TAKING CARE OF FAMOUS FACES SINCE 1838

Honest, Genuine, Trustworthy.Nestled in the tiny neighborhood of Greenwich Village in New York City, C.O. Bigelow is the landmark apothecary that has been a fixture of New York City culture since 1838.

For nearly two centuries, Bigelow has been a destination for the Country’s most prominent personalities, from Thomas Edison and Eleanor Roosevelt to modern film stars and esteemed writers, musicians, and artists.

Inspired by actual formularies and therapeutic ingredients from our archives, C.O. Bigelow’s personal care products combine centuries-old, proven formulas with modern remedies sourced globally. In keeping with our longstanding mantra of “Honest, Genuine, and Trustworthy,” the line is an authentic range of problem-solution formulas with a heritage of efficacy. Many of the products are not only true to the original formularies but also named for the doctors who created them or the patients for whom they were initially made, continuing to tell a story of C.O. Bigelow’s apothecary tradition.

AQUA MELLIS

Fruity fragrance top notes of juicy watermelon, citrus and pear with mid notes of clean French lavender, watery orchid, geranium and violet with a dry down of honey, woods, musk and vanilla. Based on an original formulary fragrance found in our archives, which dates back to 1838

TOP NOTES: Fruity Watermelon, Citrus and Pear
MIDDLE NOTES: Clean French Lavender, Watery Orchid, Geranium and Violet
BASE NOTES: Honey, Woods, Musk and Vanilla

LAVENDER & PEPPERMINT

A fragrance that evokes a sense of peace, rich in lavender notes and minty freshness, with a head of fresh citrus (orange) and aromatic peppermint, Dutch lavender and marjoram, on a floral rose body and a musky base, poudré with tobacco touches.

TOP NOTES: Peppermint, Bergamot and Touch of Anise
MIDDLE NOTES: Lavender Flower and Jasmine
BASE NOTES: Clean Woods and Vanilla

LIME & CORIANDER

A fresh citrus fragrance infused with exotic coriander leaves and lime. This uplifting scent combines citrus and florals, such as lime, lemon, yuzu, white freesia lotus, mixed with a base of white musk and vanilla powder.

TOP NOTES: Lime and Mint
MIDDLE NOTES: Lemongrass, Coriander Leaf and Basil
BASE NOTES: Musk and White Woods

LITTLE CHEMIST

Dermatologically tested on sensitive skin, formulated to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, preservative free, surfactants based on olive oil from organic agriculture, SLES and SLS-free surfactants, without petroleum-based ingredients, without colouring substances, not tested on animals.

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