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💧My Post-Shower Body Care Routine💧

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These are my go-to body care products that I use after every shower to keep my skin soft, smooth, and smelling incredible. I rotate between the products depending on my needs that day and/or the scent I’m in the mood for.
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Body Lotions & Tanner

I always apply lotion right after showering while my skin is still damp as it helps lock in moisture and creates the perfect base for my perfume to cling to and last longer. I also love using gradual tanners at night for a subtle, natural-looking glo...

 
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4.4/5⭐️ Scent notes include whipped vanilla, soft musk & cozy caramel. It smells like a cupcake!
EOS Shea Butter 24H Moisture Lotion in Vanilla Cashmere - $35.03
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4.5/5⭐️ This baby moisturizer is gentle and dermatologist tested. I love this lotion as it is thin and lioghtly scented. I have sensitive skin and other thick lotions tend to cause me body acne if I use them too much.
Johnson's Baby Lotion in Vanilla Oat - $10.99
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4.4/5⭐️ A creamy and classic scent of Vanilla, with hints of sparkle to make your skin glow.
Treehut Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter - $11.49
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4.5/5⭐️ Clinically proven to provide 24 hours long-lasting hydration, and help relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to eczema. I use this in areas that are more dry, like elbows and knees.
Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream - $22.99
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3/5⭐️ Self-tanning drops that allow you to control your glow. You combine it with a lotion and keep it on for 4-8 hours before washing it off. I normally sleep in it for the best results.
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops - $43.50
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4.4/5⭐️ Visibly darkens and gives you an even skin tone. I use this when I want a subtle tan and don't want to use a self tanner that I need to wash off.
Nivea Q10 Firming + Glow Body Lotion - $13.29
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Body Oils

I love sealing everything in with a body oil after applying lotion, especially when I'm layering scents. It locks in all the moisture, adds a healthy glow, and makes my fragrances last longer by creating a richer, long-lasting base.

 
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4.6/5⭐️ Fast absorbing and light-weight "dry" oil that helps improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks, dry, damaged skin, uneven skin tone and aging skin. It smells exactly like chocolate! I use this when I want to smell extra good.
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil - $10.17
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4.6/5⭐️ Vegan body oil crafted with 50 percent sweet almond to help visibly improve stretch mark appearance, hydrate, and visibly firm skin. It is expensive so I do not use it everyday. It is scented exactly like their oil shower gel.
L'Occitane Smoothing and Firming Almond Supple Skin Body Oil - $69
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4.5/5⭐️ A lightweight oil made of sesame that glides on easily to moisturize skin. I use this if I do not want a to use a strongly scented oil that day, or if I am hydrating my skin prior to bed.
Neutrogena Body Oil Light Sesame Formula - $10.03
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3.3/5⭐️ A body oil infused with warm notes of bourbon vanilla bean and benzoin. It delivers the perfect vanilla scent and a touch of subtle shimmer, ideal for achieving that radiant summer glow.
Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Milk Shimmering Scented Body Oil - $98
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Hand & Foot Care

These products are my go-to for keeping my hands and feet soft and smooth. I like to give them extra love after a shower, especially since these areas are often overlooked.

 
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4.5/5⭐️ A rich hand cream infused with 20% shea butter to moisturize and protect skin from dryness.
L'Occitane Nourishing and Protective Shea Butter Hand Cream - $17
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4.7/5⭐️ Whipped vanilla, soft musk, and cozy caramel create our luxurious Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Hand Cream.
EOS Shea Better Hand Cream Vanilla Cashmere - $7.98
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4.5/5⭐️ Delivers noticeable relief from cracked heels and dry feet quickly.
Flexitol Heel Magic for Cracked Heels - $11.24
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4.5/5⭐️ Helps protect, replenish and strengthen cuticles.
OPI ProSpa Nail and Cuticle Oil - $11.80
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Freshening Essentials

These are my must-haves for staying fresh post-shower.

 
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4.3/5⭐️ No aluminum, parabens, or sulfates. Perfect for a completed vanilla routine!
Native Coconut & Vanilla Deodorant - $20.99
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4.6/5⭐️ Provides 48H underarm sweat & odour protection. This scent pairs beautifully with my perfumes.
Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Shea Butter - $6.97
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4.6/5⭐️ Great for sensitive areas and armpits because it’s a gentle, natural astringent that soothes irritation, reduces inflammation, helps control odor, and keeps the skin feeling clean without disrupting its natural balance.
T.N. Dickinsons Hazelets Witch Hazel Pads - $13.72
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Perfumes & Body Sprays

Fragrance is the final touch to smelling good. I stick to warm, sweet, gourmand scents, especially anything vanilla-based. I love layering my perfume over my body care products so the scent lasts all day and blends seamlessly.

 
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4/5⭐️ Scent notes include vanilla, chocolate, and musk. I pair this with the Choco Musk Perfume Oil Roller Ball.
Al Rehab Choco Musk Perfume - $20.50
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4.1/5⭐️ This is my everyday go to fragrance! Scent notes include vanilla orchids, tonka absolute, and amber woods. For those of you who like a lighter scent for daily wear, this one is not for you. It is a fairly strong scent.
Kayali Vanilla 28 - $187
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4.3/5⭐️ Scent notes include vanilla, musk, and cake. I like to apply a perfume oil to the pulse points on my body, followed by perfume, to enhance the scent and make it last longer.
Nemat Fragrances Perfume Oil Roller Ball in Vanilla Musk - $34.99
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4.1/5⭐️ Scent notes include vanilla, chocolate, and white musk. I like to apply a perfume oil to the pulse points on my body, followed by perfume, to enhance the scent and make it last longer.
Choco Musk Perfume Oil Roller Ball - $9.29
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4.7/5⭐️ Scent notes include date syrup, sandalwood, and caramel. It's not what you expect, it smells amazing! Perfect for gourmand vanilla lovers!
Lush Sticky Dates Body Spray - $42
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