All things rose
Someone needs to check me into the rose-obsessed clinic. It’s getting a little fierce.
It all started when my friend made me the refreshing rose facial spray. In addition to providing an awesome glow and burst of energy, it smelled absolutely heavenly. I also think it triggered a scent memory in me by making me think of madre… since I was little, she’s worn gardenia or rose perfume.
When I first found out that Liv had extremely sensitive skin, I stopped using heavily-scented lotions and perfumes. The rose spray was the first thing I used it a long time, and to my happy surprise, it didn’t agitate her skin if I happened to be wearing it while and snuggling with her. She watches me splash rose water on my pressure points, and asks for “rose, please” so I’ll dab a tiny bit on her wrists. She loves it.
Here are a couple of my current favorite rose obsessions:
This is one of those inexpensive products that I’ve always adored. It has a soft rose scent and gives lips a vibrant and glossy sheen. It’s a little sticky, but for the $4 price tag, it’s NBD.
This is a homemade elixir that I spray on my face a few times each day (especially on the days I’m teaching). So many people ask me what perfume I wear, and this is it! Not only is it made with all-natuarl ingredients (most of which I have on hand at all times, anyway), but it also made my skin glow.
Bath bombs (homemade and the ones from LUSH)
I love all LUSH bath bombs, but especially any with rose notes (like this one and this one). The jam macaroon one is my all-time fave (can’t find a link for that one), and picking up a few bath bombs each month guarantees a few nights of reading and relaxation. It’s a special treat that I now look forward to 🙂
Right now I’m using the oak version of this nighttime moisturizer (just in an effort to switch up my night cream) but I prefer the rose scent. While they tend to be a little pricier, the Korres night moisturizer is one of the best I’ve ever tried and I can usually find it reasonably on Amazon.
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These are both wonderful for a light burst of fragrance, without being to overpowering. The skin absorbs both of these extremely well, and I’ll use the oil for more lasting power. The rose water is splashed on pressure points for every day use.
I wish they would create perfume a perfume version of this– it’s absolutely gorgeous. By using the skin conditioner, lotion after the shower is optional as it leaves the skin soft and lightly scented.
Is there a certain scent that you always use? Any favorite scent memories? The smell of men’s cologne mixed with cigar will always remind me of my Tata.
xoxo
Gina
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I tried rose facial spray once, but unfortunately had an allergic reaction to it but just on my face for some reason I can use it in moisturizers for my body, just not on the face. Kind of odd, but I do love rose scented stuff.
I think my typical scents are either vanilla or something with a little coconut in it. Except not perfumes, I’m super picky with those.
The wild rose moisturizer looks amazing! I typically stick to flowery and rose type smells when I buy lotions!
I made one of your rose facial sprays and i spray it on myself every morning. it’s wonderful and invigorating, an excellent wake me up first thing 🙂
I’ve also always been partial to vanilla scented anything. I would bathe in a pool of vanilla if it didn’t cost a kazillion dollars!
I love pomegranate fragrances!
There are definitely certain smells tied to memories! It amazes me how strong our sense of smell is and how it ties into everything else.
The women in my family have always loved all things roses and rose products remind me of my mom, aunt, and grandma. My aunt just actually gave my mom and I a rose and peach scented lotion…I love it!
coconut. nuff said.
They have made a perfume of Ro’s Argan, but unfortunately it was one of their limited edition forum chat party perfumes. You need to call and order them. It usually happens yearly around Christmas time.
Hmm, I was looking at that body conditioner last time at Lush! I fell in love with their body scrub, and I think this would be a great addition. Glad to hear your positive review.
I know what you mean about certain smells. I was telling my husband that the other day. I love how in a single whiff, you can be taken back to a special time/moment/person 🙂
The one smell that gets me every time is men’s cologne. 🙂
I have three perfumes I rotate through, but anything coconut is a favorite of mine!
For our wedding, my husband and I both bought new scents. We only wear them now on special occasions or spontaneously and we both love it when the other does because it instantly brings back our wedding day. Someone gave me that tip when we were first engaged and now I love passing it along <3
peach, in my teen days my go to was the peach perfume from the body shop!
I am obsessed with coconut, especially in the summer. I love all things coconut and I love using this body wash/body lotion/body spray combo from Bath & Body Works called “Exotic Coconut”. Unfortunately they discontinued it but every summer when they bring back their discontinued stuff I stock up! I don’t think it would be good for you because of Liv but I recommend it to anyone else who doesn’t have sensitivities.
Love the Rosebud Salve! I have one by my bed & I put it on at night.
Vanilla! I try to venture out of that comfort zone sometimes with perfumes or lotions but they usually don’t end up getting used and I’m back at the store looking for anything vanilla. Can’t get enough of it!
I just picked up some vanilla rose tea…smells beautiful!
love rosewater for skin! earlier this spring i made this one for evening skin tone and it works great! http://thedelicateplace.com/2013/03/06/im-biting-my-lip-as-confidence-is-speaking-to-me/
You might like Chloe Eau de Parfum. (the newer version, with the little ribbon tie on the bottle) It has a lovely rose note to it that I am OBSESSED with! I just looked on Sephora’s website, and here are the notes: Pink Peony, Freesia, Lychee, Magnolia Flower, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Cedarwood, Amber, Honey.
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Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner is one of my all time favorite LUSH products! Have you tried Turkish Delight yet? It’s quite pricey, but I bet you’d love it. If I’m feeling princessy, I do Turkish Delight, then Ro’s Argan, and I smell amazing for about 6 hours afterwards. (Bonus: It’s one of the few scents my fiance doesn’t mind.)
Hi, would it be possible to remove the “read more” link and have the whole post come up when we click on your site? It would be better accessible that way. thanks!
I have been looking for the Lush Rose Jam perfume and finally found something that smells just like it!! A company called Somethin Special makes a fragrance oil called Rose Jelly and it’s a perfect dupe!! I am loving adding it to homemade bath bombs, body butters, or just using it right from be bottle as a perfume.
no way!!!
Just tried to get it and a representative told me it wasn’t available. Sadly, it’s been discontinued as well 🙁
lush made them change the names of all of their fragrances. the name of the amazing one is “sweet petals” http://www.somethinspecial.com/product_p/forj.htm
enjoy 🙂