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Scented Slumbers
fragrance. I find being surrounded by the right scent can help my mind make the shift from a busy day towards a restful sleep. I always go for something more gentle than I’d typically wear during the day. My favourite perfumes for this are Vanillary, Dear John and American Cream—to me, they all have softer, calmer, or sweeter elements to them which makes me feel cosy and wrapped up.” What’s your bedtime scent?
Marilyn Monroe famously once said, “What do I wear to bed? Why, Chanel No. 5 of course.” It seems Marilyn was ahead of her time, as more and more people cotton on to the idea that wearing perfume to bed can have a myriad of benefits for mind and body, from aiding better sleep, to just adding a touch of luxury to your every day. Fragrance category lead, Lee Howes, explains: “Before I go to bed, I always put on some
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Lee’s AM routine
Fragrance category lead, Lee Howes, shares his top tips for a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed morning.
4. Clear The Air Lush Melt “I’m a massive believer in using fragrance to shift and change the atmosphere of a space, and Lush melts do this perfectly for me. Lemongrass, mint and eucalyptus give Clear The Air a clean, breezy and refreshing scent. I love to use it in my oil burner on a Sunday morning when I’m cleaning the house, and I often have it melting away on my desk as I work to help me feel awake and focused.” 5. Happy Hippy Shower Gel “I’ve been using Happy Hippy for about 15 years now and it always has a place in my shower. Grapefruit has an amazing way of instantly lifting me up as soon as I smell it, and we use both the juice and the oil in this shower gel. On grey cold days, it feels like a bit of sunshine, and in summer it’s super refreshing.” 6. Cup o’ Coffee Face & Body Mask “This one has a dual purpose for me. My skin loves the exfoliation, but I also (like most people) naturally associate the smell of coffee with my morning routine. The mask is comforting and energising at the same time, helping me feel like I’m washing away the day before and starting afresh.”
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