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Home • Beauty

28 Days Of Black Beauty

Love is in the air! Take the time to look, feel or smell divine with these small treats. 
By Andrea Johnson · Updated October 27, 2020
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Day 1

This plant-derived cologne has an earthy musk.

Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze Peruvian Ambrette Eau de Toilette ($195, Bergdorf Goodman)

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Day 2

Mmm-hmmm! The sensual aroma of Vetiver is dreamy on him. 

Carven Vétiver Eau de Toilette ($102, saks.com). 

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Day 3

A facial treatment packed with moisture, plus the beautifying benefits of camellia oil.

Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil ($46, Sephora)

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Day 4

Set the mood in any room, with a floral-scented home fragrance. 

Compagnie de Provence Wild Rose Home Fragrance Spray ($27, compagniedeprovence-usa.com)

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Day 5

Chamomile and calendula calm and soothe delicate skin. 

The Honest Co. Organic Healing Balm ($13, honest.com)

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Day 6

This sexy perfume, with notes of neroli and sugared amber will leave him weak at the knees. 

 Victoria’s Secret Love Me Eau de Parfum ($58, Victoria’s Secret)

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Day 7

This mix of essential oils and flower essences softens hair and skin. 

Olivine Atelier Love + Roses Beauty Mist ($14, 2 oz, shopolivine.com)

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Day 8

A travel-friendly (and vibrating) brush lets you freshen up on the go. 

Violife Slim Sonic toothbrushes in Pink and LipSmack ($15 each, violife.com)

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Day 9

Luxury at its finest—a gorgeous ruby lipstick with a matching lacquer mirror case.

Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain in 820 Rouge Parade ($54, Guerlain.com)

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Day 10

Cool and badass like RiRi? If so, her latest offering is for you.

Rihanna Rogue Love Eau de Parfum ($69, Macy’s)

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Day 11

Basil, marigold and lavender give this manly blend a modern twist.

Dolce & Gabbana Intenso Eau de Parfum ($89, 125 ml, Macy’s)

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Day 12

Relish an invigorating bouquet (white iris, lily, violet) that isn’t overpowering.

Kate Spade New York Walk on Air Eau de Parfum ($95, 3.4 oz, katespade.com)

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Day 13

Pack all your makeup must-haves in this trendy pouch.

Forever 21 Kiss & Makeup Cosmetic Bag ($7, forever21.com)

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Day 14

These sweet- smelling soaps match your astrological sign.

Fresh Zodiac Oval Soaps ($15 each, sephora.com)

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Day 15

Ooh la la! Polish lips and cheeks with this über-chic twofer.

Dior Cheek & Lip Glow ($37, Sephora)

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Day 16

Bold, pigment-rich glosses will boost your beauty look.

CoverGirl Lip Lava Collection glosses ($7 each, Ulta)

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Day 17

This hydrating gel moisturizes his skin without a sticky finish.

Rituals Samurai Moisturize Face Gel ($29, rituals.com)

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Day 18

Brighten dull skin with this illuminating face cream.

Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm ($63, bobbibrowncosmetics.com) 

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Day 19

Spice up his shower with a crisp and clean lather.

Chanel Allure Homme Sport Refreshing Shower Gel ($35, chanel.com)

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Day 20

Add a little luxe to your bath time with this rosemary and verbena bodywash.

Skin & Co Exfoliating Body Gel ($19, skinandcoroma.com)

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Day 21

Treat yourself to a posh rose-scented candle in an elegant glass jar.

Diptyque Rosafolia Candle ($65, diptyqueparis.com)

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Day 22

This light, fruity floral contains notes of wild straw- berry, red apple, orange blossom and rose.

Hanae Mori Hanae Eau de Parfum ($115, 3.4 oz, sephora.com) 

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Day 23

Pink and portable— this brush set can help you achieve any beauty look.

 BH Cosmetics Pink-A-Dot Brush Set ($20, bhcosmetics.com)

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Day 24

A refreshing, alcohol-free formula cools his skin post-shave.

Prospector Co. Aftershave Splash ($18, Prospectorco.com)

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Day 25

You’ll both get a good night’s sleep with his-and-hers eye masks.

ElizabethW Sleep Masks ($22 each, elizabethw.com)

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Day 26

Smile while styling with a colorful print flat iron.

José Eber 100% Ceramic Flat Iron in Pink Heart 1.25″ ($145, joseeberhair.com)

 

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Day 27

Created underwater, these candles smell as good as they look!

Le Feu de L’eau Boutique Luxury Collection candles ($62 each, lefeudeleau.com)

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Day 28

It’s a great time to try these three limited- edition blush shades inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey.

Make Up For Ever Desire Me Cheeky Blush Trio ($49, Sephora)

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