Let’s talk about my lizard skin for a second
Okay, so it’s not actually lizard skin, but this past winter? It was a close call. My elbows and knees were basically sandpaper, and my shins had that lovely, dull, ashy look going on. I was desperate. I’d been scrolling, saw the West&Month cream pop up a few times, and honestly, the packaging looked nice enough that I just clicked “buy”. No deep research, just pure “my skin hurts” impulse.
First Impressions: Not What I Expected
Listen, when it arrived, I was expecting a typical, light lotion. You know the kind. This is NOT that. It’s a cream, capital C. Thick, rich, and you can literally feel the shea butter the second you scoop a bit out. Here’s the thing, though – it melts into your skin surprisingly fast. No greasy, sliding-off-the-hands drama. It just… sinks in. The scent is very faint, kind of clean and nutty from the shea, which I personally love. If you’re into heavy perfumes, this might be too subtle for you.
I started using it right after my nightly shower, when my skin was still a bit damp. Game changer move, by the way. Within about three days, I noticed the sandpaper elbows were… gone? Like, actually smooth. Can you believe this? I was binge-watching some true crime doc and absentmindedly rubbing my elbow (weird habit, I know) and I just stopped and was like, “Huh.”
Is it worth almost thirty bucks?
I gotta say, the price tag made me wince a little. $28.99 for body cream? My usual drugstore stuff is like, eight dollars. So I made a quick comparison chart for you lazy folks who, like me, appreciate a visual.
| The Thing | West&Month Cream | My Old Drugstore Lotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28.99 | $7.99 |
| Main Stuff | Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Extract | Water, Glycerin, Fragrance |
| Texture | Rich cream, fast absorption | Thin liquid, can feel sticky |
| Lasting Hydration | Easily through the next day | Gone by midday |
Looking at it like that… yeah, it makes sense. You’re paying for ingredients that actually do the job and last. My old lotion was basically a temporary fix. This feels more like it’s helping my skin help itself, if that doesn’t sound too woo-woo.
The One Thing That Annoys Me
Okay, full honesty time. The jar. It’s a beautiful, heavy jar, but you have to dip your fingers in it. I’m not a huge germaphobe, but sometimes I just want a pump, you know? Especially for something I’m using in the bathroom. It’s a small gripe, but it’s my gripe. I just try to make sure my hands are super clean.
A month in, and my skin legitimately looks and feels healthier. That dullness is gone, it’s smoother, and I don’t get that tight, itchy feeling in the afternoon anymore. It’s become my nighttime ritual. Throw on some comfy pants, slather this on, and call it a day.
Final, non-expert verdict
If you have seriously dry, rough, or dull skin and you’re tired of lotions that don’t cut it, this cream is a solid investment. It’s not magic, but it’s really, really effective. The price is steep compared to drugstore options, but you use less because it’s so rich, and the results are noticeably better. Just be ready for the jar life.
For me? I’m repurchasing. My inner lizard is officially retired.
