From Chanel's now-discontinued Gardenia to cult favorites Kai and Child, I'm a white flower aficionado of sorts. Yet of all the white flower-based products and fragrances I've tested, none have earned a place in my permanent rotation. Until the addition of Carol's Daughter's new Gardenia.
A trio of products - Body Cleansing Gel, Dry Oil Mist, and Body Lotion - are infused with the lightest and sexiest gardenia yet. Gone is the headiness and headache-y-ness of many gardenia fragrances - here, it's replaced with an impossible freshness, thanks to inclusion of bright Neroli and sexy, sexy, sexy White Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood at the base.
Carol's Daughter's Gardenia (particularly in the Dry Oil Mist formulation) has become my MUST pre-date ritual. Skin is left subtly scented and eminently touchable - thank you, Ms. Lisa Price.
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Pre-Date Ritual: Carol's Daughter Gardenia
Peek This: Inside My Medicine Cabinet
I’ll never tire of mild voyeurism, and one of my favorite ways to indulge is by sneaking a peek inside the medicine cabinets of friends – it’s sad but true. That said, my own medicine cabinet doesn’t house many secrets, unless you count those of the beauty variety. Here’s what’s tucked inside tonight:
Included in the mix is, of course, my makeup bag and brushes as well as some basic beauty essentials, and skincare treats and treatments (summer’s wreaking havoc on me, not sure how you’re faring!)
The most recent addition to my beauty arsenal is Vaseline’s Total Moisture Body Lotion. Billed a “clean feeling lotion,” this ultra-emollient and super easy lotion feels good on skin, and most importantly, moisturizes effectively, eliminating the need for any other lotions. Skin is left without leaving a hint of greasiness or stickiness, which is perfect for summer. Truth be told, it’s the only lotion in my life at the moment, and commitment’s really an issue for me, so that’s saying something.
But, apparently, I’m not the norm. In a recent study, 61% of women own more than one body lotion, and almost ¼ (23%!) own more than FOUR. And when asked WHY they own so many body lotions, 59% of women said that they had different lotions for different benefits. For example, lotions that really soften skin vs. lotions that smell absolutely amazing.
I’m curious– how many lotions does your medicine cabinet house? Leave me a comment sharing, and I’ll choose 5 – yes, FIVE! – winners at random to receive a full-size bottle of Vaseline Total Moisture. Winners will be chosen at random on Friday, August 3 at 12pm EST!
While all opinions expressed are my own, this post was produced in collaboration with Vaseline.