My Elbows Were Embarrassing Me
Okay, listen. I wasn’t on a quest for the holy grail of body creams. I was just tired of my skin feeling like sandpaper. My elbows and knees? Forget about it. They looked dull and felt seriously rough, like I’d been leaning on concrete all day. I was using this drugstore lotion that smelled like fake coconuts and did absolutely nothing. Then I kept seeing this West&Month cream pop up. The price tag made me wince—thirty-five bucks for lotion? Honestly, I almost closed the tab. But I was desperate, and the promise of fixing rough, dull skin got me. I figured I’d give it one last shot.
First Impressions: Not What I Expected
The bottle is… fine. It’s nice, not luxurious. I was hoping for a pump, but it’s a squeeze tube. Not a dealbreaker, but come on, for this price? Anyway, I squeezed some out after my shower. The texture is thick. I mean, really thick and rich. I braced myself for that greasy, never-absorbs feeling. But here’s the thing: it sank in. Not instantly, but within a minute or two. It left my skin feeling soft, not slick. No residue on my pajamas. Major first win.
The Real Test: Did It Actually Work?
I used it every night for two weeks. I gotta say, the change wasn’t overnight, but it was steady. The rough patches on my elbows started smoothing out. The overall dullness? That was the biggest surprise. My legs just looked… healthier? More even? It’s hard to describe, but they had a subtle glow, not a shine. It’s like the cream hydrated from deep down. They talk about a “continuous release of moisture,” and I think that’s legit. My skin felt soft all the next day, not just right after applying.
Quick Comparison: This vs. My Old Lotion
I made a quick chart because I’m a visual person and maybe you are too. Here’s how it stacks up against the basic stuff I was using.
| West&Month Cream | Drugstore Lotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.97 | $7.99 |
| Key Stuff Inside | Aloe Vera Extract, Shea Butter | Fragrance, Basic Emollients |
| Texture | Rich, thick, absorbs well | Thin, often sits on skin |
| Effect on Rough/Dull Skin | Visible improvement in texture & glow | Temporary softness, no lasting change |
Look, the drugstore lotion is cheaper, obviously. But if your skin is genuinely rough and dull, you’re just putting a cheap, perfumed band-aid on it. You get what you pay for.
Let’s Be Real About the Downsides
It’s not perfect. I have two gripes. First, the scent. It’s very faint, which a lot of people will love, but it’s almost medicinal? Not fruity or floral. Just… clean and neutral. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it. Second, the tube. I wish it was in a jar or had a pump. When you get toward the end, you have to fight with it to get the last bits out. For thirty-five dollars, the packaging feels a bit cheap.
Final Thoughts: Who Should Actually Buy This?
Honestly, if your skin is just slightly dry and a basic lotion works, save your money. This is overkill. But if you have stubborn rough spots, sandpaper elbows, or skin that just looks tired and lackluster no matter what you try? This cream is a game-saver, not just a game-changer. It’s the one that finally made a difference for me. The price still stings a little, but a tube lasts a good while since you don’t need a ton. My skin finally feels like skin again, not a reptile’s. Worth the hype? For my specific problems, yeah. It really was.
