An upcoming set of body butters from Lush includes more Posh Chocolate (the lotion is great stuff) and my personal lemming, Pineapple Tart: "Meet your piña colada fix without the regrets. Order a tropical downpour of Brazil nut oil, aloe vera and avocado oil, with a creamy pineapple twist — for the kind of ridiculously soft skin people write ridiculously catchy songs about." Limited edition; in two sizes ($17 / $34) at Lush USA.
From Kate McLeod, the Sun Stone After Sun Balm & Lotion Bar: "Sun-Soothing Relief. A deeply nourishing after-sun balm that melts on contact to soothe, hydrate, and replenish sun-stressed skin. Crafted with Kate McLeod's Sun-Soothing Botanical Blend—featuring cocoa butter, aloe oil, cucumber seed oil, and sea buckthorn—it delivers gentle cooling relief and lasting moisture without any stickiness or residue." (And if the comments on the Kate McLeod website are to be believed, it smells like vanilla cake and icing.) $38 for 100g at Beautyhabit.
It’s rare that I even think about buying a new perfume these days — I have enough to last me and then some — but shower gels are another matter entirely. For one thing, even if I don’t end up loving them, and even if I have too many in my shower already, they will get used up before they spoil. Lush is a favorite, and they launch new products at a steady pace, so it’s not unusual for me to want, say, 4 or 5 or 6 of them at once. My trips to the mall are few and far between, though, and Lush products come and go relatively quickly, which explains why in a fit of panic I recently ordered 5 products unsniffed, lest they sell out before I get my hands on them.
Posh Chocolate Shower Gel was an obvious lemming, since I adore everything about the Posh Chocolate Body Wash except the packaging…
A lemming for fans of Dolce & Gabbana Devotion? The Rich Body Cream: "Its indulgent texture provides deep, long-lasting hydration for up to 24 hours. The scent opens with the enticing and gourmand notes of candied lemons. In the heart, the freshness of orange blossoms explodes. The warm and sensual touch of Madagascar vanilla transports the senses to a sweet and sophisticated destination. The frosted finish glass and the golden lid, embellished with the Sacred Heart, make this body cream a true symbol of elegance and care." 180 ml for $97 (huh) at Nordstrom.
From Moroccanoil, Body Lotion in Bergamote Fraîche: "An ultra-light body moisturizer formulated with aloe leaf extract and a nourishing blend of argan, tsubaki, and evening primrose oils." Additional fragrance notes include mint. $28 for 360 ml at Blue Mercury.