Is it very unAustralian of me to say I’ve never really liked Miranda Kerr? Something about her just rubs me the wrong way. I just don’t know what it is. So when she launched her own skincare line, Kora by Miranda Kerr, I pooh-poohed the range, figured it was yet another celebrity launching his/her own fragrance, skincare products, etc. Plus, to be honest, the products ain’t exactly cheap to begin with.

Still, when I saw a few Kora products in the MBBE goodie bag, I was quite keen to try them out. What better way to see if they really work, or if they would just be nothing more than a celebrity-endorsed item?

First to try was the Organic Rich Body Lotion.

Description:

The ultimate all over body moisturiser providing the skin with complete nourishment and protection. Organically grown Jojoba, Noni Extract, Cocoa Butter and Macadamia reintroduce Essential fatty Acids into the skin while Plant Botanicals help soften and protect the skin from harmful free radicals.

The lotion is an unassuming, and rather unflattering shade of beige. Beige. Ugh, even the word leaves a bland taste in the mouth. The texture and feel of the cream are not as rich and thick as I expected. Still, it’s not greasy, spreads well onto the skin and absorbs quickly.

Despite the colour, I have to say, I’m actually quite in love with the lotion! It smells amazing, with a blend of organic plant botanicals (jojoba, sandalwood and macadamia, cocoa butter, and that noni juice she’s always yammering on about). Even though it’s described as a rich body lotion, it’s actually quite light on my dry skin. It’s a definite check for me for the coming warm summer nights. Having said that, there are some who still say that it’s quite thick for summer use. I use mine straight out of the shower when my skin is still slightly damp, thus it was just fine for me.

So Miranda Kerr, dammit, you got me on this one. I really do like this body lotion, and I’m more than ready to try out the other products from your KORA range.

KORA by Miranda Kerr’s Organic Rich Body Lotion retails at AU$44.95 for 200ml and is available at David Jones.

What I like about it: Love the aromatherapy scent, moisturises the skin well, not greasy.

What I do not like about it: The colour’s a bit offputting for me. Beige. Blegh 😛