So there's probably no tangible benefit to "Mousse to Oil" ("this fluffy mousse transforms into a light & airy oil that leaves skin feeling soft as silk") over just "Body Oil", but it does sound like fun, right? Available in Pink Magnolia (magnolia, jasmine, wild orchid and musk), Chamomile & Honey (chamomile, bergamot, honeysuckle and cedar) and Wild Rose & Apple (rose, peony, apple blossom and musk). $16.50 each at Bath & Body Works.
From Feret Parfumeur, Lotion Botanique body oil: "A nourishing, moisturizing and refreshing body oil. 100% natural for the body care with essential oils of thyme, rosemary & lavender & honey." 100 ml for $23.50 at Beautyhabit.
From the new beauty department at Madewell: French Girl's Lumière Body Oil in Lavande Blanche. "French Girl is all about small-batch, handmade skin care that's tested on French girls, never on animals. Infused with rich, nourishing ingredients like argan and coconut oil, this body moisturizer is one of our all-time favorites made even more special with an exclusive-to-us lavender scent." $36 for 60 ml.
Earlier this month, Marie Claire did a listicle on 10 Cheap Perfumes Beauty Insiders Love. I have no real objection to their list1 other than the inclusion of a $76 perfume and an $82 body oil — beauty insiders apparently have a different definition of “cheap” than I do, possibly because they don’t have to fork over cash for their beauty products — but I did note on Twitter that I did not love any of their picks. I’ll also add that none of their 10 show up very often in our daily scent of the day polls. So, here is a list of my own. I couldn’t make myself narrow down to fewer than 11, and of course I’ve cheated even more by adding alternatives. As always, do include your own picks in the comments!
Marie Claire included the old standby 4711. I know some of you probably love 4711, and I can’t scoff at it — it’s possibly one of the better fragrances on their list. Still, my old-school drugstore choice would be the venerable spicy carnation, Old Spice…
More ideas for Mother’s Day 2017, which is coming up on Sunday, 14 May. If you missed it, do see part 1.
The limited edition Les Belles Matières collection from Cire Trudon features three candles exploring “the origins of rare perfumes”. Shown is Maduraï (“A heady, creamy true jasmine”), or choose Tadine (cardamom, sandalwood and guaiacwood) or Reggio (“soft, sweet citrus”). 270g, $105 each at Aedes de Venustas…