The Best Shower Gels for Women (Smell Amazing & Effective)

Philosophy has some of the best bath and shower products in the market!

This fresh cream warm cashmere shower gel is vanilla and musk scented and it’s INCREDIBLE.

This shower gel lathers beautifully and leaves my skin feeling baby soft.

P.S. if you were wondering where to buy Philosophy shower gels, I would recommend getting them straight from their website or Sephora!

What are the best smelling shower gels for women? Well, baby, this L’Occitane shower gel is definitely on the list because it smells great and feels so expensive.

It’s a delicate, warm scent with a blend of orchids, citrus fruits, and vanilla.

It’s also really great because the scent lingers on your skin and it’s a body wash that smells good all day long.

A lot of people ask, “can you use shower gel in hair as shampoo?” and while you can’t with all shower gels, this Amazing Grace bath & shower gel from Philosophy is a 2-in-1 doubling as a shampoo and shower gel.

This is one of the best smelling body washes EVER with notes of bergamot, clean muguet blossoms, and musk. It literally smells like an expensive perfume.

Sol De Janeiro’s products all smell incredible and this shower cream is no exception.

It’s a beautiful orchid and coconut smell that lingers on your skin long after you’ve showered.

If you’re wondering what is the difference between shower cream and shower gel, it’s mostly just that creams are thinner, usually more moisturizing, and more runny than your traditional shower gel.

So shower cream is not the same as shower gel, but they’re pretty close.

This shower cream is super hydrating and leaves my skin silky smooth.

If you’re looking for shower gels that are vegan, then you will love this one.

Not only is it vegan, but it’s formulated for sensitive, acne prone skin, oily, and blemished skin.

If you get back acne, then this tea tree shower gel from the Body Shop is your new best friend.

I also really like the smell of this shower gel: it smells clean, almost a little minty.

Love this skin clearing body wash!

This rose oil body wash smells simple, clean, and fresh.

Because it uses oil for the wash, your skin will feel so soft and smooth, and it’s perfect for dry, irritated skin.

Plus, how beautiful is this clear pink bottle? It would look so adorable sitting on your shower shelf.

Kiehl’s is one of my favorite skincare brands so it’s no surprise that they’re body products are equally amazing.

This musk shower gels smells DIVINE and lathers really well.

Showering with this shower gel is like an at-home spa experience.

And the smell is unisex!

This is one of the best shower gels for women on the market right now!

La Roche Posay is an incredible skincare brand and this body and face wash is perfect if you have dry and sensitive skin.

In fact, this body wash is so amazing that I would say it’s the best body wash for sensitive skin and the best shower gel for glowing skin.

Because it’s meant for very dry skin, it’s super moisturizing and leaves your skin feeling so buttery.

Love this shower gel!

This L’Occitane Verbena foaming bath wash is technically supposed to be used for baths, but it works equally well in showers and I love it because it lathers like crazy and is the most relaxing experience ever.

Whether it’s for a bath or a shower, give this foaming bath a try.

This shower cream is so multipurpose, there’s very little you can’t use it for lol!

This body butter is also a cleanser, shave cream, and moisturizer and is so rich and creamy it almost feels like a shower oil.

This is one of the most moisturizing shower gels EVER!

Also, if you’re wondering what are some vegan and cruelty free shower gels, then you need this one because it’s both!

Before I even get into the shower gel itself, let’s just take a moment to appreciate how chic and sexy this lavender shower gel’s packaging is.

This is the ultimate ‘treat yourself’ shower experience because it has PDO lavender essential oil, which is known for being soothing and purifying.

The lavender scent is relaxing and lingers on your skin for hours afterwards.

This vegan shower cream for dry skin is really great if you have your skin to feel extra silky and soft after your shower.

It also smells great with notes of almond, apple, avocado, coconut milk, and vanilla.

Not only is this shower cream vegan but it’s made with 90% ingredients of natural origin.

L’Occitane’s shower oils are ICONIC and I never understood the hype until I finally tried this almond shower oil.

This oil has the dreamiest almond scent that smells really expensive, and it lathers into this milky texture that glides on the skin.

Highly recommend this shower oil – it leaves the skin feeling clean, refreshed, and buttery.

I love oil to cleanser body washes because they make my skin feel super soft and hydrated, while still giving me the lather I love.

This Kiehl’s body cleanser is a shower must-have and if you haven’t tried it yet, you have to!

Also, I feel like shower oils get a bad rep for not being as good at getting rid of dirt, but that is so not true!

All the shower oils I’ve tried double as gels and leave my skin feeling just as clean as a regular shower gel.

This classic Yves Rocher argan rose hammam bath and shower gel smells beautiful and leaves the skin super clean and refreshed.

It’s also vegan, dermatologist tested, and pH balanced for the skin!

This is one of the most hydrating and nourishing shower oils EVER, so if you have dry skin, then your skin will thank you for using this product.

It has 10% shea oil and leaves a really nice buttery film on your skin.

If you want to shake up your shower routine from the usual body wash, soap combo, then this a great first product to try.

Once you try this shower oil, you’ll never go back!

Perfect for dry sensitive skin, this shower cream is vegetarian and hypoallergenic.

This shower cream is rich, creamy, and so luxurious.

If you’re very sensitive to fragrances, this is perfect for you because it has hypoallergenic fragrances.

A great shower staple!

This body cleanser is a bit of a cult classic, and with good reason!

This liquid body cleanser from Kiehl’s is gentle – perfect for sensitive skin – and has a bunch of humectants that capture and trap moisture so you step out of the shower feeling supple and soft.

You know how sometimes you get out of the shower and your skin feels so dry and tight, and you can see dry patches forming instantly? This cleanser is the perfect way to avoid that!

It also smells super fresh and clean – it reminds me of crisp lettuce and clean laundry lol!