A citrus hand cream trio from L'Occitane: "Combawa hand cream with soft notes of floral citrus combined with musk and hazelnut creating a rich, creamy warmth. Citron Luminciana hand cream harnesses the comforting scent of Vivacious Luminciana Lemon with vibrant tea extracts, and softening almond oil. Kumquat hand cream blends bright, juicy citrus zest with notes of mandarin pulp atop a woody abase with hints of energizing, green freshness." 3 x 30 ml for $34 at L'Occitane USA.
Bar soaps from Baobab: at left, Manhattan (purple; "The notes of cypress, lavender and papyrus are masculine pairings that offer a very pleasant afterglow on the skin") and Paris (pink; "Notes of wisteria, mimosa and linden accentuate this formula’s freshness while leaving a very pleasant trace on the skin) and at right, Saint Tropez ("...its aromatic scent of thyme, basil and mint leaves an extremely fresh sensation"). $30 each for 150g or $60 for a gift box of two soaps, at Baobab.
It's 190 days until spring. Meanwhile, Savon Lilas Blanc: "This French White Lilac bar captures the essence of spring, and its intoxicatingly romantic fragrance is sure to transport you to a world in full bloom." $10 for 160g at Beautyhabit.
From Farmacy, Honey Bubbly Hydrating Body Wash: "A gentle, foaming honey body wash that cleanses and hydrates skin with antioxidant-rich buckwheat honey and apple extract. The soap-free + sulfate-free formula leaves skin feeling silky-soft, supple and perfectly clean. // With a hint of mandarin, the fresh citrus scent is irresistible!" 245 ml for $30 at Farmacy Beauty.
Two Lush shower gels that I hope will make their way across the pond: Scan Me for Scares ("A screamingly good cranberry wash. Relax and take a shower with sweet cranberry infusion and hydrating glycerine, served with a side of horror film vibes. If you’re feeling brave, triple check that the door is locked behind you and scan the QR code on the label. While the sounds give you goosebumps, corn syrup gives you moisture, leaving the skin soft and smooth. It’s a deliciously scary shower experience!") and Bananaaaa (From a collaboration with Minions; "Doing a boss’s dirty work is no mean feat. That’s why no self-respecting minion would be without this creamy, banana-scented gel after a hard day’s badness. Handle with caution: one whiff of this sweet banana blend will draw every minion within a five-mile radius"). At Lush UK.