I’m obsessed with smelling good – I’ve perfected a post-shower routine that includes getting ‘bone dry’ and a TJMaxx buy
AN obsession with smelling good has led one woman to create the perfect routine for a lasting fresh scent.
She revealed her favorite fragrance notes and shared tips for applying them.
The woman told members of Reddit’s Beauty forum that “smelling good” has become a challenge since welcoming her son.
SCENTED SCRUB
She confessed that she’s always been “obsessed” with having a nice scent that lasts all day.
She said the first step in her routine involves using fragrant products in the shower.
“I always use a body scrub to slough [remove dead skin cells], I use a mit to fully exfoliate, and a brush for my back,” she said, writing under the handle Fishbate333.
“Then I use bar soap with a loofah to clean myself and make sure everything is squeaky clean.
“Then a scented body wash. Whatever scent I choose I keep it consistent with all the products I’m going to use for that day.”
She said her love of food has inspired her to use a coffee-scented scrub from Tree Hut and a warm vanilla sugar body wash from Bath & Body Works.
However, she uses a “plain” Dove bar soap for the loofah.
“When I get out of the shower I make sure any creases are bone dry,” she said.
“Under my armpits, between the cheeks, under my breasts. You want them bone dry.”
OUTSTANDING OIL
After putting on deodorant, she applies a vanilla and almond body oil from TJMaxx.
She didn’t share a link to the exact product, but a sweet almond body oil is available from the store for just $6.99.
“Then I put on a lotion (coffee-scented lotion from BBW discontinued),” she said.
“Then I put on Nemat vanilla musk body oil on my wrist and layer Black Opium on top.
“Don’t rub your wrists together you’ll mess up the perfume.”
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Warm Vanilla Sugar Body Wash, $5.95, Bath & Body Works
Crabtree & Evelyn 16.9oz Sweet Almond Oil Body Shower Gel, $6.99, TJMaxx
Nemat Vanilla Musk Perfume Oil, $20.99, Amazon
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum, $95, Sephora
FRAGRANCED FOLLICLES
The beauty enthusiast revealed that her focus on scent goes from head to toe.
“For my hair, I use vanilla milk-scented detangler and Paul Mitchell skinny serum it smells so good,” she said.
“I also spray perfume in my hair.”
She recommended wearing clothes made from “breathable” materials.
She said your scent will be affected if clothes, towels, and sheets have been sat in the washer for too long.
“I usually carry lotion and deodorant in my bag to freshen up,” she added.
Many people upvoted the guide to achieving a head-turning smell.
However, Healthline experts advise against spraying perfume on hair as ethyl alcohol can have a drying effect.
They suggest swapping perfume for hair mists, scented serums, or dry shampoo.
