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Home » Bath & Body » Olay Total Effects Extra Nourishing Body Wash

Olay Total Effects Extra Nourishing Body Wash

December 17, 2009 Paris B 20 Comments

I’m a sucker for tv ads – for me, they are the best form of advertisements. I always fall for some new product or another! And the Olay Total Effects body wash is no different.

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I’d used Olay Total Effects for my face but when they put the thought in my head about “anti-aging” for the body, it made me think of just how little care I take of the skin on my body. Well time to remedy that with a little trip to Guardian pharmacy! 😀 I picked up the Olay Total Effects body wash in Extra Moisturizing for roughly RM19.90 for 583ml. There are 3 versions – Moisturizing, Extra Nourishing and Ultra Nourishing. Mine is Extra Nourishing because I thought I needed it.

The body wash squeezes out like a mousse but when I spread it, it has a very smooth creamy feel. I don’t use a bath lily or puff (I don’t like it) so I just use my hands. For a body wash with body butter in it, I thought my skin might feel greasy after the shower or maybe be a little bit oily – body butter after all! But nope. It washes off clean as a whistle. My skin does not feel dry after that, but lets face it friends, it does not exactly feel super moisturized either. After about 2 weeks daily use, I find that my skin is a touch less scaly looking so I reckon it has helped but you still need to top up with body lotion to get really smooth skin.

The scent is like that of watermelon to me (not a smell I enjoy) but it lingers on the skin and fades down to a soft powdery scent that is rather comforting.

So, can a body wash help moisturize your skin? I’d stick my head out and say no. Just like facial cleansers, anything you wash off your skin can’t help it very much. I like the fact it does not make my skin feel dry after my shower and that my skin does feel a little less dry, but if there’s an Olay Total Effect body lotion in the offing, that might help better!

Everything said, I will repurchase. Surprised? Well, I like the smooth creamy feel on my skin and its pretty good value plus I like how my skin doesn’t feel like a dried prune after my shower. Its nice for RM20 and it will last a while!

This product states that its made in the USA – personally I don’t count that as a confidence boosting point because I think products made in this region are more suited to the weather and may not break down so quickly. But it it matters for you, this is a point to note.

Pros: Affordable, Not drying on the skin, Helps skin feel more moisturized after shower

Cons: Scent was not endearing to me

There was another set of Olay body washes with colourful ribbons swirled in them but I was not keen on them except for the blue one with the spa exfoliating ribbons – it had a sharp fresh smell like the sea which makes me miss going to the beach!

Have you tried this one? Like it? Hate it? Keen to try it? 🙂

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Jenn says

    December 17, 2009 at 9:10 am

    Thanks for the review Paris!! It sounds nice… i love shower gels with a rich creamy feel! Wonder how this one compares to the J&J Milk Bath.. 😀

    I wanna try this but we still haven’t got this up here!! 🙁

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:27 am

      Hi Jenn

      This one feels thicker than J&J Milk Bath – I’m sure you’ll see it in the pharmacies soon! 😉

      Reply
  2. cat says

    December 17, 2009 at 9:24 am

    bought the blue bottle i think is scrub yesterday i am a sucker for bodywash

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:27 am

      Hi Cat

      Haha… I’m a sucker for body wash too!

      Reply
  3. Nikki says

    December 17, 2009 at 11:10 am

    I’ve always tried Olay Soaps! I have to try their body wash!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:28 am

      Hiya Nikki

      I don’t think we have Olay soaps here. Or maybe I just don’t pay attention 😛

      Reply
  4. Jean says

    December 17, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I’ve very dry skin too..might try this out soon.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:28 am

      Hi Jean

      Its not quite a cure for dry skin though it does help a little. You still need body lotion.

      Reply
  5. anis says

    December 17, 2009 at 1:57 pm

    i initially bought the extra nourishing (green) but havent gotten around to try it yet. when i went back to my hometown i found that my mum (an avid olay user) has bought the ultra (purple) one. i’ve tried it instead n it didnt go greasy on me!

    now i’m regretting buying the green one. obviously i need more hydration!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:29 am

      Hi Anis

      Ooh thanks for telling us about the Ultra Nourishing one. I’m sure the green one will work as well on you 🙂

      Reply
  6. Ginger says

    December 18, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I was going to try, but after this review I’ll stick to DOVE Body Wash Moisturizing Milk, it’s the only bodywash that really makes me feel “moisturerised”. The original I usually use in when I’m in cold climate & use the cool moisture & energize when I’m back here. I still haven’t warmed up to refresh, I find the smell cloying.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:30 am

      Hi Ginger

      Ah I’m not a fan of cucumber so the refresh range doesn’t get me too. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Connie says

    December 19, 2009 at 1:42 am

    I’m tempted but I have sooo many soaps to use 😡
    Thanks for the review though! If I ever get back to liquid body washes, i’ll definitely consider this 🙂

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:30 am

      Hey Connie

      LOL… can’t wait to read about your soaps!

      Reply
  8. shaza says

    December 20, 2009 at 10:27 am

    i must try dis once!u got it at guardian rite?tq 4 da info.i really in2 dis stuff,but i cant find where it is.afta i read ur post,now i know where to find it.tq so much!^_^

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      December 21, 2009 at 11:30 am

      Hi Shaza

      Yes I got mine at Guardian although I’m sure its it most of the other major pharmacies and supermarkets too 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jue says

    January 11, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Hi,

    I use this one too.. I love the smell and my skin feels a lil bit moist after shower.. But then like u said, it doesn’t last long, not long enuff for me.. Still need to apply the lotion for better effect.. 🙂

    Reply
  10. sim says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:52 am

    I’ve pick up the ultra one and loved it since. I have very dry skin, and saw immediate results after first use. Of course you still need to apply lotion for better results, but on days I forgot to moisturize, my skin still looks not as flaky before. I’ve used DOVE before but it didn’t see the same results.

    Reply
  11. eve says

    April 3, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    i search everywhere high n low for this , i tried guardian n all .. Any ideas where to get it in penang . ?

    Reply

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