I got this unscented version based on the 90% rebuy reviews on the original version. The ingredients are the same except no fragrance. It doesn't smell like anything in the container but once I put it on my skin I smell like PHO. No I haven't eaten any recently. Maybe its just my body chemistry with it but it doesn't smell very good on me. I usually use Vaseline Intensive Rescue Repairing Moisture Lotion and wanted to try to find something better. With this it seems like I need to put on 2x as much lotion as normal to get half the moisturizing ability as my vaseline lotion. I do like how it has all the natural oils but they just don't stack up. It doesn't last very long either, ive had it 5 days and I am already 1/3 through the bottle. It also absorbs really fast which is nice for the beginning of the day, maybe during summer instead of winter. But definitely need something more moisturizing after a shower. I am probably going to try Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Skin Therapy Lotion next.

I've been using the original v.e.b.l. since 2003. It is a holy grail body lotion for me. I have tried a few different lotions since just to make sure I wasn't missing out on anything. Nothing works for me like this. I have very sensitive and reactive skin. V.e.b.l. not only doesn't irritate my skin, it soothes and improves it. After application, there is no residue, and it sinks in fast. However, 24 hours later when I shower again, I can feel it and smell it washing off. Some might think that is odd, but I take that as a sign it really is doing its job. I notice when I use other lotions, my skin can look dull, but with this it actually has more of a luminous glow. I love the fresh scent that is not overpowering, and it will not compete with fragrances.
I will warn you that the unscented seems to have a different texture, and I don't like it as well. It is thicker and greasier. The other warning I will give you is only buy the largest bottle you can get through in a couple months. Due to the natural ingredients, it doesn't have a long shelf life. I've had large bottles go rancid on me.
I recommend this to everyone.

Reviewing the unscented version. A great light weight body lotion. This is not super hydrating even though it says "very emollient" on the bottle. It is still a wonderful product. I use this on myself, and on my nail clients because it is natural & unscented it works on anyone including babies. It has enough slip it can be used to massage, (I only use on legs & arms cant comment on body massage) I have not read up on the health benefits of this lotion or the oils in like other reviewers so I can't comment on them. But I have not had any complaints from anyone. If I use this at night on my feet I might wake up a few hours later and have to reapply. This doesn't have a runny texture, and it isn't greasy. It has a bit of tackiness or stickiness to it until it dries. I didn't like it at first for that reason, but it has grown on me this winter and I appreciate it because its natural. My bottle says "new improved formula" . Hypo-allergenic, no parabens, or artificial things. Love the pump top on my bottle, that is why I purchased. I am now an Alba fan. :) continued >>

This is my favorite body lotion for the winter. I tend to use it on damp skin so that it mixes with and locks in the moisture. I don't like fragrances in my skincare products and neither does my husband, and this lotion definitely is unscented. I also like that it is rather economical given the 12 ounce sized bottle. That tends to last me most of the winter.

I have come back to the unscented version of this over and over again for about 15 years now. It's just perfect. Great ingredients, with lots of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant botanicals, great oils, and no synthetics nor perfume. I scent mine with my own perfume because I'm like that and it beats spending $50 on half as much perfumed lotion from the line I use. The pump bottle is very convenient (if very plain) and this is a great, highly affordable lotion that can be used on your face too with great success. The ingredients are that gentle and beneficial. It's never ever broken me out. It's just ultimately soothing and hydrating without being greasy or oily.

This is regarding the Unscented version.
Wonderful medium moisturization, not greasy but not 'light' and no silicone or petroleum.
No smell really, but helps perfume to last longer when I use it.
Works great on my daughter who has excema too.
Completely non-irritating as far as I can tell.
Might not be enough moisture if you are seriously dry, but great for right-out-of-the-shower to seal in moisture.
Very highly recommended. The liter bottle is affordable and has a pump top, convenient.

This is the best body lotion that I've ever used and I'm surprised that it isn't reviewed more frequently. I use the unscented version and it absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy at all. I've also found that it helps my keratosis pilaris on my upper arms, while other lotions have irritated the affected skin and created more bumps. I have no complaints with this lotion whatsoever, except maybe that it's quite expensive. I'll keep using it as long as it's still made.

Very nice lotion with all natural ingredients (I believe). Quite moistuzing. The scent is a softish jasmine, which is pretty nice.

Ive been using this product for almost a year after a friend of mine turned me on to it. Its great! I prefer the scented one, it leaves your skin so silky smooth, and its not greasy. I purchase mine from a website called iherb, they have pretty good prices.

I really like this is a body moisturizer during wintertime (think it might be too heavy for summer). Great especially for problem spots like my elbows and legs. Seems like the scent is either hit or miss for people, but I like it...reminds me of honeysuckle, but not over powering.

I've been using this lotion for about a year now - I've used both the Scented and Unscented versions and I don't mind the Scented version - I use it both on my body and my face and I just love it; It's very gentle, effective and goes on so smoothly and dries quickly. The smell can be a bit strong but I really enjoy it; This is my favorite body-lotion and I don't need to try anything else! :)

This is a fantastic daily staple for me, and I've been using for years. Like others, I've found that the cheapest way to purchase this is the liter containers from Whole Foods, although I've also seen this lotion at Target for a few dollars more. I buy the original, scented, very emollient version and love how well it moisturizes my skin without any petroleum or mineral oil in the ingredients list. There's a very slight scent that doesn't bother me or irritate my skin, which tends to be dry but fairly resilient. Those who are more sensitive might need the unscented version. Overall I love Alba Botanica and Avalon Organics body lotions in all their incarnations and scents, and I recommend this product highly.

I use this lotion every single day. I absolutely love it! It's lightweight and absorbs quickly into the skin. This lotion is perfect for smoothing on your entire body after a bath or shower. It's great as a daily lotion, but it isn't what I use for heavy duty moisturizing. I have body butters for that. From Whole Foods I buy a 32 oz pump bottle for about $15 and it lasts me two months.

Update 10/16/2011: I ordered a second bottle of this from vitacost and ended up w/ a different kind. It is the original unscented version, and I like it much better than the other versions. It's thicker than the last one I had so it moisturizes good but it's still thin enough to spread easily and sink in quickly. This has become a regular in my body lotion rotation, I reach for this often. I wouldn't pay the premium prices for the small bottles I see at walmart, I usually order a couple bottles from vitacost and save a lot of money that way.
This is an okay moisturizer. I like that it has anitoxidants and is unscented. But, I like other natural lotions more, like Jason's 70% aloe all-over body lotion.

Dont let the "very emollient" scare you into thinking its a heavy and greasy lotion. Yes it IS very moisturizing like it says but its so light weight on the skin and absorbs in very fast. My skin is SO soft and smooth after i use it. Love it but the only thing i hate is that it seems to go fast.

My skin is dry and sensitive. This lotion does a fair job of moisturizing my body skin. It's not scented, which is nice. I think Vaseline body lotions are a lot more moisturizing.

I have bought this lotion in the gallon jug I love it so much. I think some had problems with the ones purchased at target. The unscented version has no smell, or is considered neutral. If you had a reaction or the lotion smelled bad/soured, that means the lotion is bad. Return it to the seller or contact the company. I have the most sensitive skin imaginable and have had no issues with this, although other lotions/creams have given me that hot, red skin some reviewers have mentioned. I do not use this on my face, I was hoping to, hence the large purchase, but thats ok, I use it everywhere and DH likes it as well, since it isnt greasy and has no scent. I would encourage anyone who liked the properties to try it again from a store that has a fresh shipment like vitacost.com or iherb.com. Or even if you shop a reputable health food store, or WholeFoods. Remeber lotion can be like a food product, it will spoil if not treated right, you wouldn't eat food you left in the hot car for days would you? Same thing with lotion, if it sits in a hot warehouse/store/car and doesn't have a proper preservation system (ie parabens, etc) it will go bad like food.

This product was amazing because
1- It is light and fresh
2- It's moisturizing and it absorbs well
3- You can choose with or without fragrance
The only downside is that it's more expensive than the regular moisturizers about 10$ CDN. But Alba is a great brand and they make amazing products therefore I recommend it to you all

This smelled horrible! Yeah it had a good texture and felt like it was super moisturizing but I gave it away - couldn't stand the smell at all, it made me choke.

I have this in the Unscented version and I love it! It's a nice, medium-weight body moisturizer that keeps typical skin healthy and soft. I don't get KP bumps on the backs of my legs when I use this and it's the perfect base moisturizer to wear underneath an expensive perfumed body cream or lotion (I wear Laura Mercier's body souffle's at night and lord knows I'm not about to slather tons of a $55 body cream all over!! This helps make the jar last a LOT longer.)
*****I need to point out that Alba Botanica seems to have done a reformulation on the reformulation! Those that were complaining of how stinky the unscented version became after the removal of parabens need to give this one another sniff.***** I have the newest reformulation with the ingredient list ending in POTASSIUM SORBATE, and it really smells like nothing on.
Here are the newest ingredients: click continued to see them.
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