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affordable shower essentials to make you smell like vanilla !

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this list has products which i use in my shower routine to smell like vanilla! the scent does last, however if you aren’t interested in the vanilla scent, I’ve recommended some alternative options for each step !
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step 1 - washing your body

this is the first step to my shower routine, a basic but important step which eliminates bacteria !
 
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a cheap, body soap that is SO good for sensitive skin and is cheap, I will live by this I love it so much
Dove Pampering Soap Shea Butter & Vanilla Beauty Bar ...
 
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this is also a good body soap it just doesn’t have the vanilla scent but I love how moistures it leaves my skin and it is so nourishing I recommend it gets rid of all the dirt !
Dove Beauty Bar Soap, Original, 2.6 oz, With 1/4 Moisturizing Cream

step 2 - exfoliating the skin

exfoliating removes build up from the skin and if you haven’t been doing this what are you doing?! DO NOT do this daily as it can damage your skin barrier 2-3 times a week is perfect !
 
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this smells GORGEOUS and it is a must have when exfoliating I love to use this it leaves me so smooth (use once a week)
Tree Hut - Shea Sugar Scrub - Vanilla 510g
 
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if you do not want to use the tree hut exfoliant or it is too pricey, this is an amazing alternative! you put the glove on and ONLY using water, scrub your skin and it removes build up and makes your skin smooth ! however you will not have a scent f...
Superdrug Exfoliating Gloves
 
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this is an amazing smelling cheaper body scrub which you jsut apply to your skin and rub, leaving you feeling smooth and getting rid of all the dead skin cells ! highly recommend
Vanilla Sugar & Shea Butter Body Scrub

step 3 - body washes

body washes gets rid of any dead skin cells that may be left and gives you a good cleanse, this step is important !
 
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this is an amazing pair with the body bar soap if you want to buy them they make you smell unreal ! I love these products and it is worth your money which it’s cheap anyways
Dove Advanced Care Body Wash Pampering Shea Butter ...
 
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these body washes will be good to layer with the perfumes, they smell so good but it is on the pricier side, still I recommend this product as it is high quality and the smell is amazing, will be repurchasing
warm cashmere hydrating shower gel
 
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this is a good unscented body wash if you are uninterested in the vanilla ! it works so lovely and will leave you smooth and soft
Ultra Sensitive Serum Body Wash with only 10 ingredients
 
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this is what you will use to distribute your body wash all over ! apply some body wash onto it whilst the loofah is damp, rub it into the loofah and it should foam up and you can use it to clean your body!
Bath Loofah - Soft Fine Mesh Foaming Scrub,Large Shower Loofah Sponge - for Men Family Kids Travel Bathroom Spa Home Hotel

step 4- lotion (after the shower)

moisturising after the shower is SO important as your skin dries from the water and if you don’t moisturise your skin can crack easier, do not skip this step !
 
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this is a bit pricier but it smells exactly like the perfume I love to pair them it smells heavenly! it is long lasting for the whole day I think it is worth the money! i love how smooth this makes my skin and this product is really high quality ! re...
Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Body Lotion 8oz
 
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I will LIVE by this lotion I love it so much it’s cheap and it smells amazing, such good quality for the price and it makes me smooth, very good for after the shower or just to use in the daily
Cocoa Butter Formula Products
 
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I love this lotion it is unscented if you are looking for a lotion that isn’t vanilla this is the one it makes my skin soft and it isn’t harsh which I know some people skin can rash up with scented lotions or if they are too harsh.
Vaseline® Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

step 5 - body oil (after the shower

locks in the moisture from the lotions and it makes you so smooth and it is the cherry on the cake when it comes to a good shower routine
 
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this is the body oil I use ALL THE TIME i love the smell I love how it makes my skin feel, I will not skip this step, it locks in the moisture and it makes me feel so clean and just tops off my routine!
Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Cocoa Radiant Gel Oil
 
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an absolute GEM when it comes to body oils, I love this it is nice on the skin and isn’t vanilla scented, I strongly recommend this for after your lotion it locks in the moisture and it is SO good for you
Baby Oil - Johnsons-baby

step 6 - deodorant

 
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i love these deodorants roll on or spray is beautiful and please do not skip deodorant !! deodorant hides the sweaty smell and is great for keeping up a good hygiene, apply after the shower to prevent smelling again
Dove Deodorant Spray Vanilla
 
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you CANNOT go wrong with this deodrsnt, it’s anti perspirant which means it will cover the sweaty smell and eliminate it, apply this after the shower so you don’t smell again ! it doesn’t have a vanilla smell and is cheap !
Invisible Solid Antiperspirant, Original Clean

step 7 - perfume

the final step to my shower routine ! this step is option and I do this if I am going out somewhere here are some of my favourite vanilla scents (if you aren’t a fan of vanilla you can skip this step )
 
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I LOVE this perfume so so much it is amazing and I pair it with the lotion, victoria secret does do deals often and if you’re lucky you might be able to get some cheaper prices I 100% recommend
Buy Classic Fragrance Mist, Bare Vanilla
 
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in my opinion this is SO underrated, it is a body spray but it’s extremely cheap and it works wonders, I love to layer this with perfumes and it smells heavenly I repurchase this every time !
So...? Unique Truffle Cream Body Mist - Vanilla
 
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this is a little pricier but it smells amazing and I would buy it if you’re comfortable ! it lasts so long and it has the best vanilla scent, recommend!!
Eilish Eau de Parfum
 
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this is a CLASSIC but I love it it’s such a good body spray and the scent is gorgeous ! a perfect vanilla spray which isn’t too pricey
Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Hair & Body Perfume Mist 90ml
 
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this perfume is gorgeous ! I love it so much and it is a perfect vanilla scent, this is underrated as I haven’t heard much about it, definitely recommend
Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere