I’m not exactly sure what’s been wrong with me this week but I seem to have a case of the blues. I have been feeling very sorry for myself and just can’t seem to shake it. So I decided to take matters into my own hands and pulled out my all time favorite secret weapon for those times when things just seem to get you down:
REN’s Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil. (It is such an amazing secret I spent far too long on Google trying to find a website that sells it in North America – don’t worry I succeeded). I first discovered this bath oil in Liberty’s of London when I lived there and it is to DIE for. (Or prostitute yourself for but I’ll get there in a minute!)
I’ll let you read what they say about it before I tell you what I have to say about it:
Rose Otto, known as the Queen of Flower Oils, is one of the world’s most expensive and revered essential oils. This bath oil contains Moroccan Rose Otto Oil which is steam distilled from petals harvested at dawn (OMG!!!) and is beneficial to dry and sensitive skin.
I know. How can you not laugh when you read “harvested at dawn” but seriously? I have never used a bath oil that leaves me feeling so revitalized and relaxed as well as having skin that smells incredible and is luxuriously, silky smooth to the touch. The smell alone will make you feel like a queen after 15 minutes in the tub!
Now remember what I said about prostituting yourself for it? The downside to such an incredible secret is that it sure ain’t cheap. REN does ship outside of Europe (for a price) and the original product price is in British pounds but, depending on the exchange rates, it could be cheaper than buying it from eSkinCareStore who were one of the only options I could find in North America. (If you know anyone who goes to Europe on business then its worth getting them to pick you some up!)
Of course I wouldn’t tease you like that and not offer an alternative. In fact I have two options for you. The first one is Body Shop’s own:
Moroccan Rose Bath & Massage Oil and its really not a bad substitute. The scent doesn’t linger on the skin like the REN version and the oil doesn’t seem to feel as luxurious but for the price ($18) its a bargain!
Alternatively if you want a little bit of luxury AND the heavenly scent of Moroccan Rose Otto then its definitely worth investing in:
REN’s Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash ($27) available at Sephora. Same gorgeous smell, same brand luxury but smaller price tag! Despite being sold as a body wash it also makes a wonderful bubble bath so you can soak your troubles away without compromising your morals. There! I feel better already!
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