Smell Amazing! Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Balm

I just had the most delightful experience, and I owe it all to Jo Malone. Have you ever put on a new fragrance or fragranced product, forget you’re wearing it, and then look around to find the person who smells so good? That just happened to me.

As most of you should already know, I’m a huge fan of Jo Malone’s amazing line of fragrances and candles—I wear Lime Basil & Mandarin every time I need a pick-me-up. So when I quite literally got my hands on their new Vitamin E Body Balm I figuratively jumped at the chance to test it out. (I might have literally jumped at the chance; I’m easily excited when it comes to new products.)

The first thing I noticed about the balm was its very silky texture. It feels like it’s lighter-than-air. And, as all high-end products should be, a little goes a long way. The second thing was its divine scent. Im not sure what exact notes are in the Vitamin E Body Balm, but to me it’s a mixture of chocolate and clover honey. Unexpectedly intoxicating. (And it can be worn underneath any fragrance in the Jo Malone line, which is a bonus.)

There is something special about using a well-formulated, luxury body cream. It really does feel different from the everyday lotions I usually slop on. My hands felt instantly transformed  into the soft hands of an aristocrat. My roommate J and I have had long, unnecessarily articulated conversations about how amazing it is. Ok, I usually initiate and lead the conversation while J stares at me and nods.

To anyone who likes to smell good—and especially anyone who lives in dry-air climates like Calgary—do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of Jo Malone Vitamin E Body Balm. And while you’re at it, check out the rest of their iconic Vitamin E skincare line—it’s really amazing stuff! Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and the addition of shea butter, cocoa butter and wheat protein help form a protective layer to help lock moisture in the skin.

Some people might gripe at the $90-a-bottle price tag, but here’s my justification. This is a product that will bring you a little joy every day. And a little joy every day adds up to lots of joy over the lifetime of one jar of body balm. Besides, having supple skin and being the best smelling person in the room is priceless.


Available in Canada at Holt Renfrew.
www.holtrenfrew.com
www.jomalone.com