My schnoz, it ain’t sophisticated. With fragrances, which I hardly wear, my dummy olfactory system would never be able to distinguish the woody aroma of cedar from rich gourmand base notes from camphorous oils. Huh? Instead, my reviews are typically condensed to “ew!” or “old lady” or “hmm, not bad.” I realized I’m just a simple kind of girl who likes simple kinds of scents. Like fruity stuff!
Fruit-scented things make me happy and require no work on the part of my nose. Which is good because me and my nose are lazy bitches. Here are three of my favorite fruity products:
Teen Spirt Antiperspirant/Deodorant in Sweet Strawberry. Yes, I do (sort of) understand that I am a grown woman and should therefore use a grownup deodorant. But this one smells so good! Like strawberry candy! The first time I applied it, I shoved Matt’s head under my shirt and said, “Oh my God, smell this.” His response: “Uhh, couldn’t I have just smelled it in the tube?”
Dude. Dude. Dude. DUDE. I didn’t even know this until I went to look for an image. Burt’s Bees Lip Gloss is being discontinued but you can buy what’s left in stock on their website. $1 each! Oh-Em-Gee. I love the raspberry flavor very much. The texture is light, not waxy like Lip Smackers.
The Body Shop’s Pink Grapefruit Body Butter. Rich and super intense, but still fruity! Love.
13 responses so far ↓
1 Andrea // Oct 16, 2008 at 7:05 am
Anything Pink Grapefruit-scented from The Body Shop is fantastic… I’m a fan of the body wash.
2 kyla bea // Oct 16, 2008 at 8:01 am
Mmm….I love these! I own that very Burts Bees gloss! My workplace has an executive who is wildly chemically sensitive though, so its non-scented everything (including deodorant) for me. I have to sneak my hair product!
ps - Gave you some blog love today! = )
3 Dave Q. // Oct 16, 2008 at 9:35 am
I guess I’m kind of like you in the “lack of smellability” dept. My friends are trying to get me to appreciate wine. They have me try a wine and tell me to smell the different aromas, blah, blah. I don’t get it. I guess I’m not sophisticated enough.
On the other hand, I can smell a good cigar. :)
4 ashley // Oct 16, 2008 at 10:09 am
Dude! I love your writing.
If I had money and/or needs - I’d totally hire you for a freelance job.
Anyway. I am using Burt’s Bees Cherry Lip Gloss this very second! Yum.
I find it hilarious that you wear that deodorant. My husband is very particular with my deodorant scents. He hates baby powder scent. Which I love. (I know, I know - old lady scent!)
5 HBee // Oct 16, 2008 at 10:24 am
I totally love fresh and fruity smells too! Hate musky “sexy” smells. Grody! So I’m gonna have to check out the pink grapefruit smell from the Body Shop b/c I’ve heard about this wonderful smell/product for like the 3rd time now. AND I need a new perfume. I’m looking for something fresh…clean…you know, fruity!
6 Jen // Oct 16, 2008 at 10:43 am
I’ve never tried Burts Bees Lip Gloss before, but now that I know it’s not going to be available anymore, I want it! I think that makes my personality of the impossible variety! Have you ever heard of Lipsyl? It’s made with Swedish bees wax and is absolutely amazing! I volunteered for its marketing campaign so I got free samples and became totally strung out. They now carry it in Rite-Aide!
7 m@ // Oct 16, 2008 at 10:45 am
Did HBee just use the word “grody” there? Haha!
8 Sue // Oct 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Hey Michelle!
First of all, I’m obsessed with Burt’s Bees.
Secondly, you’ve been tagged by the DomestiGals with a quirky post. Check out today’s blog posting to learn more.
Thanks for being such a terrific blogger in our community!
xx,
Sue and Jen
9 the almost right word // Oct 16, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Burts Bees rocks my world.
10 Alice Yoo // Oct 16, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Love yummy smelling stuff, as well. I have that deodorant - in melon! Haha.
11 maggie // Oct 17, 2008 at 8:57 am
all i can think is ’smells like teen spirit!’
12 Erin // Oct 17, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I’m with you on the teen spirit! It’s one of the few scented things I can use that doesn’t destroy my sensitive skin…and it smells so yummy!
13 teality // Oct 17, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Oh my gosh…
This just ruined my day, but it’s not your fault. Those burts bees’ lip glosses (strawberry and sometimes raspberry) are the ONLY thing I use on my lips. I’m obsessed, and everyone (friends, boyfriend, family) knows it.
They’re out of stock.
I don’t know what to do with my life.
…errr, lips.
Let me know if you find anything that even comes close to being as amazing!?
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