Equate

I’m writing this to review the Equate lotion that’s the knock off of Vaseline Intensive Care lotion, the white one I have used this Equate lotion for years. It’s the only lotion that heals my cracked bleeding fingers in the winter Months. The small bottle is .99! What can you buy for that anymore ?? It’s unscented so hubby used it too. It’s quickly absorbed and yet heavily moisturizing. I have several bottles of this around our house year round! Excellent value!!

To be honest, I'm not precisely sure how to rate this product. If I were rating it based on how closely it dupes the CeraVe lotion, it gets stellar marks. It's got the same lightweight texture, a fast-absorbing matte finish, and a very comparable ingredient list. However, if I rate it as a standalone moisturizer, it definitely falls short for me. Despite the presence of some excellent hydrating ingredients, it feels almost drying on my skin. I can slather a mountain of it on my face, and within a couple minutes it will have all just disappeared, leaving my skin feeling as dry as before. Consequently, I do think this lotion is better suited for people who are looking for a very lightweight moisturizer.

Just a heads-up, I haven't tried the Aveeno cleanser this product is duped after, so I will just be reviewing it based on its own merit. First off, so many cleansers burn and make my sensitive skin turn red- this one did not, thankfully. However, I was surprised at just how drying this cleanser was. It doesn't foam up very much, more like a light lather, but my skin felt completely stripped and parched afterwards. If you relish that squeaky clean feeling maybe you'd enjoy this cleanser, but anyone with dry skin should definitely steer clear of it.