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Nivea in blue pot - Tell me your uses for it

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AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 16:21

I've bought some Nivea in the blue pot. Tell me how to use it! Can I really take makeup off with it? AND use it as a face and body moisturiser? All tips appreciated TIA Grin

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Rubyslippers7780 · 20/11/2018 16:21

I use it for everything!! I love it.

AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 16:23

What do you mean, everything?

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DeezMutts · 20/11/2018 16:24

I use it as nightcream. It’s very greasy but has improved my coarse looking skin.

AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 16:26

Thanks DeezMutts

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SpeckledyHen · 20/11/2018 16:51

I use it as a night cream and for dry skin on my lower legs after a shower .

AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 17:02

Thanks SpeckedlyHen

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GhostCurry · 20/11/2018 17:03

I use it on my forehead, which is what gets driest around this time of year. It doesn’t agree with the rest of my face :)

Rosa · 20/11/2018 17:05

After visiting a frined in hospital and the lady in the next bed was 82 and had used it for years I am going to invest in vast quantaties and slap it on face and body and hope that my skin goes like hers . I sware she looked 60 !

Wolfiefan · 20/11/2018 17:09

I only use it on my horribly sensitive and often very dry skin. Watching for inspiration!!

SassitudeandSparkle · 20/11/2018 17:12

I use it as moisturiser on my face and neck, but I have really dry skin!

Also good as handcream. Never tried it as a cleanser, occasionally used it as a body moisturiser. It suits me, but may be too greasy for others.

sunshineandshowers21 · 20/11/2018 17:17

i’ve used it as a night cream since i was 13 and my grandma bought me my first pot. her, her mum, and my mum have used it for years and they all look a years younger than their actual age. maybe it’s just good genes - but i’ll never give up on the nivea just in case! i also use it for my dry knees and elbows.

AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 17:22

Thanks for your comments everyone - I have heard a few stories about it being a family tradition too!

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GVmama · 20/11/2018 18:13

I use it on my nose (in the evening) when I've got a cold to stop it getting dry and sore, it's a fab intensive moisturiser but I wouldn't slather it on my face during the day as it's too greasy for my skin and doesn't absorb well.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 20/11/2018 18:13

I use it on my feet, especially on holiday where we tend to walk for miles. Slather it all over and put socks on - it's wonderful!

TeapotFairy · 20/11/2018 18:18

I use it as a primer for my foundation. It’s quite heavy which means it mixes better with my liquid foundation than thinner mouisturisers do

AutumnShades · 20/11/2018 18:24

Ooh a primer!! That's interesting! Shock

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TheFormidableMrsC · 20/11/2018 18:28

I've used it for years. Thick layer at night before bed. I use it as a day cream too but only a light application and you do have to wait for it to "sink in" before applying make up. I have very good skin for my age, no lines at all (am eyeing 50).

Nandocushion · 20/11/2018 18:31

Night cream here too, family tradition (and older mum with great skin) too. As well, when my son blew a large bubble with sticky gum that got all over his face, wiping it with Nivea got it off right away where scrubbing wouldn't.

DoveSecret · 20/11/2018 19:37

I only use it at winter for my dry skin.

redsummershoes · 20/11/2018 19:40

hands - better than expensive hand creams.
face around eyes and mouth
below nose when having a cold

Strawberrybelly · 20/11/2018 19:40

I use it on my face as a moisturiser and to take my eye make up off.

MissLadyM · 20/11/2018 19:48

Brilliant for feet. I use it on my hands & cuticles. The smell is amazing

redsummershoes · 20/11/2018 20:01

nappy rash and sore bottoms
chuffing

DeezMutts · 20/11/2018 20:53

Chuffing ShockConfusedGrin

halfwitpicker · 20/11/2018 20:56

It is the best. Cheap top.

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