With the rising popularity of Korean skincare brands and routines, two brands remain household names for their superb skin moisturising and hydrating effects: Nivea and Vaseline. But which brand provides superior skin hydration?
In this review, I will compare both brands based on their texture and absorption, fragrances, sensitivity, longevity, and ingredients to help you make an informed buying decision regardless of your skin type and lifestyle choices.
Nivea Body Lotion
Nivea offers a wide range of body lotions developed to address different skin concerns and types, from Nivea Cocoa & Indulging Body Lotion to Aloe & Hydration Body Lotion.
Nivea Cocoa and Indulging Body Lotion. Price: ₦5,800. Where to Buy: Shop Perona Beauty.
Nivea Aloe & Hydration Body Lotion. Price: ₦16,522. Where to Buy: Shop Care to Beauty
Ingredients
Nivea body lotions contain humectants (Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside), emollients (almond oil, cocoa butter, avocado oil), and occlusives (Cera Microcristallina) to lock in moisture without feeling greasy. Many formulas are alcohol-free, making them ideal for sensitive skin.
Organic Ingredients like chamomile, argan oil, aloe vera, avocado oil, cocoa butter, and almond oil lock in moisture, calm inflammation and redness, keep the skin soft and hydrated, and provide nutritional benefits.
Skin Suitability
Some Nivea body lotions, such as NIVEA Perfect and Radiant Lotion and NIVEA Creme, are suitable for all skin types.
Nivea Perfect and Radiant Lotion. Price: ₦4,900.00. Where to Buy: Shop Teeka4.
NIVEA Creme. Price: ₦5,900. Where to Buy: Shop Teeka4.
Dry Skin: Nivea Body lotions deliver long-lasting hydration and protect dry skin from the effects of dry weather and frequent sun exposure
Oily Skin: Since oily skin types are naturally moisturised, some Nivea body lotions offer a lightweight consistency to prevent clogged pores and provide adequate hydration.
Sensitive Skin: Nivea body lotions are ideal for sensitive skin types because they are fragrance—and alcohol-free, contain safe chemical and organic ingredients to soothe inflammation and redness, and have been dermatologically tested.
In a review of Nivea Radiant and Beauty Body Lotion, the reviewer mentioned she had been using the lotion for a year. While it’s suitable for all skin types, you may have to pair it with a body oil if you have dry skin or you just prefer more hydration. She also mentioned that it has a runny texture and a long-lasting fragrance. While it is not an intensive brightening lotion, it evens out your skin tone.
In a comment under the same, a user mentioned that it darkened her skin and caused rashes. On Reddit, the Nivea Q10 Body Lotion is praised as the Holy Grail body lotion for its skin-softening and hydrating effects.
Nivea Q10 Body Lotion. Price: ₦20,500. Where to Buy: Shop Cocorosey.
Vaseline Body Lotions
Vaseline products are generally favoured in Nigeria during the dry season because of their rich moisturising and hydrating benefits. While the Blue Seal Petroleum Jelly is usually more popular, there are body lotions that offer equal hydration.
Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Lotion. Price: ₦7,279. Where to Buy: Shop Care to Beauty.
