Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse
This is referred to as a "multipurpose dry oil" that can be used for face, body, and hair. I've seen it at Space NK and Sephora, usually for upwards of 50 USD. In Paris? 17 Euros baby! I must have picked up a limited edition bottle because the one I got looks different to the stock images online. If I'd paid attention in high school French I I'm sure I could explain why. Instead, peep the cool bottle! I love this oil as a body moisturizer. The trick is to apply it when your skin is still wet from the shower (not damp, I mean wet!) and the oil locks in all the moisture possible. The science behind that seems somewhat dubious but for whatever reason it works for me. Bonus: the scent! Huile Prodigieuse is made up of 30 essential plant oils (per the company's website) and the best way I can describe it is to say it smells like summer. It smells like skin that has a tan, like sunscreen, and vaguely like the beach. Now that the weather seems to have taken a turn this is a much needed mood-boost on rainy Sundays like today.
Caudalie Divine Oil - pictured here with Caudalie Eau de Beauty Elixir
Another dry oil that can be used for a multitude of purposes! This one is more viscous and thick than the Nuxe one and provides even more intense moisture. I like putting the Caudalie Divine Oil on my feet before bed and waking up with soft, divinely-scented tootsies. It's also better for my hair for whatever reason, I think the added weight suits my thick hair perfectly. I typically use a few drops for my skin and then run my hands through my hair to distribute the leftovers. This prevents buildup (although dry oils are allegedly less prone to building up than more traditional oil-based hair products) but makes my hair shine like a mirror.
Have you tried dry oils yet? What is your favourite moisturizer now that the seasons are changing? Lube up and weigh in in the comments!
xo CaitlinK
