Wake-up call

L-R Elizabeth Arden Red Door shower gel, Narciso Rodriguez shower gel, St Ives steam body wash gel, Philosophy body wash and Innoxa baby's soap.

A shower is often taken in a semi-conscious state. But you can make it count by using a shower gel with a built-in olfactory wake-up call. Because there's more to a shower than just getting clean

Philosophy pina colada 3-in-1 rich shampoo, conditioner and body wash

$37 for 473ml

Here's an all-rounder. It's a shampoo, conditioner and body wash in one. If, as Kid Creole sings, you like pina coladas, this means you get to shower with the smell. What's more, there's a recipe for the cocktail on the front of this attractive bottle.

From selected department stores.

Narciso Rodriguez For Her Shower Gel

$89 for 200ml

The new Narciso Rodriguez For Her fragrance naturally enough comes with a body line. The bottle's good looks mean you can make this part of the bathroom's decor. Egyptian musk, orange blossom, osmanthus, vanilla and vetiver are all there to make this a jolly pleasant way to wake up.

From Smith & Caughey's.

St Ives Crisp Aloe & Spring Water Refreshing Aroma Steam Body Wash

$5.99 for 355ml

Never mind the looks (decidedly dowdy), this one's all about performance. It works with the steam of the shower to make your bathroom aromatherapy central. This has a fantastic smell and lots of bubbles.

From selected supermarkets, pharmacies and department stores.

Innoxa Baby's Soap

$5.95 for 100g

This hypo-allergenic soap, part of Innoxa's Mother and Child range, has vitamin E, palm oil and palm kernel oil to make a soap gentle enough for a baby's delicate skin. If it's good enough for baby, it's good enough for the rest of us. Lovely smell.

From selected department stores and pharmacies.

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Bath & Shower Gel

$62 for 200ml

Red Door is Arden's floral fragrance, made from ylang ylang, red rose, orchid, jasmine, orange flowers, freesia, carnation, violet, oakmoss, sandalwood and honey. Fans of the perfume will appreciate not only the smell but the rich gel that gently cleans and softens skin.

From selected department stores and pharmacies.