Tempting packaging from Jo Malone, again: "A luxurious miniature Hand Cream Collection. Encased in exclusive, London-inspired designs. Hand-illustrated by celebrated British artist Helen Beard. Infused with our most-loved scents. Tantalizing Lime Basil & Mandarin. Mellow English Pear & Freesia. Opulent Peony & Blush Suede. Lightweight. Easily absorbed. With apricot kernel oil to help nourish and protect. Drenching hands in moisture." Three 30 ml hand creams for $60 at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Pink Grapefruit Moisturizing Hand Cream from Compagnie de Provence: "This ultrasmooth hand cream hydrates, soothes and helps to protect the skin from external aggressions to leave your hands wrapped in comfort and softness. It's fragranced with notes of pink grapefruit bursting with sunshine." $25 for 100 ml at Nordstrom.
We’re starting off this year’s holiday gift series with scented body products of all kinds, and as always, do add any of your own recommendations in the comments! There are seven more posts to come.
My own favorite, just for the spiffy packaging: Cartier La Panthére Powder De Parfum Étincelante. “A shimmering La Panthére Perfume Powder leaving on the skin a velvety veil. A product offering a new sensual gesture, to be layered with the Eau de Parfum and the Shimmering Eau de Parfum for a perfect ritual.” $75 for 100g at Neiman Marcus…
Speaking from my present circumstances: if you ever have the bad fortune to break an ankle and end up basically housebound for more than a month, once you get past the initial pain, you’ll find yourself valuing simple comforts more than ever. Clean sheets, pre-prepared food, a really nice-smelling bar of soap: they all make a big difference when you’re feeling uncomfortable and temporarily trapped. So, not to bemoan my short-term fate ad nauseam, but: here are five citrus-scented products that have cheered me recently.
I think a broken bone merits some indulgence in fancy toiletries you’d normally tuck aside and save “for later,” and Antica Farmacista Grapefruit Hand Cream is one of those…
Two of the many items I'd love to try from Ayurveda brand Spa Ceylon: Ceylon Tea Ylang Intensive Hand Cream ("The fragrance was created with traditional Ayurveda in mind, with mystical Ylang Ylang and sensual Tuberose to balance the senses and protect the delicate inner energies. A blend of Green, White, and Black teas provide soothing treatment for the skin and senses.") and Frankincense Kaffir Lime Intensive Hand Cream (" The fragrance was created with traditional Ayurveda in mind, with deeply calming Frankincense, uplifting Tangerine, and refreshing Kaffir Lime to help ease the mind and promote clarity. Soothing sandalwood harmonizes and balances any out-of-line chakras.") Yes, I'm pretty sure all my chakras are out of line. 30g for $7.95 each at Smallflower.