Now that we’ve officially fallen back, the winter doldrums are just around the corner. And with fall’s chillier temps (finally) arriving and the leaves falling, many of us are already starting to miss the bouquet of blooms from spring and summer. But the new season doesn’t mean we have to say goodbye to flowers since we can still indulge via our beauty routines.
You’ve probably come across beauty products touting rose petals as a main ingredient. From body scrubs where the petals serve as a gentle abrasive to facial oils where they help hydrate and continue to diffuse the oil, many brands also favor roses due to their fragrant scent. But it’s not just roses that offer beauty benefits. Blooms like chamomile, indigo, calendula, globe amaranth, hibiscus and jasmine all add a potent kick to everything from facial oils to masks to mists to toners.
While you can’t always see the petals in products, some oils and waters actually suspend the petals in the bottle, creating a mesmerizing visual just begging for a front row spot on your vanity. So if you’re looking to put a little spring in your beauty routine, check out our roundup of the best petal power beauty products above.
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Petal Power
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Urban Outfitters
Petal Multi-Use Oil in Globe, $28 at Urban Outfitters
This oil has such a pretty presentation that it deserves a spot of prominence on your vanity. But don’t just use it for decoration. The multipurpose oil can be used on your skin, hair and nails for maximum moisture and shine. And the addictive scents are an added bonus. We’re partial to Globe with its blend of pink currants, rose and blaze peony with notes of white cedarwood and musk. Plus, the real globe amaranth flowers in the bottle sure are eye-catching.
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Tatcha
Indigo Soothing Silk Body Butter, $48 at Sephora
Tatcha not only included the petals from the coveted indigo plant in this nourishing body butter, it also worked in the stems and leaves. The trio is steeped in water and fermented to produce a concentrated botanical extract that is a savior to sensitive skin. Throw in a proprietary complex of green tea, Okinawa red algae and Japanese rice bran extracts and you’ve got one potent cocktail. Don’t be scared off by the butter’s cornflower blue color since it vanishes as you rub it in and doesn’t leave behind any sticky residue.
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Kiehl's
Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque, $45 at Nordstrom
Cool dry skin instantly with this masque boasting calendula flower petals and aloe vera. It also soothes and reduces the signs of distress like dullness and redness that can wreak havoc on your skin. Use it regularly for a fresh, healthy-looking complexion.
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Herbivore Botanicals
Rose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist, $32 at Herbivore Botanicals
We’ve already sung the praises of coconut water, so mix in hibiscus flower petals and rose and you get one powerful all-natural face mist. After cleansing (but before moisturizer), shake, then spritz on your face and rub in for a hydrating and toning treat.
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Belif
The True Tincture Mask - Chamomile, $36 at Sephora
This wash-off gel-type mask is blooming with 10 percent chamomile tincture extract and organic chamomile petals to banish dull skin, leading to a luminous glow. Its moisture capsules burst open as soon as they touch your skin, allowing all that chamomile goodness to perk up tired skin and even out complexions.
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Eminence Organic Skin Care
Jasmine Tangerine Age-Defying Night Cream, $64 at DermStore
You can even experience the power of petals while you sleep. The jasmine flower petal in this night cream nourishes skin with carotenoids and antioxidants while offering a barrier of protection. But that’s not all this age-defying cream has going for it. Tangerine juice, packed with vitamins B and C plus folic acid, helps heal and repair, while jojoba oil keeps skin moisturized. Use on your face, neck and chest for best results.
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Fresh
Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner, $44 at Nordstrom
Make your pores smaller and your skin velvety by splashing on this Fresh toner. In addition to the infused real rose petals, the formula also includes rose fruit extract, rosewater and rose flower oil. Add in angelica leaf extract and hyaluronic acid and you get a gentle cleansing that leaves your skin prepped for the skin care regimen to follow.
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Diptyque Paris
Face Oil, $70 at Barneys
Beloved for its beautifully scented candles, Diptyque Paris also makes some splurge-worthy beauty products. The oil actually glides on, making skin feel smooth while boosting its original radiance. The visible rose petals actually serve a purpose by hydrating and continuing to diffuse the oil.
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Korres
Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil, $54 at Sephora
Everything’s coming up roses thanks to this brightening oil. That’s because you can actually see the real rose petals suspended in the liquid. The oil also includes super C to up skin's vitamin C absorption by up to 1,000 percent. Rub it on to repair fine lines and wrinkles while improving your skin's tone and texture.
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Neogen
Real Flower Cleansing Water—Calendula, $22 at Soko Glam
Obsessed with micellar water? Then you’ll love this cleansing water made with calendula petals suspended in the magic liquid. Its calming formula is perfect for those with sensitive skin that’s prone to redness and if you have oily, combination or acne-prone skin, the water will get rid of excess oil and sebum without stripping your skin. You can also use it as a toner after you wash your face.
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Moroccanoil
Body Buff in Fleur de Rose, $52 at Sephora
Moroccanoil is famous for its upscale hair care products, but this rose petal-infused body scrub enriched with argan oil is just as luxurious. The petals gently polish away rough patches and provide the scrub with a rich scent. The body buff also combines vitamin E with a blend of sesame, grapeseed, avocado and sweet almond oils to help lock in moisture.
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The Body Shop
British Rose Fresh Plumping Mask, $28 at The Body Shop
This mask takes rose to another level packed with rose petals, essence of handpicked British roses and even rosehip oil from Chile. The result? A fresh-scented treatment that moisturizes, tones and soothes skin while providing a dewy glow.
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Whamisa
Organic Flowers Damask Rose Petal Mist, $38 at Glow Recipe
Looking to refresh your skin after a long, stressful day? Then this rose petal-infused mist should be your new go-to. It’s actually water-free, instead relying on a blend of rose, chrysanthemum extract and aloe vera extract to rehydrate skin. Use throughout the day for instant refreshment, even on top of makeup.
