Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion

I was lucky enough to be selected in the trial team for this product to be used alongside a moisturiser. On receiving the product, the first thing I noticed was the large bottle size. Some of these luxury beauty products tend to be a bit stingy with tiny little products that only last a few weeks so that made me happy to see. The bright red bottle immediately gave me the impression that it would be packed full of pomegranate goodness. The second thing I noticed was that there were no instructions for how to use it. It was very liquidy so I poured it onto a cotton pad and noticed it had a similar consistency to a toner. This is how I used it, applying to just-cleansed skin twice a day with a cotton pad. The smell is fresh and pleasant and it glides onto the skin easily. Initially I used a bit too much but now I know that a little bit goes a long way. On application, my skin tingled slightly then cooled as the product absorbed. It left my skin feeling refreshed and lightly moisturised and well toned, a great base for a moisturiser. Overall I thought this product was perfect as a toner but I can't say it left my skin looking "radiant" as promised and with the hefty price tag, I wouldn't personally buy it for myself because it didn't give me better results than my $30 Body Shop toner. I am however interested to see if using this product alongside the moisturiser long term will improve my skin. Time will tell.

So I recieved this product as part of a trial team (and am incredibly lucky!!!) and had to admit I was a bit baffled by how to use it. This my show my naivety when it comes to high end products but I spent far too long googling before seeing an instruction that I believe was on the base of the bottle, advising to spread it with hands or cloth. Asides from my blunder I really liked the smell, it is understated and refreshing with a faint pomegranate scent, but without leaving me smelling like product. A little goes a fairly long way and I was really surprised by how fresh my skin felt afterwards. I even used some on the rough patches on my triceps and was super pleased about how soft it felt.

It absorbs fairly quickly and has actually made me feel so happy with the glowing look that I've practically gone without foundation for the last two weeks. I'm also less concerned about this being 'overly moisturising' and leaving me with oily skin.

The only downside for me is the price - I don't know if I can justify the price tag.

It's a toner. Why have they called it a lotion?!! I can't get over it. I think it twice a day when I use it.

This is a watery liquid. It smells as delicious as the moisture gel creme. So fresh and fruity - but if fragrances bother you, don't worry, the smell doesn't linger too long once applied.

I used this after cleansing, as I am set it is a toner. (!) The instructions on the bottle say 'apply am/pm with a cotton pad or fingertips'. You need a cotton pad - the product comes out so quickly if you try with finger tips you'll end up with spillage. Hold a cotton pad firmly a top the bottle, and quickly tip it upside down and back again. Voila.

I found this lovely and cooling, and it removed that tight after cleansing feeling. My skin was left feeling fresh and rejuvenating.

What I dislike about the product - the plastic bottle is cheapening, especially when we're talking about an $82 toner. And that. The $82 price tag.

So, much like the Moisture Cream from the same range - I would recommend it - it does what it says, and it does it well. But would I use it again? Maybe. If someone bought it for me as a present!

I was selected for the trail team for this product. I must admit I am pretty bad at sticking to a proper skincare routine but this product had me wanting to apply it every morning and night. I treated the lotion as a toner as it has that liquidy consistency so I applied it using cotton pads. It definitely does as it says and is very refreshing and cooling in the skin. It absorbs into the skin fairly quickly too. It smells of very subtle pomegranate which is very pleasant. Everytime I used this my skin looked dewy and felt very smooth and clean. I am a fan of this product and would definitely splurge on it for good results.

My initial reaction was confusion over what this product actually is.

It is described as a lotion, yet is is very watery and has the consistency of a toner. I also had to apply it to my face using a cotton pad, as I would with a toner. This is an annoying extra step, so I actually poured some into a spray bottle and have been spritzing it onto my face pre-moisturiser as a toning agent.

Once I sussed out how I wanted to use it, I was really impressed with how it achieved "radiant energy" over my face. My skin felt lifted and firm and I had a radiant finish.

However, I definitely would not describe this product as being "deeply hydrating." You couldn't use this as a solo hydrating product because it gives you such a taught skin feeling. The next step of a moisturiser is essential. Maybe it would work well if you have oily skin and want to minimise your use of heavy moisturisers? My skin is the ultimate combo of dry/oily/breakouts, though, so again this could only be used as part of a more thorough skincare regime.

In terms of preparing the skin to take on a good moisturiser, this felt really nice. It also has a subtle scent of pomegranate, and I am always happy when I feel that my skin (and body!) have been pumped up with nutrients.

My final verdict is that similar toners can be purchased for a very reasonable price at any beauty or department store. For this reason, I won't be re-purchasing.

Whilst it is meant to be a “nutritious lotion,” for me, this was more of toner for my face. It felt like it was stripping off the moisture I already had on my face and didn’t feel like this lotion was adding any extra nutritions or moistures.

I tried layering this lotion over few times but the lotion was sticky and I couldn’t do layer this with my usual cotton pad. Not sure what this is meant to be achieving to be honest as my face felt much drier even after the cleansing ritual

The packaging on this is gorgeous. The lotion is a thin watery consistency and a few drops goes a long way. It smells strongly of pomegranate which I loved. It absorbs into the skin quickly. I used this along with the matching emulsion. I have oily skin that's prone to nasty breakouts and sadly my skin did not love this product. In conjunction with the emulsion I found that it made my skin greasy and my makeup broke up with the oil production. I stopped using it and gave it to a friend who has normal skin and she loved it. The duo definitely gave her a healthy dewy glow right from the first application.

I was very excited to try an Estee Lauder product as I have not used many products from this brand before.

The look of this product is sleek in a slim red container. I thought that because it is a 'lotion', that the product would be a thin moisturiser type consistency. However it is a very thin liquid. I was confused how to apply, because of the consistency, and the fact that the product does not specify how to use. So I opted to wet a cotton pad with the lotion and apply it on my face.

I felt as though I had to use quite a bit of product in order to effectively cover my face. It applied smoothly enough and had settled into my skin within a few seconds.

I was not overwhelmed by this product. I wonder if I have missed something, like a better way to apply, or a trick or something as I didn't feel as though it drastically changed or improved my skin. I will continue to use this and see what happens, but I wouldn't purchase this with my own money.

The packaging is quite nice and sturdy, although it feels a little bit cheap considering the price. The amount of product is definitely more than enough, and it definitely feels like a little bit goes a long way.

The scent is quite fresh and fruity, and almost reminds me of soap, but it isn't unpleasant. It can flow out quite quickly if you tip it on the wrong angle so it pays to be a little careful when wetting a cotton pad with it.

It feels very soothing on the skin, and I definitely noticed an improvement in my skin while using this in the duo. However, I did notice my makeup went oilier a lot faster when using this in the morning as well as at night, so I personally prefer using this before bed and using a different moisturiser underneath makeup.

Besides that, I definitely like this product and would recommend it. It's a shame that it's being discontinued because I think it would work well for most people with normal to dry skin types.

I hadn't used a product like this before so I wasn't too sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised.

The Nutritious Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion is a water-like consistency that can be applied just with fingertips or with a cotton pad. I tried both, and cotton pad is definitely much easier although fingers work fine too! I guess because its a liquid and not a cream or gel, I didnt see how it could be hydrating, but it is! I even tried alone in the evening (without applying moisturiser after) to give it a real test and my skin felt normal in the morning, not tight or dry. Short term this product has hydrated my skin and im looking forward to seeing the long term effects!

The packaging is a tall, sleek red bottle which looks great against my neutral bathroom! The lid screws off completely ready to pour onto your cotton pad or into the palm of your hand. This product is a bit more expensive than what I would normally use HOWEVER a little really does go a long way and I can see this product lasting me a few months, so it is good value.