Tuesday, August 31
Hi, dolls!
I've received a very exciting package from RoC with their skincare goodies, and I wanted to do a first impression review for you guys. I will definitely update you and do a more detailed review after I've tested these products for 2-4 weeks, however I wanted to share my initial thoughts after trying these products. If you're interested to find out more about RoC's skincare range, then let's get right into the review!
This post may contain gifted items meaning I received these beauty products for free from the brand to try and test out. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!
RoC has been revolutionising skincare since 1957 when Dr. Jean-Charles Lissarrague, a French pharmacist at the Rogé Cavaillès pharmacy, created the first hypoallergenic skincare formulations. Dr. Lissarrague believed in innovative skincare solutions, based on science, to help women look and feel their best at every age. This has been the foundational philosophy at RoC for more than 60 years now.
Every RoC product is scientifically crafted and tested to ensure the highest quality.
RoC's gel cleanser is designed to deliver an instant glow, dissolve dirt and oils, and leave skin smooth and refreshed after a single use. The invigorating citrus-scented cleanser contains brightening ingredients including Vitamin C, Potent Fruit Extracts and Glycolic Acid.
After trying out this cleanser for the first time, I've immediately noticed it doesn't dry out my skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth and refreshed. It's gentle and although it has some added fragrance, it didn't irritate my sensitive skin. I'm looking forward to continue using this cleanser, especially because RoC's products provide anti-aging properties. Plus, the added citrus-scent is really minimal and enjoyable!
RoC's Revive and Glow serum is clinically proven to deliver instant luminosity. This lightweight serum gives fatigued skin the daily dose of RoC Vitamin C it needs to maximise luminosity and reveal a visibly tighter, brighter and more even complexion.
I really like the fact this serum absorbs really quickly onto your skin and doesn't leave it feeling all greasy. Similarly to the cleanser, it also has a nice scent added to the formula which is very enjoyable. I haven't tested this product for long enough to see the long-term results, but I will definitely do an updated review on it. However, I have to admit it added instant luminosity to my face and I'm looking forward to continue using this range for the next 4 weeks as recommended to see the full results.
This lightweight gel cream is clinically proven to deliver instant radiance and plumper-looking skin with 24 hour hydration. Reveal an instant lit-from-within glow and even tone with this non-greasy gel cream that easily glides onto skin.
This is such a lovely moisturiser! You only need a tiny bit of the product for the entire face and neck area. It's very hydrating, non-greasy and non-irritating. I'd recommend using this in both, your morning and evening routines for best results. Plus, it works great under makeup!
RoC's SPF 50 visibly reduces brown spots, protects and improves skin's youthful appearance. It's as light as a daily moisturiser and is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.
I use sunscreen every day, so this is a great addition to my skincare collection. It has SPF 50 which is the ideal protection for my pale skin and it also works amazing as a base for makeup. It has a nice, thin, milky consistency which absorbs really quickly onto my skin. The consistency reminds me a little bit of my favourite Airthin UV Defender by YSL. This is a product I'll for sure be using daily.
RoC's Night Serum Capsules will give you an overnight dose of Vitamin C proven to reduce dark spots and improve skin radiance while you sleep. Each potent dose is clinically proven to resurface skin overnight, reducing discolouration, improving radiance and reducing lines over time.
I've never tried or tested any serum capsules, so I'm very excited to try these out. I'm looking forward to seeing any visible results on my skin, but I'm also going to have my mum try these to see how well this will improve the reduction of any wrinkles she might have.
Final Thoughts
I'm very excited to start testing this RoC skincare range for the next 4+ weeks. I'm really pleased with these goodies after trying them for the first time and I'm interested to see the final results. I usually am able to pick a favourite out of the products I test but because I truly enjoyed all 5 products, it wouldn't be fair to have favourites. As previously mentioned, I will do an updated review in 4 weeks to let you guys know all about the products once again.
Thank you to the entire RoC team for letting me try out this range! If you head over to my instagram, you can see the beautiful PR box these goodies arrived in. What are your thoughts on RoC skincare products? Have you tried any of these? Let me know down in the comments! xo
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Wednesday, August 25
Hi, dolls!
Today I wanted to tell you guys all about the Body Mist range by So...? Fragrance. They have kindly gifted me all six body mists from their collection and if you're interested to find out more, let's get right into the review!
This post may contain gifted items meaning I received these beauty products for free from the brand to try and test out. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!
So...? Fragrance is the #1 best-selling self-select fragrance brand in the UK. The brand's mission is to offer high quality fragrances that suit all tastes and budgets, as they believe that beauty should be inclusive and available to all.
The full Body Mist by So...? collection ranges from sweet and fruity, to the fresh and floral scents. Each 200ml body mists contains over 800 sprays, representing 53 days' supply based on a 5 spray 3 times a day.
Vanilla Body Mist has the dreamy notes of sweet vanilla. It honestly smells like a yummy, vanilla milkshake. It's definitely for all of my Vanilla lovers out there!
Mykonos Nights Body Mist captures starry skies and chilled-out beach vibes. Resting on a bed of vanilla and Tonka Bean, the fragrance blends fruity notes of zesty lemon and sweet mandarin, which progresses into floral notes of orange blossom and jasmine. Mykonos Nights has to be my favourite out of all six - it's sweet yet fresh and very sexy!
Bali Breeze Body Mist will immediately transport you to days on the beach with mellow notes of coconut, pineapple and pretty orange blossoms for a tropical oasis. For me, the orange blossoms and pineapple stand out as soon as you spray it but the coconut note follows not long after. It smells like what you'd imagine a nice, fruity cocktail to smell like!
Ibiza Dreams Body Mist will get you ready to dance the night away with the sun kissed notes of sweet red apple, raspberry and pear. The combination of the floral notes of violet, peony and orchid will leave you feeling recharged and ready to party into the night. I enjoy Ibiza Dreams because it's very fruity and sexy. It's what I'd want to wear to a dinner on my island holidays.
Seychelle Sands Body Mist - like stepping out onto an exotic beach - is an oriental fruity vanilla fragrance. It opens with fruity fresh notes of peach, pineapple and melon, before revealing a pretty floral heart of rose, violet and heliotrope. It also has a creamy, musky base of vanilla gourmand notes and sandalwood. This is a great exotic and fruity scent, definitely will make you feel like you're on a beachy holiday!
Monaco Miracle Body Mist is summer in a bottle! This mouth-watering floral fruity fragrance is packed full of fruit. Notes of mixed berries, peach and mandarin open onto sunshine florals of orange blossom and rose at its heart, and a creamy soft.
Final Thoughts
I'm really happy I was able to try these six different body mists from So...? Fragrance. Although they all have a different and unique scent, they have the same long-lasting power. Seeing how affordable these are, I'd recommend you all to try them out and pick one you'll fall in love with. Out of the six, I'd say my favourite is Mykonos Nights, but I honestly enjoy them all.
Once again, thank you team So...? for gifting me all six body mists!
Have you tried any of these Body Mists? Which one would you like to try out the most?
Let me know down in the comments and maybe I'll do a little giveaway! xo
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Sunday, August 22
Hi, dolls!
Coming to you with another fragrance review, as thanks to the Fragrance Shop, I was able to try out the newest Missguided Real Babe unisex scent. If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review!
Real Babe by Missguided was launched in 2021 and it's a Floral Woody Musk unisex fragrance. It was made for the unapologetically imperfect babes, the proud ones, the ones that keep it real. Embrace self-love with this bold almond scent. It's both vegan and cruelty-free.
Top Notes: Citruses, Pink Pepper, Pineapple
Middle Notes: Jasmine, Ambrette
Bottom Notes: Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean
The opening of the Real Babe fragrance gives me a burst of the Citrus and Pink Peppercorn mixed with the fresh Pineapple. As soon as it dries down, you start to smell the Jasmine and the Ambrette which in my opinion is the most prominent note in this fragrance. The sweet and rich aroma of Tonka Bean in the bottom notes adds depth and warmth to this scent. I find Real Babe to be bold, energetic and fun. This scent transports me to my teenage years as it's something I imagine everyone wearing in a night club. I also think it's perfect for a night out because it lasts so long on both skin and clothes, so there is no need for re-applying. I stand by the statement that this fragrance will unleash your inner confidence!
Real Babe is an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, Eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrances and it's cheaper than EDP but it will normally only last for two to three hours.
I also have to talk about the bottle of this fragrance -it's shaped like Red Bull and other drink cans! I love how unique this is, it truly stands out in my fragrance collection. Plus, I'm loving the mermaid colour, however I think it can be misleading and making people think this is a sweet, candy-like scent.
Final Thoughts
I was super excited to try out the first unisex fragrance by Missguided. I really like how bold and fun this scent is - it will help you make a statement no matter where you go. Real Babe is definitely my go to scent for a night out. Thank you the Fragrance Shop for gifting me this scent, what a great addition to my collection!
Have you tried any of the Missguided fragrance? What are your thoughts on Real Babe?
Let me know down in the comments! xo
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Sunday, August 15
Hi, dolls!
I am super excited to tell you all about Lancome's newest fragrance - Idôle Aura. I've previously done a full review and comparison on both Lancome's Idôle and Idôle L'Intense which you can read HERE. If you're interested to find out all about Idôle Aura, let's get right into the review! xo
Idôle Aura is the first sun-kissed floral scent by Lancome. A fragrance for women sharing the light of success with others. Because when you succeed, the world succeeds with you, sweep an entire community alone in the wake of a new scent. Idôle Aura leads the way by opting for sustainably sourced ingredients ensuring decent working conditions and fair prices for farmers while preserving the ecosystem.
Top Notes: Fleur de Sel, Solar Roses
Middle Notes: Dazzling Jasmine
Bottom Notes: Salty Vanilla, Musk
Idôle Aura is a gorgeous floral woody musk fragrance. The opening gives me a burst of sugary roses and sea salt and as it dries down, you start to smell the jasmine beautifully blended with its bottom notes of salty vanilla and musk. It's a very nice scent to wear in summer, however I can see myself wear this all year long.
I was surprised to see the change in the bottle design - unlike Idôle, Idôle Aura has a stand built into its bottle, making it easier to place in your vanity without worrying it'd fall and smash. I'm interested to see if they will change all the previous bottles too, as it's definitely easier than Idôle's flat bottle without a stand.
Idôle Aura is an Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum has the highest concentration of fragrance - generally having a fragrance concentration of between 15% and 20%. On average, Eau de Parfum should last from four to five hours, if not more. This differs from Eau de Toilette which has a fragrance concentration of between 5% and 15%. Eau de Toilette is definitely one of the most popular types of fragrances and it's cheaper than EDP but it will normally only last for two to three hours.
Besides having similar longevity, and all three being nice feminine scents, I find these three to be completely different. Idôle's top notes of pear and bergamot make it sweet and refreshing, almost Citrusy, whereas Idôle Aura, although still sweet is much softer, more floral and salty. On the other hand, Idôle L'Intense has a stronger opening of roses and orange which adds bitterness to the smell and is more spicy and aromatic.
Final Thoughts
Out of the entire Lancome's fragrance collection the Idôle range has to be my favourite. Now that I've tried all three, I can honestly say I like them all but the newest is becoming my favourite. I've noticed brands like to release a fragrance, then do an intense version and then release it in EDT, so I'm pleasantly surprised Lancome didn't follow and instead created a new, beautiful addition to the collection. There's definitely an Idôle version for everyone, so this is a range I'd recommend you all to check out.
Thank you Lancome for kindly gifting me this beautiful new fragrance! I can't wait to see what other addition are coming to the Idôle family xo
What are your thoughts on Idôle Aura? I'd love to hear which Idôle version is your
favourite, so definitely leave me a comment down below!
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Monday, August 2
Coming back to you with another fragrance review, this time reviewing the newest Kayali addition - Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21. If you're interested to find out more about this scent, let's get right into the review! xo
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The second fragrance in the Kayali Intense Collection, Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 boasts tropical coconuts and sweet florals, delicately whipped with creamy vanilla to instantly transport you to a dreamy utopian paradise. The number next to the perfume name, in this case the number 21 signifies the number of modifications that it took to get this scent right. Utopia is now available in 10ml, 50ml and 100ml sizes.
Top Notes: Coconut Milk, Pear Blossom, Honeysuckle, Italian Lemon
Middle Notes: Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine Sambac, Ambrette
Bottom Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli
Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 is a soft and dreamy summer scent that smells truly incredible. The opening gives me a burst of Italian Lemon, Honeysuckle, Coconut Milk and Pear Blossom and as it dries down, you start to smell a beautiful blend of Vanilla, Coconut Milk and White Flowers. The opening is super refreshing with the Italian Lemon being the most prominent top note and a great addition to this fragrance.
As previously mentioned, Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 is an Eau De Parfum Intense fragrance containing a super strong concentration of oils. It's crafted with a unique blend of 25% oils that promise a luxuriously rich, long-lasting scent for the ultimate sensorial experience. I stand by this statement as on my skin this fragrance has lasted 7-8 hours without reapplying!
Final Thoughts
If you've been following me for a while, you probably already know I am obsessed with all my Kayali fragrances. They are all truly unique and special in their own ways. Kayali's newest addition, Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 is a very pleasant fragrance as the Coconut note is nicely blended with the remaining notes without it being too heavy to the point it'd give you a headache. I'm also loving the addition of the Italian Lemon, it adds a refreshing touch to the scent. Other than being the perfect summer scent, I'd also wear this on a cute date-night or even after taking a shower. However, I do agree that this scent immediately transports me to my dream holidays in the Seychelles. I'm looking forward to purchasing a bigger bottle!
Let me know down below your thoughts on Kayali's newest addition. Have you ever tried any of their fragrances? What's your go-to scent for summer? xo
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