Summer Breeze, Makes Me Feel Fine
I’m getting ready to share an obnoxiously simple idea. The fact that I find this blogworthy might actually lower your respect for me. But I don’t care. It’s changing my life. Or, at least my summer.
Let me at least start at the very beginning and share a cheeky little story so that you feel like you get something minimally interesting out of this post. When I left Connecticut, a co-worker gave me a Dove gift basket as a going away present because we were going to be uprooted and homeless for a few days and I kept worrying I’d lose my toiletries. Inside that gift basket was a little bottle of Dove body spray.
It smelled incredible. Clean. Fresh. Like I’d just stepped out of the shower. But it was still a real light scent, too, so it wasn’t over powering. I’d douse myself in it before I left for work and by the time I got there, it was just a gentle scent that had almost worn off. I loved it.
Now that it’s summer here in Florida…well…I’m sweating like a pig. There’s just no other way to say that. Anytime I step outside, it feels like I wrap myself in an electric blanket. It’s so stinking hot! I’m on the go so much with the kids that I got this brilliant idea to fight the heat. I keep my body splash in my diaper bag now and when I’m feeling hot and sweaty, I just spray myself down. Because it’s not a very powerful scent and because it doesn’t stay on real heavily all day, I can use it several times and it doesn’t ever overwhelm me. Plus, it’s such a cool breeze that it’s like stepping into a cold shower on a hot day.
Seriously. I am in love.
Sadly, I’m almost out of my Refreshing scent, so when I went to Target last week, I decided to branch out and try something new. This time, I have the Revive one and I might love it even more than the Refresh.
This one is a pomegranate and lemon scent, which makes it so summery. I must use it 10 times a day.
So. If you’re overheating a bit (or if you’re smoldering in central Florida…) this summer, throw one of these beauties in your bag. It’s the best pick-me-up $3.97 can buy you.
(Even though I am so oddly excited about this, it is not a paid advertisement or review. I’m just oddly excitable.)
17 Comments
Alaina
I may or may not have been known to carry around travel Bath and Body spray for this exact reason. I hate feeling icky like that!
Laura
Funny thing – I JUST (like as in 2 seconds ago!) sprayed myself down with the “Cool Essentials” (cucumber/green tea) scent of this. I got it in the same random way you did a few months ago and keep it on my desk at work for much-needed refreshment (my office is known as the “warm office” for good reason). I’m glad to know there are other scents out there as well!
Waiting for Bulgaria
I’m smoldering here in Central, Texas and may have to give this a try. I’m not a perfume girl, but I’ll go for something light and airy any day.
Tara@MarriedWithChild
I was a sucker to the commercial of this spray matching your deodorant. For whatever odd reason I had I thought it was just as great a feeling to match the spray and deodorant as when I match my bra and panties! Yes I am easily amused but soooo ok with it. Spray away and enjoy in this sauna we call home!
Brooke
I love these, too! We don’t get the sweltering, muggy heat that I’m sure you probably get in Florida, but California does get pretty hot… and I hate it! These are so light and refreshing !
Alicia
I have been wondering about these here in terribly humid Tennessee! I will have to get me some!
Alyssa
So funny that you posted this. I was just thinking about picking up some body spray because I’m not a perfume person but I like a little scent and I use dove deodorant so I thought I might try it. Now I know I will 🙂
Trish
We live in hot and humid New Orleans. I discovered this last year and have worked my way through the scents. I LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT 🙂
Jenna
I have been looking for this stuff everywhere and can’t find it. I haven’t really been having food cravings during my pregnancy, but I have been having smell cravings! I need to find this stuff! Thanks!
Lisa
I love body sprays. Perfumes can be too overwhelming and I find body sprays so refreshing. Great find 🙂
Ally Garner
How have i missed these? i’ve never even heard of these body sprays. I love Dove body wash & deodorants. It’s 10 degrees hotter than hell in NC right now. Can’t wait to try these – thanks for sharing Katie!
Tara
I have a Bodycology spray that I use for that very same purpose! I thought I was the only one, but reading the comments above I see I’m not!
Abby @ They Lend Me Their Hearts
those are yummy! I’m currently using a similar one from Degree. It’s called Sexy Ingrigue and it has a matching deoderant…. I feel sexier and more intriguing somehow when I spray it on. I wish it lasted longer but like the Dove ones it wears off after a little bit. I have no ties to “Degree” except that I like to smell good :o)
Emily Langston
In love with the peach one! Also, wait until after Christmas and snag Victoria’s Secret body mist in Pink Chiffon… it’s like a cross between lilies and baby scent. Perfect for Summer! And only 6 bucks! You get 12 oz too!!
Melissa
I’ve never tried anything like this, but it sounds spectacular! I’m heading to Oklahoma later this month where it’s triple digits and horrible humidity. I will be going to the store before we leave to get some of this for sure!
Rachel
Ohhh…Try putting it in the icebox! It feels so nice. I live in Oklahoma right now and it is sweltering and keeping a refreshing mist for body and one for the face (MAC has a good one) in the icebox is such a treat.
Melissa
At what store did you find the spray? I can’t find it here in Colorado. Would love to try it if I can find it!