WHAT: Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
WHY: You’re likely furious that we’re suggesting some unspeakably bougie soap for rich assholes. You’ve seen it endlessly displayed in thousands of overly-filtered, heavily-marbled home decor photos on Instagram, and you’re sick to death of it.
But we are here to tell you that there’s a good reason this bottle has achieved cult status.
It’s good. It’s very good.
We need not discuss the packaging. It is self-evident. It is minimal it is beautiful it is perfect.
But let’s do discuss the scent. It’s an instantly recognizable blend of lavender, orange, and rosemary (which, probably not coincidentally, is also our favorite essential oil diffuser combo) that will have you looking forward to washing your hands just so you can smell your soap. And given that we all spend half our lives washing our hands now, this soap makes this otherwise forced behavior feel like a treat.
And the formula. The gel creates such a soft, light lather that feels cleansing, nourishing, and never leaves your hands feeling like dried husks - even after multiple washings. Hands feel clean, not stripped, and perfectly balanced,
And yes. It is $40. So it’s a splurge. And this might seem insane to some people. And that’s fine. We also use the tea tree hand soap from Trader Joe’s and it’s pretty fucking great. This is just much prettier. And much better.
WHERE: SpaceNK
PRICE: $39