Like most of the reviews I read before buying, they do seem to have a huge chunk/air bubble of product missing. This picture was taken upon first opening the jar before any usage.However, I started using it on March 5th at 4 months pregnant and apply 2 times a day, in the morning and before bed, especially right out of the shower. I am currently 5 months pregnant and haven’t gotten any stretch marks on my belly or hips. I do have a noticeable amount of stretch marks on my boobs though. But that could be because I had already grown 2 bra sizes in my first trimester before I started using this. I’m hoping it will prevent anything further & minimize what’s already there. I think it is working pretty good but can’t be 100% sure if it’s the product because I’ve only been using it for 1 month so far and my bump isn’t that big yet. Will continue using and leave an update later on throughout the pregnancy. I bought a 3 pack and am about to finish my first jar so one jar lasts about a month when applied 2x a day.The smell is somewhat unpleasant but it is an unscented product so that’s understandable.It does leave my hands feeling oily after I apply but once the product absorbs/drys my skin feels soft. I only use this on my boobs, belly & hips/upper thighs in hopes of preventing stretch marks. Can feel the moisture on my skin for hours after using. It almost feels like the product is sitting on top of my skin rather than absorbing tbh but I’m not sure. When I take a shower I can feel the product coming off my skin like a slimy feeling.. so this does make me skeptical if it’s actually absorbing into my skin or maybe I apply too much/don’t rub it in good enough? I’ve been trying to take a few minutes to rub it in and don’t use a lot tbh bc a little goes a long way but this always happens when I get in the shower at the end of the day..(I’ve been using Nivea Soft for my face, arms & legs and it works wonders for leaving my skin super soft and moisturized, I love it! 10/10.)As for the burts bees mama belly butter I chose this product because of the cocoa, Shea & vitamin E ingredients & its lack of parabens etc. It also had some great reviews but I can’t say that I’m in love yet but I will keep using to see if it actually helps later in the pregnancy once my bump gets bigger. If it does prevent stretch marks from coming then I will recommend and would be 100% worth it despite the few flaws I’ve found in it so far. For now I’d rate it a 7-8/10.I hope this helps!
