Basic Instinct (1992)

Nick (Michael Douglas) is spending the night at Catherine’s so, when he goes into her huge bathroom, we know some intriguing products will be featured.

The first beauty product I’ve noticed is a spray can of Evian mineral water.

The tall pump bottle is Very Emollient body lotion by Alba Botanica. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find any picture of it online.

Next there’s a Clinique anti-perspirant roll-on deodorant.

This is a real treat: we get to see the fragrance used by Catherine! It’s Montana Parfum de Peau in the beautiful spiral bottle (a stunning design by Serge Mansau). This leather fragrance, created by Jean Guichard, was launched in 1986 and it still is one of the most aenigmatic scents of that decade; that is why I think it beautifully compliments the protagonist’s mysterious and wild personality. 

The container on the far right is still a mystery: when I first saw it, I was sure it was part of the Parfum de Peau line (a body lotion or talcum powder), but it’s not. If you have any idea about its identity, please drop me a line.

Thanks to Sue Koczorowski for submitting this post. Thanks to Kelly and O in the comments for the Alba Botanica id.

6 thoughts on “Basic Instinct (1992)”

  1. Think it’s Very Emollient Lotion.
    It used to smell wonderful. It still may!
    I have to check it out.

      1. I’ve tried to find a picture as well, no dice. I do remember that it was the best lotion, their new formula doesn’t come close. It’s interesting that Catherine uses it, it’s such a health food store hippie item.

        1. It’s always frustrating when reformulations leave us disappointed. I can totally relate to it. As a character, Catherine has always struck me as an enigmatic and unpredictable person; as uncharacteristic as this product looks in her bathroom, I think it makes sense for someone like her.

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