Roses are not just reserved for Valentines Day and romantic gestures. The flower’s own essential oils along with their enchanting scent make for both nourishing and wonderfully fragrant beauty products.
The Products
1. Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Eau de Toilette ($55)
One of the first products that made me a loyal rose product user was the Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater fragrance. Some fragrances only carry a hint of rose but the Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater scent is mostly composed of rosa centifolia with light notes of violet, florals, and musk to create the perfect balance between the exact rose aroma and a desirable and sexy fragrance. I love spritzing this perfume throughout the day because although it has a distinct scent, it’s still light and an EDT, making it not as pungent as an EDP fragrance (see the difference here). The brand also makes hand cream, lotion, and a variety of shower gels in the Rosewater scent as well. Buy at Beauty.com.
2. Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Organic Aloe Vera Formula Toner Rose Petal ($9.49)
Ever since I was young I have always used a facial toner after cleansing and removing my makeup. The thought of blending rose-petal water to a toner is honestly pure genius because toners can tend to be drying. But the additional rose ingredient makes for a more soothing and nourishing formula. The Thayers Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel Rose Petal toner is my favorite not only because of it’s soothing formula, but also because it contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera which help my skin feel refreshed and soft. Buy at Drugstore.com.
3. Nature’s Gate Rose Hand Cream ($6.99)
I originally was using the Nature’s Gate hand cream in ‘Cherry Blossom’ but when I discovered their was a rose-scented one I couldn’t get my hands on it fast enough! (no pun intended) The formula is rich in Vitamin C, Calendula, Clary Sage, as well as Organic Sunflower Oil, Shea Butter, and of course, Rosehips. My hands tend to get dryer much easier so I need a lotion like this one to not only hydrate but soften the rough spots as well. Another great benefit about this hand cream is it’s super affordable and sold at most drugstore retailers. Buy at drugstore.com.
4. Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist ($35)
When I think of rose products the first brand that comes to mind is Jurlique. They make a huge variety of rose-infused products and one of my personal favorites is their Rosewater Balancing Mist. It can be sprayed on the face throughout the day for an ultra hydrating and refreshing skin pick-me-up. The Rose extracts help calm any irritation or redness while the lactic acid works to clean out and refine pores. The mist also contains Marshmallow and glycerin which add and seal in moisture. Buy at Dermstore.com.
5. Jurlique Beautiful Rituals ($40)
As I just mentioned, Jurlique is known for their rose products so I couldn’t only include just one since I use so many of them! One of their newest sets is the ‘Beautiful ‘Rituals’ hand cream kit that includes a rose hand cream as well as a lavender and citrus flavored lotion as well. I wanted to include the kit rather than just the single rose hand cream because of what a great deal it is to get all three. Being that one of the lotions retails at $25, you’re saving $10 as well as getting one free if you were to compare purchasing three lotions to purchasing the ‘Beautiful Rituals’ kit. Buy at jurlique.co.uk.
6. Kensington Apothecary Skin Serum #3 Surf-Ski-Sun ($33)
The Kensington Apothecary Skin Serum series features 3 serums that each offer separate benefits depending on your skin concerns. I chose to include the Skin Serum #3 because it is meant for those who love to spend time outdoors and especially under the sun. This serum contains Alpine Rose and Honeysuckle extracts, plants known for their ability to thrive in the harshest of Alpine climates. Apply before going to bed to wake up with a soothed and ultra soft complexion that is ready to face another day outdoors. Buy at kensingtonapothecary.com.
7. Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy Rosé Eau de Parfum ($74-$94)
What girl doesn’t live Juicy Couture’s Viva La Juicy? Well the luxury brand has just released a new version of the popular scent, aptly named ‘Viva La Juicy Rosé’. The new scent now has a sparkling bottle with a slightly more translucent hot pink ribbon bow which makes for an especially lavish addition to your fragrance tray! The scent opens with jasmine petals, Italian Mandarin, and fresh William pear, then blending into notes of Rose Centifolia, white peony, and jasmine sambac, while finally ending with Orris absolute, benzoin, and ambrox. This dreamy fragrance is truly one of my favorites from the brand and if you try it out, you’ll definitely see why. Buy at Macys.com or JuicyCouture.com.
What are some of your favorite rose-scented products? Let me know in the comments below! 🙂
