I cannot say I have excessively dry skin, but after thorough cleaning my face is definitely in need of some moisturizer. Before giving MyChelle's Renew Cream a try, I was an avid fan of3LAB's Perfect Moisturizer , and then gaveAtopalm's MLE Face Cream a short-lived shot, as well. All three are similarly priced (with the 3LAB costing just a few dollars more per ounce, and Atopalm just a touch less expensive than MyChelle), and I feel the MyChelle and Atopalm are geared slightly more towards dry and/or problem skin while the 3LAB seems to just be a cream that anyone could use, even with perfect skin. Anyhow, I found the MyChelle to have two, tiny (not quite problematic) interesting details (in contrast with the other two creams, in particular the 3LAB): Even though the cream is water-based, it is a bit on the heavier side. Not only does it take a touch more time to really rub it in (perhaps 1 to 2 minutes, as opposed to other, lighter creams that can take as little as 10 seconds), but by the end of the day, I still notice the cream as I splash water on my face during a quick rinse. However, I do have to admit that for the cream's surprising thickness, it'll jump right into your skin once you've rubbed it around a bit. Your fingers will quickly go from smooth gliding to sticky friction once the cream has (almost magically) disappeared. The directions give an astonishingly conservative recommendation: 'pearl-size' amount to 'face and neck'. I don't even get to my whole face and I've definitely covered the entire tip of my forefinger once or twice. Also, even though the cream is supposed to be 'unscented', there is definitely a smell. Perhaps by 'unscented' they merely mean 'no added ingredients with the purpose of adding fragrance' (I guess it would be quite difficult to hide any scent from a cream made of organic shea butter and pumpkin oils). I can't quite pinpoint the slight smell, but it's definitely not anything sweet or artificial. In the end, I feel it's just the fact that this is a thicker cream with more natural ingredients that gives it a somewhat stronger than usual moisturizer-esque scent. But you and any significant others will notice that you're wearing this specific cream for several hours after application. They also sell a 'scented' version. Amazon's price is not mind-blowing, but just a touch cheaper than going to Whole Foods (this little jar's been on sale there for a little over 20 dollars for as long as I can remember), and a few dollars better than most other online health/beauty retailers. On the bright side, Amazon just recently included this product in their Subscribe and Save deal, which is definitely a steal. The packaging has a very 'green' feel with its thin, post-consumer cardboard and vegetable inks, while the 'jar' itself is a very lightweight plastic tub with the sticker label wrapped around it. No complaints there. While I'm still a fan of 3LAB's lighter, more radiant moisturizer, overall this MyChelle is a great, natural, environmentally friendly (yet effective) product for drier skins.
