I came across this fun video on a late night YouTube session…
Low Octane. Really? REALLY? Get off my planet.
The only one that I can think of (from the top of my head) that I struggle with is Weleda. Is it “vell-eeda”, “vell-ayda”, “well-eeda”, “well-ayda?” FFS.
Which brand names do you struggle with?
When Christmas packaging is done right, it’s a joy to behold. There’s no other time of the year when packaging is more important… especially for lazy-ass people like me who will quite happily spend more on a present to avoid having to do battle with a roll of sellotape on Christmas Eve!
This is packaging done right:
L’Occitane will be bringing out an impressive range of Christmas gifts that will be sure to impress the women (or men!) in your life. With gift sets starting from just £20, there’s a beautifully packaged set to suit most budgets.
Here’s what will be available:
1. Precious Immortelle Collection – £49.00
Immortelle essential oil is renowned for its anti-ageing virtues. A complete anti-ageing collection, for visible radiance and youthful looking skin.
Set includes:
Immortelle Precious Cream 50ml
Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam 50ml
Immortelle Eye Balm 5ml
Immortelle Very Precious Cream 3ml
Immortelle Essential Face Water 200ml
2. Delicate Cherry Blossom Collection – £46.00
L’Occitane’s Cherry Blossom fragrance range celebrates the poetic beauty of the cherry blossom and its delicate, feminine flowers…
Set includes:
Cherry Blossom Eau De Toilette 100ml
Cherry Blossom Shower Gel 250ml
Cherry Blossom Body Lotion 75ml
Cherry Blossom Soap 50g
Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 30ml
L’Occitane are releasing a new limited edition range for the Summer set to tantalise our senses.
Verbena Summer Secret will launch this month with 4 products in the line up:
I’m a big fan of the original Verbena line up with it’s true citrusy notes that transport you from your 3′x3′ shower cubicle to the lemon groves of Sicily and let’s be honest… where else would you rather be on a Monday morning?
The range will include:
1. Moisturising Body Gel – £17.50
2. Shower Jelly – £12.50
3. Eau de Toilette – £34.00
4. Cooling Gloss – £7.00
I’m particularly keen to try the Moisturising Body Gel… it’s the word “gel”… anything that conjures up a mental image of being lightweight and easily absorbed is something that makes me sit up and take notice. Especially in this weather.
Are you a L’Occitane fan? What are your favourites from the brand?
I picked this up a few weeks ago whilst browsing in L’Occitane, somewhere I frequent more for their Almond Apple Cleansing Oil than their makeup usually.
I’m endlessly intrigued by colour-correcting all-in-one products like this and it reminds me a little of Guerlain’s infamous Meteorites… obviously not in appearance, but in ambition.
L’Occitane say…
Inspired by a pink white peony with an extraordinary brightness, this illuminating face powder leaves skin soft and velvety, like a petal, and gives a stunning glow to the complexion.
Made with natural softening peony extract from Drôme (France) and mica powder coated with Provençal mimosa flower wax, the powder’s texture glides on smoothly and feels comfortable on the skin leaving an iridescent effect and a delicate perfumed.
Encompassing four sheer shades: pastel green to correct redness, light mauve to correct dullness and the blend of fresh pink and white to light up and refreshes the complexion.
It was tricky to get a swatch, as promised… this powder is soft and sheer, but you should be able to just about make out this swipe on the back of my hand
It’s a very slightly pearlescent pale pink when all four shades are swirled together. I dust the product all over my face after applying foundation and I do believe that it gives a luminosity to my skin. It’s very subtle, perhaps too subtle to warrant the £19.50 I paid for it, but I guess the proof is in the fact that I keep reaching for it day after day to set my foundation.
I’m not sold on the colour-correcting aspect of L’Occitane’s Illuminating powder… the shades are simply too sheer to do anything to counteract redness. I’d have to pile it on an inch thick before noticing any colour correction, but overall… it’s a very pleasant product to use. Delicately scented and velvet-textured, I’m glad I picked this up.
L’Occitane Etoile des Neiges Illuminating Powder is a limited edition product and available instore at L’Occitane.
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