Rosewater wipes from Fresh by Kit: "Soft and gentle wipes delicately scented with Rose Flower Water. Aloe and Cucumber Extract soothes and refreshes. Fresh Wipes by Kit were developed by women for women. The concept is simple: deliver a pH balanced, all natural cleansing wipe in an individually wrapped package." $1 each, or 12 for $10, at Beautyhabit.
Part five in our annual series of fragrance related holiday gifts features scented items for men, although there are plenty of “unisex” ideas in the other articles, and as always there are probably a few things here that women might like. Do add any of your own recommendations in the comments!
From Boy Smells, a Trio Votive Set with Kush, Ash and Cedar Stack candles. “This trio is near and dear to Boy Smells’ heart – they are the very first three smells Boy Smells created.” (Kush is cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip and amber; Ash is firewood, smoke, charcoal, palo santo and hay; Cedar Stack is cedar, labdanum, juniper berry, sawdust and white musk.) Three 85g candles for $42 at Luckyscent…
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…
Japanese beauty brand shu uemura has a holiday capsule collection in conjunction with Nintendo, featuring Super Mario Bros. Here are the scented makeup refresher mists ("the anytime, anywhere spray-skin perfector makeup refresher mist helps fuel your adventure from levels 1-100 with a rejuvenating fragrance. perfect as a makeup retouch solution") in Sakura (cherry blossom) and Yuzu (Japanese citrus), $29 each for 50 ml. The item from the set that I really want, and really have zero use for, is the $475 "adventure makeup box".
Possibly no more efficacious than Heritage Products Rosewater (which you can find for about $5) but an awful lot prettier: Josephine Rose Rejuvenate Organic Tonic Elixir. "Toning. Pampering. Invigorating. A refreshing, alcohol-free organic rose tonic elixir that empowers the skin to bloom with luminosity. With a powerful blend of organic floral waters as a base, Rose Rejuvenate tightens pores and gives a natural glow. Rose & White Rose Hydrosols infused with Elderflower work harmoniously to reduce acne outbreaks and regenerate skin cells. Witch Hazel extract as well as beneficial herbal extracts high in Vitamin C, from Passionflower to Dandelion Root, contain anti-aging & restoring properties." $86 for 125 ml at Neiman Marcus.