Showing posts with label Fragrance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fragrance. Show all posts

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Georgia Charms Harry Potter Bath Bomb Review + Giveaway!

Georgia Charms Harry Potter Bath Bomb
 Reviews + Giveaway

"Georgia Charms Harry Potter's Dumbledore Bubble Bar & Golden Snitch"

I've been looking for the most unique bath bombs when I came across Georgia Charms on Etsy I was blown away by her products she creates.

Georgia Charms believes in the natural therapy of cosmetics. She got her start because she was addicted to Lush, but like many of us couldn't afford some of the expensive prices that come along with buying bath bombs from higher priced brands. Although I love Lush myself I was looking for a cheaper alternative as well! She started her research on how to make bath bombs, bubble bars, skincare, and other items. After trial and error she did it! She's constantly tweaking and improving ways to make her products better. In my opinion I don't know how she could make them any better.


I received many bath bombs, bubble bars, and skincare that I will be breaking down into different reviews. So expect more to come and another giveaway such as this one! 


Georgia Charms "Golden Snitch" Bath Bomb

First of all this bath bomb is gorgeous covered in gold mica. I couldn't wait to test out this bath bomb. It smelled so good. I dropped it into the water and boy did it fizz! As a matter of fact it fizzed for over 7 minutes at least I timed on my phone. The water turned into a beautiful golden color with shimmery gold coming from the mica spread all across the tub. I felt so much moisturization surrounding me and all over my skin was a beautiful shimmer. The mica is bath safe.. I wanted to point that out. Do you know what's awesome about Georgia Charms? She puts charms in certain themed bath bombs! Yes, I got the triangle from Harry Potter and I plan to keep all the charms to make me cute little bracelet. She also carries jewelry so that you can put your charms on a necklace or charm bracelet. The scent was airy, musky, and had a bit of a floral scent to it which it says it has gardenia oils in it so thats where maybe I smell the floral scent. All together blend beautifully. I felt so peaceful in the bath relaxing in the warm water. My skin is often very dry and to have these beautiful oils cover me and bring my skin back to life was great.

Scent: Patchouli and Gardenia

The materials in the "Golden Snitch" bath bomb to give you an idea on scent: Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Cream of Tartar, SLSa, Grapeseed Oil, Essential Oils, Polysorbate 80, and Natural Micas.


Georgia Charms Harry Potter's Dumbledore Bubble Bar

I absolutely cannot get over the detail in the bath bombs and the bubble bars. This bubble bar of Dumbledore is so cute! I'm telling you if you want massive bubbles this bubble bar will give it to you. I broke this piece in half and ran it under the water and my tub was covered in bubbles. I can only imagine what it would be like to put the whole bubble bar under the water. I mean look how pretty the purple is on the Dumbledore. This color purple is one of my favorites. I can also say YES the tub did turn purple. A beautiful color! This bubble bar was just as moisturizing as the bath bombs. The scent notes are: Island Fresh Kiwi, Ripe - Strawberry, Sun Kissed Peach, Anjou Pear, and Spring Flowers. I could smell the scent of Kiwi, Strawberry, Pear, and a little bit of a floral scent. It was such a treat. I used the bubble bar in the mornings that I wanted to feel more awakened. Although, you could use it anytime. I personally like musky, gardenia, airy scents for night time and the more berry and floral scents during the mornings. When you use this bar make sure you crumble it up fine when using. This will insure that you get maximum bubbles. That goes with any of Georgia Charms bubble bars. 

GIVEAWAY
This giveaway is for the Georgia Charms "Golden Snitch" Bath Bomb. If you would like to enter for the Dumbledore please go to my instagram post where you will see this picture of Dumbledore and follow the rules listed there. The rules on instagram are to follow both Georgia Charms and I. 

Georgia Charms Instagram
My Instagram
I am not responsible for shipping out prizes. Georgia Charms will be sending out the Bath Bomb and The Bubble Bar(Instagram) to the winner. I however will be holding another giveaway soon for the Unicorn Bath Bomb & Bubble Bar! I will be shipping those out to the winners when the review is done and the giveaway ends. 

Be sure to follow the rules because I do check and have fun! Good luck!


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Visit Georgia Charms Social Medias:


Georgia Charms Website
Georgia Charms Etsy
Georgia Charms Facebook
Georgia Charms Instagram

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FTC: I was sent these products in return for my honest opinion and review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


Sunday, April 30, 2017

5 Subscription Services You CAN'T Live Without!

5 Subscription Services You Can't Live Without



1. Fabletics
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Price: $50 a month, but that can also vary on what outfits you choose. 

Box Type: Athletic/Swimwear

How It Works:
You take a pop quiz so they can get an idea of your sense of style. You shop your cart & you checkout!

How Flexible VIP works:
When you become apart of the VIP program you will save up to 50% off regular pricing and earn points. You can skip a month if you choose if you don't see anything you like in particular that month. You can also cancel at anytime if you don't like the VIP part of the subscription. 

What's great about Fabletics is you can choose some really great athletic wear, but a lot of the clothing is so comfy you won't want to take them off. You can just lounge around as well without feeling like you're suffocating like other athletic wear. They also offer a good variety of swimwear and accessories as well. 

Right now they're doing a deal where you can get 2 pairs of leggings for $24 when you become a VIP. I mean can you imagine finding this great of quality at this price that's comfortable, breathable, and cute? 

Some of my favorites are: 
Kenzie Sports Bra


Petal Capri

CYAN
"It's casual, chic, and affordable and there's something for every body type." -Kate Hudson

I really love Fabletics. I'm not one to vigorously workout because I have cancer and that does slow me down a bit, but I do love to walk and hike often. Other workout gear I've bought from high-end to even lower end companies have never compared to Fabletics. The clothes are comfortable and I don't feel as though I'm suffocating as I've felt in the past trying other work-out gear. I've had some of my Fabletics outfits for a long time with minimal wear. It's great to receive my clothes monthly due to the fact that it also gives me the motivation to work out because I want to actually wear the clothes out. I also love the cute outfit designs and fabrics. There shipping has always been great and the only one time I had an issue - Customer service was also just as fantastic and super sweet to me.


Check Out Fabletics!


2. Scentbird
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Price: $14.95 a month

Box Type: Perfume Subscription

Scentbird is a monthly fragrance subscription service. Each month you will receive an 8 ml purse spray of any fragrance of your choice (enough perfume to apply daily for a whole month) along with a custom perfume atomizer which arrives in your first box to protect your perfume. Scentbird has over 300 fragrances to choose from and if you opt not make a selection they will send you their monthly featured scent.


Scentbird ships on the 15th of the month.  If you subscribe before the 5th of the month your package will ship on the 15th of that month. If you subscribe after the 5th your package will ship the following month. The price is only $14.95 a month.

You take a survey which looks like this below that will determine a match of fragrances you can choose from although I believe you can choose fragrance you would like for that month.





Here is what the perfume looks like open. It’s really easy to swap out your vials too.  You just twist the atomizer and pull the vial out from the top.  When you aren’t using it, you twist the vial the other way and you can throw it in your purse and not have to worry about it spraying or emptying in your bag like traditional perfumes.


What I love about Scentbird:

  • The twist atomizer is easy to use and functions well. Not messy like when you put a regular perfume in your purse. I've had my perfumes leak many times while just throwing it in my purse.
  • I love that I can get the same use out of it that I would a roller ball.
  • It lasts a long time and I can choose which scent I want each month so that I don't get bored with one fragrance. 
  • You have the option to sign up month by month or you can do the multiple month subscription options. They offer 3-months, 6-month and 12- month subscriptions along with a gift option as well.
  • The price is only $14.95 a month which is a great price for the amount you receive. 
I received the scent "Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture" and I absolutely loved it! I've tried a lot of the perfumes by Juicy Couture and I've loved pretty much every one of them. You can choose from id say hundreds of fragrances so chances are you'll find your scent!




3. Ipsy 

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Price: $10 a month. 

Box Type: Makeup Subscription



How It Works!

Upon signing up, you fill out a brief beauty quiz about what types of makeup you love and would like to receive, your features (eye color, skin type, etc.) and what brands you’d like to try out. Many brands they list are common, but there are some I’ve never heard of.

You get billed the first of each month and your glam bag is sent in the middle of the month. Unlike Stitch Fix, where it allows you the option to schedule boxes at will, Ipsy automatically schedules one every month and you must cancel on your own when you want to stop receiving bags. You get to keep everything that comes in the bag.

Each month’s bag features different products and a different theme, but subscribers mostly receive the same or similar products each month. For example, my bag might be the same as someone else, or it might have a few of the same and a few different items inside.

I really prefer Ipsy over other leading beauty boxes due to the fact I get to try out name brands as well as indie brands. I've been subscribed for years and yes the box I've felt had months I've thought "Meh", but that's very few months I've felt that way out of the 3 years I've been subscribed. 


What types of items do you get from Ipsy?








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4. Love With Food
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Price: Starts at $7.99 a month.

Box Type: Food Subscription

What's in a In Love With Food box?


Here is a sample of what I got:


  I love the 'Love With Food' box and I was really impressed with what I got for $7.99 a month. A lot of the products I had never heard of. I shared the box with my husband and he and I both love it. It's very heartfelt that they donate a meal to a hungry child as well as some of the products the companies also donate as well for different charities and that to me is very important. Also, the fact that the food was really good and foods that I maybe wouldn't have tried is a plus as well. I like trying different foods and different things and if you are up for trying something new try 'Love With Food'. 


5.  BATTLBOX
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Price: Varies from $34.57 to $293.02

Box Type: Survival

The Battlbox comes with a ton of must-have items! A lot of the items are great to take on a hike with you, an outdoors trip, or to just have in the home as a just in case thing. I've already used a ton of the items from the kit. We've used the Pine Pitch Fire Starters to light fires for our bon-fire.  Having those "Just In Case" items around the home are great to have in case of emergencies. You just never know with this day and age. My husband works as a mechanic and in a auto-parts junk yard so he is always around a ton of snakes so having a snake bite kit I received is great. I feel safer knowing it's around although if you do get bit by a snake it's better to go to a hospital if poisonous that's obvious, but having the kit none the less makes me feel a lot better.

Which box can you get?



BattlBox BASIC
You have chosen Battlbox Basic. At this level, you will receive 2-4 hand selected items each month, ranging from survival tools and manuals, to emergency supplies and edc gear. Part of the surprise is you never know what you will get! It’s like Christmas once a month, so be on the lookout for your Battlbox in the mail. Each box contains a card describing the items you have received, how to use them, where to buy them, and the retail price. Don’t forget to follow us on all social media to keep up to date with discounts, product previews and reviews, and videos. (Georgia sales tax applied to Georgia residents)

$24.99

BattlBox ADVANCED
Our most popular package! Expect to receive the same 2-4 products that comes in the Basic package, plus 2-4 more (approx. 6-8 total), usually higher priced items. Examples include: tactical pens, lock-pick kits, hidden handcuff keys, and edc gear from some of the coolest companies.  (Georgia sales tax applied to Georgia residents)

$49.99

BattlBox PRO
This box is for the serious professional. Not only will you get the products included in each monthly BASIC, and ADVANCED package, but you will receive an additional 1-2 additional kickass products (approx 8-10 total). Examples include: concealed carry holsters, watches, 5.11 tactical pants, shirts, tactical belts, rings, etc….once again, you’ll never know, and that’s part of the fun! Go ahead and try it, we know you’ll like our staff picks. Even better, S&H; is FREE!  (Georgia sales tax applied to Georgia residents)

$99.99

BattlBox PRO PLUS – 
includes KNIFE OF THE MONTH
This box is for the elite. The collector. The big spender. The ones that truly appreciate the beauty of a sharp edge. The guy who has everything….EXCEPT a kickass monthly knife subscription! We will hand select one knife to be featured every month and include it in your monthly Battlebox. So you get everything you would expect to see in the Battlbox Pro box, AND a sweet blade to rip open next month’s Battlbox arrival with. We already have brands such as Kershaw, Spyderco, Columbia River Knife, 5.11, Gerber, Leatherman, Schrade, SOG…the list goes on! Go ahead. We dare you. Also, as with our Battlbox PRO, this package includes FREE SHIPPING! (Georgia sales tax applied to Georgia residents)

$149.99


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FTC Disclaimer: I was sponsored by Fabletics, but all thoughts and opinions are my own for each subscription service as I have tried them all.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

#GiftingAMemory Smiley360 Mission by Coty Fragrances

GiftingAMemory Smiley360 Mission By Coty Fragrances



Katy Perry Fragrance For the Katy Kat in your life, Katy Perry’s fragrance are driven by her talent, beauty and enigmatic personality. 

Nautica Fragrance For the adventurous guy in your life, Nautica fragrances are rich in color and authentic in style. Each fragrance uniquely reflects the nautical heritage and adventurous spirit. 

Vera Wang Fragrance Wither her unique vision for bridal and beyond, Vera Wang is an authority on effortless elegance. She has an entire collection of fragrances, each inviting users to share in her dreams and fulfill their own.

Katy Perry Mad Potion:
Top Notes: Vanilla Orchid, Peony, and Apple. Middle Notes: Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine, and Musk. Base Notes: Amber, Vanilla, and Musk.

The new "pillar" of Katy Perry fragrance collection in collaboration with Coty Fragrances began in 2015 with the release of "Mad Potion". Mad Love fragrance is also announced as apart of the collection which came out in the fall of 2015.

"The sexy vanilla - musky composition opens with the accord of vanilla orchid, peony, and apple musk. The heart includes a mixture of Bourbon Vanilla, Jasmine petals, and delicate soft Musk, while the base captures oriental flavors of Vanilla, Amber, and sexy Musk."

Katy Perry's Mad Potion was created by Stephen Nilsen and Natasha Cote.

My thoughts: I was really surprised Katy Perry put out this fragrance. It did not scream Katy Perry to me at ALL. I didn't really smell a lot of these notes besides maybe Amber and Musk. It was terribly spicy! I normally love spicy scents, but this was overbearing. I could not wear it as it would of given me a headache!

Nautica Voyage Fragrance Cologne:
Top Notes: Green Leaves & Apple. Middle Notes: Mimosa & Lotus. Base Notes: Amber, Musk, Oakmoss, and Cedar. 

"Nautica Voyage is a fresh and salty sea breeze, that carries romantic scents of coastal herbs and woods, and awakens the mans instinct to measure his power with wild nature. This is a fragrance for an active and romantic man who lives by his own rules. The face of this scent is TV host Caster Oosterhouse, a truly romantic person and good nautician."

The composition opens with a cold, green note of leaves and apple. There is a tender dewy mimose in the heart, which is blended with watery note of lotus and an interesting accord of linen sail of a yacht. The composition is laid on a woodsy base, combined of cedar, moss, musk and amber! The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. The fragrance was launched in 2006.

My thoughts: My husband loves this scent and so do I! It has a very musky woodsy smell to it. I like only certain colognes on my husband and he likes pretty much what I like in a cologne. This is typically not what he normally picks out he says, but he likes that it smells rugged and woodsy. 

Vera Wang Embrace Marigold and Gardenia:
Notes: Melon, Soft Musks, Marigold, and Gardenia.

"Embrace this Vera Wang women's perfume for it's fruity-floral blend of melon, marigold, and gardenia."

My thoughts: The notes in Vera's fragrance of Vera Wang Embrace Marigold and Gardenia is exact. You can smell every note which is amazing considering a lot of fragrances such as the Katy Perry claim to have so many notes when you can truly only smell one or two at the most. The Vera Wang Embrace Marigold and Gardenia is a floral scent, but not so strong to give me a headache. It's airy and light. Perfect for Spring and Summer. I love this scent however I will probably not wear it through-out the Winter because it's just to florally scented for that. I would rather have a musky spicy scent for the Fall and Winter. 

I received these for free by using Smiley360! You should check it out by going to: http://h5.sml360.com/-/2h2ou

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

Scentbird Review

Scentbird Subscription



Scentbird is a monthly fragrance subscription service. Each month you will receive an 8 ml purse spray of any fragrance of your choice (enough perfume to apply daily for a whole month) along with a custom perfume atomizer which arrives in your first box to protect your perfume. Scentbird has over 300 fragrances to choose from and if you opt not make a selection they will send you their monthly featured scent.


Scentbird ships on the 15th of the month.  If you subscribe before the 5th of the month your package will ship on the 15th of that month. If you subscribe after the 5th your package will ship the following month. The price is only $14.95 a month.

You take a survey which looks like this below that will determine a match of fragrances you can choose from although I believe you can choose fragrance you would like for that month.



Here is what the perfume looks like open. It’s really easy to swap out your vials too.  You just twist the atomizer and pull the vial out from the top.  When you aren’t using it, you twist the vial the other way and you can throw it in your purse and not have to worry about it spraying or emptying in your bag like traditional perfumes.

What I love about Scentbird:

  • The twist atomizer is easy to use and functions well. Not messy like when you put a regular perfume in your purse. I've had my perfumes leak many times while just throwing it in my purse.
  • I love that I can get the same use out of it that I would a roller ball.
  • It lasts a long time and I can choose which scent I want each month so that I don't get bored with one fragrance. 
  • You have the option to sign up month by month or you can do the multiple month subscription options. They offer 3-months, 6-month and 12- month subscriptions along with a gift option as well.
  • The price is only $14.95 a month which is a great price for the amount you receive. 
I received the scent "Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture"


About The Viva La Juicy Fragrance:

The Viva la Juicy girl never turns down a glass of champagne or the chance to get into the tiniest bit of trouble. Viva la Juicy combines delicious wild berries with creamy vanilla and bright jasmine. 

Notes:
Wild Berries, Mandarins, Honeysuckle, Gardenia, Jasmine, Amber, Caramel, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Praline. 
Style:
Tantalizing. Teasing. Tempting.


The Verdict: I am subscribing to Scentbird because I'm the type of gal that gets tired of wearing regular fragrances. I like to change it up. Scentbird lets you choose a different fragrance each month which I'm stoked about. I chose Viva La Juicy because I ran out a couple of years ago and I hadn't smelled it since and I fell in love with it all over again. The good thing about Scentbird is that with the price of $14.95 you get about as much as you do with a rollerball. I despise rollerballs. I would much rather have a spray. I'm sure a lot would agree. Like I said before I like that it's mess free and that I don't open up my purse to a mess. I can switch out the perfumes for my atomizer anytime I wish with a new fragrance. The packaging is sleek and I love that it comes with a carrying bag as well - that's a nice touch! It comes packaged well. I don't have to worry about my package being broken at arrival. I'm really pleased with Scentbird. If you are a fragrance lover definitely check it out!

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FTC: I was sent a bottle of perfume from Scentbird for free in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Scentsationals Sentiments Warmer/Scents Review + Giveaway!

Scentsationals Sentiments Warmer + Scents Review



I received the Scentsationals Sentiments Warmer & a few select scents to review from the line and I've absolutely been thrilled with my warmer. It's so beautiful and I have it sitting on my desk along side is my scents that I switch out everyday. I've bought Scentsational wax for years and I was excited for getting to try the new scents: Caramel Praline, Cinnamon Bun, and Cupcake. They all smell so good although I have to say that Cinnamon Bun and Caramel Praline smell similar. Caramel Praline has a warmer scent to it. I love food scents. Every time someone walks into my home they ask if I'm cooking. I just love the look of the warmer and it's sentiments the "Live, Love, Laugh". Those are great phrases to live by. It's constructed sturdy and the bulbs get hot and the warmer heats up quickly. It melts the wax in no time. When ordering online they come packaged extremely well. Customer service is great - they always try their best to help you any way that they can. You can find various scents and warmers at Walmart or Walmart.com. 

Here is a little bit about the scents I chose:


Fun, playful and calorie-free! Strong scent of Vanilla and Frosting!


An irresistible blend of sweet warm vanilla caramel, dark brown sugar and butter-drenched pecans.



Smell the creamy glaze melt off a hot bun as curls of cinnamon and brown sugar beckon you with their fragrance.





Check out Scentsational's Social Medias:





Make sure when you enter the giveaway that you PLEASE follow all of the mandatory rules. The item will not be shipped by me, but by the company. I am not responsible for shipping out the items.

GIVEAWAY
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FTC: I was sent these products for free from Scentsationals in exchange for my honest opinion and review.