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Smell Like The Future: Robert Piguet Futur Perfume

Robert Piguet Futur is one of their original fragrances, originally released in the 60s.  At some point it was discontinued, likely due in part to the 60+ ingredients in the original version. Yesterday’s Perfumes has an enchanting review of the vintage formula. It’s been re-released and reworked with published notes of  bergamot, neroli, violet, jasmine, ylang, vetiver, cedar, patchouli. This perfume makes me think of the sounds of brilliantly discordant [...]

 

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7 Virtues Afghanistan Orange Blossom: True Beauty in Perfume

Have you heard of The 7 Virtues, the Canadian perfume company headed up by Barb Stegmann? If you haven’t, please let me share the amazing story behind this company with you. Barb Stegman, the CEO of The 7 Virtues, is an amazing woman, with a compelling mission. I have corresponded with her a bit, as I had asked her for some samples of her perfumes to review. I kept reading [...]

 

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Who Doesn't Want Lovely Jubblies?

Seriously? Is there anyone? Ok, just to be clear, jubblies is a cute word which is British slang for “breasts”. I don’t know why, but I like it. It sounds so….happy. Happy, perky and bouncy even. See what I did there? Anyways…LUSH has a cream called Lovely Jubblies for those of use who would like a delicately fragrant, firm and pert chest. This breast cream is full of rich and delicious moisturizing [...]

 

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Barney's Route du Thé Perfume Is Cool & Clean

I admit it, I like a clean perfume, one that makes me feel fresh and cool, like I just stepped out of the shower. I really enjoyed Clean Provence perfume, the one that smells like French milled soap, and it always got me lots of compliments. I also like the ultimate in fresh scrubbed perfumes, Estee Lauder White Linen. The American squeaky clean ideal, White Linen makes me feel immaculate [...]

 

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My Skin Is Soft & Softly Scented

Being the product junkie that I am, I continually try new beauty products. Lotions and potions are my favourite, as I am a moisturizing fiend. Thankfully for my wallet, I have never found an expensive body lotion that has impressed me enough to ditch my drugstore fave, Nivea Q-10. It applies like a dream, sinks in and smoothes the skin, and gives the skin a lovely glowing appearance. Perfect for legs [...]

 

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Smell Like A Kiss By The Ocean

Biotherm has some gorgeous spa-like products. I love their skincare and the fragrances of their body products as well. They have a new perfume out for summer, Biotherm Eau Océane, and it is like a oceanside spa. It is a soft gentle perfume with very soft aquatic notes. These are not the cloying sweet aquatic notes that were done to death in the 90s *stares at Davidoff Cool Water & Issey [...]

 

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Get Beautiful Lips

As winter drags on and the bitter cold outdoor air competes with our arid central heating, everything gets dry. Hair (that’s another post…) skin (that was last week) and of course, our lips. Stand in the Lip Section at your local pharmacy and you will see just how big a problem this is. Our favourite department store and niche cosmetic lines often have their own versions and some of them [...]