I have a bit of a weakness for scented hand creams. I buy too many, and then I tend to get more as presents. At the moment, sitting at my desk, there are a total of 11 hand creams within easy reach (yes, I'm sorry I counted). So I won't be buying these cute little tubes from Sephora, and unless you are fresh out of hand cream, you don't need the Almond Hand Balm either (above left; "Pamper your hands with Sephora Collection hand balms. The smooth formulas nourish and take care of your hands every day, without leaving your skin feeling oily or sticky."; also available in Rose and Coconut; $5 for 30 ml). I have no need for Honey Hand Polish (above right; "With gentle and exfoliating sugar particles, the honey hand scrub blurs imperfections and smooths the skin."; $5 for 30 ml) and I am dubious as to whether anybody does, but what do I know.
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Ready for summer? The Bobbi Brown Beach Babe Collection might help: "Make every day a beach day with skin-softening Beach Body Scrub, Body Lotion and Shower Gel, plus a full-size Beach Fragrance." $75 at Bergdorf Goodman.
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Is it summer yet? My most-used Bronze Goddess product is actually not the spray fragrance, but the fantastic (and highly-scented) Whipped Body Creme, introduced in 2014. This year, they've added a Body Salt Scrub ("This luxurious scrub with mineral-rich salt crystals gently smooths and exfoliates for sensual, luminous skin. Decadent oils help soften and nourish with the seductive, sun-kissed Bronze Goddess Eau Fraîche fragrance.") $55. I am tempted. If anyone has tried it already, do comment!
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(PSA: The Lush Wash Behind Your Ears Shower Gel mentioned in a previous daily lemming is now on the Lush USA website.)
Today's want, possibly because I'm just plain hungry, is Fresh Cocoa Body Exfoliant: "Cocoa Body Exfoliant is a euphoric experience for the skin and the senses. The cocoa bean has been revered for centuries, as cocoa butter is known for its nourishing properties, and cocoa extract is said to have a pleasure-inducing effect. The seductive scent, luxurious, velvety texture, and skin-softening results will satisfy any craving for a beautiful body." $45, which is more than I will spend on a scrub. There is also a Cocoa Exfoliating Body Soap, $16.50. Do comment if you've tried either!
Holiday fragrance gifts 2016, part 5
Moving on…we’re up to part five in our eight-part series on fragrance related holiday gifts. Today, we’ve got scented body products of all kinds, and as always, do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!
From Golda, the Hiba Sphere Soap: “…our morning combination of Coconut, Palm and Olive Oils to help you rise and shine. With hydrating and conditioning properties from Jojoba, Avocado, Lemongrass, and Aomori Hiba essential oil, only found in 300 year old Aomori Hiba trees from Aomori, Japan. Our soap has a unique citrusy, cider-like fragrance that is purifying, uplifting, and stimulating.” $18 for 126g at Studio Cue LA…