Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased this hoping it would help reduce cellulite and tighten some skin from weight loss. Mind you, I haven't lost an incredible amount weight that would warrant plastic surgery, so my goal with this cream wasnt unrealistic. First, let's start with the smell, which is remarkably akin to that of aspercreme. So, right out the gate, pre-workout is started by smelling like an arthritic geriatric. Let's move on to the sensation the lotion gives you.... also, akin to that of aspercreme. Considering I dont actually have any chronic arthritis or muscle tension to compare relief to, I can neither confirm or deny that this isnt just a whole bottle of aspercreme. Let's just get that out of way. The majority of my exercise is running in between 7 and 10 miles a day. You would think, or at least hope, that using this in conjunction with an hour or more of cardio would give you some results. Pro tip: the lower your expectations, the less room you give for disappointment. (Keep those expectations at ground level) I have seen reviews of this lotion working amazingly well with those sweet sweat wrap things (they kind of allow more concentrated areas to get more from a workout). I've been using those wraps for over a year with exercise and let me tell you this... there is ZERO discernable difference between the sweat you produce with the wraps alone, vs the sweat with the wraps and the lotion. None at all. This creme has tightened f-all. Again, I dont have an extraordinarily large amount of skin that I'd like to be tightened. Mostly, it is around my abdomen, courtesy of growing a couple human beings and stress eating M&Ms. I eat healthy, I'm consistent with exercise, and I have glorious muscle tone, so it isnt like I'm morbidly obese and expected a miracle from this purchase. I did hope it would help me target my stubborn post baby pouch, but it only targeted my inner 75 year old.