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15 Citrus-Scented Beauty Products That'll Boost Your Mood
You know those days when it's way too hard to get started? You just can't seem to drag yourself out of bed and get on with your day? (Yeah, those are the worst.) But having something like a citrus-scented beauty product to invigorate your senses can really uplift your mood and help get you going. Think of it like smelling a fresh pot of coffee or some sizzling bacon in the morning. It's that kind of motivator. You know, but for beauty junkies.
And whether you prefer the scent of lemon, lime, grapefruit, oranges, or all of the above, there are a surprising number of options for jumpstarting your senses in the shower or at your vanity. Hey, even The Huffington Post reports that citrus scents can help you feel more energized and boost your alertness. Not to mention that many citrusy smelling products tend to be infused with vitamin C which can help with a glowing complexion. And let's be honest: Any product that can boost your mood and radiance simultaneously is a pretty great two-for-one deal. So you can immediately feel energized whenever you need a little pick-me-up, here are 15 citrus-scented beauty products to try, like, now:
1. Facial Cleanser
Nip + Fab Glycolic Cleansing Fix, $8, Ulta
Gently exfoliate your skin with this AHA cleanser that smells exactly like fresh grapefruit— the perfect way to start your day.
2. Toning Mist
Yes To Grapefruit Pore Perfection Toning Mist, $11, Target
Rehydrate and refresh your skin with this weightless face mist that lightly smells of grapefruit.
3. Moisturizer
Ole Henriksen Truth Revealed Brightening SPF 15 Moisturizer, $55, Sephora
Brighten and even your skin tone while catching a delightful citrus scent with this vitamin-C packed moisturizer.
4. Shower Gel
The Body Shop Satsuma Shower Gel, $5, The Body Shop
The good news is this sweet, mandarin scent will definitely wake you up in the morning. The bad news is it may keep you from ever wanting to leave your shower.
5. Body Scrub
Lush Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub, $22, Lush
Exfoliate to the scent of limes and turn your shower experience into sipping margs on the beach.
6. Body Lotion
Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream, $11, Target
Infused with the scent of freshly squeezed limes, this body butter will leave your skin feeling soft and smelling great.
7. Shampoo
L'Occitane Citrus Verbena Fresh Shampoo, $20, L'Occitane
Not only will you smell lemony-fresh in the shower, but the scent of this shampoo will linger on your strands all day long.
8. Lip Balm
Active Protection Lip Balm in Lemon Twist, $3, EOS
Protect your lips with SPF 15 while catching a whiff of zesty lemon with this cute lil balm.
9. Lip Oil
Lancome Juicy Shaker in Walk the Lime, $22, Lancome
This glossy red lip oil will brighten your day with its color and scent. Yep, just like the name implies, it smells like limes.
10. Makeup Primer
First Light Priming Filter Instant Complexion Refresh, $38, Becca Cosmetics
Wake up your skin with this primer that brightens and refreshes not only your skin but also your senses with its energizing citrus scent.
11. Sunscreen
COOLA Citrus Mimosa Sunscreen Spray, $36, COOLA
SPF is so much less annoying to apply when it smells good. Try this orange-scented one that you'll surely want to slather on ASAP.
12. Deodorant
Captain Blankenship Lime & Vetiver Cream Deodorant, $16, Sephora
Because why wouldn't you want your underarms to smell like lime and lemongrass?
13. Face Wipes
Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes Pink Grapefruit, $5, Target
Refreshing and convenient, these wipes will clean your pores while leaving you with the uplifting scent of pink grapefruit.
14. Sheet Mask
Origins Flower Fusion Orange Radiance-Boosting Sheet Mask, $7, Origins
Take a spa moment and bask in the citrusy, orange scent of this face mask that will restore a healthy glow to your skin.
15. Brush Cleaner
Citrus Brush Cleaner, $12, Sephora
Cleaning your brushes can be a chore, but this citrus-scented cleanser will make it a much more enjoyable task.
Because no matter what your day may bring, the right scent can help you face it head-on.