Citrus-scented de-stressor

Citrus-scented de-stressor

Just a deep whiff of anything tangy (orange, mandarin, grapefruit, bergamot, lemon) reduces anxiety, melts away tension and takes you to a better place. Female writer Moh Shuying recommends these:

1) Compagnie de Provence Summer Grapefruit Liquid Marseille Soap is made from vegetable oil and free of colouring agents, animal fats and synthetic surfactants. $45, Escentials.

Citric buzz: 2.5 out of 5

2) Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Moisturising Body Cream is a velvety-soft moisturiser that also has hints of delicate jasmine. $163.

Citric buzz: 2 out of 5

3) Cle de Peau Beaute Body Exfoliator is an invigorating, mildly aromatic scrub. $120, Tangs Orchard and Takashimaya D.S.

Citric buzz: 1.5 out of 5

4) Serge Lutens Fleurs d'Oranger EDP smells like an orange tree on a warm day - so lovely. $162, Escentials.

Citric buzz: 3 out of 5

5) Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask exfoliates too. $85, Escentials.

Citric buzz: 3.5 out of 5

6) Le Labo Bergamotte 22 Shower Gel is luxe, fresh, sweet yet sensual. $78, Escentials.

Citric buzz: 2.5 out of 5

7) Bulgari Le Gemme in Maravilla EDP is a chypre perfume with just the lightest touch of peach and jasmine. $249, Bulgari.

Citric buzz: 4 out of 5

8) Crabtree & Evelyn Tarocco Orange Skin Silkening Body Souffle is an ultra-light cream moisturiser. $60.

Citric buzz: 3 out of 5

9) Innisfree Tangerine Blossom Perfumed Body Cleanser has zesty Jeju organic tangerine peel and tangerine blossom. $22.

Citric buzz: 3 out of 5

10) Nars Jaipur candle is rich in essential oils of orange, cassis and grapefruit. It lasts up to 70 hours. $120, Tangs Orchard.

Citric buzz: 2.5 out of 5

11) Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil's gentle orange scent doesn't just lift the spirit, but also makes you forget you're using oil. $50, Tangs Orchard.

Citric buzz: 2.5 out of 5

12) The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Body Mist is extremely refreshing, hydrating and zingy. $19.90.

Citric buzz: 4 out of 5

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