I've been a loyal fan of the Aveeno Calming Moisturizer for years. Years! I thought maybe I'd made a mistake and bought the wrong scent when I came home with my 2 massive jugs of this stuff. It smells like sour plastic with a faint scent of lavender. It is just not at all as pleasing as the old formulation that included chamomile and ylang ylang. I wish they wouldn't have monkeyed with such a superior product. Another case of ruining a product on the quest for a great profit margin, I guess. Not buying this again, but will keep checking the labels in hopes they come to their senses and return to the old formula.

This was my go to lotion for the way it applied, absorbed and smelled pleasant, had no clue the formula was changed and had honestly thought my scent was off, then to realize it didn’t apply as easy. Looked up online and lo and behold I knew something was off, please Avenno bring back the original formula!!

I hate this stuff. I'd use it in a pinch for my dry hands, but it leaves an annoying waxy residue and my hands are still not all that moisturized. Smell really strong, which is good if you like the smell. I find it too strong, so it's an additional reminder that 'wow, I really hate this smelly, waxy and ineffective lotion.'

Why did you change my wonderful, lovely scent and silky, smooth lotion? I came here to see if anybody else had a problem with it and was surprised to see pages of one star reviews due to the change of the formula. How could it have 4 Star reviews? I went back 128 reviews to see that the five star reviews are from the old formula and from 1 year ago and older. I’m shocked. These reviews should not include the old formula. Which was excellent. I have used it for many many years for my sensitive skin and sensitive to smells. I have no idea what to do. I know I won’t be able to replace it. Thankfully I smelled it when I saw the change in the bottle. How many people did you rip off by not informing us of the change on the bottle? So glad I didn’t buy it. Please consider changing it back. It’s gone up in price consistently, but I have paid it without complaint.

Aveno ruined this product. I hate the new scent that came along with the brown pump and "Lavender Scent" labelling... The old packaging (cream and lavender colored pump) and lebelling that said "with SOOTHING OAT, LAVENDER, CHAMOMILE & YLANG-YLANG" had a completely different scent. This was my go-to bodywash and lotion for 8 years, but no more. They changed the scent and I hate it.

I would not recommend the new formula to any of my friends and family. The fragrance is intensely artificial. The texture quickly absorbs but does not offer any semblance of hydration or skin protection but leaves behind the awful scent that lasts for hours. The new formula pales in comparison to the original which was a major cult classic.

YUCK! You have ruined my favorite lotion. It stinks, smells nothing like lavender and isn't as moisturizing as it was previously. I have sensitive skin and never had any issue with the previous formulation so have no idea why you made this horrible change.

I have used this for YEARS - gentle scent and gentle formula. The new formula looks the same on the back of the bottle but the fragrance has changed and is not only super strong now but lost its gentle lavender and is now like an over perfumed old lady. Giant new bottle in the new formal is now trash. I used to use this for both myself and my children and now I have to fine a completely new product.

The new scent is not good. It has a scent ingredient that I can not tolerate. I get sick to my stomach, headache, metal taste in my mouth. Please bring back the original Stress Relief Moisturizing lotion with the lavender top. I will have to find a new favorite lotion/brand to replace your original.

I was given a gift of this lotion and the matching body wash after having my baby. It was a great gift as it made me feel good about myself. It had a great smell, made me feel good to do something nice for myself and it was safe to snuggle with baby after applying to my skin. Nothing but praises here!!! Since then, I have included these products at baby showers for the new moms.