A rare cheap thrill + charity + cute packaging mashup lemming — L'Occitane's Shea Butter Violet Solidarity Balm: "Enriched with shea butter, this violet fragranced balm helps nourish, soften and protect the lips, body and hair. In partnership with the UN Women, 100% of the profits from the sale of this balm will finance NGOs projects to promote women’s leadership in the world, with the support of the L'OCCITANE Foundation." $6 (how can you refuse?) for 20g.
A message from Andy Tauer of Tauer Perfumes, sent out this morning on Twitter (and Facebook): "wishing you a peaceful advent. And let us all make a little difference and share the joy of the season."
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab has launched Nasty Woman, a new fragrance inspired by the last (US) presidential debate…
Demeter has launched Power Over Breast Cancer, a new limited edition fragrance in collaboration with breast cancer survivor Nancy Valentino…
It’s described on the site as “addictive,” and the “ultimate fresh, clean laundry smell with rich tones of the West.” For those of you wondering exactly what “the West” smells like, it’s less In-N-Out Burger and more “crisp and powdery notes with undertones of sandalwood, leather, and amber surrounded by spice, patchouli, and musk.”
— Singer songwriter John Mayer developed a new laundry detergent and fabric spray in collaboration with The Laundress (with 50% of the proceeds going to the Montana Association of Land Trusts). Read more at Laundry Aficionado John Mayer Put His Name on an ‘Out West’-Scented Detergent at People, or pre-order the product here.