So, I absolutely love the "My Secret Super Moisturizing Body Cream" and decided to try this out, especially since CVS is having a buy one get one 50% off. But I returned this after using just a dollop of it. I love both the smell of coffee & chocolate but this scent was soooo sickeningly sweet and the scent lingered that I had to shower my legs 30 minutes after application. So, I can't tell you about it's moisturizing or firming properties as I can't even stand to smell it. continued >>

I like this lotion. I don't believe that any OTC product can firm skin, so I don't evaluate it by that criteria. It moisturizes well, and all day, too. It absorbs quickly and isn't greasy. Oddly, when it comes out of the tube, it's a pretty light brown color; someone ought to make a bronzer for us pale gals that color. The only sticking point is the smell. Because so many reviews say it smells so amazing, like coffee and cocoa, and others say it's awful, I think there must have been a batch issue. Mine smelled like wheat. Strongly of wheat. It was gross, but the smell burnt off fast enough and it worked very well. I'll rebuy.

I really have no idea if this lives up to the claims that it firms skin since I don't use it every night, so I can't speak to that. But this is a nice lotion. I was actually a little disappointed at first because I thought it would be thicker, more balm-like; I was worried it wouldn't be enough to moisturize my dry skin, especially in winter. I was glad to be proven wrong. This cream keeps my skin hydrated and itch-free for a full 24 hours. It does smell like real cacao, not candy-chocolate, so if that's a problem definitely pass this one up. I don't know whether I would repurchase though. It's a fine product, but I prefer the Rosehip lotion from this line, and if it comes down to it that's what I'd spend my money on.

I have been so excited to try the Nuance products ever since I heard Salma Hayek was coming out with a line. This is a big disappointment. From the get go I opened my sample and this stinks. This is so strongly scented. I tried it nonetheless. I found that after I had applied it I thought something smelled bad. I realized it was me. I had applied it a while before and I still smelled bad. I have no clue if this has any true firming properties because I just cannot get past the bad smell.

Ok, just for the record..i'm not a big lotion person...until this stuff...it is amazing..the scent is def cocoa and coffee...but on me the coffee fades and all you smell is delicious chocolate...I do notice firming for sure...no lie...it is amazing and so moisturizing...i am loving this line...the hydrating lip balm and defining mascara blow all the other products like it away......try this...you will love it

OMG this smells sooo nice. It smells so chocolatey and yummy. As I was applying this to my skin, I felt my hands tingling and my body firming up instantaneously. It also moisturizes really well! It gave my skin such a nice glow after applying it. I would definitely suggest this product to all my friends. If you're not a fan of smelling like cocoa .. then you probably won't like it. Otherwise, get it. The only negative thing about it is that it's $15. It's still definitely worth it. If I use it on a daily basis, I doubt it'll last me more than a month. Regardless, it's divine.

I found a sample packette of this on a display, so I grabbed one. So far, all the Nuance products I have tried have either been mediocre or a disappointment. They are on the higher priced side for a drugstore brand, so I was under the impression that they would be great.
This is ok for a lotion, however the scent is a huge turn-off. Some may like it, but I don't see the appeal of smelling like a cup of coffee. Maybe if it were more chocolate, but it's not.

I didn't like the smell which wasn't particularly chocolaty or coffee like and I didn't find the lotion to be very moisturizing in the long run. Immediately after applying my skin felt soft, but then a few hours later I was dry again. It's not a terrible product, but it's not moisturizing enough for me.

I disagree with the reviewer who disliked the smell. I think it smells utterly delicious. In terms of its lotioning capabilities, I rather like it. It's hydrating without being greasy, and you do get a lot of product for your money. It spreads easily, meaning you don't need to use a lot at a time. In terms of its firming claims, I'm only 23, so I'm not really the right person to ask about such things. My hope is that if I use these things now, I won't sag later (I'll let you know how my ass looks when I hit 40). It comes in a classy looking squeeze tube, which should please all those germaphobes out there. It is a bit on the pricey side for a drugstore product, but it's petroleum and paraben free, and you usually have to pay a bit more for more natural products, anyway. Generally, I like this product and would recommend it.

I was surprised to see her line at CVS and decided to give it a try. I mean. god, the woman is gorgeous so she probably has some secrets up her sleeve ;)I loved this! the smell didnt bother me at all. It made my skin sooo soft. Cant wait to try more stuff from her line =)

I picked up a free sample in CVS. There is enough in the packet to slather generously on arms and legs.
Unfortunately, the smell is so bad, I had to wash it off my arms immediately. It has an absolutely disgusting coffee/chocolate odor. Like when you forget the cup in the microwave and find it the next morning, sorry Salma.
Odor aside, I must say my legs look pretty good with this. ( I have "mature" skin too. ) There is no oily residue, it completely absorbs. However, due to smell, small 8 oz tube and high price, I would never buy it.