30%nivea

First, I'll discuss my experience with Nivea. The cream is very thick, a bit stickier than La Mer. They also have very similar scents- floral with a touch of citrus. If La Mer is applied without liquifying it first, the two apply very similarly. They are very thick, so much so that it can be hard to spread around your face. A thick film of lotion is formed on the skin, and it very slowly sinks in to the skin. The speed depends upon how much creme is applied. Nivea does not really liquify like La Mer does with melting it between your hands. Nivea will become a bit less sticky and will be a bit thinner, but won't change color. When applied like this it still takes a while to sink in to the skin.

My major issue with Nivea Creme is the major grease factor l get after application. I just turn into a giant, shiny greasy person, no matter how much creme I've applied. This happens with application and pretty much never goes away. No amount of powder or anti-shine product takes it away, only washing my face fixes the issue. In addition, I believe that the 2 days of testing I did with this product was responsible for the big blemish now on my face!

One thing that I will say about Nivea Creme is that it is definitely very hydrating. When I use the creme on my body, the issues of greasiness are much less important. It is definitely strong enough to overcome my dry skin, especially right after a shower!