or two dollars more when not on sale.