It’s finally, mercifully arrived: spring. After a long winter in lockdown, green buds are rearing their heads on branches, flowers are blooming and birds are chirping. It’s time for us all to emerge and enjoy the sunshine and warming temperatures. And now that we’ll no longer be sitting indoors in sweats, let venturing outdoors—and perhaps heading to your vaccine appointment, fingers crossed—be all the motivation you need to touch up your roots, exfoliate dry skin away or try a lovely new deodorant.
The newest additions to Unilever’s beauty and personal care portfolio include innovative, thoughtful launches from its stable of brands including Dove, St. Ives, Vaseline and TRESemmé, from an iconic scrub infused with rose petals to a shampoo that harnesses the cleansing power of micellar water to gently remove buildup. These are just some of Unilever’s innovations, which incorporate sustainable, ethical practices—something the company is actively prioritizing—whether it’s natural ingredients, recycled plastic in packaging or being certified cruelty-free by PETA.
Without further ado, read on for our picks of the spring Unilever beauty crop.
The fruity 0% aluminum deodorant
Free of aluminum and alcohol, this certified cruelty-free deodorant spray is enriched with the brand’s trademark ¼ moisturizing cream so it actually moisturizes underarms (especially helpful post-shave). The non-irritating mist scented with fruity pomegranate and invigorating lemon verbena dries quickly and keeps you odour-free for 24 hours.
The root perfector
We’ve all deeply missed our colourists this past year, so until we are free to be reunited on the regular—or whenever you just need a quick fix on that regrowth—these touch-up sprays free of ammonia, peroxide and synthetic dye will do the trick. Available in three shades, the colour dries in seconds and will last you until your next shampoo.
The smoothing scrub
Exfoliate away a winter’s worth of lockdown ennui and dry skin with this ultra gentle, dermatologist tested, paraben-free scrub. Natural walnut shell powder and crushed rose petals gently buff away dead skin cells, leaving you with smooth, glowy skin that says “I’m here, spring!”
The nourishing lotion
Get those limbs gleaming with this deeply moisturizing body lotion enriched with sweet almond oil and Vitamin E (bonus: it’s lightly scented with almond as well). Dry skin will soak in the rich yet non-greasy formula, which contains micro-droplets of the classic Vaseline Original Jelly salve to help lock in moisture. Tank top and sundress season awaits!
The purifying shampoo
Micellar water, a treasured cleansing innovation in the French pharmacy world, is known for its ability to gently but effectively remove makeup and grime. It’s harnessed in this shampoo to wash away daily buildup of impurities, while glycerin gives the hair a hefty dose of hydration. Follow up with the companion conditioner to keep hair feeling soft and looking luscious for up to 24 hours.
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