Flower Power
1/10Roses not only appeal to the senses of sight, smell and touch, but also taste! It may sound strange, but Norma Kamali concocted these cute rose candies that are sure to please your palate.
Norma Kamali Bar XV Rose Flavored Bon Bons, $15 per packet. Barxv.com.
2/10O my Love is like a red, red rose/That’s newly sprung in June, wrote 18th–century Scottish poet Robert Burns. Evoke the enchanting spirit of Burns’ beloved lady with a fresh, rosy complexion.
Stila All Over Glow in Pretty Pink, $28. Sephora.com.
3/10Who knew hair removal could be a romantic ritual? Leave it to The Art of Shaving to make it possible with their new line of rose–infused shaving products created especially for girls. The shaving cream leaves legs soft, super–smooth, and subtly scented with the aroma of Bulgarian roses.
The Art of Shaving Rose Absolute Shaving Cream, $30. theartofshaving.com.
4/10If there was ever any doubt that rose–scented perfumes aren't just for little old ladies, the Shakespearean–inspired line Juliette Has a Gun dispels that myth once and for all. Their Miss Charming fragrance combines ultra–feminine Moroccan rose with fruity notes of lychee and strawberry—the perfect sporty–sweet combo.
Juliette Has a Gun Miss Charming, $105. Henri Bendel.
5/10According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite—the goddess of love and beauty—viewed the rose as a sacred object. Perhaps she recognized the flower’s skin–perfecting properties! Korres has packaged a potent blend of spot–fading wild rose oil and vitamin C into a handy pen, making it easy to treat acne scars and other discolorations at any time of day.
Korres Wild Rose Imperfection–Targeting Oil, $23. Sephora.com.
6/10As the calming scent of Damascena roses transports you to the far-off land of Tamil Nadu, India (where the rose oil for the cream is extracted), the moisturizer itself hydrates dry skin and evens out tone. And thanks to the beautiful Henna-esque patterns adorning the bottle, it looks pretty sitting on the vanity, too.
Duchess Marden Damascena Face Crème, $60. Beautyhabit.com.
7/10The origami–style box is so eye–catching and adorable, it’s easy to forget that the true prize lies inside. Fans of super–soft lather will love using this rose–scented soap.
Thymes Kimono Rose Soap Set, $18. Thymes.com.
8/10For the first time, Avon has joined forces with a fashion designer in developing their new color collection this fall. The inaugural collaborator is none other than Cynthia Rowley, whose pretty, playful designs make her an ideal candidate to create fresh–looking makeup shades.
Cynthia Rowley for Avon Nail Enamel in Rose Petals, $4. Avon.com (available in Sept.)
9/10Does your post–shower skin tend to be dry and flaky? Well, meet your new best friend! The whipped texture of Roger Gallet’s rose body cream is ultra–light (so you don’t feel greasy), yet delivers amazing skin–softening results.
Roger Gallet Rose Body Cream, $29. Beautyexclusive.com.
10/10Elisabethan Rose has always been one of the most popular fragrances for the British company Penhaligon's. We think the cool floral scent is best expressed through their heart–shaped candle, which is crafted from silver and looks like a fancy vintage heirloom.
Penhaligon's Elisabethan Rose Heart Candle, $45. 877-736-4254.
