Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Shimmer Body Mist 250ml Nuxe Retinol sits at the centre

Retinol sits at the centre here — the kind of dose that works without the peeling-skin introduction that usually comes with it

a second skin that doesn't shout

Skip if you prefer transparent florals

Not a crowd-pleaser scent—built for someone who wants fragrance that's specific

Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Shimmer Body Mist 250ml Nuxe Retinol sits at the centreVanilla that doesn't read sweet just warm skin with a whisper of shimmer. The body mist sits closer to a spritz of perfume than the heavy alcohol clouds of the nineties; two or three spritzes and it settles into the neck and collarbone without announcing itself. 250ml bottle, fine mist. Reapply after a shower or midway through the day if you want the lift. Good for layering under a heavier fragrance, or on its own if you prefer scent that lets people