Team ELLE puts targeted body products to the test…
If you’re on a mission to get beach-ready fast, ramp up your gym regime with topical products designed to tackle those problem zones.
Team ELLE puts targeted body products to the test…
Price: £29
Stockist: Look Fantastic
Apparently, this fresh smelling cream has the ability to target and transform abdominal fat, promising a loss of 2.8cm, with just two applications everyday for 28 days!
Pros: Lierac’s product sounds almost too good to be true, and although there is no miracle cream, but after only a few days my stomach certainly felt firmer and the skin appeared smoother. This cream was easy to massage into my skin – but I made sure to use some vigorous massage to encourage the process.
Cons: The bottle is quite small and I’m not sure it would last the 28 consecutive days recommended to see optimum results.
Price: £37
Stockist: This Works
I had never thought to use a moisturiser designed for my cleavage and although I was sceptical at first the difference was visible almost immediately. Plus, it had the most amazing rose scent.
Pros: After the first few days I noticed my chest and neck felt tighter, while my skin looked and felt well and truly hydrated. The cream is light and sinks in after using a few circular motions to massage into my skin and the shimmering lotion was a nice touch. Not only does the cream leave my skin looking more radiant, but it also protects from environmental damage.
Cons: The dedication. It’s definitely a product I’d buy again, but it’s something that has to be used all the time and although using it morning and evening wasn’t a hassle, I’m not sure I could justify the long-term expense.
Price: £35
I’ve added this cream to my morning routine focusing on my hips, thighs and bum; it smells amazing. According to the bottle there are 190 pumps of product in the bottle, enough for a month’s supply.
Pros: The consistency is thicker than your average moisturiser, which has encouraged me to use firmer massaging strokes. I really have to knead the cream into my skin to get it to sink in so I can get dressed! Instantly my skin feels smoother, tighter and more energised, I’m confident with continued use my hips and thighs should look smoother and less dimpled.
Cons: It takes a bit of time to really work the cream in, not ideal early on a school day! I guess the only con is that you have to use this religiously for a month to get lasting results, during the first days of application after 8 hours at work my skin was back to its usual looking (and feeling) self.
Price: £35
Stockist: Spa Find
This kit contains six phials of a tonic that smells suspiciously like Whisky. You can make this kit last three months, but I followed the intensive treatment, using all six phials in one week.
Pros: I was sceptical that this concoction containing caffeine-rich Guarana and Lemon Extract wouldn’t make a jot of difference, but after patting on two phials in as many days onto my thighs, my cellulite was far less noticeable, by the time I’d finished the treatment there was only a small hint of orange peel skin in the offending areas. The ideal pre-holiday boost!
Cons: This isn’t the nicest smelling product to be slathering on your body, and the liquid consistency can be a tad messy. Also, the kit recommends you dry body brush for 10 minutes every day and drink warm water with lemon first thing. Needless to say I did neither, but I still got good results, maybe if I’d been motivated to follow the tips my thighs would have looked even better!
Price: £42
Stockist: Beautique.com
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This light lotion with a subtle, fresh scent is a joy to use. Although it’s designed for the inner arm, I’ve been slathering it all over to prevent any sign of bingo wings.
Pros: There is an instant tightening effect on the skin, which improves the look of my arms. My workouts in the gym have focused on my arms for a while, but since using the cream I’ve definitely noticed a vast improvement in the definition of my arms. Maybe it’s a placebo effect, or because I’ve been spending time massaging the area it looks better – but who cares? I’ve been getting plenty of compliments.
Cons: It’s time consuming to add another product to my morning routine. To get the most out of this cream you should be exercising too - it won’t give you such good results if it’s all you rely on.
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