Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion

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.

The description of the product doesn't give too much away and the claims for this product (and the water gel creme) are pretty much the same but can't say I didn't enjoy using it to provide that little boost of hydration and refreshment after the water gel creme. As with the water gel creme, the product does have a slight scent to it. Not as noticeable upon application when dabbed onto the skin, like the water gel creme during application. Only really, if you take a sniff directly from the bottle. Honestly, I don't have too much more to say about this product as the claims are similar to the water gel creme and not sure if it contributed to the hydration of the dry patches other than giving the skin a refreshing feeling after the water gel creme application (but not 100% sure if I have used it the correct way anyway). I think the lotion fresh moist would work really well as a mid-day or after-work pre-plan refresh for the face to give that extra boost! I think I will use the products individually and see if it proves the claims because I think most of the work/hydration is given by the water gel creme. But I've only used it for two weeks so, it's likely not a sufficient enough time to give a verdict and would have to use the products individually. I have also not changed my cleanser routine so, would definitely have to say that this product may have contributed to the extra boost of hydration needed to clear the dry patches. Over the past two weeks, I have only used probably about 2-3% of the product and I have been using it twice a day too, dispensing about 3-5 drops per use on a cotton pad. I tried using my fingertips but found that it didn't give an even application.

This product is the same consistency as water, which makes it a bit hard to use. It kind of feels like a toner rather than a moisturising product but it doesn't claim to be a toner anywhere so it's a lil confusing. It's not moisturising enough to use it as your only form of moisturiser. Maybe if you were looking for a suuuuper lightweight moisturiser it could work alone. It does have a very nice smell tho, not overpowering at all. I guess a pomegranate scent?? Even though it feels like water it actually does seem to go quite far, you just need a few drops for your whole face. I feel like it would be easy to waste the product, because if you pour it on a cotton pad that will absorb a lot of the product, and if you pour it on your hand then it will run everywhere. I ended up pouring it directly on my face, pressing the opening of the bottle against my skin. The bottle it comes in is really nice though, and the lid is weighted and not cheap feeling at all. I think the product is definitely refreshing and does give a slight energising feeling for sure! I have oily skin that is also dehydrated and I get break outs. The product didn't break me out, it didnt make my skin any oilier than other products but it didnt make it less oily either. I will get my mum to try it next, as it might be more appropriate for more mature skin

My skin is generally awful. It breaks out at the mere whiff of a scented product and don't get me started on "heavy" products.

I was naturally quite hesitant to try this range, but I was pleasantly surprised. They both smell amazing, the pomegranate smells delicious and intense, without being overpowering.

I applied the lotion with a cotton pad. I have honestly never used anything like it before so I was not sure what to expect, but it went on smoothly and made my face feel nourished and refreshed. The lotion is transparent and really 'liquidy' so you definitely need to use something to apply it with.

The packaging is very elegant and nice and bright which I like. In conjunction with the moisturiser, the lotion brightened my face, and it was noticeable the day after, with my face being significantly less oily.

I absolutely love the idea of giving my face a nutritious blast of energy and using these products made me feel really pampered.

Given the chance I would definitely purchase again.

Thanks BR for sending me this product to review!

This product smells absolutely delicious. If nothing else, I am in love with the scent. I have to admit I was a little bit confused when I first opened it. I haven't seen lotions in this kind of form before - the consistency is more of a cleansing water or toner - so I had to look it up to find out how to apply it.

I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and have been applying it on a cotton pad all over my face and neck. My impression is that it has given me a great moisturised base (that's not sticky like other lotions), which is great to put my makeup over. I feel as though it has given me a great fresh look and I will definitely keep using it because I often feel bogged down or dull when I use other products.

I would love to know what's in this product!

Before using this product I was struggling with redness and a bit of dehydration. Now, my skin looks smooth, fresh and hydrated!

I've worked this into my skin routine along with my usual products and I do definitely think I see better results. I would definitely still follow it up with a moisturiser as the lotion provides a great hydration boost, but needs something to lock it all in.

One thing I did find is that if you are using this over the top of your regular serums, you have to use quite a lot. I opted to pat the serum into my face instead of wipe it on with a cotton pad to not risk wiping off any of my regular serums underneath. This did mean I had to use quite a lot to get even coverage, and the process of patting it into your skin does take a long time.

The absorption could be better as I did find it sat on my skin for quite a while. It has a slight sticky feel once it's dried and does also make your skin appear quite shiny. This was helped by following up with a moisturiser but if you opt not to, I would definitely make sure you put some powder over the top as the shine is quite severe.

Overall, I have really liked the hydration this has given my skin and it feels a lot more balanced and less prone to sensitivity. However, because of the price and the slight issues with the finish I wouldn't repurchase.

My favourite thing about this product is hands down the scent! It smells fruity without being overpowering and just smelt luxurious and fresh.

I liked this product and have enjoyed using it over the past week and a half. It's made my skin feel hydrated and energised, and I really liked the product. I used it as well as the moisturiser from the duo and loved the way my skin felt after using both of these products!

A little complaint I have about this product is the packaging. It comes in a simple but stylish red bottle, which I love the look of, but I feel like with a pump or really anything else at the top I would've enjoyed it a lot better. It has a hole at the top, which I find makes the product go everywhere and makes it just annoying to apply.

Still really liked this and will continue to use it!

This is an Asian "lotion", not a Western lotion/moisturiser, more like a hydrating toner. I apply it to my face after cleansing using my hands. It has a light, watery texture and leaves my skin feeling plump and hydrated. There is a very slight tacky residue that disappears quickly. It has a fresh, fruity, artificial pomegranate scent.

This product is good for preparing the skin to absorb further moisture and can be layered for more effect.

I wouldn't purchase it myself as it's very expensive.

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.

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.