Dead Sexy Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotion by TokyoMilk

Dead Sexy.  For some reason, the name cracks me up and I just had to have it.  Fortunately, the fragrance notes of deep vanilla, exotic wood, white orchid, and ebony in this lotion meant I didn't have to buy it for the name alone.  The artwork was another incentive.  I mean, who can pass up a skull nestled in a bed of lush flowers?  Not me.

As described on Tokyo Milk's site,

Unexpected essences are crushed & distilled then blended with extracts of Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark & Dandelion and enveloped in moisture-rich Shea Butter to create this coveted treasure.
Key Ingredients: Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark and Dandelion with rich Shea Butter.

The fragrance is light and at first I wondered if it would even register or just fade away, but the first time I wore it I noticed well into the day that I could still smell it.  So in this case, at least, light did not equal quick fading.  This is the second Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotion from Tokyo Milk that I've tried, and I find them to be light, non greasy lotions.  I wouldn't go to them first if I wanted a deep moisturizer, but for a lightly scented hand or body lotion that conditions without leaving behind a noticeable residue, they are lovely.

The packaging and artwork is top notch and I think these would make great gifts for those that appreciate something a little bit out of the ordinary.  I actually prefer scented lotions over perfumes, but if you find a scent you like, they come in both forms.  The lotions retail for $20.

Source:  IMDb

Apparently, Shannon Tweed is Dead Sexy as well, as she starred in a 2001 movie of that name.  Who knew?

Disclosure:  I purchased this.

TokyoMilk Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotion in Kabuki

Some companies get it so right when it comes to presentation and packaging - and TokyoMilk by Margot Elena is one of them.  Designated as "objects to desire", this line of fragrances, body care products, lip balms, and candles appeals to both the eye and the nose.

For my first foray into TokyoMilk, I purchased a shea butter lotion called Kabuki.

"Unexpected essences are crushed & distilled then blended with extracts of Japanese Green Tea, Mimosa Bark & Dandelion and enveloped in moisture-rich Shea Butter to create this coveted treasure."

The fragrance features sugared grapefruit, lychee and sweet jasmine and makes me think of sunshine streaming through a window on a clear, cool day.  It's not overly sweet and has a bit of tartness to it - perhaps the lychee?  The lotion itself is of medium consistency and makes for a great hand cream, as it softens without leaving a greasy residue.  I'm a hand cream fiend, and Kabuki is one I'll be turning to throughout the winter, especially on gray, cold days.

I think these would make great hostess or holiday gifts and I planning on getting one for my mother for Christmas.  Ten different scents are available, including one called Dead Sexy, which I may have to get just for the name.  Not to mention the skull warning sign nestled in  flowers design.  These beauties need a vanity to be displayed on!

The Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotions retail for $20 and I got mine from beauty.com.  Sephora is also now carrying TokyoMilk Dark, which features more edgy and dark scents with names like Arsenic, Bullet Proof, and Tainted Love.  I recently received a sample of Tainted Love, which features dark vanilla bean, orchid, white tea, and sandalwood.  It's nice!

Disclosure:  I purchased this.