Day 1: First Impressions
It showed up on a Tuesday. The box was super standard, but the bottle inside was nicer than I expected—sleek glass with a dropper, which felt fancy. The box had a tiny tear in one corner, but whatever. I was mostly curious about the smell. I popped it open and gave it a sniff. Honestly? It smells clean. Not like perfume or flowers, but like… a fancy spa or maybe just pure, unscented oil with the faintest hint of something nutty from the jojoba. It was a relief, because my skin can get irritated by heavy fragrances. The texture was the real test. I put a couple drops on my arm. It felt oily (duh) but it sunk in way faster than the coconut oil I sometimes use. My arm felt soft, not slick. My first thought was okay, this is promising, but my skin is pretty picky and dry, so we’ll see.
Week 1: The Adjustment Phase
I started using it after my showers, focusing on my legs and arms where my skin gets the driest and looks kinda dull. The routine was easy enough. Two drops per limb, rub it in. My main goal was hydration, not miracles. For the first few days, nothing dramatic happened, which I guess is normal. My skin felt moisturized, sure, but I was using it daily so that shouldve been expected. I started getting a little skeptical around day five. Was this any better than my cheap lotion? I had a work deadline that week too, so I was stressed and probably not paying the best attention. The only thing I really noticed was that I didn’t have to reapply lotion halfway through the day like I sometimes do. My neighbor’s dog also decided this was the week to have a daily 7 AM barking fit, so I was already grumpy and not in the best mood to evaluate anything.
Week 2-3: Starting to Notice
Okay, here’s where it gets interesting. So about ten days in, I was getting dressed and I happened to glance at my legs. They just looked… different? Not transformed, but the skin seemed smoother. Less of that fine, dry flakiness I usually have, especially around my knees. I started paying closer attention. The oil really does absorb completely. I’d put it on, put my jeans on five minutes later, and no greasy residue. That was a big plus. Around the start of week three, my partner randomly said my skin felt super soft. That’s when I knew it wasn’t just in my head. The texture was improving. It wasn’t a “wow” moment, but a gradual “huh, that’s nice.” It became a part of my routine, something I actually looked forward to because it felt like a little bit of self-care.
Month 1: The Real Results
Fast forward to the one-month mark. Time for an honest assessment. What changed? The hydration is legit. My skin stays supple all day, which for my delicate, dry skin is a win. The rough patches on my elbows are basically gone. The overall texture is smoother and more even. It’s not a glass-skin situation, but it’s a definite improvement from where I started. What didn’t change? It’s not a magic potion for deep scars or anything like that, and it doesn’t have a slimming effect for me—but to be fair, I wasn’t really using it for that. It’s a moisturizing and nourishing product, and on that front, it delivered. It’s lightweight, which I love, and a little goes a long way. I’m about a third of the way through the bottle.
We also covered something similar in My Honest Take on West&Month Varicose Vein Cream: Miracle or Just Moisturizer?.
If you liked this, you’ll probably find West&Month Mouth Tape Review: My Honest Experience After 30 Nights interesting too.
Would I Repurchase?
Yes. The reason is simple: it works for what I needed. It solved my dry, dull skin problem without being greasy or irritating. It’s become a reliable part of my routine, and the bottle is lasting a good while. If you have delicate skin that needs serious moisture without the heavy feel, this is a solid bet.
You can grab it here if you’re curious.
