Ready for summer vacations? Too soon? Just in case, from Josie Maran, Topless Tangerine Body Wash in a 60 ml travel size: "An argan oil-infused body wash with joyful coconut bubbles, clinically shown to hydrate skin for 24 hours." $9 at Sephora (they also have the full size bottle, $22 for 250 ml).
A lemming for fans of Dries Van Noten Soie Malaquais, Raving Rose, or Crazy Basil: the new corresponding body products, under the names Soie and Amber, Pepper and Rose, and Basil and Hinoki. Each fragrance is available in Liquid Soap ($90 for 360 ml; the 400 ml refill is $70), Hand Cream ($54 for 40 ml) and Body Lotion ($100 for 360 ml; the 400 ml refill is $85). At Dries Van Noten.
From Rituals, The Ritual of Seshen Foaming Shower Gel: "Embark on a journey along the sun-drenched banks of the Nile with this richly lathering shower foam. Enriched with lotus flower, also known as seshen, and delicate orange blossom, the formula intensively cleanses and nourishes your skin. Thanks to the hydrating and soothing ingredients, your skin feels silky soft. The fragrance opens fresh and green, with the sweet elegance of orange blossom and a sparkling citrus note reminiscent of a summer breeze"; on mark down at John Lewis in the UK, £10.32 for 200 ml.
My latest reason to run over to Lush: limited edition Marmalade Body Wash. "We daresay you’ll be wanting some marmalade … Well, the good news is this Paddington™ x Lush body wash contains all the oranges a bear could ever want, with orange peel, juice, oil and even orange blossom honey water. As well as putting the whole fruit in, this body wash comes with a wonderfully hydrating lather" (100g or 240g tubs, $15-$30). Also new and lemmable, Banoffee Pie Shower Gel: "Gooey, caramel-sweet and better than a slice of the real thing — not a soggy bottom in sight! Indulgent tonka and vanilla serve up all the decadence of the popular British banana toffee dessert, while 5% banana adds a skin-softening sweetness that you’ll simply go bananas for" (3 sizes, $11.50 - $36).
Spring is coming! From Lush, Sakura shower gel: "Welcome a rush of cherry blossoms into your shower as you envelop yourself in the delicate florals of jasmine and mimosa absolutes. Inspired by the enchanting displays of falling cherry blossoms in Japan, envision dream-like swirls of petals fluttering around you, as you indulge in this freshly floral experience". In the usual sizes, limited edition, $12.50 - $40, at Lush USA.