So I Finally Caved and Bought It
Listen, my knees and elbows have been looking… well, let’s just say they’ve seen better days. I was scrolling through Instagram, probably avoiding work, and this West&Month Vitamin C Body Cream kept popping up. Everyone was raving about it for “evening skin tone.” Honestly, I was skeptical. I’ve tried cheap drugstore lotions and fancy department store stuff, and nothing really made a difference. But the before-and-afters got me. I ordered it that night.
First Impressions & The Nitty Gritty
The bottle showed up and it’s actually quite nice. Not medicinal-looking at all. The cream itself is a light, fluffy texture and it smells faintly like citrus—not overpowering, which I appreciate. I gotta say, it absorbs way faster than my old, thick body butter. No more sticking to my pajamas for ten minutes. I started using it religiously right out of the shower, focusing on my neck, knees, and elbows (my problem areas).
Here’s the thing I wondered: how does this stack up against my regular body lotion? I made a quick comparison chart because I’m a nerd and also because visuals help.
| What I Look For | My Old Drugstore Lotion | West&Month Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $21.99 |
| Main Active Stuff | Shea Butter, Glycerin | Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Niacinamide |
| Hydration | Good for a few hours | Lasts all day, feels deeper |
| Tone / Brightness | Zero effect | Actual noticeable difference |
The Good, The Real, and One Tiny Annoyance
After about three weeks, I caught my reflection in a store window. My elbows looked smoother. Not “baby’s bottom” smooth, but the dark, ashy look was definitely diminished. My knees followed suit. The skin just looks more even and healthy, not dull. The moisturizing part is legit—my skin feels plump and soft, not just surface-level slick.
Can you believe this? My partner even asked if I got a spray tan. Nope, just consistent with this cream.
Now, for the not-so-perfect part. The pump. It works fine, but sometimes on the first press of the day, a little bit of the cream has separated or dried at the tip? It’s a tiny thing, and it doesn’t affect the product inside at all, but I have to wipe it off. Just keep that in mind.
Would I Buy It Again?
Honestly, yes. It’s more expensive than my old standby, but it actually does something specific that I wanted. It’s not just a basic moisturizer. It’s a treatment. I use it every day, and the bottle is still going strong after a month, so the price-per-use isn’t bad.
If you’re looking for a simple, no-frills lotion, maybe stick with the classics. But if you have areas of uneven tone or dullness that bug you, and you want a product that targets that, this one is worth a shot. It’s become my post-shower non-negotiable.
