Woods of Windsor Rose Talcum Powder, Floral Dusting Powder with Body Puff, Scented Powder for Women to Help with Odor Control and Chafing, True Rose Scent 3.53 fl oz

I asked myself why I needed to spend money on a scented powder when I had baby cornstarch powder that worked just fine. The answer turned out to be that a little bit of luxury, and the soft, subtle rose aromatherapy, add a little bit of happiness to the day.This is important to know: what you see in the picture is the lid. The lid covers the entire box of powder. So for reviewers having trouble opening the product, that would have helped them. Also, there is clear, and nearly invisible, tape attaching the lid to the powder base. So if you are gifting this product to someone with older eyes, it would be helpful to remove that tape for them before they use the product. Don't remove the tape beforehand, or they may end up covered in powder when they unwrap the package. The lid fits well over the powder base, but let's not take chances.The powder quality is very nice: soft and finely milled. The scent is very pleasing, also soft. I don't know that I specifically recognize roses, but thanks to years of hybridizing, most roses have little scent anyway. You get a soft whiff of scent using the product, and then I didn't notice it any further during the day.This comes with a very nice powder puff for application. The strip of ribbon for your hand isn't glued on tight, but then it's really hard to glue onto something fluffy and have it stick. The powder puff fits under the lid so you don't have a loose puff leaking powder. The tab at the top is a strip of ribbon, and its very easy to get the lid off, but not so easy that it will spill. The box looks pretty, and unique, sitting out on a counter. And yes, its a cardboard container. I like the Windsor castle logo, which makes me feel a little special using a "royal" beauty product.This year was the hottest summer on record in my state, and so my approach was to use my cornstarch powder as a base for areas that were going to get damp due to the heat and humidity. Then, I followed that with a dusting of this lovely powder. The powder also works just fine by itself. But heat and humidity can be a challenge for me.As a gift, I think most anyone would be happy with it. And for those concerned about talc: as a former chemistry teacher, I would say to be cautious with any products you use. I use only a little of this product at a time, and it's not flying around, but if you are dusting all over, consider using it in a bedroom rather than a small bathroom for additional air circulation. This is a small, enjoyable luxury. I'm looking forward to trying the other scents.

This was my first time buying this powder. I typically do not even like anything rose scented, so I am unsure what even brought me to this scent to begin with. It must have been fate, I suppose lol. I am glad I bought it. I looked and looked and looked at all of the different body/dusting powders here on Amazon and was not sure what brands to go with because most all of the brands are ones that I had not heard of or never bought before. This one was/is a good choice.I like that it is a very fine, very light powder. It won't leave you with big white patches of skin unless you really pack it on you. It leaves your skin soft and smooth. And the smell... oh the smell is divine. Something must be changing as I am getting older (40 yrs in a few weeks) because lately I have been drawn to rose scented things where as before I did not like it. Anyway, I love the scent of this - soft, but rich, if that makes sense. It smells pretty. After a shower, or just whenever, it is a nice freshening up.Mine came in the white container but I see the product picture now is a fuschia container. The puff is adequate and a good size. The container is cardboard, but very sturdy. When you take the lid off, there's a plastic cover over the powder with holes in it so you can dispense it without dumping too much.

I received this a week ago. I had been wanting a beautiful dusting powder like my grandmother and mother used to have. I have been using baby powder and Shower to Shower which is nice but I wanted a silky dusting powder with a puff. So far, I like layering this with my Tea Rose fragrance by Perfumers Workshop and the True Rose fragrance by Woods of Windsor when I go out. When I'm just hanging around the house (I work from home on a computer all day), I like using this in place of antiperspirant. I bathe or shower twice a day. I always shower immediately after working out and I've found that I don't really need a heavy antiperspirant unless I'm going out or planning to be really active all day, such as on weekends. I use this all over my upper body including under my arms during the week days in the morning after a shower and at night after a shower or bath and I stay feeling and smelling fresh. Obviously, because if the talc, you want to stay above the waistline with it. The only thing I would ding them on is that it did arrive messy. Even with the tape sealing the dispenser holes, some of the powder had managed to escape the container during transit. When I opened it the first time, powder flew everywhere. Not half the container or anything...just enough to be annoying. Still, I am enjoying the product and I love how feminine it makes me feel.

I was really excited to receive this product based upon its reviews. Yes, the powder does smell like roses, but I don't think the scent is perfect. The rose scent has an artificial way about it, although it's very minimal. I will still use the product, as the smell isn't off enough to deter me. The powder itself is decent. It's talc based, so be careful about areas you use it in. The cardboard box it comes in is a bit of a pain. The top lifts off, and there's a spot where the puff sits; half of it has holes. The holes prevent too much powder from attaching to the puff, but it also prevents enough powder from being used. It can be frustrating if you're in a hurry. I frequently have to tip the container on its side or upside down and tap it a few times to get enough powder out to use. Once I have enough powder, the product slides on my skin smoothly, and leaves a delicate scent.All in all I do like this product and will continue to buy it if I can't find anything that better suits my needs. However, I will keep my eye open for a replacement product that has a little better designed container, and has a smell that is more authentic to my nose.