Find out what Mumsnetters think about Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle

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This is the feedback thread for the 250 Mumsnetters who have been testing new Sanctuary Spa product Wet Skin Moisture Miracle.

Here’s what Sanctuary Spa has to say: “Wet Skin Moisture Miracle is our brand new body lotion that is designed to be applied to wet skin. Faster absorbing & quicker to use than a regular lotion, this is the ultimate moisturiser to use when you are short on time.”

“This unique way of moisturising capitalises on skin’s peak hydration moment (when it’s wet) & is clinically proven to lock in double the hydration for instantly softer & smoother skin. Soaking instantly into the skin, this ultra-light & non-greasy moisturiser infused with apricot oil & avocado oil will leave your skin feeling amazing all day. Plus Long Lasting Fragrance technology means your skin will be fragranced with the signature Sanctuary scent for up to 12 hours.”

Testers, please ensure you test the product at least three times and then give your feedback by answering the below questions:

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?
2. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?
3. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?
4. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

All testers who complete their feedback will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 Boots voucher!

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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1. How quick and/or easy was Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very easy, i applied in the shower after turning the water off, then gently patted down with a towel.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

Its quite subtle, my skin felt moisturised with no sticky residue. It improved my skin texture gradually over a few uses rather than an instant result you would get from a traditional body moisturiser.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I like the sanctuary scent, it is a bit more of a wintery smell but i didnt mind that. I couldnt smell the scent after more than an hour or so.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

I liked the convenience of it and it did encourage me to moisturise more as i found it easier - more of the shower process than another step afterwards. I would prefer a deeper moisturisation and found that i got through about 2/3rds of the tube in 4 applications so i imagine that it could prove to be quite costly.

1. Impressed how quick and easy it was to apply. Could easily become part of regular routine.
2. My skin felt soft and smooth soon after application
3. I loved the scent.
4. I may do, if I feel a real difference after I've used up the sample products.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Super easy, it was so great to just do it there and then in the shower! At first I had it in the bedroom but by the time I'd got out of the shower, brushed my teeth and got in the bedroom my skin was already dry. So I kept it in the shower and when I'd turned the shower off, I used it - it actually makes you feel less wet once you've rubbed it it. and by the time my teeth were done it had completely sunk in and I felt dry/ready to get dressed!

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

It felt lovely after, definitely softer and smoother, on my upper arms, the 'chicken skin' even looks better now, whether thats just because Im actually moisturising every day now or down to the product itself I cant say.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I do normally love the Sanctuary scent but I did find it was a bit strong as an all over the body product, I think I would prefer an unscented option if I'm honest.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes to both, I enjoy using it and it makes life run a little bit smoother in the morning and the results of softer/more moisturised skin are fab!

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use? Very easy and could easily become part of my skincare routine. I don't have much time and this was really quick and easy.
2. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

I noticed a difference after the first use but then I have really dry skin.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin? I thought the scent was okay, I would prefer a different scent though. The scent lasted okay on my skin but didn't last the 12 hours.
2. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes, I would recommend but would prefer a different scent.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

* Very easy. I was dubious but mostly impressed *

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

* Very soft. Initially I thought it felt like it was just a later and not soaking in but I like the product and would purchase it*

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

* Yes. Lovely scent but didn't last*

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes and yes!

1. It was very easy to use. As other posters have commented, I didn't expect the consistency to be as thin as it was and so I inadvertently ended up dispensing too much product the first time!

1. Definitely helped my poor knees and elbows and I also slapped it all over my poor cracked heels and insect bitten feet. Seem to make an improvement everywhere it went!

1. It was the recognisable 'Sanctuary' fragrance I think. Interestingly I seem to prefer this scent in the evening to first thing in the morning, would like something a bit fresher first thing. Did find it the fragrance quite strong initially but it didn't seem to linger overly long.

1. Will definitely buy it again, every single moisturiser I have bought previously has resulted in a greasy, frustrated mess! Even the spray on ones! Would definitely recommend it to friends.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to test it out

I found it very quick and easy to use, loved the fact that I could dry myself after I'd used it and my skin felt really nice and soft after I'd used it. I'm not very keen on scented products but I didn't find the scent over powering so it didn't put me off. I will definitely use this product again and it's not often I say that as I'm really fussy about what I spend my money on! All in all a brilliant product that I'm glad I got the chance to test as I wouldn't have bought it as I probably wouldn't have thought it would work!

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Super easy and convenient. It took almost no extra time after my shower to use it (I have four young DC so time is at a premium) so being able to slap it on and that's the job done was great

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

My skin felt really nice. I dont know how good it would be on really dry skin but it did fine on my normal skin

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

The scent wasn't one I would purposefully choose, I prefer something more citrus based or even scent free but it was pleasant enough and not heavy or cloying. It wore off after a couple of hours. I gave my mum one of the small sample bottles sent to share and she loved the scent

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

I'd definitely buy it again but would prefer other scent options if these were available

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

I loved the idea of this product - putting on while still wet, and it was very quick to apply and smooth on. It seemed a bit weird to then towel dry, like I was removing it, so I sort of patted myself dry gently!
It was very easy to use although the first few times I'm sure I used too much- it came out quite quickly and was quite runny. Then when I tried to minimise the amount I wasn't sure if I'd done enough! A pump would be better I think!

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

The first few times my skin felt really tacky all over, then after that the skin on my legs felt really soft but my arms still felt quite tacky- for quite a while too- it lasted all day! Not sure if this is because I've used too much though.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I have loved the sanctuary scent for quite a while although this seemed slightly mustier than usual. It did seem to last a while- I could still smell a light Fragrance at the end of the days!

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

I love the idea of a moisturiser in the shower, although I'm not quite sure this is the formulation of it I'd use- it seemed too tacky on my arms even when I used a smaller amount. Perhaps that's what moisturised skin is meant to feel like, but I didn't like the feel of being not quite dry.

I'd consider buying again to use on my legs but only if it was on offer and if the packaging type changed as it seemed to come out too fast like this.

Thanks mumsnet and sanctuary for choosing me to test.

1. Very quick and easy
2. I was on holiday when I started using it and it felt lovely - nice and soft after being in the sun all day. Very nice on my heavily pregnant belly in particular.
3. Yes it wasn't overpowering as some are, don't think it'd last long though.
4. Yes it's an attractive package and great idea - I'd probably buy it as a gift.

I was, and still am, a grateful recipient of the product, as up thread.
However, I would suggest that unless the company want the type of criticism Dove has received here, they rethink their surveys and how they market the results.

I don't know how to link to the Guardian article today by Sian Townson, but she makes a very valid point.

This product was very quick and easy to use. It literally took one minute to moisturise all over. Loved the fact it absorbed instantly.

My skin felt much smoother after just one application. After a weeks use, a massive improvement in my dry skin.

I like the classic sanctuary scent, the smell was subtle and lasted well during the day.

Given its results I would purchase this product and recommend it to my friends.

Super quick and easy to apply, once I got used to how much to use. This product definitely inspires me to moisturise after my morning shower where others haven't.

My skin definitely feels smoother. I swim a lot and have been spending time in the sun so this was noticeable.

Like others perhaps a choice of fragrance would be good.

I received one large and 2 small samples. I gave one of the small ones to my mum who is in her 70s. She loved it too. So yes I would and have recommended it. I would buy it for myself too.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to sample.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?
Very easy. I loved that it was quite thin and so very quick to apply. I don't usually moisturise because I don't have time, but this took no time at all.

2. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?
Fairly - more so than normal (no moisturising) but not a huge difference either.

3. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?
When I read that it had an avocado smell, I instantly thought it would be horrible, but actually it's really nice and I keep smelling myself.

4. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?
I might buy it again, depending on the price. I would probably buy it on a BOGOF. I wouldn't recommend it but that's because I don't recommend things as a rule; it never ends well.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very easy. I have never moisture regularly- it's such a faff to do it! I loved how easy this was. I kept it in the shower so I'd just turn off the water, squeeze out my hair so it didn't drip, then liberally apply. Get out of shower and into dressing gown then by the time I'd brushed teeth and sorted clothes I was dry!

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

I feel like my skin is smooth and silky. I'm sure it's made a difference,

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I love sanctuary products so the scent is absolutely perfect. It lasts almost all day, I find. It's such a clean, relaxing scent. I loved catching a whiff of it throughout the day.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

I have recommended it to people already! I gave a pregnant friend one of the samples and she loved it too. I'll definitely be buying it again, not least because my 11 year old daughter has been snaffling it when she's been in the shower too! It's a fab, easy, timesaver of a product with great benefits- smooth skin and a gorgeous scent. I love it.

1.v easy to apply at first not familiar of a runny consistency so I was dropping some.as I usually use a cream moisturiser.
2 my skin felt really soft and smooth
3the scent was nice I didn't think It lasted all day .
4i would definitely purchase it gave the other 2 samples to my mum and you have won her over as well.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Really easy. I normally hate putting moisturiser on my skin when it's wet but this was different. It didn't leave me feeling clammy or sticky or like I hadn't dried off properly.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

I definitely felt the difference. I don't normally moisturise. I hate waiting for moisturiser to soak in or having it stick to my clothes. My skin felt smooth all over, particularly drier areas.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?I love the scent. It's one reason I love sanctuary products. I used it this morning at 6.30 am and can still smell it now 15 hours later.
2. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

I would probably purchase it for a holiday where I feel like I would need more moisture. I would also recommend it. It would depend on the price as to whether I would buy it for every day use.

Thank you for the opportunity to test it.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very easy. It was runnier than I expected so did put out too much at first, and I am never entirely sure whether I have rubbed it in or not, but this improves with using less. Whole process is pretty quick. Do wonder what it is doing to my towel though.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

Not really noticed a difference on my arms, but my legs which can feel very dry are great. I don't remember to use it every day, more like every third day, but I do feel it makes a big difference to dry skin.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I like the scent, but couldn't say I noticed it after I'm out of the shower.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes depending on price I would buy and recommend.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

So quick and easy! I like that the cream is more fluid than a lot of moisturisers and absorbs quickly too.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

I have definitely noticed an improvement in the softness of my skin. It's nice to have a little more body confidence at this time of year when I've got more skin on show!

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I love the Sanctuary scent, I always use the bubble bath when I'm in need of a de-stress! The scent lasted well on my skin, I could still smell it a good few hours after application.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Definitely. I hate having to do the moisturiser drying dance and this product solves that problem! This has got to be the first moisturiser that I have used daily due to the ease and speed of application. Normally I only moisturise if my skin is really dry and even then I rarely bother. It's a great addition to my shower routine, thanks for including me in the trial.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Really quick and easy - slap it on at the end of the shower and done. I'm not sure if I'm using the right amount though - It seems quite a lot so a bit more guidance on how much to use would be helpful.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product? I could definitely feel the difference - noticeably softer after the first application.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I liked the scent but not sure it lasted long. DH said I smelt 'different'. Not sure if that's good or bad!

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it? I'm hopeless at applying moisturiser but have used this after every shower. I like the fact I can get dressed straight away and my skin doesn't feel sticky like it does after I use a moisturiser, so yes, I would buy this and would recommend it.

It was so quick and effortless using Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle as I only had to turn the shower off and apply the lotion on my wet skin. Couldn't have been easier!

I can suffer from slightly dry patches but found the body lotion definitely helped make my skin smoother. I think the convenience of using it will make me continue buying it as before I'd forget/ avoid body lotions. Before there never seemed to be enough time to wait for lotions to dry so it'd put me off using a body lotion until my skin would get to a point that I really had to use one. (And then I'd get annoyed with myself for not using one earlier..)

I found the scent mild and pleasant but found it didn't last very long. It suits me though as personally I don't like strong smelling products.

I'd buy Sanctuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle again as I love the convenience of using a lotion straight after shower and I don't have to waste time waiting for it to dry on my skin. Perfect for busy mums like me!

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very quick and easy to use. I just had to be careful to pat myself dry with the towel rather than rub myself dry - the first time most of it came off on the towel.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

Nicely soft and smooth. I could use it on newly shaved legs without irritating them, which is great.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I love the Sanctuary scent, that is the main reason I buy Sanctuary products. I'm really surprised to see others saying it didn't have a strong smell! I thought this was great for keeping the scent through the day.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes, I would recommend it and purchase it again, particularly for holidays etc.

The product was ridiculously easy to use. I just slapped it on then towel dried. I didn't think this would work but it did!

My skin felt very soft and smooth afterwards, particularly my scaly legs.

I love the Sanctuary scent. I didn't find it particularly long lasting though.

I would buy this product again. I have already recommended it to friends.

Thank you Sanctuary and MN for letting me test it.

I have now used it for almost a week so here is my feedback.....

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very quick and easy. Just rub on when wet and towel dry.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

Skin feels nice afterwards. Not sticking or wet.

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

I do like Scantuary scent and felt it lasted most of the day.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes I would purchase again and recommend but probably too expensive for everyday use. Nice as a treat though.

1. How quick and/or easy was Santuary Spa Wet Skin Moisture Miracle to use?

Very easy and quick - I was surprised by that.

1. How soft or smooth did your skin feel after using the product?

It actually did what it said - again surprised by that. Products don't always work in real life but this one did!

1. Do you like the Sanctuary scent? Did you think it lasted on your skin?

Scent was the usual pleasant Sanctuary scent - could i suggest doing a Lavender one for night-time / stress relief use - think people would love that? I'd certainly buy it. Scent from the sample stayed but not particularly long-lasting but that is fine. It would distract from your perfume otherwise.

1. Would you purchase the product again? Would you recommend it?

Yes to both questions - was genuinely surprised (and pleased!) it worked so well.