Pikake (jasmine) is one of those scents that instantly transports me back to visiting family in Hawaii as a kid, so when I saw UA Hawaii had a lotion built around it, I had to try it.
It's floral without tipping into cloying - soft jasmine up front with a slightly sweet, romantic undertone. It's not a "beachy coconut" scent; it's more delicate and intimate, which UA Hawaii leans into with their branding.
The formula uses kukui oil, coconut oil, vitamin E, and mango butter, and it absorbed into my skin faster than I expected for something with butter in the ingredient list - no greasy residue left behind. It's vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging, which matters to me when I'm restocking body care.
Pros: Genuinely lovely, not-overpowering floral scent, fast-absorbing without feeling greasy, real Hawaiian botanical ingredients, over 3,000 five-star reviews, both 6.7oz and 3.4oz travel-friendly sizes available.
Cons: If you're not a jasmine person, this scent won't convert you - it's a distinct floral, not a neutral "clean" scent. Priced at $32, which is mid-range for a botanical body lotion.
For anyone who loves jasmine or wants a little bottled nostalgia for the islands, UA Hawaii's Pikake Jasmine Lotion delivered exactly what I hoped for.
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