Joonbyrd Little Love Body Lotion Review

It's is a lot of money for a body lotion, so Joonbyrd Little Love had to do more than simply smell nice for me to think it was worth it.

What makes it interesting is that it feels much lighter than the rich gourmand scent suggests. The formula combines ingredients such as glycerin, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, plant oils and cocoa butter, but the texture is still easy to spread and does not leave my skin feeling coated.

The scent is also a huge part of the experience. If you do not like sweet vanilla based body products, this probably will not be for you.

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The scent is impossible to ignore

Little Love has notes of milky vanilla, maple syrup, caramel and roasted coffee bean.

That sounds incredibly sweet on paper, and it definitely has a warm gourmand character, but I do not find it smells like I have covered myself in syrup.

The vanilla and caramel are the first things I notice, with the coffee giving it a slightly deeper edge as it settles.

It is still very much a scented body product, though.

I can smell it on my skin after applying it, and I would not automatically layer a strong perfume over the top without thinking about whether the two fragrances actually work together.

If you enjoy warm vanilla and gourmand scents, I think this is one of the nicest things about Little Love.

If fragrance in body care bothers you, I would probably look elsewhere.

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The texture is much lighter than the scent suggests

I expected something quite rich from the scent and packaging, but the lotion itself feels surprisingly lightweight.

It spreads easily over the skin and sinks in without leaving the heavy, greasy finish I associate with thicker body butters.

That makes a big difference when I use it after showering because I can apply it over my arms and legs, let it settle briefly and then get dressed without feeling sticky.

My skin still feels properly moisturised afterwards.

The balance between light texture and a more nourishing finish is probably the thing I like most about the formula.

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How my skin feels after using it

The immediate result for me is softer, smoother skin.

Dry areas feel more comfortable and the skin has a healthier looking finish without appearing greasy.

Joonbyrd says Little Love is clinically proven to hydrate for up to 48 hours.

I treat that as a brand testing claim rather than expecting my own skin to behave according to an exact timetable.

What matters more to me is that my skin still feels moisturised well after application rather than becoming dry again a couple of hours later.

I particularly like it on my legs and arms, where I want enough moisture to make a visible difference but do not necessarily want a thick body cream.

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What is actually in Little Love?

The ingredient list is more interesting than I would normally expect from a scented body lotion.

It contains glycerin and sodium hyaluronate to attract moisture, alongside ingredients such as grape seed oil, abyssinian oil, cocoa butter and vitamin E to help soften the skin.

Niacinamide is also included, along with amino acids and botanical ingredients.

I would not buy this expecting it to behave like a targeted pigmentation treatment or an exfoliating body product.

For me, its main job is still hydration and softness.

The skincare ingredients simply make the formula feel more considered than a basic fragranced lotion.

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Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

My own skin has found it comfortable, but I would not describe this as a fragrance free sensitive skin body lotion.

The scent is deliberate and quite noticeable.

Anyone who already knows their skin reacts badly to fragranced body products should take that into account before spending £56 on a full bottle.

That is also one of the reasons I think the smaller size is useful.

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Joonbyrd Little Love vs Fenty Butta Drop Body Milk

I would not say these are identical products, but they appeal to a similar person who enjoys body moisturising as part of the overall beauty experience rather than treating it as a boring final step.

I have reviewed Fenty Skin Butta Drop Hydrating Body Milk separately.

Little Love feels more like a conventional silky lotion and has a warmer vanilla, caramel and coffee fragrance.

Fenty Butta Drop Body Milk has a lighter whipped gel cream feel and a more playful scent profile.

I enjoy both for different reasons.

If the fragrance is important to you, I would choose based on which scent family you actually prefer rather than assuming one is automatically better.

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Should I buy the 50ml, 300ml or refill?

This is actually quite useful because Little Love is not cheap.

The 50ml mini is currently £14, the full 300ml bottle is £56 and Joonbyrd also sells a 300ml refill for £50.

If I had never smelled Little Love before, I would seriously consider buying the 50ml first.

The scent is distinctive enough that I would rather spend £14 finding out whether I genuinely enjoy it than commit immediately to the full bottle.

If you already know you like it and use body lotion regularly, the 300ml makes more sense.

The refill then becomes useful once you already own the main bottle, although the saving is fairly modest.

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Is Joonbyrd Little Love worth £56?

That depends on what you want from body care.

If you simply need an effective moisturiser, there are plenty of cheaper lotions that will keep the skin soft and hydrated.

I would not pretend otherwise.

What you are paying for here is the combination of skincare ingredients, elegant texture, packaging and a very distinctive fragrance.

That makes more sense to me if body care is something you actually enjoy using rather than something you apply purely because your skin feels dry.

Lookfantastic stocks Joonbyrd, and I usually check where I can currently save on Joonbyrd at Lookfantastic before ordering.

My usual code to try is LFTFNICOLAL, which gives 20% off eligible products when accepted at checkout.

Joonbyrd may already be reduced or included in another promotion, so I always check the final basket price rather than assuming one code will automatically give the best saving.

I also look at the Look Fantastic body care savings I currently use if I am buying other products at the same time.

Sephora UK also stocks Little Love, so I compare the Sephora body care offers I check before ordering alongside the live price and available sizes.

With a high priced body lotions, I think checking both retailers is absolutely worth doing.

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Who do I think it suits best?

I think Little Love makes the most sense for somebody who enjoys scented body care and wants something that feels luxurious without being extremely heavy.

It works particularly well if you like warm vanilla, caramel and coffee scents.

I also think it is a good option if you dislike thick body butters but still want the skin to feel properly moisturised.

I would be less likely to recommend it if fragrance bothers you, if your skin is very reactive to perfumed products or if you simply want the cheapest possible way to moisturise your body.

This is definitely a luxury purchase rather than a necessity.

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Does the scent last all day?

I can still notice it after application, but it becomes softer as the hours pass.

I would describe it as lingering rather than behaving like a full perfume.

Does it feel greasy?

Not on me.

It leaves my skin moisturised and soft, but the lotion itself absorbs relatively quickly.

Can I use it every day?

Yes.

I use it whenever my skin needs moisture, especially after showering.

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Joonbyrd Little Love is expensive for a body lotion, but I understand the appeal more once I use it.

The texture is lighter than I expected, my skin feels properly moisturised afterwards and the formula contains more skincare focused ingredients than many fragranced body products.

The scent is what will probably decide whether you love it.

The combination of vanilla, caramel, maple and coffee is warm and comforting, but it is definitely noticeable and will not suit everyone.

I also like that there is now a smaller 50ml size because £56 is a lot to spend without knowing whether the fragrance works for you.

For me, Little Love makes most sense as a luxury body product rather than an essential moisturiser.

If I wanted a simple lotion purely for hydration, I could spend much less.

If I wanted something that makes moisturising feel more like part of my beauty routine, this does that very well.

Final rating: 4.5/5

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Kisses,
Nicola xxx

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