I was at Walgreens yesterday, and I saw a new display of Gold Bond Sheer Ribbons Body lotion. The packaging caught my eye first- the lotion is in metal bottles instead of plastic. Now, if I'm being totally honest, when I think of Gold Bond, I think of the medicated foot powder- totally unsexy. So needless to say, I haven't tried any of their body lotions, though they've been around a long time.
This one actually had testers to try, so I thought, "why not?"
This stuff is amazing! It comes in two formulas- Pearl Radiance and Silk Softness.
The pearl formula contains a hint of shine- not shimmer or sparkle, it just gives the skin a subtle pearlized effect and makes it look radiant.
The Silk softness formula contains silk proteins to make your skin buttery smooth.
I tried both- one on each arm, and walked around the drugstore for a few minutes. Here's what I observed:
Both formulas come out in a flat, ribbon shape when you press down on the pump. Both are extremely creamy and almost have the consistency of a primer- they smooth into skin and disappear quickly without leaving residue.
Both have very subtle fragrances that smell wonderful- I liked them both.
The arm that I put the silk softness on seemed a bit softer than the pearly one, although I really liked the pearl effect. Then I realized that the silk softness formula also seemed to have a pearly effect, so I purchased that one. Here's the label.
They retail for $9.99, which seemed reasonable for what you're getting. It's a large bottle- 23oz., and the product is fantastic. It even softened my knees, and heels, which is a rare thing!
If anyone has seen this in stores, or has tried it, I'd love to hear your opinions!
I tried this in the drugstore, and I also fell in love with it. It's super creamy but it dries quickly. I bought the pearl one, but I think it would have more of an effect on someone with darker skin, even if it was just a tan. I'm very pale and the pearl effect was hard to see unless you looked up close.
ReplyDeleteI just bought this @ Walgreens too. I love it! I really wanted something like this for the summer-- it is so luxurious. Thank for the review :)
ReplyDeleteI tried the tester at walgreens (pearl,) loved it and am now on the net searching for a coupon. Gotta try to get a coupon, but will buy even if I can't find one. Love the creamy thick texture and it melts into your skin. A Winner!
ReplyDeleteI was at Walgreen's 2 days ago & came across this same lotion also & probably freaked the cashier out because I couldn't quit ranting & raving over how soft it made my skin feel. Love, love, loved it!!! Funds were low so I couldn't buy it that day... but it's definitely on my "gotta get soon as possible" list! Thanks for the review & I totally agree :)
ReplyDeletei have both of them bought them in Tx. and i live in louisiana im in love with this lotion i just cant find it in my home town and im almost so i am searching every where on line please help thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteThey sell it at Drugstore.com- both fragrances. I've bought from them in the past and they have quick shipping! Here's the link:
http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=374205&catid=182918&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler
Love this ribbon lotion but it is no longer offered at the stores at least where I shop in Wisconsin. Do you have a line on it?
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