Cotton Flower – Moisturizing Body Lotion – 200 ml

Description

AQUA, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), ISOPROPYL PALMITATE (Potentially comedogenic), STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), PERFUM (Perfume), PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PALMITIC ACID (Fatty acid), ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, TRIDECETH-6, COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), CITRIC ACID, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE (Regulated allergen), COTTON EXTRACT (Cotton), SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Cotton Flower Moisturizing Body Lotion Sephora's product mainly targets dry skin and the need for daily comfort. This skincare product is designed for normal to dry skin types looking for effective hydration, a light texture, and a delicate fragrance. Based on my analysis, the formula focuses on moisturizing and emollient agents, while incorporating a plant extract to enhance skin softness. This product is designed for daily use, without any specific anti-aging or anti-blemish properties.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three main assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, ensuring immediate and lasting hydration. Its effectiveness is widely recognized in dermo-cosmetics.
• Dimethicone : A cosmetic-grade silicone, it forms a non-occlusive protective film on the skin's surface, limiting insensible water loss and providing a silky feel.
• Cotton extract (Gossypium Herbaceum) : This plant extract helps to soothe and soften the skin, enhancing the product's sensory and pampering qualities.

The presence of vitamin E (tocopherol) adds an antioxidant effect, helping to protect the skin barrier.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this lotion to clean skin, ideally after showering, in the morning and/or evening depending on the level of dryness. It can be used alone or in combination with a targeted treatment (for example, a moisturizing serum). It is compatible with most active ingredients, but I recommend avoiding immediate use with highly exfoliating or retinoid-based treatments to limit the risk of irritation on sensitive skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

This Sephora body lotion provides effective hydration, a pleasant texture, and a subtle fragrance. Its formula is well tolerated, but the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens may not be suitable for very reactive skin. In conclusion, it is a reliable daily care product for moisturizing and softening the skin, ideal for normal to dry skin in need of comfort.