Clicks Stretch Mark Cream Review: Why I Wouldn’t Recommend It

When I was about four months pregnant with my fourth child, I decided it was the right time to start using a cream or oil on my tummy and thighs to prevent stretch marks, as I had done during my previous pregnancies. While shopping at the Clicks store in Pietermaritzburg, I decided to try the Clicks Stretch Mark Cream, hoping it would prevent stretch marks and help with dry, itchy skin.

Here’s what the box claims the product does:

• Keeps skin nourished
• Helps prevent stretch mark formation
• Leaves skin feeling smooth and moisturized
• Formulated with tissue oils such as sweet almond oil, wheat germ oil, avocado oil, cocoa butter, evening primrose oil, shea butter, rosehip oil, and vitamin E
• Light and non-greasy
• Daily use can help relieve dryness and itchiness caused by stretching skin

My Experience with Clicks Stretch Mark Cream

I used this cream daily, massaging it into my skin every morning and evening, as directed. Unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. Here’s what happened:

1. Severely Dry Skin: Instead of relieving dryness, my skin became even more dried out, flaking off and becoming incredibly itchy.
2. Thick and Hard to Apply: The cream was not light or non-greasy as advertised. It was thick and very difficult to rub into my skin.
3. Lack of Nourishment: My skin did not feel nourished or moisturized. In fact, it felt worse than before I started using the cream.

Switching to a Better Alternative

After my disappointing experience, I stopped using Clicks Stretch Mark Cream and switched to Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks. The difference was remarkable! From the very first use, my skin felt hydrated and relieved. You can read my detailed review of Palmer’s Cocoa Butter here.

For more tips on preventing stretch marks during pregnancy, check out this helpful guide by Healthline: Stretch Marks: How to Get Rid of Them, Causes, and More

Would I Recommend Clicks Stretch Mark Cream?

No, I would not recommend this cream. Based on my experience, the product did not deliver on its promises and left my skin in a worse condition than before. However, one positive note is that Clicks offers a full refund policy for unsatisfied customers. I returned the cream and received a full cash refund without any issues.

Have you tried Clicks Stretch Mark Cream or any of their other products? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.