Summer Favorites!

Hi guys! I know it had been ages since I updated this blog and I really missed blogging and sharing my thoughts so here it goes: Summer Favorites 2014!

This year my Boyfriend and I went to Romania for a summer vacation, so a lot of products are things that I loved during our trip there. We had wonderful time and yes we have visited The Dracula’s castle!

Satsuma body sorbet and Shower gel from the Body Shop

There is not better thing after a long day sightseeing and walking around than to take a shower and then apply cold from the fridge this body sorbet. It’s very refreshing and revitalizing. I really enjoyed it.

I totally recommend it for people who don’t like the greasy-oily feeling that some body lotion and 

body butters have.

Tea tree Skin Clearing Toner-The body Shop

In summer my skin tends to be more oily than usual so I picked that up to help me clear my face and I love it! I love the tea tree toner from Lush too but we don’t have a shop here. My bottle is almost over. In fact between the two I may prefer the Body Shop one.

Tecnoskin-Total Beauty Face Cream CC

This was a gift and it totally worked for me. I didn’t know this brand before and I will definitely check them out in the future as well. The consistency is light and it didn’t break me out. The color was perfect for my skin, at first I thought that it would be dark but it adapts to my natural color, not full coverage but it does make the skin glowing and gives an even tone.

I love this because you don’t have to use a lot of products. It’s a moisturizer, a sun block and it has a light color to it as well.

From the website: Due to its multivalent anti-aging factor, it offers anti-aging action reinforcing thus and protecting the ally of firm skin, the collagen. At the same time, it effectively and constantly hydrates making the skin look fresh and renewed. Furthermore, it offers a uniform skin tone and erases any possible imperfections making the skin look radiant. With antioxidant action and sun protection SPF30.

I think it’s a greek company because in the tube it’s written Made in Greece.

If you want you can check them out here: www.tecnoskin-derma.com/en/

 Apivita Refreshing Body milk with Fig and Aloe

Another gift from my Mom this time! With 91% natural ingredients this body milk moisturizes very well and sinks in quick. Usually I don’t like figs in perfume or bath and body products but this has a spa like quality and it just smell clean and refreshing so I used it so much this summer it’s almost over!

Korres Blush Stick in Pink

Lately, I have started to wear blush and I love how I look with a little something on my cheeks. This was easy to  wear, suitable for traveling and I got a set with 3 colours for almost 10 euro. You can beat that!

Heroine lipstick-MAC

This is one of my favorite lipsticks for day wear. I am so glad this is permanent because this summer I wore it almost every day!

Perfumes

Brit by Burberry

Another gift! Now you know that I don’t wear designer perfumes because I prefer the handmade perfume oils so , I kept this on my closet. Then, I was in need for something refreshing and fruity after the Satsuma sorbet and I remember it!

Notes (from Sephora):
Italian Lime, Icy Pear, Green Almond, White Peony, Sugared Almonds, Amber, Mahogany, Vanilla, Tonka Bean

On me it’s like a lime and pear sugar candy with a bit of powder underneath. If you want a work friendly pick me up scent this is it.

Bridal Veil by Possets

Orange blossom, neroli, and the scent of silk woven into the most sheer of chiffon.

I love neroli and orange blossoms. Even when I have the real blooms on my hands in the spring I can smell them from hours. They just make me happy!

This perfume has the same effect on me. It’s a simple blend but so well made. One of my favorite Possets perfumes!

Thanks for readingJ

Mimosa, neroli, coconut

Hi guys!
First of all thank you so much for all the kind words and the support! It means a lot to me and it makes me really happy!

As you know I have started blending my own perfumes and I have received very good feedback from the ladies that they have tried them.

This one in particular is my best seller. Not that I sell large quantities but even 10 is a lot for me because I bottle 10-12 perfumes every time to keep them fresh. 

I had started blending this scent for one soap I used to make. A lovely customer of mine,Fotini,loved this scent so much and she wanted it as a perfume and I thought it was time for me to give it a go with perfume oils.

When you smell this from the bottle it has a lemony vibe mingled with the tropical coconut. The real deal happens when you put it on. It's tropical, sweet and zesty at the same time. 

It's more of a Spring like fragrance when the Bergamot trees are in bloom. Perfect for a day walk outside  or for when you need something fresh to start your day.
If you love Neroli this one it's for you!

A little goes a long way as it's very consentrated!
Unfortunately, this one will be limited.

The etsy listing 

Lizard Queen - Zomg smells

PERFUME: Lizard Queen

COMPANY: Zomg smells

AVAILABILITY: Discontinued

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: Our scent for the lizard queen is strong flesh layered over seriously classic bones. As regal and imperious as we could manage, with teeth: neroli and bitter orange over fruitwood, touched with anise.

BEFORE I SMELL: I had never tried Zomg smells before so, I was very excited when I received this as a free sample with a livejournal purchase.

I love neroli but I have never thought that it goes well with anise.

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Anise, orange and neroli. I really like this!

WET ON SKIN: Lately, I love anise in perfumes. Here goes so well with the neroli and totally unexpected.

DRY DOWN: Neroli with a touch of orange. Smells fresh and shiny. I don’t get any wood. It has good staying power as well.

FINAL THOUGHTS: I love this one! So bad that it’s now discontinued.

The Phoenix At Midday-BPAL

PERFUME: The Phoenix At Midday

COMPANY: BPAL

AVAILABILITY: BPAL Anniversary 2011

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: The blazing fires of nona hora: blood orange, mimosa, gingergrass, golden amber, saffron, tonka absolute, pomegranate, neroli, and bourbon geranium. This Phoenix embodies vitality, ferocity, determination, passion, and strength of will.

I wore this today because I had a job interview and I really needed determination and strength of will. Not that it was my dream job but anyway. The funny thing is that when I arrived to the office for the interview I never entered… It was in a neighbour with a very bad reputation and even if it was only 2 o’clock in the afternoon I was feeling so uncomfortable I decided to leave…. I could see only prostitutes, “red light” houses and junkies around me. Well, I am so glad I am home!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE:  Red musk isn’t listed but I think I can smell it here. As well with the bourbon geranium (and lately I love that note!) and the Neroli. It’s very complex and every time I put the decant close to my nose I smell something else.

WET ON SKIN: This is a red colored oil by the way, very pretty!  Wet in my wrist is very juicy blood oranges and gingergrass. I continue to smell bourbon geranium.

It’s a citrusy blend but not a tart or a fresh one. The amber, the saffron and the tonka make this richer  and they give another dimension to the fruits.

The floral notes here are very faint except from the bourbon geranium.

DRY DOWN: Pomegranate and oranges. I am getting the light spice from the saffron and a hint of tonka. It stays that way for hours.

Scent of the day, Day 16

PERFUME: Zephyr

COMPANY: Bpal

AVAILABILITY: General Catalog- Bewitching Brews

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: Zephyr -- A gentle white scent, breezes laced with the scent of springtime blooms and citrus. Lemon, lemon verbena, neroli, white musk, white florals, white sandalwood, China musk, bergamot and a drop of vanilla.

BEFORE I SMELL: Zephyr, in mythology, is the Greek god of west wind!  It’s a light spring breeze, so the scent may be soft and gentle too!

White scents are my thing. I love Neroli. Even the essential oil alone it’s perfect to my nose!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Gentle lemon notes. Lemon verbena, bergamot and soft neroli in a white musk heaven!

WET ON SKIN: Bergamot and Neroli!

DRY DOWN: I think the white flowers give a powdery quality to the blend. This and the white sandalwood. In the dry down it’s almost all musk with a hint of neroli or bergamot to my skin.

  

FINAL THOUGHTS:  It isn’t very long lasting and stays close to the skin but it’s lovely! Ethereal and innocent. I would love to have a scent like the in a body oil to slather after my bath!