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There is so much to love about Summer, the beach, the long, hot days, the promise of a few days off over Christmas and the chance to show off your Summer wardrobe. But there are a few things not to love about Summer – like the excessive heat and the damage that the sun can do to your skin. Even a few minutes in the sun can leave your skin dry and damaged which is why you need to use an SPF body lotion that will protect against sunburn, premature ageing and skin cancer formation
According to Vaseline “Over time, incidental sun exposure causes your skin to become dry and damaged which contributes to symptoms of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Every minute in the sun without SPF protection causes damage to your skin e.g. catching the bus, going for coffee, walking to lunch.
Australian women need to protect themselves from incidental exposure to UVA and UVB rays.
UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and are responsible for aging the skin. UVA damage is one of the major causes of dry skin for Australian women and are present all year round regardless of the weather.
UVB rays affect the top layer of your skin and are responsible for burning and peeling. UVB rays are stronger during Summer months.
Everyone knows they should protect the skin on their face but what about your body? Your body will age just as your face will if you don’t protect yourself from the sun by using an SPF body lotion.
Australians have one of the highest incidents of skin cancer death in the world due to our constant exposure to the sun. Protecting from incidental sun exposure is a must for skin health.
Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion with SPF 15 is a light quick absorbing body lotion enriched with moisturising Aloe Vera, that blocks more than 93% of UVA & UVB yet leaving skin silky smooth and hydrated.
Its non-greasy formula is quickly absorbed into skin unlike sunscreen that leaves your skin greasy and sticky perfect for everyday use”
Some lucky Mamamia readers have been trialling Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion and are going to be telling us what they thought of it. You can join in too, even if you’re not part of the trial but have tried the product
Did you find the Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion with SPF 15 to be a quick absorbing body lotion?
Did Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion leave your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated after use?
Did Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion refresh and leave your skin feeling soft and fresh?
What was your overall opinion of the Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion with SPF? Do you think you would use it again?
Comments
37 Comments so far
At first I wasn’t keen on the scent but now I lavish it on my arms and legs. I too am one of those people who used to intend to use body lotion after I shower – and often forgot – this light lotion has converted me. Aware of how much sun my hands and arms are exposed to when driving I now put it on before I leave the house. I would definitely use it again – just have to work out where to hide the bottle from my daughter! Thanks for including me in the trial.
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I have loved that my body moisturiser now also has a built-in sunscreen (something I have always ensured with my facial moisturiser) and it does definitely leave my skin feeling beautifully silky and not a hint of greasiness like some sunscreens do. I am trying to get used to the fragrance which I find a bit strong but not enough to stop me using it! Thanks for the opportunity to trial the Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion and I will certainly recommend it.
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I have to give this “fresh lotion” a big thumbs up. Even my Dad, after finding it in the kitchen, wanted to know where I got it so he could get some…
I’m not a daily moisturiser, but this could convert me.
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Yes, I will definitely be buying this when my trial product runs out. As others have said, I moisturise daily anyway and this has the added bonus (but not the feel) of sun protection as well. For day to day use it is perfect. Lovely feel – not too heavy. And pleasant fresh fragrance.
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GREAT product – have recommended it already and likely to include some in Christmas bundles. Don’t usually use sunscreen purely because of the greasy and time factor … but as I moisturise every day anyway this makes it easy to remember. Will be a must have in my cupboard. Thanks for letting me trial!
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I am loving this product, I usually find body lotions a little greasy but this one was nice and light. It absorbs really well and leaves my skin feeling fresh all day, the added sunscreen is a huge bonus for my fair skin. I wouldn’t rely on it as a sunscreen for a day at the beach but for every day incidental sun exposure it’s fantastic. I would definitely repurchase this although the generously sized pump will take a while to get through.
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Thanks for the chance to be an opinionator. It is an easy to use and apply product, and is ready for every day use with its convenient pump.
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Overall, i loved the vaseline aloe fresh lotion with SPF, i use it now every morning before heading out the door, skin feels great and in know i have my sunscreen on. When your skin is as fair as mine that is very important!
I will be purchasing more when my trial bottle runs out!
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I’ve really enjoyed trialling the Vaseline Aloe Fresh with SPF 15. It isn’t something I would have picked up i the shops as I really wasn’t a fan of body lotion before now. But I’ve loved the Aloe Fresh.
It is light and easily absorbed, yet my skin really does feel different. It is soft and smooth, and looks a lot smoother and healthier. Thanks so much for the chance to try this out, I’ve changed my skin for the better!
Oh, and I’ve also felt a little more confident about being outside during the day. Not sitting in the sun soaking up the rays type outside, but more just moving about without the worry of being burnt! Yay!
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Absorbs beautifully, have been using before and after my gradual tanner to keep ‘moist’ and its gorgeous. I gave to my mum in law to use when she visited – she is very particular, has sensitive skin and is also very fair skinned and as a result very sun sensitive so she loved the fact the lotion also contained an SPF, normally she would moisturise and then apply a sun cream.
I found the lotion to be beautiful and light – not at all greasy (because its so easily absorbed) and it smells divine! I will use the whole bottle and will then be after another!
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This lotion is lovely and soft, and my favourite part is how fresh it smells. I’ve even caught my husband using it!
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Having been a long time Cetaphil fan I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this lotion. Not only is it smooth on my skin, it has sunscreen included and smells nice, I have been converted!
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All well and good but didn’t we learn only a week or so ago on this very site that this is one of those products tested on animals? Remember those sad little beagles being kept in cages all their lives!
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I am also concerned about animal testing. I use the SPF 30+ Body Lotion (not sunscreen) produced by the Australian Cancer Council, and it’s great! It absorbs well, and has a really subtle scent, so it’s great for everyday. It’s not tested on animals, and is available at the Cancer Council shops, and websites. I have no affiliation with the cancer council, I just think this is a great product.
This is a very delayed response…but I hope it is helpful.
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My skin feels and looks lovely with this lotion. I’ve just come back from a tropical holiday (lucky me!) and my skin has been really dry. Now I feel all glowy and soft!
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Yes it did. It is easy to apply. very very easy to open and pump. for these ‘older’ lady hands, that is a win.
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I have always preferred Vaseline moisturisers – esp their hand & nail ones but get other brands given to me as presents. From now on they will be re gifted as I am really happy with this moisturiser and esp that it has a sunscreen in it. Not greasy, skin feels and looks better. V happy!
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Loving the moisturiser & the fact it also has a sunscreen in it, added bonus. Smells great, handy pump action – all good.
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I hate body lotion – it makes me feel sticky and greasy and like I can’t get dressed for HOURS!
But I tried the Vaseline with sunscreen and I was pretty surprised that I didn’t feel like I’d glued myself to my clothes!
Pretty happy so far!
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I think a combination body lotion and sunscreen is a great idea. I have used Vaseline Intensive Care body moisturiser for years so I was really excited to try this new one with SPF15. It does take a bit more to rub it in, I guess due to the sunscreen but it absorbs really well and leaves my skin feeling great. I have been flying alot this week so my skin was very dry and this really helped. Unfortunately I find the scent a bit overpowering and it lasts all day. I try not to put too much on up top now as it is just too strong. A bit disappointing for me, although I read other’s comments that they really like the smell.
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Loving how easy it is absorbed, not greasy at all. Fragrance is nice and fresh.
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I have only been able to use this once so far and I was impressed at how quickly it was absorbed (and I’m hoping it’s more a reflection of the cream and not how dry my skin is). I have always left body moisturising on my to do list because I find them all a bit sticky and sweat-inducing as a result. But I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly this was absorbed.
I found the smell a little overpowering at first and not one that I’m overly keen on – but that said I am not hugely bothered by that and it wouldn’t prevent me from using it. I’m going to start applying it everyday so I can answer the next question about leaving my skin silky smooth and hydrated. It’s probably not fair to judge after one application in about oh 5 years…
I like that it has sunscreen but as someone else noted, 15+ for skin like mine isn’t really much and I long for products that have 30+ at least in them.
PS. I’m sorry I’m a bit late to the party – for some reason I get things weeks after everyone else.
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Normally I am very haphazard about applying body lotions. So I really appreciate the pump feature which doesn’t require any effort to use it. The lotion is light and absorbs quickly so that is another plus for me, as I hate waiting for creams to soak in so I can get dressed. It has a very pleasant perfume, not overpowering, but clean and fresh.
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Having never used Vaseline Aloe Fresh Lotion before i am very happy with the results. It applies well + is light on my skin. It made my skin feel nice!
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I was thrilled to receive a sample of this product to trial. Like many of the others, I struggle with finding a daily all over body moisturiser that also has sun protection in it that I am happy with. This lotion is easily absorbed and doesn’t have that sunscreen feel to it at all. I’ve used it every day since it arrived and have been impressed. My skin definitely feels moisturised. Very happy.
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Lovely smooth cream. Skin feels good, not greasy or heavy.
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It is lovely to use, goes on very easily, leaves my skin very soft and supple and even better that it has the sunscreen in it! Have bought some for my mum!
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Lotion absorbed beautifully, no greasy feel and my skin felt soft (realising how much I usually ‘forget’ to put sunblock on my arms if I’m just popping out). Only downside for me was on one particularly humid day it smelt a tad too sweet – but not enough to stop me applying it… Now – how to keep it away from my daughter? “I’ll help review it Mum!”
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I haven’t tried this product but I’m wary of anything thats SPF15, that’s not a whole lot of coverage at all unless your doubling it up with sunscreen SPF30 underneath… Yes to Carrots do a body moisturiser with SPF30 which is great, I use it daily.
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It was perfect timing receiving the lotion in the post last week, i had my best friends wedding on the weekend and we were going to be spending a lot of time in sun, and the lotion was perfect not greasy but covered us up so we didn’t get burnt. All the girls used the lotion and everyone loved it!
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i was impressed with this product as soon as i opened it. it smells great! then i applied it , and i loved the consistency… it absorbs quickly and is so light on the skin. love it!
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Perfect timing, I’m about to head to thte tropics with work, and I don’t cope well with humidity. This really is non-greasy and doesn’t leave a “sunscreen-y” smell – this is going into the suitcase.
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I just started to use this product last week. I was immediately attracted to the idea of a body lotion and sun screen in one. The appeal was that it seemed logical, seeing as half the time I would forget to put sunscreen on or I would simply get caught out & end up in the sun without sunscreen on. It is lovely to apply, non greasy (such a bonus compared to regular sun screen) and leaves me feeling confident that I am protecting my skin where ever my day takes me. No more frantic attempts to cover up my freckly right arm while driving and yes very quick to absorb! Thanks Vaseline Intensive Care
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This was very quick to absorb – suprisingly so – and didn’t leave any greasy film. Very nice.
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My nine year old daughter has terribly dry skin, we usually lather up after a shower at night and then she has to sit and wait for the lotion to soak in. This vaseline was really nice though it absorbed in much quicker than we have gotten used to.
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I usually struggle to find a good body lotion, with an SPF, that doesn’t stay ‘slimy’ on my skin – especially in the heat of summer. This one was absorbed so quickly and made my skin feel fresh all day!
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I have a hard time with lotion because I often find it too greasy. Not this time! This lotion went right in and felt great.
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