Beauty Tuesday: Getting Your Body Bikini Ready!

I was recently sent some products from the Nivea Q10 Firming skincare range to try out. Claiming to "firm the skin" or "reduce the appearance of cellulite/stretch marks" in 2 weeks/10 days (depending on the product) I thought I'd give them a whirl. Although I do eat pretty healthy, I've been quite lazy about exercise these past few months and have put it on the back-burner...however bikini season is upon us so this seemed like a good idea for me!

I remember when Nivea first came out with an "anti-cellulite" cream. I think I was maybe 15 or 16 when I bought my first bottle...used it for a day or two, then impatiently gave up when I saw no results. This time I was determined to properly put this product line to the test. So how did they do?

Nivea Q10 Firming Body Lotion

The first thing I tried was the body lotion. This claims to firm up your skin in 2 weeks but I noticed a difference instantly. I use this on my arms, legs & back after showering and it gives my skin a tight, firm feeling without being overly greasy or slippery! What I love about this stuff is how quickly it dries so I can get dressed straight away after applying it. 

Nivea Q10 Good-bye Cellulite Serum and Gel-Cream

These were the two products I was most curious to try as I was skeptical about whether or not they would actually work. They claim to reduce the appearance of cellulite in 10 days so I diligently used them day & night for the required time. Within about a week I could tell a difference. Granted, nothing like what a bit of strength training & exercise would have done but my legs & bum definitely felt firmer and even Jonathan said he could tell a difference! I use the gel-cream in the mornings after my shower all over my thighs and bum and the more concentrated serum on the same areas at night. The only reason I prefer to do this is because the serum takes a bit longer to absorb into my skin so I don't like the feel of that under jeans or leggings. When you apply these to your legs they feel a lot tighter and taut...obviously exercise and good diet are the only things that will completely eliminate cellulite but this definitely helps.

Nivea Q10 Firming Body Oil

After having two babies 19 months apart and at 3 months postpartum my tummy is in need of some TLC! So I have been slathering on Nivea Body Oil day and night in an attempt to fade the stretch marks around my bellybutton & improve my skin's elasticity. I use it both day & night all over my belly and although it's nowhere near perfect, flat or jiggle-free, my stretch marks have faded a lot! Also this stuff doesn't take forever to dry which can be a problem with most oils/body butters. I don't have a problem with it staining my clothes provided I wait a little while before getting dressed!

Nivea Q10 Firming Body Moisturiser

Lastly I have been using the body moisturiser which has a slightly richer formula. I apply this to the areas which need it most - for me that would be my feet, elbows & knees. Nivea have a guide at the back of their products which tells you exactly how much moisture it will give you, from light to rich. This makes it easy when deciding what to get in terms of what the different areas of your body needs! I like this one because it targets dry skin and keeps mine feeling super soft. I keep it on my bed-side table and apply it to my feet at night too!

Those are the products that have become part of my routine these past 3 weeks. Let me know what you think and if you have tried them before, or if they are something you would be interested in! I am definitely happy with the results after using the Nivea Q10 range. While they won't make you drop pounds or melt fat instantly I think they'll certainly to make your skin look and feel firmer and supple along-side sensible diet & moderate exercise! 

Watch my video review on the Nivea Q10 range here!

xoxo

Anna

Disclaimer: This blog post is sponsored by Nivea. All opinions are my own, as always :)