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NBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- NBC News
L'Occitane's viral almond shower oil is on sale for Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is officially underway, giving Prime members exclusive access to discounts across categories like beauty and wellness, smartwatches and vacuums. If you're in need of a luxurious beauty gift or just want to replenish your own stockpile, Amazon is currently discounting a handful of formulas from one of our favorite brands: L'Occitane. Its viral shower oil is currently 20% off for Prime Day. L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil Because it transforms into a milky lather when wet, this L'Occitane oil does three things at once: It gently cleanses the body, it nourishes the skin with sweet almond oil and it functions as a smooth-gliding base for shaving, according to the brand. Suitable for all skin types, it's one of the best shower oils of 2025. NBC Select updates editor Mili Godio, who's gone through five to six bottles in the past year alone, says it smells 'absolutely incredible' and that 'the subtle almond scent lasts for hours post-shower.' Godio also says it makes her skin incredibly soft and silky. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a freelance writer for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for three years. To evaluate the quality of this L'Occitane deal, I ran it through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure it's at its lowest price in at least three months. I also made sure it's a highly rated item, at least 20% off and has at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. Catch up on NBC Select's in-depth coverage of tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok to stay up to date.
NBC News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Here's everything our readers added to their carts in April
April is filled with the promise of new beginnings — flowers are blooming, trees are regaining life and most people are finally stowing away their bulky sweaters and coats. NBC Select readers were clearly inspired by the new season: Our bestsellers list this month is filled with cleaning supplies and sunscreen, an indication that we've officially settled into spring (and survived the woes of tax season). And with Mother's Day just around the corner, there was no shortage of dainty jewelry and fancy shower oils to round out our list. However, this April has come with heavy changes, so it's no surprise our readers were particularly interested in learning more about tariffs and how they'll affect their favorite brands, plus tips for saving money on nails, hair and more. Read on for a full list of the bestsellers NBC Select readers shopped in April. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up April bestsellers OGX Thick & Full + Biotin & Collagen Shampoo If you have fine hair, you know it's a daily struggle to make sure it doesn't fall flat. This shampoo has a blend of biotin and collagen, which helps hair look thicker and boosts volume overall. It also has a subtle fragrance with notes of coconut, jasmine and lemon, so your hair will smell good hours after your shower. Korean beauty brands are the 'It girls' of skin care, and Korean sunscreens claim their title as 'status' SPFs every year. Round Lab's silky sunscreen, a favorite of NBC Select Page Elliott Hyon, has a dewy finish, moisturizes your skin and doesn't clog your pores. 'It has no white cast and has the smoothest application out of any skin product I have,' says Hyon. In between carting the Crest 3D Whitestrips (another bestseller this month), readers were also purchasing this stain-removing toothpaste. And for good reason: NBC Select editorial director Lauren Swanson says her teeth looked visibly whitened in just a few days — so much so that her dentist thought she had gotten a professional treatment. It has hydrated silica, which dissolves the bonds that adhere stains to teeth and scrubs them off the surface, plus fluoride to protect your teeth from cavities and repair enamel, according to the brand. It's official: spring cleaning calls for grout removal. This Zep cleaner lightens grout in your bathrooms, making your tile floors and walls look almost new, according to NBC Select staffers who tried it out. Since this is a liquid and not a spray, a little goes a long way, too. A warning: The bleach scent is very strong, so make sure you're opening a window or have a fan going while you use it. Sunscreen was top of our readers' minds this month as the weather warms up. 'My best friend recommended this sunscreen to me, and I have been using it since (over 5 years),' says NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz. The best part? As its name implies, it's completely sheer, so you don't have to worry about an unsightly white cast. L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil This shower oil is my current obsession; I use it every time I shower because it leaves my skin baby soft. The oil turns into a milky lather when I massage it into my skin, and I'll sometimes use it as a base for shaving in place of shaving cream. The sweet almond scent is also incredible and not overpowering in the slightest. Simply put, no other shower oil does it better. Opalescence Go Prefilled Whitening Trays Opalescence Go's whitening trays have professional-grade gel and they're the strongest option we recommend. Instead of strips, these are pre-filled trays you bite into, which makes them easy to pop on and off, says NBC Select editor Lindsay Schneider. Though they do cause teeth sensitivity, Schneider says her teeth are noticeably whiter after consistently using these trays. Olay is a household name for a reason, and this moisturizer even made our top 10 list of the 100 best moisturizers we tested. Our editors who tried it out found that their skin looked firmer and more lifted. It also has a super lightweight texture, so it doesn't feel heavy or sticky when applied to your face and neck. This Bumble and Bumble spray has six oils to hydrate your hair and protect it from heat and UV damage. But despite having oils in its formula, it doesn't weigh down your hair or leave a greasy finish, which makes it perfect for all hair types and textures. If you're looking for a thicker cream to lather on before bed, this Eucerin one is an excellent choice (especially if you struggle with dry skin). Its silky texture makes it easy to blend, and the formula helps smooth, hydrate and target fine lines and wrinkles, according to the brand. It's also fragrance-free, so it's suitable for those with sensitive skin. Better Not Younger Lift Me Up Hair Thickener Spray This month, we spoke to experts about how to combat hair concerns during menopause, and Better Not Younger, a hair care brand for women over 40, topped our list for the best products to use. You can apply this thickening spray on wet hair before styling to give you more volume and mask any thinning. Caretras Bunion Corrector Since spring is unofficially open-toed shoes season, you may be thinking about how to get your feet in tip-top shape. If bunions are a concern, this corrector temporarily realigns your bunion and helps relieve discomfort, pressure and inflammation. The splint is breathable and adjustable, so you can wear it while you walk or sleep. Biolage Ultra Hydra Source Conditioner This conditioner, which has hydrating cupuaçu butter, is a great solution for dry hair caused by menopause. In addition to hydrating your strands, it also helps control frizz and address dullness. Keep in mind this conditioner is best for those with medium to coarse hair texture since it may weigh down finer hair. SmileBelle Daisy Necklace If you're shopping for jewelry under $20 (or looking for an affordable Mother's Day gift), this dainty necklace is a strong contender. It has faux-pearl daisies on a delicate chain so you can embrace the spring season. It's adjustable, too. Innisfree is one of our favorite K-beauty brands, and its expert-recommended sunscreen is a solid choice for the hotter months. It combines green tea, sunflower seed oil and cica to hydrate, nourish and soothe the skin. Plus, its silky texture gives a great glow to the skin. Why trust NBC Select? I'm an updates editor at NBC Select who has covered a variety of shopping categories, including beauty and pets, since 2021. For this article, I compiled a list of the top 16 bestselling products among our NBC Select readers during the month of April.
New York Times
14-04-2025
- Health
- New York Times
My Secret to Low-Effort Supple Skin Is This Luxe Shower Oil
They say it's always darkest before the dawn. That was exactly the case when I found myself (and my bathroom) covered in body oil, trapped in my own personal episode of Naked and Afraid. What led me to end up in such a humbling position? Dry skin, of course. I hit the genetic lottery of having both dry and sensitive skin, so for me, a skin-care routine has always been essential. But I had never paid much attention to the skin below my neck. Partially because I dreaded the trial-and-error phase of trying new products, and partially because I absolutely hated the way moisturizer felt as it sunk into my skin. But eventually, after years of ignoring the flurry of dead skin cells that came flying off of me at the end of each winter day, the state of my skin—or, should I say, husk—became unavoidable. And so I went on a quest in search of the perfect product that would moisturize my thirsty skin without leaving me feeling greasy. I came out the other side with what would become my skin's hydration hero—L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil. L'Occitane's Almond Shower Oil was among the plethora of solutions that popped up in my original search. I was intrigued by the fact that for about $45, I could buy a 16.9-ounce 100% recycled plastic bottle for refills, which would help me cut back on plastic waste. That factor, along with the French having a reputation for seemingly effortless, radiant beauty, had me quite tempted. But L'Occitane's 8.4-ounce bottle was nearly triple the price and about a third the size of similar drugstore products, so I figured cheaper alternatives had to be at least similarly effective. I figured wrong. Beauty influencers and magazines lauded the efficacy of various moisturizing body washes and oils. Yet with each one I tried, the results were mixed at best and left my entire bathroom covered in sticky oil at worst. That moment of skidding around my bathroom was the final straw. I concluded that moisturized skin was not worth a slip and fall, so I quit my months-long search, figuring I'd just stay ashy forever. And, as everyone who's ever seen a rom-com knows, the moment you stop looking is usually when you find exactly what you're looking for. Serendipitously, while I was stocking up on my beauty essentials during a Sephora sale, I stumbled across a discount on the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil and figured it was worth a shot. Cut to a year later, and this bottle of literal liquid gold is now one of my must-haves year-round, but especially during brutal winter weather.
