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They say that everything old is new again in fashion, and that doesn’t just apply to clothing.
While we’ve seen a resurgence of Y2K style thanks to singers like Addison Rae and Charli XCX, bath and beauty products from the 90s are also making a comeback, with new and old fans alike discovering nostalgic favorites. Case in point: Bath & Body Works’ iconic “Cucumber Melon” fragrance, which is back for a limited time exclusively at BathandBodyWorks.com.
Originally released in the 90s, Cucumber Melon products were a mainstay at Bath & Body Works stores at malls across North America, with families stocking up on the approachable yet memorable scent. Even now, I can still remember the fresh and sweet smell of cucumber, cantaloupe and honeydew that formed the base of the fragrance, along with notes of grapefruit and “sheer woods” (think pine trees and grass).
NSYNC star Lance Bass recently revealed that an old girlfriend got him into Bath & Body Works products when he was in the boyband in the 90s, and the brand came out with a similarly nostalgic Disney Villains collection last year, but it’s not just for millennials: Gen Z has fallen in love with these products too, judging by the viral reviews on social media and the 700,000+ TikTok posts about Bath & Body Works in the last few months alone.
What we like: the Cucumber Melon products are all dermatologist-tested and made without parabens or artificial dyes, according to the brand website. And none of the products are ever ever tested on animals.
Ready to stock up on this fan favorite collection? Well hot off its popular Candle Day event, Bath & Body Works has just launched its Semi-Annual Sale, with hundreds of products on sale for 50% off — Cucumber Melon scent included. A reminder: this collection is an online exclusive, which means you won’t find the products in stores. Here’s a look at what to pick up online.
Cucumber Melon Lotion
This super nourishing body lotion is infused with coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin E and promises to keep your skin moisturized for up to 48 hours.
Cucumber Melon Body Wash
This refreshing body wash is suitable for all skin types and has the comforting scent of cucumber and melons along with the addition of pro-vitamin B5, which has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to lock in moisture, plus aloe, which helps to soothe and calm skin. If you’ve used this body wash in the past, you’ll know it works up into a gentle, foamy lather that rinses off cleanly with no sticky residue.
Cucumber Melon Cleansing Gel Hand Soap
Everyone we knew had a bottle of this hand-pump cucumber melon soap back in the day. And now it’s back in new packaging though it retains the same OG smell. The cooling hand soap works to moisturize your skin but it also helps to kill bacteria, dirt and germs.
Cucumber Melon Fine Fragrance Mist
This spray-on fragrance is great if you want a light everyday scent, though some reviewers like to layer it on with other scents to create their own unique mix as well. We used to also buy these as room fragrances for our dorm room and we’d happily consider buying them again now that we live in a house.
Cucumber Melon Wallflowers Refills 2-Pack
You can get the Cucumber Melon scent to use with any Bath & Body Works’ Wallflower plug-in fragrance system. Made with essential oils, each fragrance refill lasts about 30 days. The plug-in air freshener is a sleek and subtle way to add a fresh and clean scent to your space without being overpowering. You’ll want to hurry though: Bath & Body Works says more than 3,000 shoppers have added this to their carts in the last 24 hours alone.
For more viral Bath & Body Works products, check out our review of their Milk Bar collection and their football season-themed picks here.
