Christmas has come & gone, however the gifts are still being sorted out, haha, you all know what I mean! I wanted to do a mini review/ unboxing of Zoella's fragrance gift set.
The gift set is called Secret Scenta, very cute.
Now, I've never tried any of these fragrance before so I really had no idea what they'd be like. I think I have smelt a few in the shops, but that really doesn't mean anything. The sizes of these firstly, are super cute. I actually think they're the perfect size, as if you're not too keen on one it isn't too large.
However, it is a little sad if you love them, haha!
I also love that they've kept the same packaging/ design as a lot of sample items are very bland on the packaging front. Another thing is that all the fragrances are different, which leads me to say 'well done Zoe'.
Overall, I think this is a great little gift set. If you can still get hold of one, I would say do it! I'm hoping they bring these back next year, as they make a great gift!
This cute little thing I got in my advent calendar last year.
You know me I love fragrances, so to get one in an advent calendar was a right treat.
To see what else was in my advent calendar see this blog post.
This scent is The Body Shop's Italian Summer Fig eau de toilette.
I know that The Body Shop do have a full range on products in this scent, so if you really like it you can go crazy and bathe yourself in them all!
This scent is definitely one best kept for summer, as it is a very fresh scent. I also feel like it is a very wearable fragrance feeling very appropriate for both daytime & nighttime.
I do feel like this scent isn't for the younger of my audience though, it is definitely a 20 years+ scent in my opinion. Obviously this is just my opinion, but when I was younger I didn't like floral & fresh fragrances. In fact, they still aren't my preferred type of fragrance, but I do find them a lot more wearable now I'm older.
So overall I would say this scent is nice, not a favourite, but still a very wearable and fresh fragrance.
We all love a good dupe, for anything but perfume..
Normally perfume dupes are a bit hit & miss, however these are different.
They're by a company called Mistral Exclusive Perfumes.
The scents that I have here are dupes for are Black Opium, Lady Million, Olympea & Chance.
I have to say, every one of these smells exactly like the perfume they are meant. They also smell quite strong, which is great. No one wants a super weak fragrance.
I exactly feel like these are better fragrances than some of the cheaper ones in my collection! They have a pretty decent wear time & don't irritate my skin in any way. The sizes are also great for travelling, as they aren't too big to throw in your handbag.
Overall I think my favourites are the Lady Million & Black Opium. However I will & already do wear all of these on a regular basis!
The only downfall for this product for me is package, which I know can sell a lot of people when it comes to fragrance, but oh well.
I really like doing wish list posts, but it's been a while so we're going to be talking about some US beauty products that I'd love to get my hands on!
I am aware that some of these are available in the UK, but generally they're not very readily available.
1. Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Auburn
There is SO much hype around this brand in general that I would love to try at least one of their brow products. I know everyone loves the Brow-Wiz however I'm not a big fan of brow pencils. I also like that ABH have a great colour selection in their brow products, as it can be quite hard to find a good match when you have red hair.
2. Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer
Again this is a product you hear quite some hype about. I love concealer & it's a total must have for me, so it would be awesome to discover another great one. I've also heard this is quite good for covering tattoos if necessary. Not that I do that ever really.
3. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I feel like I would really like this mascara, the wand looks really awesome & with its name surely it has to be good right??
4. Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita
Another rave product, mauve nudes are my favourite colour to wear as they work well with my hair colour. Sadly at the moment everyone else loves them too, so products like this are always sold out. I have also heard that the formula of theses are incredible.
5. NEST White Sandalwood Rollerball
Now this product I'm not sure is available in the UK but I love trying new fragrances & have heard that some of these Nest fragrances are lush! I know Fleur De Force loves them. I feel like some of their scents are very similar to companies such as Jo Malone. Shame this isn't a spray instead of a rollerball though!
6. First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with red clay
This is another brand which is quite difficult to find in the UK! However for years I have heard amazing things about a variety of their products. I don't change my cleanser up much, but this one looks really interesting & different. Also I'm all about clay based products, I generally really like them!
So this leads me onto today's topic which is fragrance, in particular Armani's newest perfume.
I love Armani Diamonds the original fragrance & when I saw this fragrance come out I knew I was going to love it.
This is the Armani Diamonds Violet fragrance, named clearly because of it's colour.
The base notes of this fragrance are amber, vanilla & praline. The heart notes being rose, freesia & lily. Whilst the top notes are raspberry, lychee & passion fruit. This combination sounds like heaven to me! If you've been here for a while you'll instantly know that I love vanilla! Raspberry is also something I love.
This makes for a sweet yet floral fragrance, which just screams sophistication!
It is very similar to the original fragrance, just with that sweeter hint. Personally I love it & know it is going to become a staple fragrance for me!
If you haven't smelt this or the original I would definitely recommend doing so! They are such great fragrances, which are perfect for any age & person. They aren't the most potent of fragrances though, so more is certainly more with these. The packaging is so cool though, just take it out with you!
So I wanted to share with you guys some of items that are on my wishlist for this year.
Urban Decay Naked Smoky Eyeshadow Palette
I love all of the Naked palettes I own & they are my 'go to' when it comes to eyeshadow. Sooo I think it's safe to say I want/ need this one as well for my collection! The range of colours look amazing!
Zoeva Rose Gold Brush Set
You can never have too many make up brushes in my opinion & these rose gold ones look gorgeous. I have also heard nothing but good things about Zoeva's brushes.
Armani Diamonds Violet Perfume
I already have the original version of these perfume & it's my holy grail. I smelt this one in Boots the other day & it's just as perfect.
Bellami 6 in 1 Curler
I have wanted this curler for SO long, however for ages they couldn't sell them to the UK. Not anymore though! Just think of all the different hairstyles you could do with just this kit.
Bellami Clip in Wrap Ponytail
Another Bellami item. I already own some of their hair extensions & they're amazing! However doing a slick back pony can sometimes be a pain due to the wefts, so a clip in pony tail would be ideal.
Imperial Candle in Black Raspberry Vanilla
As a home fragrance lover, candles are the perfect gift. I found this company a while ago & they're candles are amazing. Highly scented & burn so evenly. They also come with a special gift of a piece of jewellery, usually a ring.
I love watching 'What's in my Bag' videos on youtube, but it's not very often people show us inside their clutch bags. So that's the topic of today's video!
My current favourite clutch bag is this nude one from River Island (I think it's still available on their website).
It's a great size, some clutch bags are just ridiculously small & useless as you can't fit anything in them.
So onto some of the things I have in my clutch bag:
- ID - my driving license.
- Money & Cards
- My iPhone
- Eye Drops
- Hand Sanitiser
- Lip Liner
- Lip Gloss
- Benadryl
- Mini Perfume
- Business Cards
What do you guys think? Am I missing anything I really need? Or is it all a bit too much?
I am such a sucker for fragrance, if you guys hadn't already noticed from this series!
Sooo, we're going to be talking about another favourite of mine.
This time we're going to be talking the original Roberto Cavalli fragrance.
He does have some others out but this one is the original & in my opinion the best!
If you like a good strong fragrance this is one for you! It packs a good punch & really lasts (even through showers). This is definitely an evening fragrance for me, as it's a little too strong for the daytime in my opinion. Due to it being so strong it means a little goes a long way, hence why it looks like I've barely used this perfume.
They only offer an eau de perfum in the Cavalli fragrances so the price is the price, there isn't a cheaper eau de toilette alternative. However I don't think this fragrance would work as an eau de toilette.
The notes of this fragrance are orange flower, plum, pink peppercorn, green mandarin & roasted tonic beans creating a balsamic floral scent.
It's a warm & seductive scent which I think is wearable for a wide age range.
It's definitely worth having a sniff when you're next in a perfume retailer.
My first post like this was about one of my 'go to' fragrances & this one is very much the same!
I'd have to say this is my most worn fragrance of all time. I use it all the time & am forever repurchasing it.
The fragrance I'm talking about is the Giorgio Armani Diamonds eau de perfum.
Seriously what can I say about this fragrance?! It's just amazing, it's perfect to me.
It's notes include rose with a touch of litchi & raspberry, how beautiful does that sound!
One of the reasons I love this fragrance (as well as the smell, of course) is that can easily be a day or night fragrance. It's not too heavy but still lasts on the skin. It also isn't too sickly sweet or 'old lady' floral, the notes explain that. I feel like it's a very balanced fragrance.
It's ideal for someone around my age (21) as it's a great move towards adult fragrance as it's floral but still a bit sweet. Younger women tend to prefer sweeter scents and move more towards florals as they get older. However if you are an older woman don't let that put you off either, it's still a very universal fragrance.
I would recommend it to anyone, as I love it that much!
This is Tommy Hilfiger Loud (hers). I picked this fragrance up a while ago and it was an absolute bargain at £8 for 40ml!
Primarily I got this fragrance just because it was such a great offer, however over the last year it has become my staple fragrance.
It's an eau de toilette, so it's not as potent as a perfume. However I still feel like this fragrance lasts for hours! Better than some of my proper perfumes!
The notes include rose & patchouli. When I say rose, I don't mean old lady rose scent if you know what I mean.
I find it to be quite a light day to night fragrance. It's not too heavy for the daytime but it also isn't so light and casual that it's not enough for the evening. I like to wear this fragrance when I'm working as I feel it's ideal for this sort of situation. It isn't too offensive but it still says I've made an effort with my fragrance.
I feel like this is quite an underrated fragrance!
I swear it reminds me of a Gucci fragrance too, so it could be a bit of a dupe.
You can pick it up at Debenhams for £27.50.
So if you're looking for a nice daytime fragrance I'd definitely recommend it!
Hi, I'm Eve. I'm a 23 year old professional photographer, who also has an interest in blogging/ vlogging. I like to write about anything really, from beauty to health issues!
