Okay, let me tell you about this little purple tube that’s become my bedtime BFF. At first, I was skeptical—how could a lotion help me sleep? But the first time I smoothed it on, the lavender-vanilla scent wrapped around me like a cozy blanket. It’s not that fake, overpowering candle smell—it’s herbal and sweet, like someone baked cookies in a spa.
I use it right after showering, focusing on my arms and shoulders (pro tip: dab a bit on your collarbones—the warmth of your skin makes the scent bloom). The cream is thick but melts in without greasiness, which I appreciate since I hate sticky sheets. Within minutes, my muscles relax, and my brain gets the memo: *Time to power down.*
Funny story—I once ran out and tried substituting it with another lavender lotion. Big mistake. That one smelled like cheap air freshener and left me wide-eyed at 2 AM. This formula? Magic. Even my partner, who usually scoffs at my ‘hippie sleep aids,’ now steals it to rub on his feet. We call it ‘sleep sauce.’
Warning: The scent is bold when first applied (like walking through a lavender field), but it mellows into a soft whisper. If you’re sensitive to fragrance, maybe skip it. But for me? Worth every penny—even if I have to hunt it down on Amazon since Bath & Body Works discontinued it (*side-eye*).