NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion for Very Dry, Itchy Skin with Glycerin, Provitamin B5 and Niacinamide, 72-Hour Body…
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$6.73
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, Nivea Intense Healing punches well above its sub-$7 price tag. Four separate high-trust r/SkincareAddiction threads describe enormous improvements in dry-skin texture, with one commenter calling the price "unbeatable" and another reporting their skin "soaked it up and felt so much softer" after the 72-hour formula reformulation. Verified-purchase reviewers at target.com and walmart.com echo the same notes: thick but non-greasy, fast-absorbing, effective on cracked or very dry skin.
What reviewers liked
- Four high-trust r/SkincareAddiction threads endorse it for dry-skin relief
- Best price-per-ounce of any pick at ~$6.73 for 16.9 oz
- Glycerin + niacinamide + pro-vitamin B5 stack with verified-purchase support
- Pump-bottle format and 72-hour hydration claim widely reported as plausible by community
Where it falls short
- Fragrance disqualifies it for sensitive-skin or fragrance-reactive users
- r/SkincareAddiction reports of a formula change with mixed reception
- Texture is thicker than CeraVe Daily and can feel heavy in warm weather
- Not appropriate as a face moisturizer per most reviewer commentary
Across the reviewers we read, Nivea Intense Healing punches well above its sub-$7 price tag. Four separate high-trust r/SkincareAddiction threads describe enormous improvements in dry-skin texture, with one commenter calling the price "unbeatable" and another reporting their skin "soaked it up and felt so much softer" after the 72-hour formula reformulation. Verified-purchase reviewers at target.com and walmart.com echo the same notes: thick but non-greasy, fast-absorbing, effective on cracked or very dry skin.
The consensus isn't unanimous. Multiple r/SkincareAddiction commenters explicitly call out the fragrance — some find it pleasant, others (particularly those buying for fragrance-sensitive partners) say it disqualifies the product. One thread suggests the formula has been changed at least once, with mixed reactions to the current version. For shoppers who tolerate fragrance and want maximum hydration per dollar, it's the strongest value pick in the set.
- 3x Care
- Moisturizing body lotion for dry skin and very dry skin offers 3X care as it soothes and nourishes skin, and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier to help prevent moisture loss
- 72-Hour Moisture
- Enriched with a 10% serum of Glycerin, Provitamin B5 and Niacinamide and delivers 72 hours of nourishing moisture
- Non-Greasy Moisturizing Lotion
- Quick-absorbing, non-greasy hydrating lotion immediately offers dry skin itch relief and provides a healthy look
- Dermatologically Tested
- Dry skin lotion that is dermatologically tested for skin compatibility
- Recycled Packaging
- Healing lotion packaged in a 50% recycled plastic lotion bottle (excluding pump) with a convenient pump that makes application easy
- Includes
- One 16.9 fluid ounce bottle of NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion, New Look and Formula
I've been using it nightly since then and there is such an enormous difference in my skin. And the price is unbeatable-- you can buy 16 oz. for ...
Yes! I was coming here to recommend the Nivea cocoa butter in-shower lotion, really keeps my dry skin smooth and non-flaky, and no sticky ...
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“My Nivea Intense Healing Lotion HONEST Review” · YouTube
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