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The 7 best scented body creams to make you a compliment magnet, starting from £9
The next step to smelling heavenly...
I’m so obsessed with smelling good, for me, the fragrance layering starts right out of the shower with my body cream. While yes, the formula of a cream is important and how well it moisturises, the scent plays a massive part in my decision making. We cannot have clashing scent notes, people. Your body cream needs to work in harmony with your perfume or be completely unscented IMO. And I have tried and tested hundreds of scented lotions and creams and butters over my time as a beauty director to know which ones are worth buying. So from buys under £10 to luxe splurges that are definitely worth it, below I’ve rounded up the top picks…
Scent family: Floral vanilla
Not only is this the most softening and hydrating cream in the SDJ range, the scent is the best, and I'll argue with anyone about that (yes, even better that the famous Bum Bum cream).
The notes are that of vanilla orchid, sugared violet and sandalwood which match the Cheirosa 59 Perfume Mist so anyone that loves the light, creamy and girl scents will love this.
Scent family: Skin scent
So, you love the scent of Glossier You (who doesn't?), but you wanna level up the projection of the scent. You is a quiet scent that only people that are close to you can catch. But if you pair with this cream it amplifies the scent threefold. The texture of this cream leaves your skin so supple and soft too and the scent lasts for hours.
Scent family: Warm rose
Ok, this cream is so expensive. Like SO expensive but it is so luxe and lasts in all areas. The texture is light but hydrates really well but has such a gorgeous scent of a warm, velvety rose. I'm not a rose fan and oI still love this scent and I tend to wear it without fragrance on top and I can smell it on my jumpers days later.
Scent family: Floral
Lia, Cosmo Beauty Writer is Soap & Glory's biggest fan and this is her go-to pick from the brand. She loves the thickness of the cream but it's not greasy and sinks in quickly. The smell is luxe and long-lasting and she says it's so scented that she doesn't need a perfume when she uses it. Such a win for under £10!
Scent family: Citrus
If you hate traditional body cream texture and prefer serums, let us introduce you to The Body Shop's water-gel yogurt formulas. Sounds gross but it actually so light and refreshing and this scent is a little sweet but a lot zesty and energising.
ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Body Cream, Luxurious Body Cream, 6.7 Fl Oz
Scent family: Floriental
Before I was a beauty journo I would sneak this body cream from my mum's toiletries and use it and would feel so grown up and luxurious. the scent lasts well and the cream is lightly hydrating. If you like deep, warm ambers and and musks this body cream will pair beautifully.
Scent Family: Woody aromatic
Santal 33 hive, arise. This is the body cream that you need to pair with it for the most beautifully complex aroma. Firstly though, I love this body cream for how hydrating it is. It's lightly whipped but leaves my limbs looking richly moisturised. The scent is comprised of sandalwood, amber, vetiver, cedar, ambrox and orris which intermingle perfectly for a beautiful balanced woody scent.
Keeks Reid is the Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan UK. While she loves all things beauty, Keeks is a hair fanatic through and through. She started her career in beauty journalism in 2013 as editorial assistant at Blackhair and Hair magazines working her way to Acting Editor of Blackhair magazine at 23 years old. She spent much of her career working in trade hairdressing media at Hairdressers Journal, Salon International and the British Hairdressing Awards. Which is why she is a regular contributor to Cosmo's Curl Up franchise. Now, alongside her Cosmo work, she presents, creates content on social media and works with a range of beauty companies; from magazines and websites to beauty brands and salons.
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