Help me upgrade my toiletry game

September 24, 2014 9:01 AM

I tried some boutique toiletries this weekend while I had the opportunity to stay at the Park Hyatt Milan. One was a Marvis mouthwash, the feeling/aftertaste of the mint was amazing. The Laura Tonatto toiletries they provided were of high quality and smelt amazing/as well. While there (near the Duomo, on the way from Via Monte Napoleone), I also walked by a shop that sold such items, but can't remember the name. Can you recommend any other boutique toiletry products that are worth the extra cost? Are there any physical locations that are dedicated to carrying these items? (Mr. Porter's Grooming section seems to have a nice selection, but would like to see in a retail location)
posted by nathanm to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

I am not sure about brick and mortar stores, but you may want to try Birchbox men. Each month they send out sample sizes of the newest grooming items.
posted by frednorton at 9:05 AM on September 24, 2014 [2 favorites]

I switched to Molton Brown bodywash (I'm partial to the Black Pepper scent) after trying it at a hotel and I still really love it. The scent is subtle, but long lasting and my wife loves it. Nordstrom carries it, if you want to check it out in person.
posted by Lame_username at 9:32 AM on September 24, 2014

My favorite US store that carries wonderful Euro grooming products is Merz Apothecary in Chicago. Brand-specific favorites with US stores include Fresh, L’Occitane, and Aesop.
posted by quince at 11:47 AM on September 24, 2014 [1 favorite]

Santa Maria Novella
posted by rdnnyc at 2:26 PM on September 24, 2014 [1 favorite]