people ask me this more than anything else: what does salted skin actually smell like? it's a fair question. you can't smell anything through a screen, and "salty" can mean anything from sunscreen to a piña colada. so here's the honest answer.
the memory it's built on
i grew up on the beach. my favorite hour was always the first one: an early swim, then sitting on the sand while the salt dried on my shoulders and my skin warmed up in the sun. salted skin is that moment. not the boardwalk, not the tanning oil. just warm skin that still holds a little of the ocean.
but you don't need a beach to wear it. salted skin is no. 01 in the coastal collection, our first drop, and it's made for every day: a grey morning in the city as much as a july afternoon by the water.
the notes
- sea salt. the airy, mineral part you notice first. clean, a little bright, not soapy.
- coconut. soft and creamy rather than sweet. think the inside of the shell, not a cocktail.
- skin musk. the warm base that makes it smell like you, only better. it's what's left hours later.
how it wears
salted skin is a perfume body oil, not a spray, so it doesn't project across a room. it sits close to your skin. the people who notice it are the ones who lean in for a hug. that's on purpose.
because the base is a blend of nourishing oils (safflower, castor, argan, sweet almond, apricot kernel and jojoba, with squalane and vitamin e), it also leaves your skin soft and a little glowy, like you've been in the sun.
who it's for
- you like fresh, clean scents but find most "fresh" perfumes too sharp or soapy
- you want to smell like sunshine on skin, without smelling like sunscreen
- you'd rather be noticed up close than announced from across the room
if you like things warmer and sweeter, honey hour might be more your scent. and if you can't decide, the two layer beautifully.
how to wear it
right after the shower, while your skin is still damp, pour a generous pool into your palms and smooth it all over. let it settle for a moment, then add a little more to your collarbones and wrists if you want it louder.
salted skin launches in november. join the list to shop 24 hours early, or take the 30-second scent quiz to see which morning sun is yours.