Simple steps to smooth skin

 

We all want smooth and clear skin, so we devote some time each day for cleansing, moisturizing and toning. However, exfoliation, one of the most vital steps to smooth skin is forgotten. Exfoliation helps to

• Get rid of dead skin cells


• Makes skin smoother


• Deep cleanses the skin by opening the pores


• Helps get rid of blackheads and white heads (a major cause of unsmooth skin)

Exfoliating scrubs should be used as per your skin type. Brazilian nut scrubs for dry skin, apricots for normal and tea tree scrubs for oily skin are suggested. Make sure you scrub the skin at least two-three times a week for durations of about five-seven minutes to get the desired results. You can also find face washes with exfoliating ingredients for daily use.
After the exfoliation process is complete, it is vital to use a skin toner. Exfoliating ingredients open pores for deep cleansing. A toner helps to close these pores again and adds a non-greasy glow to the face. Open pores will lead to accumulation of dirt and pollutants. You can also rub your face with an ice-cube or wash it with cold water to close the pores.

A handy tool here is the Clarisonic pro suggested by dermatologists which is gentle enough for daily use. It is available only through skin care professionals. The Clarisonic pro brush helps in makeup removal and makes the skin smoother and softer. Some of it’s other benefits are-

• It reduces oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes


• Reduces the appearance of visible pores, fine lines and wrinkles

Get beautiful and healthy skin with Bare Escentuals

Bare Escentuals in the award-winning makeup that people can’t stop talking about! Often times makeup is a catch-22. You use it to make your skin look better, but the unnatural ingredients are unhealthy for your skin and can lead to aging and a poor complexion. A poor complexion then creates the need for additional makeup and so on.

Now, there is an affordable way to have not only nice looking makeup, but truly healthy skin inside and out. This special bareMinerals formula consists only of the highest quality ingredients and contains no harmful components such as oils, dyes and preservatives. It is made of 100% natural minerals that refresh and enliven your skin.
In fact, Bare Escentuals is so sure of their products one of their popular slogans is “makeup so pure you can sleep in it”. This makeup feels light and natural while still providing complete coverage. I feel confident in saying most people who switch to mineral foundation will say good-bye to liquid foundation forever. Bare Escentuals has a very extensive product line consisting of makeup, skincare and brushes.
I would recommend purchasing a Bare Escentuals kit to get you started. There are a variety of kits you can choose from to best benefit you. They have natural foundation, concealer and blush if you would like to focus on your complexion. Additionally, they have special kits for lips, eyes and general skincare. You can also customize your own set if you really want too!
Ultimately, with the purchase of this kit you get natural, quality makeup at a very affordable price. Your skin will look healthy and full of energy. As one dedicated fan said, “You won’t look like you have great makeup, you’ll look like you have great skin!” I recommend purchasing a starter kit and experiencing it for yourself.

Makeup tip for older women- skip the powder

Aging doesn’t mean you have to give up looking good. Women like Diane Lane, Michelle Pfeiffer, Vanessa Williams and Helen Mirren prove that the over-40s set looks good – if not better – than their younger counterparts. But aging with grace takes a little TLC –and a bit of carefully applied makeup magic as well. Badly applied makeup can make you look ten years older, not ten years younger, so take this tip when putting on makeup:

Avoid powders. Dewy, bright skin is a mark of youth. But as we age, our skin becomes drier and wrinkles start to form. Applying excess press powders will dry out the face and settle into fine lines and wrinkles for a pasty, unflattering look. For the same reason, avoid age-inappropriate glittery or frosty eye shadows.
In addition, due to the drop in estrogen level associated with aging, older women may find hair growing in places where it had not previously, such as on the face – using a facial powder would only highlight these little hairs. So it’s best to stay clear of powders on the face, aside from appropriately-colored eye shadows.
The same way your hair changes color as you age, so can your skin change pigment over the years as well, losing color with the years or becoming less even in tone. A light reflecting foundation that’s moisture-dense can reflect light and help renew the luminous, even look of youthful skin.
Don’t forget to prep your skin with a good moisturizer, too. In fact, if your skin is fairly good, you can even skip the foundation and opt instead for a tinted moisturizer – or try mixing a bit of moisturizer with your foundation

Makeup Bag Essentials

Makeup Bag Essentials

 

I don’t tend to discuss makeup essentials because I’m a product junky, so by nature, I’m not about downsizing to the essentials! The question, however, comes up all the time when people step into my apartment for the first time, which is not unlike a Sephora aisle (I’m talking over 200 nail polishes, dozens of glosses and even more lipsticks, and that’s just the beginning…). Also, given that my boyfriend has temporarily relocated to San Francisco, I’m no stranger to traveling, which requires that I not only whittle my beauty finds down, but also make sure they’re TSA size-approved! So what are my must haves? Let’s start with skincare

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I’m all about prevention, and the base to any beauty maintenance regime should always be skincare focused. If I could live with only one product it would be the Clarisonic. I’ve been using it daily for about three years, and it has COMPLETELY changed my skin. You will feel and see the difference after a single use — seriously. It softens skin, minimizes the appearances of pores, helps remove makeup and other impurities (I still follow up the Clarisonic with a wipe), and prevents breakouts. Or, if you’re currently mid-breakout, it help clear up imperfections faster. It’s expensive, but trust me when I say that it’s worth saving up for. If you absolutely cannot bear to spend $200 on it, then try Olay Pro X. I haven’t tried it myself, but it’s the closest thing to the Clarisonic on the market and less expensive.
With that in mind, it goes without saying that cleaning your skin daily is a must, so always pack a cleanser. (Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish is a great one that works well with the Clarisonic brush). Next on the list is a moisturizer, and if you’re opting for one without SPF, then you’ll need a daily SPF cream or gel as well. The last skin-related must-have is an eye treatment. I’m a fan of Sephora’s new Instant Depuffing Roll-On Gel because it’s quick and easy, and the roll-on mechanism is soothing. It’s not a must for everyone, but I consider an anti-aging cream a personal essential. (I usually go for an SPF moisturizer by day and an anti-aging cream by night.)
As for makeup going back to the point of maintenance, some of the most over-looked products are primers — that includes nail polish primer, face primer, eye primer, lash primer (and I could go on, but since this is a story about essentials…). Primers help protect your skin, and they make subsequent makeup application a lot easier. (For example, when applied over primer, foundation will go on more smoothly and with less streaks. You’ll also notice that, if you opt for a primer like this one from Hourglass, your skin will be more hydrated.)
Once the face is properly primed, my personal makeup essentials are the following: liquid foundation, powder foundation to set the liquid, blush, all-over highlighting powder, eye shadow, black liner, mascara and a gloss.
Lastly, don’t forget perfume! I realize it’s not an essential for everyone, but I can’t imagine leaving my apartment without wearing Chanel Allure, Hermes Ambre Narguile or Tom Ford White Suede.

My Hair-Styling Necessities

March 11, 2011 By tiffany Leave a Comment

Ever since I got my haircut, I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect products to keep my hair healthy, manageable and easy to style. The Ojon hair treatment has been amazing at giving my hair the health and shine that I (and a lot of women) crave. I use it once a week to maintain shiny, pretty hair.

Whenever people ask me how I get volume in my hair, I direct them to my secret weapon, dry shampoo. From drugstore to premium brands, they all work great, but for styling purposes, I prefer the spray-in over the powder. Spray the dry powder in at the roots and tease lightly with a rat-tooth comb. There you go! Instant volume.

To give my stick-straight hair some curl and texture, I absolutely love the clipless curling iron. I’ve always used a regular clipped curling iron to curl my hair, but ever since I discovered the easy way to create waves, the clipless curling iron has been my go to. My trick to get pretty waves rather than big curls is to hold the wand downward, wrap the hair, and hold it for 10 seconds. The gloves may seem silly, but they are necessary, as I’ve burned myself a few times when I thought I could do it without them!

And the last thing that I love, an absolute essential, is this Philip B. Maui Wowie Beach Mist, which works so well in maintaining your style while still keeping your hair soft. Just spray through your hair and scrunch for that “messy on purpose” kind of hair.
I’m still much better at styling long hair. I’m only just learning how to style my shorter, shoulder-length hair, but those products have worked well for both lengths. And if you need help with curling your hair, then check out my tutorials on curling your hair with a flat iron or how to get glam curls.

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MAKEUP2011

 

Fall nail polish trends

Your nail colors say a lot about your fashion styles and preferences. The 2010 fall collection combines voguish shades that are applied impeccably. You have to choose the right shade for your hands based on skin color and the shape of your nails. Of course, you can always adapt these shades in an innovative way to match the latest trends.

If you want to enhance your nail varnish collection, start off by storing them right. A nail polish rack is the preferred choice of both the style-conscious and celebrities. They are a boon for up-to-the-minute manicures, especially at the 11^th hour. It also helps you keep a tab of what needs to be disposed. The red shade Julia Robert wore in ‘Pretty Woman’ may be similar to what Amanda Seyfried wore in ‘Letters to Juliet’. But nail colors do have a shelf life.
The top five must-have nail colors for this fall are-

1. Purples: Both Purple Rain or Purple Reign leads the pack in fall nail colors this season. Check out the true-purples from Chanel and YSL
2. Metallic Hues: Mac metallic nail polish and Dior rock the season with glittering greys. An eye-catching shade, that creates the oomph factor with boring blacks and whites.
3. Mattes and neutrals: The matte and neutral colors are a contrast to the crisp fall season. The buttery softness and smoothness of the shades leads the way to seasonal transition.
4. Gem hues: Striking turquoise, sapphire and emerald shades create classy, jewel-tone shades for evening wear.

5. Red nail polishes: The lovely reds from Esssie and Elizabeth Arden remind you of all the good things in autumn.

Which Daisy perfume is right for you?

Which one to choose? The Marc Jacob’s new Daisy ESF or stick to the original Daisy? Wow! Indeed a hard decision. Oh God, please give me several more such dilemmas. But seriously, as far as debates go, there’s no winner in this one. Both the versions are simply superb and you’ve just got to choose both. Let me extol their virtues so you get a better picture:

Marc Jacobs new Daisy perfume ESF is light and fresh and a spirited version of the original. It’s a mix of both floral and fruity fragrance. It reminds you of everything sunny and happy. The top notes of red grapefruit, pear, raspberry, wild rose, green leaves and warm plum is sensuous. And the middle notes of apple blossom, wild rose, violet, jasmine and lychee with base notes of musk, caramel, plum and cedar wood is feminine and edgy.
While the original Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume fragrance is all of the above, it has stronger notes of wild strawberry, violet and violet leaves, gardenia, jasmine, musk, vanilla, red grapefruit and white woods making it a sophisticated and seductive version. It’s an alluring perfume for both day and those special evenings. Created by Alberto Morillas in 2007, it’s absolutely devoted to the feminine woman who strives for simplicity.
While the original Daisy comes in a lovely bottle decorated with daisy flowers on the top, the newer Daisy ESF comes in a taller and slimmer version of the original rounded and feminine silhouette. The flamboyant gold cap with soft pink and white daisies has a small pop of neon yellow color hidden in the bunch of daisies. I think you can even buy the perfume for the bottle alone, it’s so pretty.
You can buy Marc Jacobs Daisy perfume fragrance along with eau de toilette, shower gel, body lotion and body butter. Use it along with body lotion for day long fragrance. For me, both Daisy’s are a must have!

Popular spring nail colors

 

This spring 2011 show ‘the finger’ without getting bashed because of the new nail color trend, adorning, of course, your nails!
This season, the nail colors are all about bright, fresh and new. There is an array of classic pastels to metallic magic to choose from. The latest and the most popular nail color trend this spring, is all about going ‘nude’. The metallic grays, sleek and chic nudes to earthy pastels are common, gorgeous and extremely fresh this season. The Lippmann Collection has some of the most sumptuous nail colors in is offering. Its nude nail color is demure, refreshing but provocative. The nail colors are available in high-gloss elements, making you look real rather than a mannequin!
This spring, crop the nail color trend with splash of pastel shades that are creamy and rich, like, the blue hues, purples, peachy with a tinge of pink. The nude hue, as it has been mentioned above has found a place in most of the fashion shows this spring, used by Jason Wu, Yigal Azrouel and Marc Jacobs!
Chanel nail polish and her collection of nail colors; this spring 2011 is punched with bright colors, like bold lacquers, bright blues, gold, gun metal and other metallic shades. It is popping to transform the nail color trend of 2011.
If you are in the mood to change colors but I mean, change colors for good, then hook-up with a mood nail polish. Do you wish to go back to the happening and wicked ‘80s? This is nail polish brand to choose then. The nail color changes on the dependence of your mood. The mood nail polish works in accordance of your body temperature. When your body is cool, calm or hot, the color of your nails change! Isn’t that cool!
The temperature changes to change the nail colors from purple to pink, blue to green and more. The spring 2011 has something for everyone, specially, if you want to rise above the ordinary. This aspect is taken into stride by the nail color magicians, who have rolled out the red carpet to some of the most happening nail colors, to choose from!
Choose from different palette of nail colors because this spring, there is something for every personality and style. So, what you’re waiting for, dip your fingers in the pool of colors and rock it at the same time!

Coral nail polish is the perfect summer shade

It’s time to put those pastels behind and just have fun and be naughty. Go vibrant with coral this summer. Experts say that shades of coral nail polish and orange along with blue are hot this season. It’s time to get bold and make a style statement with your nails. Take a look at some sizzling coral nail options:
Deboran Lippman nail lacquer


Hot, sultry summers call for bold colors like Deborah Lippmann nail lacquer. Their line in “Girls just want to have fun” range of nail colors includes Carefree Coral that has nail strengthener and green tea to make it healthy for your nails. The coral nail polish stays on longer and is not tested on animals which make it a winner for this reason alone. It contains no harsh chemicals like toluene and formaldehyde.
Gaiam Non toxic nail polish and remover
Go safe with Gaiam non-toxic nail polish and remover created by New York City’s first organic spa. This range is 100% free from carcinogens and petroleum and is absolutely safe for your little princess as well as pregnant women. The coral shades and others have a natural elegance and come with orange oil that encourages healthy nail growth. Made out of soy extracts and natural corn, the nail colors are completely non-toxic.
Sephora by OPI
Caliente coral nail polish from the Sephora range by OPI is hot and bold. It’s a spicy and sophisticated and is inspired by sultry Havana and its glamorous colors. Caliente Coral is a limited-edition shade and is chip-resistant and long-lasting. Every application leaves behind smooth nails. What’s more, its eco-friendly too with no harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, DBP and toluene.
Sizzle this summer with bold coral nail colors that are safe and non-toxic. Go for colors that have not been tested on animals and are eco-friendly

The best make up brand for the budget

 

Everyone who uses make-up has been through the experience of the make-up feeling cakey and heavy on the face sometime. On the other hand, those with so-called problem skin tend to totally deprive themselves of makeup. Entry of Clinique brand into the market has totally changed this situation.

Clinique makeup is a brand with a clinically tested makeup solution for different skin types. It is great for sensitive skin and for people who are into natural, perfume-free type products.
Clinique has a big selection of makeup products. Clinique’s range of makeup products include foundation, powder, concealer, blushers, bronzer, mascara, eye shadow, eye liner, brows, lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, brush collection. All their products are allergy tested and 100% fragrance free. Their make up is not thick or cakey. It is light on the face and does not seem like the face is covered with makeup. Unlike other powder and foundation combos, this one is dry and spreads like powder yet is long lasting like a foundation. The creamy coverage glides over imperfections making the skin look flawless.
It promises what it says. It absorbs oil and the color stays true until taken off. It covers blemishes, fine lines, redness, yet is completely natural looking. It does not dry the skin and evens out skin tones. It is lightweight, low maintenance with great consistency and lasts all day. There are different shades for winter and summer. Make sure you have a professional match your shade because if it does not match it will most likely look on you. There are warm and cool colors based on your foundation needs. Clinique make up is reasonably priced. You could use it every day as it very well cover up your overall appearance.
It is even available in travel pack to keep you looking great while on the go. It is easy to carry when traveling as it comes in a compact and is a cream, so no spillage.  It goes on smoothly and leaves a finished look to your complexion without using powder.  In addition, the compact is refillable which is a bonus cost saving. Another plus is that it has staying power and needs few touch-ups.
Now buy what works for your skin instead of constantly trying new make-ups. This product is a better investment than buying an ordinary product.
-Namita

How to pick the right organic eye cream

 

So, when I decided to switch over from cosmetic to organic skin care products, I thought my woes of spending hours had ended. I can basically pick up any organic eye cream to combat issues like dark circles, wrinkles or even puffy eyes. But when I started reviewing these creams, I was amazed to know that there is an organic eye cream out there for nearly every different skin requirement.
Here are a few tips to help you pick the right eye cream:

• Anti wrinkle eye creams- These creams are best suited for women who want to reduce wrinkles or fine lines around the eyes. Since the tissue in the eye area is very delicate, organic products work gently without damaging it.
• Reducing puffiness- Long hours at work, staring at the computer screen, leads to severe puffiness in the eyes. Who has time for homemade remedies like putting tea bags or cucumber slices on them? Many serums and ointments reduce this puffiness, without any harsh chemicals.
• Revitalizing creams- These all-in-one creams boost collagen synthesis. Apart from this they also help in firming the under eye area, getting rid of dark circles and reducing puffiness. The luxurious eye treatment is safe and healthy for the skin.
• Dark circles- Eye creams that reduce dark circles contain revitalizing agents. Since dark circles can affect almost anyone, these creams can be used by women of all ages.

Apart from this, organic eye creams are available in forms of serums, ointments and even roll-ons. Then there are day and night eye creams also. So, pick something that suits your skin type and other specific requirements too!

L’Oreal Feria hair color chart: Which will you choose?

Imagine having shiny, shimmery, healthy hair week after week and never having to worry about how your hair looks! You can with L’Oreal Feria hair color that gives you warm tones of sunflower blonde to darker, cooler shades of crushed garnet. Feria colors have a multi-faceted look with 3X highlights and a pleasant, soft fragrance. Here’s a quick look at some of the stunning colors on offer:

Feria Beach Blonde
If you want to go bold and all out for that bleached, blonde look, check out their Feria Bleach Blonde range that absolutely shimmers. It works better if you already have light hair as it transforms medium blonde or light brown hair into this lovely, light blonde, shimmering shade. The Shimmer Boost hydrating conditioner in it works deep into your hair to keep it healthy.
Feria Powers Reds
For those intense, dramatic shades that bring out vibrant streaks in your hair, there’s nothing better than Ruby Rush from Feria. It works to highlight your hair with translucent streaks of color that are visible even on the darkest hair. It has color booster technology with chromatic colorants for pure, power reds. Every strand shimmers and the color doesn’t fade away fast or lose its shimmer.
Feria Hi-Lift Browns
If you have dark hair that needs a new look but with no brassiness in it, then Feria hi-lift browns work well with its extreme lightening and deep conditioning features. Your hair can be lightened at least three shades lighter with multi-faceted shimmer running through every, individual strand. Hair looks purer and cooler, with glistening strands.
L’Oreal Feria colors suits all skin tones and hair types. The whole pack comes with color booster, permanent hair color gel, crème applicator, conditioner and colorist gloves along with an extensive instruction brochure so it’s easy to use.

Frame your eyes: Picking the right eyeglass frame

Choosing the right pair of glasses is not about just looking for a functional pair but something that suits your face and personality. Like Prada eyeglasses that are comfortable yet fashionable and can be worn anywhere. Understand the face of your shape is key to choosing the right frame. Here are a few pointers on how to pick the right frame according to the shape of your face and eyes:

• If you have a rectangle face with a strong jaw line and longish nose, big, square frames look good. A square frame can make a face look shorter and balance out the other features to look more balanced.
• An oval-shaped face is easier to choose a frame for. The features are more balanced and frames that are wider than the widest part of the face defines the eyes and face. In fact, most frame designs will suit an oval face.
• A square face generally has a well-defined jaw line and a broad forehead. Narrow frames can make your face look longer as they soften the angles of a square chin and face.
• For a triangular or heart-shaped face with a broad forehead, the best frames are something that minimizes the width of the face at the top. Frames that are wide at the bottom like rounded or small square frames will highlight the features at the bottom of the face.
• A round face with full cheeks and round chin can be balanced out with angular, narrow frame styles that make the face look narrower. Rectangular frames will look proportionate and add length to the face.

Don’t look at eyeglasses that only suit the shape of your face. Go with something that looks good with your hair color and skin tone. Knowing you look good can help boost your confidence levels sky high.

Ingredients that will get your skin smooth and soft for summer

Today marks the official start of summer; this means less clothing and more skin. While the humidity in some parts of the world actually help with keeping skin hydrated, other dry regions are not so lucky. For those trying to flaunt their best-looking skin, it’s time to break out all the proper equipment. If you’re a product junkie like me, you are always on the look out for the next best thing; a product that will actually do all that it claims and something that you will want to stay loyal to. What I’ve found during my hunt for beauty products is that there are some ingredients that stand above the rest. Here are some great finds that feature these ingredients.

Your body restores and replenishes itself nightly, but it takes skin a full 28 days to renew itself. Speed up the process with a glycolic acid body lotion that will help slough off dead skin and hydrate it at the same time. What is glycolic acid exactly? Glycolic acid is the smallest alpha hydroxy acid and helps break down the substance that binds dead skin. This way, damaged skin can be shed easier, revealing smoother and younger-looking skin underneath. Look for a lotion that has at least 10% glycolic acid so that you can really see a difference after a month. With daily use, your skin should be working at it’s optimal level.
Another great exfoliating ingredient is retinol, which is a form of Vitamin A. This ingredient also promotes quick cell turnover but like any other vitamin, it degrades and oxidizes as soon as it hits oxygen. Make sure the packaging is air-tight and that it’s a quality product that stabilizes the vitamin for full benefits.

Gemstones and Vodka

Wondering why I’ve chosen this topic? Well, because I would love your opinion.
Yes, there are real gemstones in the vodka bottle. Diva Vodka is a wheat-based vodka that is triple distilled. The process of obtaining such an interesting type of alcohol is not as simple as it may seem.



To deserve having real gemstones included in the bottle, the vodka is filtered through Nordic birch charcoal and through crushed diamonds and gems like emeralds and rubies.
Being one of the most expensive drinks in the world (no wonder!), this vodka will run you anywhere from $70.00 up to $1,060,000!

The crystals are in a glass tube and can be used as a garnish. The 48 crystals in each bottle include cubic zircona, smoky topaz, pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine and peridot. They are all handpicked and uniquely arranged.
So, I’m dazzled. I don’t know whether the gemstones come with the vodka or vodka comes with the gemstones. What do you think?

How to reduce your skin’s dark spots

 

Pimples and dark spots are big enemies of any woman. Women just hate these than any thing in the world. A single dark sport will spoil the entire look of the face. Also, dark spots result in hyper pigmentation of the skin and make you look darker than you are. Do you have dark sports on your skin?


Wondering how to reduce or prevent dark spots? Well, not to worry. Here are a few simple tips which reduce dark spots and make your skin soft and healthy:

• Dark spots are mainly caused due to the continuous exposure of skin to sun-rays. So always apply a good sunscreen lotion when ever you go out. This will protect your skin from harmful UV- rays and also acts as great nourishment and moisturizing agent. 
• If you are looking for some immediate effects or want to reduce your dark spots faster then go for a perfect dark spots corrector. Dark spot correctors have active and lightening formulae, which are specially designed to eliminate dark spots, age spots, pimples and also pigmentation of skin.
• Besides, you can go natural by apply citrus fruits like oranges and lemon on the spots with a piece of cotton. These fruits contain vitamin C which will help in reducing the black spots and pimples. Also applying of honey and milk will be very helpful in making your healthy and glowing. Apply either honey or milk and rinse after few minutes. They will work well on all type of skin.

My three favorite perfumes for a night out

 

Hundreds of enticing perfumes are available for evening wear but it may be difficult to pick just one out of the lot. If I had it my way, I would have a perfume wardrobe! I prefer to go with your personality and instinct when buying a perfume for that special evening out. Think of where you’re going out and select one accordingly. Check out three of my favorite perfumes that I reserve for those special night outs:


1. Glow After Dark perfume
Glow After Dark perfume by Jennifer Lopez is on top of the list when it comes to favorite perfumes. With top notes of mandarin, passion fruit and white cherry and middle notes of jasmine, rose and orange flower, Glow after Dark is aptly named. It’s a perfume that’s just right for a romantic evening out with someone special or if you want to party till the wee hours. With base notes of pink musk and patchouli in a curvaceous bottle, the perfume is bound to make you feel deliciously feminine.
2. Escada perfumes
I have to smell good when I go out, morning or evening. The Escada perfumes that I have are essentially evening perfumes that are a refined mix of Oriental spices, orange blossoms and vanilla. Top notes give more than a hint at coconut and peach and create an aura around you when you wear Escada in the evenings. There’s nothing subtle about some of the perfumes that have top notes of passion fruit, papaya and guava with hints of jasmine. There’s no way you can feel prim and proper with this perfume.
3. Shalimar
The origin of Shalimar by Guerlain is as legendary as the perfume. This iconic perfume has long been a best-seller and its charm lies in its citrus notes combined with lemon and bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, Peru balsam and Tonka bean that make it a perfect evening perfume. The mid-notes are distinctly floral and luxurious, to say the least. The composition has remained the same over the years, i.e. sensuous and rich and that’s what makes it a winner all the way through.
Test out various perfumes before settling for something that’s exactly you. Test them out on blotters and narrow down your choice. Then wear them for a few hours and see how it smells on your skin before buying it.

What makes Lancome fragrances a great gift

 

The house of Lancome has been around for 75 years and are still going strong. Their fragrances have stood the test of time as celebrities down the years stand testimony to the fact. Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz, Victoria Beckham, Rene Zellweger and more recently Emma Watson among a host of others have endorsed the Lancome range of perfumes. If that’s not enough reason to use Lancome fragrances, check out other reasons why I would want to go with their perfumes:

• Lancome has over 62 perfumes made by some of the best perfumers in the business. Apart from fragrances, the house of Lancome offers high-end skin care and makeup products that are sought after.
• The founder of Lancome, Armand Petitjean’s aim has always been to spread French elegance around the world. And he’s succeeded beyond his dreams when you see supermodels, actresses and other personalities vying to endorse the brand.
• When you think of gifts, Lancome Tresor gift set comes to mind immediately. It’s always been my choice of gift for loved ones. The sharp, Oriental perfume is a blend of lilac and apricot with lower notes of amber and musk. The light and feminine floral fragrance makes it an ideal daytime perfume.
• Their other gift sets includes Tresor Love in Bloom collection (contains eau de parfum and perfumed body lotion) that comes luxuriously wrapped to make up that perfect gift and with a bonus rose ring in black. It’s a flirty and modern fragrance that has scents of ripe fruits, roses and jasmine and under notes of cedar wood and musk. “Tresor “Hearts” gift set is a blend of lilac and rose with muguet and the sparkle of apricot blossom.

Celebrity endorsements always add to a product’s allure. And since Lancome has always been consistent in keeping up with the quality of their perfumes, they’ve never looked back.