Harper’s Bazaar played me like a fiddle. With their June issue came a freebie—actually, two freebies. And not just any random minis. No. These were from L’Occitane. The only brand I mysteriously forgive for not being 100% natural. I don’t even have a logical reason for this. It’s like when someone asks why you fell in love with that person—you’re not going to reply with a ten-point checklist titled “His flawless family tree.” Love is blind. Period. Subconscious devotion, wrapped in aluminum tubes and Provençal dreams.
The gifts? Two little joys from the Verbena line: a body lotion and a shower gel.
L’Occitane Verbena Body Lotion & Shower Gel
Summer scents are my weakness. I actually hesitated in front of the magazine stand. Do I just grab one copy… or all ten stacked there, grinning at me? Honestly, I would’ve ditched excuses and just told the cashier I had a greed problem.
Packaging is unmistakably L’Occitane: square bottles with metallic silver caps, embossed on both sides with a delicate verbena leaf. Some might call it a silly detail. I call it irresistible charm. I’ve always thought L’Occitane’s marketing is next-level, especially for sensitive creatures like myself who fall for pretty things like it’s a sport.
Addictive Summer Scent You’ll Obsess Over – Verbena
L’Occitane’s scents are original, authentic, addictive, and extremely lovable. Verbena in particular really smells like crushed green lemon leaves—but not in a cleaning-product kind of way (absolutely not!). It’s fresh. Sparkling. Invigorating! On a hot summer day, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again. It lifts your mood, cools your thoughts, and recharges your energy. If you’re a citrus scent person, you need this in your life. Trying it is the bare minimum. Buying it? Mandatory.
There’s also a Citrus Verbena version that used to be a limited edition. Not sure if it’s now part of the permanent range or still summer-only. But the whole line existed—shower gel, body lotion, perfume. The difference? Citrus Verbena is sweeter and fruitier. Regular Verbena is greener and fresher. Think “lemon grove” vs “citrus sorbet”.
Verbena Shower Gel
This turns your bathroom into a lemony paradise. The shower gel smells divine, it foams nicely, and—spoiler—it’s not natural, hydrating, or “clean beauty” approved. But it wakes you up in the morning, gets you smiling, and suddenly, getting out of bed doesn’t feel like such a tragedy anymore.
L’Occitane Verbena Body Lotion
The body lotion is medium-thick in texture but surprisingly easy to squeeze out of the bottle. No need for bottle acrobatics—just a firm tap and a little squeeze and voilà. It applies smoothly, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave you greasy. I’d describe the post-lotion skin as soft, glowy, and hydrated… with an irresistible scent trail.
Green Lemon Leaves for Everyone!
Final thoughts? I could rave about this duo forever. The Verbena line is honestly the best summer companion you can have—especially on those unbearably hot days when even your teeth seem to sweat. Here’s your summer ritual:
→ Refreshing verbena shower
→ Follow with the light, citrusy body lotion
→ Top it off with the fragrance (classic or citrus!)
Boom—summer joy, bottled. You’ll feel amazing. And people around you? They’ll be leaning closer in buses and waiting rooms, enchanted and dreamy-eyed. Either they’re drawn to the citrus magic… or you’ve just run into a weirdo. But let’s stay optimistic and go with Provence.
*No collab, no PR – just genuine curiosity and a keyboard. ✨
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