The month of June is not far away, which always makes us think about the rich fragrance of roses. Red, white, yellow or pink, we find the scent of a rose intoxicating. For those similarly affected, we’ve investigated the best beauty products infused with the scent of roses. Here’s our edit of 10 luxury beauty products infused with the smell of roses, including toners, face masks, shampoo, creams, and more. Perfect for the modern-day Cleopatra in all of us.
roses rule once again this season
Cleopatra was known for bathing in an elixir of rose water, milk and honey to soften and purify her skin. Ancient Romans and Greeks used rose tonics as a treatment for over 30 ailments including headaches and diseases of the eyes, ears, mouth, and womb. Michelangelo is said to have drank rose water every morning in his daily cup of tea.
And now, Gen-Zers on TikTok have “discovered” rose water and rose-adjacent cosmetic products which have long been prized in the beauty and spiritual traditions of Middle Eastern and Latin American cultures. The #rosewater tag has amassed over 95 million views, with people sharing their favorite beauty hacks and tips featuring this storied flower.
everything’s coming up roses right now
While we’re not going to start distilling or extracting our own rose oil with roses from the bodega anytime soon, it did ignite our interest in the rose as a beauty ingredient. There’s something to be said for an ingredient that you can pronounce and that has been used since antiquity and across cultures. Board-certified dermatologist Stacy Chimento, MD confirmed that wisdom saying that rose water, for example contains “key ingredients like vitamin C, polyphenols, and carotenoids, and has great antimicrobial properties.”
Ahead, we’ve curated ten luxury beauty products including toners, masks, shampoo, creams, and more that have infusions of rose to help us channel our inner Cleopatra.
10 luxury rose infused beauty products for the modern Cleopatra
1. Pat McGrath Rose 001™ The Essence
Formulated as a lightweight emulsion for use after cleansing, this formula uses a combo of Centifolia Rose Petal Extract and Damascena Rose Water to calm the skin and provide essential minerals, vitamins and amino acids to rebalance and replenish the skin barrier. In additiion, botanically-derived oils, nourish and restore moisture levels for a smooth and plump finish. Reviewers rave that it instantly gives them that dewy, glass skin: crystal-clear, poreless, translucent, and luminous.
BUY NOW: $86.00.
2. Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil
For dry or mature skin, Black Rose Extract works in combination with essential oils of Bulgarian Rose to both soothe and smooth the skin. A few luxurious drops penetrates to erase wrinkles and fine lines and hydrate the skin to promote a more even skin tone. Essential oils of Magnolia, Geranium, Plum and Camelina are rich in Omega 3 and 6 to further purify, nourish and soften.
BUY NOW: $227.00.
3. By Terry Baume de Rose Micellar Water
Remove dirt, excess oil, makeup and impurities with the help of rose extracts. This flower water refines skin at a micro-level and promotes a detoxed and more radiant complexion. And the subtle rose fragrance goes a long way in making your skincare ritual more indulgent.
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4. Fresh Rose Hydration Pore Minimizing Mist
We find that adding a mist in the winter months is the perfect antidote to harsh heaters and punishing wind. This spritz contains Damask Rose Extract to help retain moisture while Rosewater helps to calm and soothe. The look of pores are reduced for that supple, dewy look whenever you need it.
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5. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Firming Oil
Looking for an oil to go with your gua sha routiine? Or a primer to keep your makeup looking dewy? This lightweight multi-tasker visibly brightens, firms and hydrates with this bestselling vitamin C face oil and Rosa Damascena Flower Extract formula. Made for all skin types to reveal your most radiant-looking skin.
BUY NOW: $74.00.
6. Chantecaille Rose De Mai Cream
Inspired by the soft, dewy purity of a fresh rose petal, this nourishing cream blends nature with powerful skincare technology to improve the skin’s natural ability to protect, repair and hydrate. Aside from extractions from one of the world’s rarest roses, it’s rich in plant stem cell extracts that moisturize to help neutralize accumulated photo damage. The light gel-cream texture is ideal for people with more oily skin.
BUY NOW: $216.00.
7. Christophe Robin Shampoo
For rose scented locks, this lush, gel-textured shampoo is a must. Formulated with an emollient musk rose oil to nourish and protect color and baobab leaf to condition and add fullness. It’s the perfect solution to uplift limp and dull winter hair.
BUY NOW: $38.00.
8. Odacite Bioactive Rose Gommage
Gommage is a professional-type of exfoliation used to thoroughly erase dead skin without irritating the skin. This peeling gel contains enzymes from papaya and pineapple to dissolve impurities and rose water to improve the appearance of redness, moisturize and calm even the most sensitized skin. Skin is left baby soft and instantly appears smooth and glowing.
BUY NOW: $62.00.
9. Lancome Rose Sugar Scrub
This lovely face scrub helps buff away that dull winter skin. Sugar grains provide a gentle warming exfoliation while rose water instantly soothes the skin. Acacia honey and salicylic acid nourish and purify for a fresh, clean complexion.
BUY NOW: $28.00.
10. Aerin Rose Lip Conditioner
Upgrade your standard lip balm with this powerful tube that conditions, softens, and smooths lips while adding the perfect nude color. Made with rose and magnolia extracts and meadow foam seed oil, it’s totally addictive in the best way. You’ll need a few to keep with you at all times — in all your bags and the car.
BUY NOW: $35.00.
luxury beauty products infused with the smell of roses
That’s our edit of the best luxury beauty products infused with smell of roses right now, including toners, face masks, shampoo, creams. From oils to scrubs to creams, there’s never been a better time to try this thousands of years-old beauty secret. What do you think, dear reader – is everything coming up roses for you this season?