As someone who's been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Pregnancy Kit religiously since week 12, I can confidently say this 4-piece set has become my pregnancy skincare holy grail. The heavenly cocoa butter scent alone makes me look forward to my twice-daily application routine!
The star of the show is definitely the Skin Therapy Body Oil - it absorbs like magic without leaving greasy residue. I can literally put clothes on immediately after application. Pro tip: Keep an extra bottle of this oil handy as you'll likely finish it first (I ran out at 7 months while other products were still half full).
While the Tummy Butter is thicker than I expected (you'll need to warm it between fingers first), it's been a lifesaver for those extra dry days when my stretching skin felt itchy. The lotion and cream provide all-day hydration, though I did notice some slight white residue if I applied too much.
At 29 weeks now, my belly remains stretch-mark free except for a faint linea nigra. The real test came when I neglected my breasts - those few stretch marks that appeared convinced me to extend my application routine everywhere!
The kit isn't perfect - the butter's texture takes getting used to and the oil contains canola oil which some might find odd. But for under $30, getting four full-size dermatologist-approved products that actually work? That's pregnancy win in my book.