Mon Guerlain – Perfumed Body Lotion

Description

AQUA, DIMETHICONE (Silicone), PERFUM (Perfume), CETEARYL ISONONANOATE, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, GLYCERIN, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ALCOHOL (Drying alcohol), STEARYL DIMETHICONE (Silicone), CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, STEARETH-21, CARBOMER, STEARETH-2, LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE (Anionic surfactant), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, COUMARIN (Regulated allergen), BHT, CITRAL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), BENZYL SALICYLATE (Regulated allergen), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), CI 14700 (Red dye)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Mon Guerlain Perfumed Body Milk Guerlain's product is primarily aimed at people seeking body moisturization combined with a refined sensory experience. This product primarily targets dry skin, while providing a signature fragrance. Its formula, typical of luxury body lotions, aims to envelop the skin in a moisturizing and silky veil, while leaving an elegant scent. My expert opinion: the formula prioritizes comfort and sensoriality, making it a pleasurable skincare product, suitable for normal to dry skin, but less suitable for very sensitive or atopic skin.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three main assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A recognized humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, improving skin hydration and suppleness.
• Dimethicone This silicone forms a non-occlusive protective film, limiting insensible water loss and providing a soft, velvety texture.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) : An antioxidant, it protects the skin from free radicals and helps preserve skin integrity.

The presence of these active ingredients explains the product's moisturizing and protective qualities, while ensuring pleasant application and a non-greasy finish.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this fragrant lotion in the morning and/or evening to clean, dry skin, massaging gently until completely absorbed. It can be used alone or in combination with Mon Guerlain perfume to prolong the fragrance. Please note: due to the presence of perfume and alcohol, it is best to avoid combining it with exfoliating or irritating skincare products (acids, retinoids) to limit the risk of sensitization.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this lotion lie in its moisturizing power, silky texture, and refined fragrance, which is Guerlain's signature. One downside, however, is that it contains alcohol and fragrance allergens, which may not be suitable for very sensitive skin. In conclusion, this is a pleasurable product that is effective for daily moisturizing and is ideal for those who love fragrances and enveloping textures.