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Τετάρτη 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2014

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

Παρασκευή 24 Ιανουαρίου 2014

BPAL-JEZEBEL

Hi!
I know it's been almost two months since my last post.. The truth is I am spending a lot of time with my boyfriend and my dog doing everyday stuff like cooking and watching TV series, I loved orange is the new black and I am watching COVEN too!
We also joined the gym and it's a lot of fun working out with my boyfriend!
I haven't bought a lot of perfumes but I did order some Halloween scents from Possets and Bpal. What is more I got some lipsticks from Punk Couture collection by MAC. I do love some good black lipstick:)
Now, I want to continue with my mini reviews! My goal is to revisit my General Catalog scents. I feel like I'm neglecting them..


PERFUME: JEZEBEL

COMPANY: BPAL


OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION:Biblical witch, priestess of Astarte, and general troublemaker. A true role model for today's upwardly mobile Modern Woman. A gloriously decadent blend of honey, roses, orange blossom and sandalwood.

BEFORE I SMELL: Biblical witch and priestess? I love witch themed blends!

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Sweet and powdery honey. It reminds me the one in Womb Furie. A hint of orange blossom.

WET ON SKIN: Honey and fresh blossoms! The rose isn't overpowering and the orange blossoms give a note of acidity. Like if there was a hint of orange.
Definitely feminine and old fashion I don't think it is for someone who hate powdery scents or honey.
DRY DOWN: It has amazing staying power more than 8 hours on me. The sandalwood comes out more as a base note. It's very sexy ladies. This is one to wear if you want to seduce someone. It would be an amazing bedroom perfume. No wonder why Bpal has listed this one under the Love Potions category!


FINAL THOUGHTS: I need a bottle!

And a song: Gene loves Jezebel-Bruises

Τετάρτη 6 Φεβρουαρίου 2013

Sacrifice-Ajmal


PERFUME: Sacrifice

COMPANY: Ajmal

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: A fragrance designed for the emotional intelligent woman. She is a quietly confident woman who is caring and understanding. Jasmine lends it floral fortitude enhanced with aqua notes that lend the fragrance an Aqua – Floral top. Orange blossom and vanilla combine to provide a Floral – Musky heart. The base is reinforced by amber and musk to provide woody, musky element


MY THOUGHTS: This is a gift from my father. He travels a lot and he buys me perfume whenever he cans!

Upon the first application I smell the alcohol and I am not used to it. It fades immediately thought.  Like the description says it start with an aquatic jasmine note. The ambergris is there and it’s beautiful saltines. The orange blossom and the jasmine are the core ingredients but this isn’t a soliflore but a musky scent.
As it dries down it smells like a musky vanilla with a hint of orange blossom. I also get something like a very sweet berry note, but it isn’t listed.

To conclude, this is a well made perfume but not unique by any means. I would wear this in a job interview.



IF YOU LIKE THIS YOU WILL LIKE:   Amor Amor Perfume by Cacharel but this is fresher with the additions of pink grapefruit, mandarin and blood orange



Παρασκευή 25 Ιανουαρίου 2013

Scent of the day-20- And a bath oil!

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COMPANY: BPTP

AVAILABILITY: Limited. Part of The Eros Inquisition: Lupercalia 2012

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: French vanilla, pink candies, strawberry sugar, and orange blossom

BEFORE I SMELL: L’engoument means passion in French. From the notes I don’t get that. Vanilla, strawberries and candies make me think more of an innocent and platonic love.

FROM THE DECANT/BOTTLE: Candied strawberries, not the artificial medicinal kind and a yellow note. It is the orange blossom!

WET ON SKIN: The orange blossom make this interesting keeps it for being very sweet.

DRY DOWN: Yummy vanilla sugar. Just like the syrup which is left in a bowl of sugar covered strawberries!

FINAL THOUGHTS: I like this and I have almost finished my decant but I don’t think that I will need more.

IF YOU LIKE THIS YOU WILL LIKE:  Pink cake- Possets


I layred this with the matching bath oil from BPTP and I really enjoyed it. I woke up this morning still smelling delicious!

BODY OIL SCENT NOTES: Pink strawberries, sugar cane, and candy floss

I love these body oils! the formula is light without being a dry-oil. You feel moisturised and soft! I used them after my bath when I am still a little bit wet.
On my skin I get the sugar note the most.
When I wear these two together I feel like I am dreaming in a heart of a candyfloss!