Body Sprays and Lotions - Oh My! (Featuring Forever 21 Peach Chiffon)

     I love a soothing, nice-smelling lotion/body spray combo as much as the next person. It makes me feel refreshed, confident, and ready to take on my day.

     The reason I like body sprays instead of perfumes once in a while is because they tend to come in scents that are sweeter and fruitier (which appeals to me, but not necessarily to every person; it's about personal preference). Although this isn't always the case, these scent options are widely available in body sprays, especially at stores such as Victoria's Secret PINK, Forever 21, Shoppers Drug Mart, or Bath and Body Works, for instance. They also wear off a little sooner than strong perfumes, which means you could change your fragrance for different times of the day (i.e one fragrance for work, then a different one for a night on the town after work).

     Ah, but you didn't think I'd forget about the body lotion component to the combo did you * wink wink *? It's very important to take care of your skin: from applying sunscreen, to removing your make up before bed, to moisturizing your skin. I love matching the scent of a lotion to a body spray because the fragrances won't clash. That way, I can smell lovely for the day with the body spray AND  keep my skin soft and healthy.

     I really recommend the "Love & Beauty" lotions and body mists at Forever 21 because not only are they budget friendly (each costs $5.80 CAD) but they come in scrumptious scents such as peach chiffon, apricot, and cherry blossom. I've personally tried the peach chiffon scent (pictured below).

Above: Love&Beauty Peach Chiffon body mist and lotion 

     I've heard some people speak skeptically before trying the lotion because it is so inexpensive, but it really does work well. I've been using it twice a day for a week straight and I've noticed a significant difference in my skin; it feels silkier and brighter already. The lotion contains vitamin E, aloe, and shea butter - super ingredients in hydrating skin.

     As for the spray, it lasts longer than my Eau Du Toilette Chance by Chanel perfume and it's literally a tiny fraction of the price! It lasts for most of my 8-hour work day, and by the time I'm ready to go out at night after work, I am free to apply a new fragrance (perhaps one more fitting for the occasion). It smells quite strong, however, so if you don't like juicy, succulent peaches, you'd probably want to select a different scent. 

     All in all, I would recommend this product to all you shoppers out there! The price is right, and for what you're paying for, the quality surpassed my expectations in the best way possible. 

     What are some of your favourite body spray and lotion scents and brands?