An Honest Nécessaire Review

I first noticed Nécessaire products on my Instagram feed earlier this year, and I’ll admit I was immediately intrigued. Gone are the days of running to the drugstore to buy random toiletries – branding and packaging seem to matter more than ever now. For a product to make the main lineup displayed in your bathroom? Chances are the packaging on the outside needs to be as good as the actual product. Unfortunately, I’ve had my fair share of products in pretty packaging that aren’t actually worth the hype. I went out and bought Nécessaire to try on my own and give an honest review. Before trying, I was wondering if the products would live up to the hype. Here’s my honest take.

An Honest Nécessaire Review

[ The Packaging ]

First impressions count. I’ve seen Nécessaire’s sleek bottles and font all over my social media feed, so I instantly recognized the box when it arrived. Minimalists and neutral lovers seem to flock to Nécessaire’s simple yet elegant packaging. I have to say I love how they look in my shower and on my bathroom counter! I don’t always give my body the same love I give to my face, so my initial thought was hopefully these new products will encourage me to share the skin love a little more.

The brand also prides itself on clean ingredients and sustainable packaging – a mission any consumer can get behind! Their philosophy behind skincare is to use facial grade ingredients on the body, hence the premium price, so needless to say I was excited to try!

[ The Products Themselves ]

The Body Wash

initially I was a little concerned the smell would be too strong, however after using it really mellows out to a beautiful light sandalwood scent. It also comes in Fragrance-Free, Eucalyptus (smells slightly medicinal in a good way, if that makes sense!), and Bergamot. I’ll be trying them all. This is the kind of body wash that you’re excited to use every day!

The Body Exfoliator

To be used in place of the body wash 2-3 times a week. Although this is marketed as an exfoliator, the product itself is extremely fine and gentle on your skin – it feels nothing like the typical harsh and grainy exfoliators. But it will leave your skin baby soft and ready for The Body Lotion!

The Body Lotion

I have VERY dry skin and this moisturizer lasted all day long. I also loved that the lotion was fragrance-free. This was probably my favorite product I tried from Nécessaire and will definitely be a staple in my routine.

[ Final Words ]

My honest take? These products live up to the hype, but you’ll pay a little more for them than your favorite drugstore brand. If pretty packaging and luxe scents are your thing and you’re down to spend $25 on a body lotion, you will LOVE Nécessaire.

Because I’m surprisingly low maintenance when it comes to body care, I really love how streamlined this makes my shower and bathroom routine. The fact that the products are beautiful yet effective makes it all the better. I’m also curious about the body serum, hand cream, and deodorant as well – will have to try these next and report back!

Personally, I definitely plan on continuing to purchase Nécessaire products. They were also kind enough to gift me a set after my first purchase – however as always all opinions are my own!