I bought the new formula of the Aveeno Stress Relief body wash and it is absolutely awful. It burns my skin, is drying and has an abrasive new sent. I have happily used this product for years. PLEASE go back to the original wonderful product that didn’t need “an upgrade.” It feels like I’m washing with a caustic chemical. I by the large bottle every time and this one is getting thrown in the trash.

I use this lotion after showering every night before I hit the bed. I love the non greasy formula that is typical of Aveeno but the lavender smell of this particular lotion is just dreamy. One pump is just enough for my hands and neck/ upper chest. I’m convinced that the smell makes me even more relaxed before bed.

The new fragrance and formula is so terrible. It smells nothing like the lotion (and body wash) that my whole family has loved for years is vastly different than the original. Instead of being calming, it smells cheap and like chemicals, which can't be good for my skin and body! On top of that, Aveeno's response to similarly disappointed customers is to waste more of each person's resources and call a number? Change the formula back to what everyone loved!

I've used the Stress Relief lotion and body wash for many many years because of how unique, natural and well-balanced the scent is. The consistency was just rich enough without being heavy, sticky or greasy; it was truly perfection. However, this updated formula is in no way just a "new look". It smells absolutely disgusting. The fragrance smells completely artificial and cheap. The formula feels diluted with water and not at all hydrating. I've loved and lost many skin care products through company rebranding but nothing has been as disappointing as this one. Even the packaging looks tacky. I thought I was the only one who felt this way but it's great to see others speaking out as well. Suffice it to say, Aveeno has lost another loyal customer.

I have used this lotion for years, this change in formula is for the worst, it doesn't soothe the same way. It feels different. but the worst part is the scent the ylang ylang and chamomile is missing and all you left was this artificial plastic smelling lavender scent that is so perfumed that it is anything but stress free. I used to be able to justify spending more money to get this bottle of lotion but now its not worth spending the money when it no longer feels or smells the same. It also no longer helps with the itchy tight skin. all over this change is awful. I am glad you made the lid brown so I know to steer clear from it and not waste my money here.

There are no hints of lavender and the ylang-ylang is way, way too powerful. The named components on the front (lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang) aren't even listed in the ingredients, rather all there is is "fragrance." Doesn't alleviate stress and actually induces it. Lotion itself is fine, it moisturizes well without much of a greasy/tacky feel

I have used this lotion for years as I have extremely sensitive skin and most lotions either give me hives, rashes, or just make me extremely itchy. I recently ran out and bought a new bottle and the smell is awful and within 10 minutes I am already covered in hives. If you are looking for the previously loved lotion, this is not it. I definitely won’t be recommending this to family and friends anymore nor will I be buying it again unless it goes back to the old formula.

I hate this lotion! I guess I should have smelled it before I purchased it. The smell is overpowering and nauseating. I put it on the first time and washed it off immediately. I keep trying to adjust to the smell, but it's just too much. I will be throwing the rest of the bottle away. You've been warned - the smell is obnoxious.

I have been using this lotion for 4 years and recently noticed that the scent has changed from lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang to just lavender and oat. I loved the original scent because of its calming and not overpoweringly floral smell and the new formula is a bit too earthy with just oat and lavender so I don’t know if I’ll continue to buy. I’m disappointed and sad because I love Aveeno and loved this lotion so much.

I’ve always read good things about it online but it’s not available where I live, now I’m on holiday abroad it’s very cold and dry skin, I saw this at Watson’s and jumped at a chance to buy it.. was a bit surprised that it’s so pricy.. the packaging isn’t that fancy.. nevertheless it absorbed instantly and did not just sit on the skin like a lot of lotions do. I don’t even use body lotion but this lotion makes me want to use it. It just works.