The Dream Team - For Legs! With EOS, Vichy and Bath & Body Works

A few years ago, I picked up the EOS Shaving Cream at Shoppers on super sale. It was cheap, vanilla scented, and most importantly, wasn't the Gillette crap that always irritated my skin. And I LOVED it. I don't know how or why, but this shaving cream was incredibly moisturizing, and somehow saved my legs from the usual razor burn. I use up the bottle (proof here) and never repurchased. I guess I had it in my mind that Shoppers stopped carrying it, but I'm pretty sure I've seen it on their shelves since. And since I had mostly switched to waxing (due to always having razor burn) I didn't see the point of repurchasing the shaving cream. Needless to say, when I was offered the chance to give the EOS Shaving Cream another try, I was excited.

The EOS Shave Cream* I was sent to review is unscented and meant for sensitive skin. This is by far my favorite shaving cream ever. It makes shaving a breeze. After applying this to my legs, my razor glides easily on my skin, something that never really works with other shaving creams. Have you ever tried the old trick of putting hair conditioner on your legs to shave? Well, this shaving cream sort of has that texture, except it's ticker. And moisturizing! And I get no pesky bumps after shaving! Anyway, I'm smitten and will certainly repurchase it this time around.

So I've mentioned razor burn right? For some reason, my legs are extremely sensitive to any moisturizer after shaving and tends to make any minor razor burn much worst. The only thing that's helped is the lovely Vichy Nutriextra Extraordinary Oil* which I reviewed a few months back. I'm still loving this product and it's my go-to if I want extra smooth legs. I usually apply this in the evening and wake up to smooth legs. If I want an extra treat before bed, I apply the Bath & Body Works Lavender Vanilla Body Lotion. The smell is just absolutely heavenly and I love the smell of it before going to bed. I also find it to be quite moisturizing, and for a strongly scented product, it's non-irritating to my skin.

There we go! This is my leg shaving routine! Are you this picky about your shaving and moisturizing products?

* I have received these products for consideration but my opinions are always my own. I am not being compensated for this review and I always strive to review products with honesty.

Dry Skin? Razor Bumps? Try the Vichy Nutriextra Extraordinary Oil!

Here's my usual morning routine. I shower, shave my legs, dry up, slather my trusty Hydraluron on my face, and then my Nuxe moisturizer. As you can see, I usually skip the step of moisturizing my body. Why do I do this when I actually really need moisturizer, especially on my legs? Well, because I hate the feeling of moisturizer on my body. I just can't quite get over the initial sticky feeling, and if the moisturizer is particularly heavy, I feel it on my skin all day. The problem is, my legs are very prone to ingrown hairs and dryness. It's pretty normal for me to find my legs super itchy from being so dry by the end of the day. So when I was offered the chance to review the Vichy Nutriextra Extraordinary Oil I was really happy since I knew I already liked a similar product in my Nuxe Huile Prodige.

The good thing about this dry oil is that it comes in a spray bottle. For someone like me who doesn't even like applying hair oil because of that yucky feeling in their hands, a spray is very welcome. However, don't do what I kept doing and spraying it on your legs over your tiled bathroom floor. You'll quickly realize, by stepping in slippery oil, that the spray reaches further than you think! I've since remedied this by spraying this on my legs over the bathtub. I usually use one spray per leg and then massage the oil in. It sinks immediately which solves the whole trying to put your jeans with moisturizer on your legs. Don't you hate that? Anyway, the best part of using this oil for me wasn't actually the feeling of putting the product on, it's how smooth my legs were feeling the next day. No razor burn, no bumps, just smooth legs. This oil is actually formulated without silicones, so the oil actually absorbs into the skin rather than sits on the surface.

If I were to compare this Vichy Nutriextra Oil to the Nuxe Huile Prodige, I'd have to truthfully say that I prefer the Vichy version. It is much easier to use because of the spray bottle (my Nuxe Huile Prodige is a mini which doesn't have the spray nozzle), and it smells better. I find the Nuxe scent quite strong while the Vichy oil is mild and disappears after bit. Weirdly enough, it smells exactly like my Nuxe 24 Hour Moisturizing Body Lotion. Like the Nuxe Oil, the Vichy Nutriextra Oil can be used on your hair as well, though I haven't tested that out yet. Just make sure you don't spray it on your roots!

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this product. The price point (at $29.50 for a bottle) is a bit higher than your average dry oil (however, the Nuxe Oil is more expensive), but in my opinion it is well worth the price.

Hope this was helpful for you and have a wonderful day!

* I have received this product for consideration but my opinions are always my own. I am not being compensated for this review and I always strive to review products with honesty.