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A new limited-edition collection inspired by the royal theme of Netflix’s “Bridgerton” has arrived at Target.
Beauty brand Dove’s new “Dove x Bridgerton Collection” is inspired by the upcoming season 4 of Netflix and Shondaland’s hit series, allowing fans to “experience the royal treatment every queen deserves.”
The beauty brand said the new collection is “based on authentic beauty” and “celebrates topical authenticity.”
“Bridgerton inspired a cultural movement that embraced one’s own true beauty, which is very true to the Dove brand,” Marcela Melero, Dove North America’s chief growth officer, said in a statement. “We are excited to bring this limited edition collection to Dove and Bridgerton fans around the world. It will allow fans to experience Dove’s signature care, paired with scents and stories that capture the elegance, intrigue and grandeur of the Bridgerton world.”
Shondaland co-president and chief innovation and design officer Sandy Bailey said in a statement that the collaboration is a “natural fit” and revolves around “shared values such as inclusivity, authenticity, and a commitment to beauty in all its forms.”
Dove x “Bridgerton” scent
The Dove collection includes four “luxurious” and “seductive” scents:
- Moonlight Masquerade: “Inspired by the famous masquerade charm of Season 4’s Bridgerton,” the fragrance features notes of fresh hydrangea and eucalyptus “intertwined with romantic florals” and a warm, musky base.
- Whispering Wisteria: Described as a “scent fit for a queen”, the scent includes notes of orchid and champagne, with “watery florals and a woody, sophisticated finish.”
- raspberry rendezvous: This “playful, passionate, fun and luxurious experience” invites users to “Ton’s most delicious teatime happenings.” The fragrance features a blend of juicy raspberries, blooming roses, peony and whipped cream, “all based on notes of vanilla and cedarwood.”
- Love & Meadows: The “fresh and joyful” scent “blends bergamot, wildflowers, rose with cedarwood and amber.” According to Dove, the scent captures the “silently unfolding” of Sophie and Benedict’s long-awaited encounter.
Fragrances from this collection are available in a variety of Dove products including:
- body wash
- body scrub
- body mist
- hand washing
- antiperspirant deodorant
- beauty bar
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How to get Dove’s Bridgerton collection
Dove’s Bridgerton collection will be available online at Target.com starting December 25th and in stores December 28th.
Dove said the lineup is available for a limited time and will range in price from $3.99 to $7.99.
When will ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 be released?
Bridgerton season 4 will premiere on Netflix in two parts. Part 1 will be released on January 29, 2026, and Part 2 will be released on February 26, 2026.
What will “Bridgerton” season 4 be about?
Based on the novels by Julia Quinn, each season of Bridgerton spotlights a different sibling in the Bridgerton family. Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the second son of a free-spirited wealthy family who avoids marriage, is set to headline season four.
In the next season, viewers will watch over eight episodes as Benedict meets and falls in love with a “silver lady” named Sophie at his mother’s masquerade ball.
Season 4’s logline reads: “Despite both brothers being happily married, Benedict is reluctant to settle down, until he meets the seductive Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.”
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
