Taking care of your skin doesn't just mean cleansing, but also treating yourself to a moment of sensory well-being. With the line Camellia and Retinol, Bottega verde offers a body routine that combines gentle cleansing, active ingredients, and a fresh, floral fragrance that stays with your skin all day long.
Bottega Verde Camellia and Retinol
Camellia, a symbol of elegance and femininity, meets retinol in a body line designed to transform everyday gestures into a true beauty ritual. The collection Camellia and Retinol Bottega Verde was created with the aim of combining treatment and sensorial pleasure, offering formulas suitable for all skin types and luminous fragrances inspired by refined floral bouquets.
The result is a routine the body complete, which begins in the shower and continues with a scented cloud to spray on the skin, for a sensation of freshness, softness and well-being that lasts over time.
READ ALSO THE PREVIEW OF THIS BODY LINE: Bottega Verde Camelia and Retinol: New Body Line
Bottega Verde Camellia and Retinol Shower Gel
200 ml – €5,99
Il Camellia and Retinol Shower Gel It is designed to gently cleanse the skin, respecting its natural balance. The formula is suitable for all types of skin and is distinguished by a light and soft foam that envelops the body without drying.
Texture and user experience
Upon contact with water, the shower gel develops a soft, creamy foam, making cleansing pleasant and relaxing. After rinsing, the skin appears soft and smooth. soft, smooth and scented, without that “tight skin” sensation typical of more aggressive cleansers.
Formula and key ingredients
The formula combines gentle cleansing agents with selected functional ingredients:
- Retinol, known for its smoothing and renewing action
- Hyperfermented Camellia japonica, a plant-based ingredient that helps improve skin softness
- Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) e Ascorbyl Palmitate, antioxidants
- Plant extracts of milk thistle, wheat germ and soy
Overall, this is a shower gel that focuses more on the comfort and sensoriality which has an intensive treatment action, making it ideal for daily use.
INGREDIENTS:, AQUA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PARFUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CAMELLIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, RETINOL, SILYBUM MARIANUM FRUIT EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE GERM EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA GERM EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE TRIOLEATE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALCOHOL DENAT., DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT LYSATE FILTRATE, PINENE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Olfactory pyramid
The fragrance is one of the product's strong points, fresh and flowery but well structured:
- Top notes: lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, cassis, davana, neroli
- Heart notes: jasmine, white peach, camellia japonica, damask rose, Turkish rose, vine flower
- Base notes: cedarwood, amber, musks
An elegant and luminous fragrance that lingers delicately on the skin after showering.
The fragrance in the shower
One of the aspects that I loved the most is the perfumingIn the shower, the fresh, energizing citrus notes initially emerge, followed by an elegant and feminine floral heart. It's a fragrance I find relaxing yet luminous, perfect both morning and evening. It's definitely a scent I haven't had before; I find it unique in all its beauty.
The shower gel: how I found it
Il Camellia and Retinol Shower Gel It's one of those products that make showering a truly pleasant experience. The texture is fluid but not watery, and when in contact with water, it develops a light and soft foam, very comfortable on the skin.
While using it I especially appreciated the softnessIt cleanses well without ever being harsh. Even using it daily, I haven't noticed any dryness or tightness in my skin, which is essential for me, especially during periods when my skin tends to dehydrate more easily.
After rinsing, the skin is left feeling soft, smooth and pleasantly scentedThe scent lingers on the skin in a discreet and refined way, creating a beautiful base for subsequent products.
Bottega Verde Camellia & Retinol Body Mist
150 ml – €30,00
The scented water Camellia Body Mist It is the natural scented extension of the shower gel, designed to envelop the body in a fresh and floral cloud. The formula is vegan, without parabens e without formaldehyde releasers, ideal for those looking for a scented product but lighter than an eau de parfum.
Fragrance and effect on the skin
The scent faithfully reproduces that of the shower gel, but in a more airy and persistent version. It is a fragrance that transmits freshness, femininity and elegance, perfect for vaporizing at any time of the day.
The bright, citrusy opening notes give way to a romantic, floral heart, while the warm, musky base adds balance and refinement.
How to use it
The body mist can be sprayed all over the body for an instant feeling of freshness, or used as a scented post-shower treatment. It's also ideal in the warmer seasons, when you want to scent yourself without weighing down your skin.
Olfactory pyramid
- Head Notes: lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, cassis, davana, neroli.
- Heart notes: jasmine, white peach, camellia japonica, damask rose, Turkish rose, vine flower.
- Base Notes: cedarwood, amber, musks.
Body mist: my experience
La Camellia Body Mist It was a real surprise. I consider it an extremely successful product for those who love a light yet elegant scent. The spray is fine and even, doesn't overwet the skin, and dries quickly.
I use it mostly after showering, while my skin is still slightly damp: this way, the fragrance binds better to the skin and is more harmonious. I also like to spray it throughout the day, both summer and winter. It lingers more intensely on my clothes and I can smell it for hours!
The scent is consistent with that of the shower gel but slightly more structured: it remains fresh, flowery and feminine, with a warm, musky base that makes it elegant and never banal.
Persistence and overall performance
Being a body mist, the persistence is medium, as is right for this type of product. I don't consider this a flaw; on the contrary, I find it perfect because it doesn't tire you out and can be reapplied several times a day without feeling overpowering.
Combined with the shower gel, the perfume is more long-lasting and enveloping, creating a real olfactory stratification Very pleasant. In fact, it's my favorite way to use it. Sometimes I even just spray it on fabrics because I really like the scent.
Recommended routine: shower gel + body mist
Used together, the Camellia and Retinol Shower Gel and Camellia Body Mist They create a complete and coherent body routine, in which the fragrance is delicately layered, resulting in a more harmonious and long-lasting experience.
- in the shower: gentle cleansing and first scented veil
- after the shower or during the day: body mist to revive the fragrance and give freshness
Final opinions on the line
Overall, the line Camellia and Retinol he won me over with his simple, everyday eleganceIt doesn't promise miracles, but it delivers exactly what you expect: gentle cleansing, soft skin, and a refined fragrance that lasts throughout the day.
I recommend it to those who love:
- sensory body rituals
- fresh and floral fragrances
- products to use every day without stressing the skin
For me, it's one of those lines that you choose not only for their function, but for the pleasure they provide in everyday use.
Who is the Camellia and Retinol line recommended for?
This line is ideal for those who:
- loves them fresh and floral fragrances
- search for body products suitable for everyday use
- wants a sensory but non-aggressive body routine
- appreciates formulas with active ingredients of plant origin
Conclusion
The Camellia and Retinol by Bottega Verde is a balanced proposal that combines skin care and sensory pleasureThe shower gel wins you over with its delicate touch and refined fragrance, while the body mist completes the routine with a fresh and feminine touch of scent.
A collection designed for those who love to transform everyday gestures into small moments of well-being, leaving the skin soft, scented and pleasantly enveloped in an elegant floral bouquet.
Where to buy
BUY HERE: GREEN SHOP, AMAZON
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I had used the cream a while ago, and I can say I noticed a difference compared to other products from the brand. I actually found it smoother on my skin, with an anti-aging effect, meaning my skin was more relaxed, not just more nourished. But I never noticed the scented water, I should fix that…
It's really delicious and you can feel the difference because it seems smoother and more relaxing on the skin. Paired with the scented water, it's the best. If you come across it, try it, you'll love it!