I don't know about you, but I always used to wonder how these women could smell so good even after coming out of the GYM! Obviously, due to a lack of knowledge and resources, I had the impression that one had to spend a million bucks to smell good all day long, but clearly, I was undoubtedly wrong. After a few trials and errors, I found out that one only needs to invest in two or three base products to smell good all day long. This is a routine that I've adopted in my daily life, and let me tell you, it can't get any better than this.
It all starts with a cute lil cozy shower: Yes, you heard it right. If you're trying to create the impression that you smell good all day long, then this is the secret. Simply use a high-quality soap bar or body wash that complements your fragrance and doesn't clash with its notes. If you're confused about the concept of notes, then opt for a mild fragrance soap that effectively cleanses the body and leaves you with a fresh-outta-shower scent. Buy here
Second Base: No, this is not the base you might be thinking about, haha. The second base is what I refer to as the:
The moisturizing part. Here, if you don't have a perfectly matching lotion for your body, it's okay. Just like with the soap, you can use a mild moisturizer that hydrates effectively, without expecting much else from it. Another benefit of using a moisturizer is that when you spray your perfume on a recently hydrated body part, it tends to linger there for a much longer period compared to being sprayed on dry skin. Buy here
The second part of the second base is a roll-on, obviously. Now, there are tons of "natural" roll-ons available in the market, but make sure to buy one that doesn't contain alcohol to avoid skin darkening and includes some AHA & BHA active ingredients. Investing in a high-quality roll-on is a must, as it can lock in the odor caused by sweat for up to 24 hours. Buy here
(Recommendations for each product will be mentioned later.)
3. Showering in da Perfume: No, I don't mean it in a literal sense, but yeah, it's somewhat true. I like to apply a generous amount of perfume until I can smell it distinctly, but only occasionally, not every day, haha! The main focus here is to apply your perfume as soon as possible after you apply your lotion. And there are some key points to make sure you get that perfect finishing touch:
One spray behind each ear.
One on the back of the neck so that it also gets absorbed in your hair and wafts when you move your head.
One pump on each shoulder because you never know when someone is going to hug you, lol. You've got to make sure they like it! ;P
DO NOT spray near the armpit. Come on, you've already used the roll-on; perfumes/mists are not meant to be sprayed there. Chill.
One pump on each inner elbow and one pump on each ankle so you're thoroughly covered with your fragrance. Haha, no crumbs should be left.
And that's all I have to say. Try it for yourself and discover how effective this small routine can be!
Recommendation time!!
For your shower routine, consider using products like Nivea body washes, Himalaya's bar soaps, Dove bars or fragrance-free pharmacy soaps. These options offer a range of choices to suit your preferences.
For roll-ons, you can try Vanilla Vibes from Plum, which is my current favorite. Other options include Chemist at Play, Carmesi in the variant Sweet Summer (smells like coconut and vanilla!).
When it comes to body lotion, any random Vaseline lotion should work perfectly fine. Nivea also offers some subtly fragranced lotions, and Aqualogica's active ingredient-infused lotions are worth trying as well.
Now onto my Favorite part, Mists:
In the Stars by BBW: Although a bit pricey, it lasts a very long time, making it a worthwhile investment. Buy here
Wottagirl: They offer a wide range of extremely affordable mists, giving you plenty of options to choose from. Buy here
Plum's Range of Body Mists: Particularly their Vanilla Vibes and Hawaiian Rumba variants are top-tier choices. Try the mini versions first
Guess's Mists: If your budget allows, Guess offers mists that are extremely long-lasting, with Seductive Noir being a personal favorite. Buy here
Fin.
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