So I was intrigued by the idea of a whole collection of toiletries
whose sole aim is to make
you happy. Well, goodness only knows we need it at the moment, so it
has to be worth a try.
From France, the unisex Smiley range of bath and body products —
designed by the cult artist
Ora-Ito — has been created through a combination of technical
wizardry and essential oil know-how
with the express purpose of inducing feelings of joy.
Certainly the packaging is quite perky — white and yellow, to
complement the Smiley icon, which
is a symbol so familiar that apparently it enjoys something like 96%
global recognition as a
brand of happiness (it was born in 1971 for the peace and love
generation). The Kit, which
contains the eau de parfum, two fizzy bath tablets, a few samples
sachets of the massage oil
and a small tube of the body gel, is a handy introduction to the line
and would make a fantastic gift for
anyone in need of a little cheering up (a student in the throes of
exams comes to mind) or conversely
anyone who has something to celebrate (passing a driving test,
falling in love....)
The Smiley range is fairly young in its presentation, but in its
execution has a much broader
appeal. The combination of psycho-stimulants Theobromine, which
apparently reduces stress, and Phenathylamine, which encourages
feelings of joy and euphoria, is a heady one. Add to that orange,
bergamot, praline and myrrh and you've got a scent that really is
sparkly and uplifting. So, does it
work? Do I feel happier? Well the sun has just come out, so I've lost
my control element, but I love
the fragrance, with its zingy, fruity top notes and a soft, musky and
powdery heart. And the bath tablets
turn the bath water into a scented, milky spa experience, so I now
want a whole tinful of happiness.
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