Friday, June 21, 2013

Lathers & Lights New Scrub Option 6/20

Lathers & Lights is allowing everyone to customized a triple twist scrub in any summer scent (all current & past LE) from June 21-23. It's 11.5oz for $15 and the scent list is huge.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

New Rhinestone Housewife Exclusive Violette Market Scents 6/20

The Rhinestone Housewife

1920 Indian Sidecar Vintage Motorcycles- "Red Merlot cherries, Black Bavarian cherries, vanilla-infused sandalwood, shimmering ruby musk, patchouli flower, golden honeysuckle, summer sun-scorched asphalt, new black tires, and bright red leather."

1916 Traub Vintage Motorcycles- "Aged powdered dragon's blood, peppered weathered wood, sweet exhaust smoke, black musk, patchouli root, chrome metal, conifer cone incense, and aged, cracked black leather."

1913 Henderson Vintage Motorcycles- "Dark vetiver, black honeycomb, sun-scorched highway grasses, blond patchouli, honeyed black figs, russet amber, exhaust smoke, black vanilla, honeysuckle leaf, oat pods, and well-oiled antique dark brown leather."

New Summer Update from Villainess

~ Quick or Dead?“Sarsparilla and sweetgrass, worn saddle leather, tobacco smoke and the remains of a spicy lime cologne." (Soap, Smooch (with sarsparilla root & lime powders), Whipped, Perfume Oil... and a whiskey-shooter?)

~ Quick or Dead Lite Smack- Equal portions of Suede, Bluegrass, Bonfire and Limeade.

~ Neisthai- “Sultry evenings, sweet iced tea in glasses beaded with sweat. Age-old roses and magnolia blossoms. Fallen peaches and wild blackberries. Honeycrisps and banks of honeysuckle. Acres of cut clover, mown grass and old, musty wood. Neisthai, to return - the homecoming. This fragrance fuses classic Southern archetypes with the scent-memory of my own picturesque homestead garden. More than the sum of its parts, Neisthai draws on rich, gourmand notes, delicate florals, crisp fruits, and traditional base notes to create an evocative whole.” (Soap, Smooch (with blackberry seeds & crushed roses), Whipped, Perfume Oil)

~ Whack- Sweet orange essential oil covered in cocoa absolute and bitter almond. (Castile Soap)

~ Blood Bubble BathOur take on this very vital fluid is a full-bodied spiced Merlot grounded in dry fig and inspired by a ripe bouquet of berries.

Also 10% off all featured Bathory & Blood items through 6/30/13 with code BLOOD

Haus of Gloi Reverie 6/20

New Reverie Items Added Today:
~ Banana Pudding- Classic banana pudding with a touch of bourbon vanilla. Slightly soggy vanilla wafers included. (Perfume Oil)

~ Rose City- Red roses and the earthy wet scent of aged patchouli. (Perfume Oil, Soap, Pumpkin Butter)

~ White Blackberry- Cream, ripe blackberry and a touch of juniper wood. (Perfume Oil, Soap, Pumpkin Butter)

~ White Peach- Cream, pale peach skin and ginger root. (Perfume Oil, Soap, Pumpkin Butter)

~ White BlueberryBlueberries awash with white vanilla sugar, cream and a sprig of white thyme. (Soap)

~ White Raspberry- Tart raspberry and a clean cream accord. (Soap)

There are still two bath bombs available- White Blueberry & Spring Tonic #3

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PSA: Nocturne Alchemy's July Update is this Friday 6/21

Violette Market State Fair is Live! 82 Scents!

Violette Market: I starred my favorites (I also want all of the cotton candy & taffy pulls)
Also, remember I already posted the honey perfumes that are etsy-only!

LE Etsy State Fair Exclusives:
~ Barber Booth- warm bay rum, peppered vanilla, mandarin peel, bergamot absolute, shave cream accord, Atlas cedar wood, sweet vetiver root, shoe polish, blue cypress, black leather, dry ebony woods, black moss, lemon leaf, shiny coins
~ Penny Candy Clementine Petit Cakes- clementine frosting covering petit vanilla cakes, citrus powdered sugar
~ Penny Candy Carrot Cremes- carrot creme, powdered sugar

Violette Market- 6/15
State Fair 2013
~ Midway- sugared elephant ears, funnel cake, pink cotton candy, candied apples, black cherry tartlets, heat of August, night sky
~ Caramel Sugar Kettle Corn- sweet popped corn, dark caramel, vanilla, pecan clusters, white sugar cane, machinery smoke
~ Fried Funnel Cakes- vanilla funnel cakes, fried, coconut powdered sugar, lt amber glaze
~ Funnel on the Wind- vanilla funnel cakes, fried, coconut powdered sugar, lt amber glaze, warm August breeze, green grass, soft hay, pre-rain cloud cover
~ Taffy Pull- bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Banana Taffy Pull- banana, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Black Cherry Taffy Pull- black Bavarian cherry, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Black Lavender Taffy Pull- lavender, lavender water, black lavender pods, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Bourbon Vanilla Taffy Pull- bourbon vanilla, vanilla bean, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Ceylon Cinnamon-Sugared Dough Taffy Pull- sweet cinnamon-sugared vanilla dough, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Chipotle Caramel Taffy Pull- warm caramel infused with smoky chipotle, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Coconut & Green Mandarin Taffy Pull- white coconut, sweet green mandarin bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Dark Chocolate Fudge Taffy Pull- dark chocolate fudge, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Kefir Lime Taffy Pull- Kefir lime, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Red Peppercorn Taffy Pull- sugared red peppercorns, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Sea Salt Taffy Pull- crushed white & pink sea salt, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Tahitian Vanilla Taffy Pull- floral Tahitian vanilla, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Vanilla-Sugared Elephant Ears Taffy Pull- warm vanilla-sugared elephant ears, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Watermelon Taffy Pull- summer watermelon, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ White Chocolate Peppermint Taffy Pull- white chocolate infused peppermint candies, bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, caramel
~ Bergamot Lilac Cotton Candy- pale violet cotton candy infused with bergamot blossoms, white sugar cane, floral musk, lilac cream
~ Black Cherry & Vanilla Cotton Candy- pale pink cotton candy infused with black cherry juice, white sugar cane, vanilla musk, vanilla cream
~ Butterscotch Cotton Candy- ivory cotton candy infused with butterscotch accord, white sugar cane, vanilla cream, boozy vanilla bean
~ Coconut Rum Cotton Candy- ivory cotton candy infused with dark rum, sugared coconut, black musk, warm spices, coconut cream
~ Dirty Cotton Candy- pale ivory cotton candy infused with dark vetiver, wind-swept dust, white sugar cane, scorched grasses, warm hay, oatmeal cream
~ Kiwi & Vanilla Orchid Cotton Candy- pale green cotton candy infused with kiwi juice, white sugar cane, vanilla orchid, vanilla cream
~ Lavender Water & Coconut Milk Cotton Candy- pale purple cotton candy infused with lavender water, white sugar cane, coconut milk, vanilla cream
~ Old Books Cotton Candy- pale ivory cotton candy infused with worn leather, white sugar cane, aged paper accord, honey musk, vanilla cream
~ Orange Cream Cotton Candy- pale orange cotton candy infused with sweet orange, brown sugar cane, fruity musk, bourbon vanilla cream
~ Patchouli Leaf & Vanilla Cotton Candy- pale beige cotton candy infused with aged patchouli leaf, white sugar cane, vanilla cream
~ Rose Blossom Cotton Candy- pale pink cotton candy infused with pink jasmine cream, white sugar cane, floral musk, pink rosebuds, vanilla cream
~ Sake Cotton Candy- white cotton candy infused with sake, white sugar cane, ume blossom musk, vanilla cream
~ Strawberry Cotton Candy- pink cotton candy infused with strawberries, pink sugar cane, fruity musk, gardenia cream
~ Sugared Incense Cotton Candy- pale blue cotton candy infused with incense smoke, white sugar cane, floral musk, vanilla cream
~ Sugared Lavender Cotton Candy- pale purple cotton candy infused with lavender water, white sugar cane, lavender musk, vanilla cream
~ White Violet & Black Vanilla Cotton Candy- pale blue cotton candy infused with white violet accord, white sugar cane, floral musk, black vanilla bean, vanilla cream
~ Penny Candy August Rain- warm August rain, fairgrounds
~ Penny Candy Amber Twists- golden amber and russet amber twisted
~ Penny Candy Apple Cake- warm apple cake
~ Penny Candy Bubble Gum- old-fashioned pink bubble gum
*~ Penny Candy Chestnut & Sugar- warm chestnuts roasted, vanilla sugar
*~ Penny Candy Coconut Citrus Sorbet- coconut sorbet, pineapple, Meyer lemon peel, sweet orange accord, salted Kefir lime juice
~ Penny Candy Crushed Apple- golden apple candy
*~ Penny Candy Heliotrope- heliotrope coated in vanilla sugar
*~ Penny Candy Honeyed Chocolate- honey candies, cocoa
~ Penny Candy Pink Pinwheels- pink sugared candies infused with tropical fruit
~ Penny Candy Powdered Sweet Smoke- powdered sweet smoke
*~ Penny Candy Pumpkin Honey- dark pumpkin honey
~ Penny Candy Raspberry Lemon Pez- raspberry lemon Pez candies
~ Penny Candy Rock Melon- sugared summer Rock Melon
~ Penny Candy Spiced Cocoa- cocoa candies, cinnamon sugar
*~ Penny Candy Sugared Lavender & Black Amber- black amber, lavender, powdered sugar
~ Penny Candy Sugared Patchouli- red & black patchouli leaf, powdered sugar
*~ Penny Candy Tahitian Vanilla- floral & buttery Tahitian vanilla candies
*~ Penny Candy Vanilla Bean & White Mint- vanilla bean & white mint leaf, powdered sugar
~ Penny Candy White Tea- crisp white tea
*~ Lemon Shake Up- sweet lemon juice & pulp, white sugar cane, red cherry juice, citron musk, lavender buds
*~ Banana Split Splat- vanilla & chocolate ice cream, bananas, pineapple, red cherries, nuts, waffle cone, hot asphalt concrete, dark patchouli, aged black vetiver, trickster resins
*~ Cold Confections Cart- fudgesicles, cherry popsicles, orange sherbert pops, lime stars, lemon freezes, vanilla ice milk cups, frozen strawberry slushies
~ Cold Confections Cart: Single Sccops & Sundaes (select 1-6 scoops)(orange sherbert; lemon ice; lime ice; raspberry ice; mint ice; blueberry cream; vanilla cream; double chocolate; black cherry; bourbon vanilla; vanilla orchid; cardamom cream; coriander; black peppe ice; smoke infusion; watermelon ice; fruit punch ice; spiced cherry; peach fizz; peach blossom; avocado; cucumber ice; lilac; tomato leaf; bergamot blossom; coconut cream; marshmallow fluff; cinnamon stick; peppermint; hazelnut; almond; amber infusion; salt water splash; seaweed; white rice cream; rosewater; honey; bubble gum; strawberry cream; lychee; pineapple ice; vetiver infusion; cut grass; summer dirt; white musk; pralines & cream; lemon iced tea; black plum; red tea; powder infusion; jasmine cream; orange blossom; sweet orange; gardenia; black musk; golden musk; cedar wood; cypress; black pine; leather
~ Farm Fresh Cheesecake: Single Slice (select 1)(orange; lemon; lime; raspberry; mint; blueberry cream; honeysuckle; osmanthus; magnolia; red apple; green apple; violets; banana; strawberry cream; vanilla cream; double chocolate; black cherry; bourbon vanilla; vanilla orchid; cardamom cream; coriander, black pepper cream; red peppercorn, smoke infusion, watermelon; spiced cherry; peach; peach blossom; cucumber; lilac; tomato leaf; bergamot blossom; coconut cream; marshmallow fluff; cinnamon stick; peppermint; hazelnut; almond; amber infusion; salt water; seaweed; white rice cream; rosewater; honey; bubble gum; strawberry cream; lychee; pineapple; vetiver infusion; cut grass; summer dirt; white musk; pralines & cream; lemon iced tea; black plum; red tea; powder infusion; jasmine cream; orange blossom; sweet orange; gardenia; black musk; golden musk; cedar wood; cypress; black pine; leather; butterscotch; dark caramel; black raspberry; lemon verbena; white sandalwood; pink sugar; pumpkin sugar; dark rich cocoa, black pine; lemon balm; purple basil; rosemary; coconut water; metal infusion; dragon's blood; blood orange; August rain; Rock Melon; Indian corn; Moroccan tea; Matcha green tea; Chai tea; milk; powder; opium; tonka bean; orris root; patchouli; tea rose; dark musk; pink musk)
~ Farm-Fresh Cheesecake: Three Single Slices (select 3) same as single slice cheesecake
~ Farm-Fresh Cheesecakes: Wholte (select 6) same as single slice cheesecake
~ Petit Macaroons: 1 Sample- same as cheesecake
~ Petit Macaroons: 3 Samples- same as above
~ Petit Macaroons: 6 Samples- same as above
*~ Dunk Tank- cold water, fruity watermelon musk, passion fruit, cantaloupe, lime peel, water lily, red mandarin, litsea blossom, creamy vanilla, caramel sugar
*~ Funhouse- vanilla musk, golden caramel, spiced cherry accord, wild raspberry, vetiver, black leather, sweet smoke
*~ Flying Pirate Ship- Tahitian vanilla orchid, green apple, peach nectar, fern accord, jasmine cream, bergamot blossom, white violet sugar, brine coated dark wood, red patchouli, vanilla-infused worn leather, black musk
~ Giant Slide- dark resins, dusty burlap sacks, grass stains, humid August air
*~ Mermaid Water- Atlantic Ocean, young girl's perfume, flavored cotton candy, the taffy pull, candy apples, penny candies, delicate aquatic musks
~ Timber Tides River Ride- cool spring water, dense green leaves, carved wooden log boats, shade mosses, vintage cedar wood, patchouli flower, orange blossom, water
*~ Tunnel of Love- cool spring water, plastic swan boats, canals, caramel pulls, brown sugar crunch, salt water taffy, chocolate twists, white paper bags
*~ Old Wooden Coaster- bergamot peel, sweet summer peach, coriander seed, gardenia, orange water, white peony, cardamom pods, tuberose cream, antique cedar wood, aged patchouli leaf, weather worn blood cedar wood, polished sandalwood, brine accord, black vanilla, dark guaiac wood
*~ Parachute Swings- wind-swept sheer vanilla, white lotus accord, strawberry seeds, vanilla orchid petals, chilled cream, blue cedar, raw Tahitian vanilla pods, Greek water mint
*~ Pastel Duck Boats- sun-warmed spring water, vanilla flower, green algae, pools of sunlight, ocean mist, pastel duck boats, coconut water, powder accord, lace baby bonnets, plastic water toys, sunscreen
*~ Butter Cow- raw beeswax, creamy milk, vanilla pods, tonka bean, black amber, benzoin resin, dried sweet grass, honeysuckle, creamed butter CO2 accord
*~ Milk Maid- creamy milk, pale strawberry musk, gardenia cream, light amber specks, yellow roses, sweet grass, golden farm hay
*~ Prize-Winning Pumpkin- pumpkin, dark soil, bourbon vanilla, coconut flower, blackberry accord, coconut water, cedar wood, fir needle, violet leaf, dark rich hues of the purple prize ribbon
*~ Sunset Over the Grandstand- dusty vanilla, honey, sun-scorched sandalwood, golden vanilla, tumbleweeds, aged boot leather, saffron, rodeo dust, air, peach & pink clouds of the sunset
*~ Cherry Bomb- red & black cherries, black aged patchouli, naughty black resins, golden amber, smoking paper in the wind
*~ After Dark- pink spun sugar, bubble gum, gritty asphalt, sweet fruity musk, smokey vanilla, dark resins

State Fair Solid Perfumes: 6/15
*~ Carousel- pink & white cane sugar, pink carnation, parma violet, Bulgarian peach rose, orris root, powder accord, soft skin musk, white peach water, Italian orange blossom water
*~ Cold Confections Cart
*~ Lemon Shake Up
*~ Midway
*~ Sun Bear Local Honey Co. Tupelo Honey- sweet local honey, vanilla cakes, Italian rosewater, candied red cherries, maraschino cherry juice
*~ Sun Bear Local Honey Co. Vined Watermelon Honey- sweet local honey, ripe watermelon on the vine

Lathers & Lights June Update (super late)

There are new June scents, 3 new samplers, a new tiki bar addition, 2 new triple twists scrubs, promoting the rainforest collection and... I believe you can still get the 25% discount from this past weekend. If you add items to the cart, the discount still pops up!

Lathers & Lights:
~ Bahama Mama- Imagine a bright, sunny day on your own private tropical beach…frolic in the waves and soak up some rays (no tan lines for you!) while sipping an island concoction of frothy coconut, mangos, and other lush fruits.
~ Baked Hawaii- Hawaiian ginger and honey ice cream swirled with mango and dotted with macadamia nuts nestled on pineapple ginger cake and encased in toasted meringue.
~ Bali Breeze- An Indonesian celebration of coconut leaves, fruits, and Tahitian vanilla, underscored with clean white musk.
~ Barbados- gentle blue waves, warm breezes, sea grass, salt, hot sand beach
~ Beach Bonfire- warm acrid smoke, burning driftwood, salty night air, dark tanning oil
~ Cabana Cutie- Relax in the shade and enjoy a cooling breeze of orange blossom, sweet jasmine, and lime mingled with the scent of fluffy, pure white linens.
~ Caribbean Creme Cake- Three milk cake gets a tropical twist with the inclusion of luscious creamy coconut milk. Fluffy cake is drenched in sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and coconut milk.
~ Carnaval- Experience Carnival in Rio with this delicious blend of tangerine, pineapple, papaya, pina colada, sugar cane, peach, driftwood, sandalwood and musk.
~ Coconut Beach- Pure, fresh-cracked coconut!
~ Coconut Caribe- Sweet coconut with hints of pineapple.
~ Coconut Chai- Traditional spiced chai tea with a twist of sweet, creamy coconut and vanilla milk.
~ Coconut Fizz Cake- White cake is drenched in lemon-lime soda and topped with marshmallow frosting and shredded fresh coconut.
~ Coconut Grove- Pure, fresh coconut...not too sweet...juuuust right!
~ Coconut Saffron- One of my very favorite blends! Milky-sweet coconut spiced with saffron and cardamom lies on a bed of soft musk.
~ Coconut Wave- Coconut water blended with fresh agave and refreshing lime.
~ Deep Blue Sea- salty air, soft florals, crystal blue waters, sandy beaches, warm sunny skies
~ Guavaberry Granita- icy red raspberries, sweet tropical guava
~ Havana Banana- sticky banana taffy, sweet fresh banana
~ Ile de Banane- Fresh, ripe banana joins vanilla orchid, vanilla beans, and shaved coconut in a tropical garden of jasmine, gardenia, and frangipani.
~ Island Breeze- sweet ripe tropical fruits, warm coconut milk
~ Kauai Kiss- Kauai ginger blossom kissed with the light sweet scent of Pikake Lani, the most prized lei flower of the islands, and soft sandalwood.
~ Kiwi Coconut- Tart sunkissed kiwi blended with fresh cracked coconut water.
~ Malibu- Tropical fruits of succulent pineapple , fresh mandarin, and sweet orange are drenched with coconut milk and adorned with orange blossom, lily of the valley while seductive sandalwood and sunny musk provide a lasting base.
~ Mango Tea- Black tea and mango cooled with a dash of rich cream and a touch of honey.
~ Mangoberry Sorbet- ripe mangos, raspberries, frozen refreshing
~ Mexican Lime- pure sweetened key lime juice
~ Miami Beach- Inspired by hot, shimmering sands, beach breezes filled with citrus blossoms and sun-warmed driftwood; tonka beans join orange blossom, warm musk, and soothing sandalwood to create a perfect fragrance for hot summer nights!
~ Palm Beach- Lounge by the pool and enjoy a cool sip of Florida orange, bright berries, sugared grapefruit, and fresh coconut.
~ Paradise Punch- rainbow sherbet floats, lemon-lime soda
~ Passion Melon- melon, sweet ripe fig, blackberries, myrtle
~ Passionfruit Mimosa- tart-sweet mandarin, bubbly champagne, passionfruit
~ Pineapple Souffle- A mouthwatering blend of succulent pineapple and creamy vanilla with supporting notes of mandarin, toasted coconut, and caramelized sugar.
~ Pink Coconut- Fresh-cut, unsweetened coconut sprinkled with pink sugar crystals.
~ Pink Hibiscus & Acai- pink hibiscus, sweet mango, tart acai berries, ripe banana, deep green foliage
~ Plumeria- Luscious tropical flowers take you away to paradise!
~ Polka-Dot Bikini- The luscious blend of creamy coconut and tropical fruits known to every Sun Goddess in her teeniest bikini.
~ Polynesian Paradise- Steal away to a hidden bungalow! A warm tropical breeze blows through with notes of peach, passionfruit, bergamot and orange blended with Tahitian opuhi petals, rose, jasmine, and cinnamon. Sandalwood, vanilla pods, and musk complete this magnificent fragrance.
~ Rio Rumba- An exotic dance of floral and fruits: tropical berries, fresh papaya and warm vanilla blossom with tangelo, coconut water, plumeria and starfruit with Tahitian vanilla and Indonesian sandalwood.
~ Sugared Orchid- A soft, sweet blend of sugar cane, coconut milk, and vanilla orchid with white musk.
~ Sunset Beach- salty sea air, tanning oil, sun-dried driftwood
~ Sweet Chili Mango- Ripe juicy mango and spicy fresh red pepper tempered with sweet berries, creamy vanilla, and hints of coconut.
~ Vanilla Beach- Creamy vanilla meets luscious sweet coconut for a day in the summer sun.
~ Waikiki Beach- warm Hawaiian beach, tropical pina colada, sweet pear, mandarin orange
~ White Peach & Lychee- peach, sweet red lychee fruit.

Samplers:
Coco Loco:
Body Lotion (2 fl oz) - Coconut Beach
Body Yogurt (2 fl oz) - Coconut Wave
Coconut Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Coconut Caribe
Dry Oil Mist (1 fl oz) - Coconut Queen
Mango Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Coconut Custard
Perfume Oil (5 ml) - Tahitian Coconut
Sugar Scrub (2.5 oz) - Coconut Saffron

Summer Escapes:
Body Lotion (2 fl oz) - Palm Beach
Body Yogurt (2 fl oz) - Barbados
Coconut Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Miami Beach
Dry Oil Mist (1 fl oz) - Polynesian Paradise
Mango Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Malibu
Perfume Oil (5 ml) - Bali Breeze
Sugar Scrub (2.5 oz) - Waikiki Beach

Sun & Sand:
Body Lotion (2 fl oz) - Sugar Beach
Body Yogurt (2 fl oz) - Polka Dot Bikini
Coconut Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Beach Blonde
Dry Oil Mist (1 fl oz) - Endless Summer
Mango Body Butter (2.4 oz) - Coral Beach
Perfume Oil (5 ml) - Deep Blue Sea
Sugar Scrub (2.5 oz) - Pink Sand Beach

The Rainforest Collection:
~ Pink Hibiscus & Acai Body Sorbet- pink hibiscus, sweet mango, tart acai berries, ripe banana, deep green foliage
~ Pink Hibiscus & Acai Sugar Scrub- pink hibiscus, sweet mango, tart acai berries, ripe banana, deep green foliage, acai berry flakes, mango butter, coconut oil, cherry kernel oil
~ Banana Orchid Body Sorbet- fresh ripe banana, exotic orchids, dark rich vanilla, soft amber
~ Banana Orchid Sugar Scrub- fresh ripe banana, exotic orchids, dark rich vanilla, soft amber, bright pink jojoba spheres, mango butter, coconut oil, rice bran oil

Tiki Bar Update: Coladas
Scents:
~ Banana Colada- creamy coconut, banana
~ Caribbean Colada- coconut creme, rum, pineapple, lime
~ Island Colada- coconut cream, white nectarine, iced vanilla (Scrub- ground coconut)
~ Lava Colada- coconut cream, pineapple, strawberry
~ Lemon Colada- lemon juice, creamy pina colada (Scrub- lemon peel)
~ Lime Colada- lime, coconut (Scrub- lime peel)
~ Mango Colada- mango macadamia, coconut
~ Peach Colada- white & yellow peaches, creamy coconut, vanilla, pineapple
~ Strawberry Colada- icy coconut cream, strawberries
Comes in Body Sorbet, Shower Creme or Sugar Scrub

Triple Twist Scrubs:
~ Island Nights:
Sunset Beach
Luau Lani
Beach Bonfire
~ Cool Coladas:
Mango Colada
Pina Colada
Lava Colada

PSA: Haunt Restocking Soaps Today 6/19 around 8:00ET, Summer Collection about 2 weeks away

PSA: Bathing Garden Next Update Friday 6/21

Blooddrop Wild Lavender- Spring Simplicities

I just took this out of the mailbox and had to immediately try it.

Official Description- A beautiful, wild lavender that is soft and gentle.

I enjoy both herbal and sweet lavenders. Herbals are great for aromatherapy and stress while sweets are good daytime summer wear and nighttime sleep. This really is beautiful. It's soft and gentle, no harsh medicinal or herbalness but also no sweet sugar or marshmallow additives. It smells exactly like a black lavender tea from Teavana that I like. Soft, gentle, barely sweetened lavender with a black tea background. I really enjoy Blooddrop's lavender blends. If she ever offers the Lavender Flutter again, buy 10 tins of it. Your bedtime ritual will thank me.

CocoaPink New Summer Scents 6/19

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, I'm applying to colleges and it's a lot of work. I haven't had the energy to really test things properly.

However, this week CocoaPink released its new summer scents. I haven't ordered from CocoaPink but I hear wonderful things so maybe it's time to try?

I'm only listing the new scents, she has a huge scent list. I starred my favorites. Also there are new gourmet summer scrubs & a summer destination sampler pack
Links:
New Scents
Entire Scent List


~ A Little Piece of Heaven- Ceylon black tea, gentle notes of clean sun dried cotton, white rose petals, breezy transparent musk, dewy summer grass
~ Asian Pear Sparkler- golden Asian pear, white ginseng, matcha green tea leaves, sparkling soda water
*~ Beach Type (Bobbi Brown)- warm sand, sea spray, salt, jasmine, mandarin
~ Beautiful Daydream- pink grapefruit, Kaffir lime, gentle clean cotton laundry, dried by summer wind and sun
~ Cape Cod Picnic- chilled dry California chardonnay, bergamot, litsea cubeba, brisk coastal sea air
*~ Celestial Water- sweet clean hemlock, magnolia, honeysuckle
*~ Chinatown Type- seduce intoxicating scents of peach blossoms & bergamot, gardenia, honey, sensual sweet tuberose, peony, orange blossom, patchouli, cedar, warm soft vanilla, sandalwood, cardamom, Guiac wood
~ Clean Laundry- fresh clean, light summer breeze of distant flowers
~ Clean Type- soapy, litsea cubeba, orange, sweet lime, pink grapefruit, passion lily, rose geranium, white musk
*~ Coppertone Type- green herbs, jasmine, rose, lavender, lilac
*~ Country Retreat- Darjeeling oolong white tea, night-blooming water lily, Royal purple English lavender, warm leather, exotic woods
~ Crown of Roses- wild strawberries, sweet white chardonnay, velvety white rose buds, rose geranium flowers, soft summer breezes
*~ Daisy Type- tangy lemon & jasmine, muguet lily, rose petals, African violet, daylily, cedarwood, patchouli, musk
*~ Footprints in the Sand- cool waves of coconut water, coconut meat, Persian lime zest, peppermint leaves, French lavender buds
~ Georgia Sunrise- orange, white butterfly ginger, aged white patchouli
*~ Herbal Essence Type- deep woody base notes, heather, jasmine, ylang ylang, lime, grapefruit, bergamot
~ Herbal Fresh- fresh green crisp
*~ June Wedding- soft white wedding cake, blackberry jam, pale jasmine sambac flowers, lilac, wistria petals
*~ Lady Bug- sparkling ginger-ale, oranges, grenadine, melted vanilla ice cream, ice
*~ Light Blue Type- Sicilian citron, bluebell, Granny Smith apple, jasmine sambac, bamboo, white rose, cedarwood, amber, musk
~ Miami Beach Mojito Cupcakes- key limes, white rum, club soda, simple syrup, mint, yellow cupcakes, whipped cream, powdered sugar
*~ Morning Dew- fresh clean ozone, dew, jasmine, cassis, lime musk, sandalwood
*~ Okinawa Emerald Beach- fresh crisp ozone, salty sea air, driftwood, blue kelp, Japanese gold osmanthus, sensual myrrh resin
*~ Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream- cold black vanilla bean ice cream, creamy peanut butter, pretzel pieces
*~ Pineapple Cilantro- pineapple, coconut, orange, sparkling cilantro, warm vanilla, musk
*~ Pomegranate Noir Type- pomegranate, blackcurrant, Italian bergamot, sweet raspberry, pink pepper, opoponax, tart plum, frankincense, musk, spicy wood, patchouli, provocative
~ Sea Glass- fresh clean, sea water, fresh air, sparkling citrus, soft woods
~ South Pacific Waters- sea salt, sea moss, green vetiver, fresh ocean
~ Southern California Roll- gentle wispy clean ozone, clean notes, basmati rice, cucumber, white ginger root, Japanese wasabi leaves
~ Summer Clothesline- mountain spring water, sun dried clean white cotton, cool refreshing summer rain
~ Sun Dried Cotton- fresh lemon, mandarin, cotton blossom, ylang ylang, rose
*~ Sun Kissed Skin- deep warm notes, honeyed golden amber musk, dry myrrh resin, sweet orange blossoms, Spanish cabernet sauvignon, sweet fennel
~ The Lost Coast- Japanese golden pear, red ginseng root, dew covered lily of the valley, edelweiss mountain flowers, ozone, salty ocean air, sun bleached driftwood, peppermint leaf
~ Wildwood Boardwalk- warm July sun, brisk Atlantic Ocean breezes, dune grasses, delicate beach daisies, hot dry sand, worn wooden planks, freshly spun pink & blue cotton candy clouds, jumbo soft pretzels, warm funnel cakes, sweet confectioners' sugar
~ Zest Type- very fresh, lemon citrus, petitgrain, notes of green, juniper

Gourmet Summer Scrub Series:
*~ Fiji Sands- coconut milk, Fiji vanilla beans, warm island sandalwood, powdery white sand, vanilla bean powder, Hawaiian kukui nut oil, Brazilian nut oil, virgin coconut cream, vanilla butters
*~ Sinful Brown Sugar Scrub- Natural Demerara sugar grains, light & dark brown sugars, fine white sugar, dark brown sugar fragrance, caramel brulee, maple, 5 fold orange
*~ Lemon Creme Brulee- creme brulee, creamy French lemon curd, Madagascar vanilla bean, Turbinado raw sugar, powdered black vanilla beans
~ Americana Shaved Ice- blue raspberry Icee, sweet sugary lemon vanilla, watermelon pomegranate blend, watermelon seed oil, papaya seed oil, aloe butter, exotic Tamanu oil

Summer Destination Set- $22.50
2oz Princess Poo Shampoo in Beautiful Daydream
2oz Argan Therapy Conditioner in Cape Cod Picnic
1oz Ends with Benefits in Summer Clothesline
1.5oz Voluptuous Body Butter in The Lost Coast
2oz Soft Bubbles Scrub in A Little Piece of Heaven
1oz Linen Spray in Okinawa Emerald Beach

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Lathers & Lights Strawberry Festival Body Butter and Lathers & Lights Exotic Angel Cake Body Yogurt

Tried two more sample packets today: 1 is a May LE scent that should be disappearing any day now and the other hasn't surfaced yet on the site.

Strawberry Festival's official description is "sticky sweet strawberry cotton candy". Let me start off by saying I love Strawberry Sunrise (strawberry/blood orange). It's a great strawberry-orange smoothie scent, the strawberry is a little artificial but the blood orange gives it a fresh kick. I also have Strawberry Buttercream (vanilla buttercream frosting/strawberry) Body Butter and that's also really yummy. It's a perfect Strawberry Shortcake- lots of cakey vanilla and strawberry syrup. Strawberry Festival is really terrible for me. It's the worst super sugary fake strawberry. Not even Strawberry Shortcake doll scent. Cotton candy is not my friend apparently. If you like very sugary, very fruity scents you may like this. Maybe as a shampoo or conditioner? But not as anything that will last on my skin. I wanted to scrub it off.

Exotic Angel Cake has been a scent released before (though I can't seem to find a description) and will probably be included in the June release. It was definitely cake with a very light fruity background, I kept getting cherry but I wouldn't quote me on that. A very light fruity bakery scent. Not me but not terrible. I've tried the Body Yogurt before and it is a very liquidy light lotion, great for summer for those who want a light quick drying lotion.

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Nocturne Alchemy June

Anubis Dark Rez ~ Nokturne: Kashmir (Deep Red Musk), Black Amber, Patchouli Noir, Shadow Amber, Black Sapphire and a drop of Black Dragon's Blood Absolute Resin and Incense.

Arabian Lily Santalum Y ~ Rare Arabian Lily, Nokturne: Santalum Sweet (a very soft and natural Egyptian Sandalwood), N: Santalum (Egyptian Sandalwood of Aswan) and Arabian Santalum Light. And the Y Accord; a decadent amount of Egyptian Black Honey, a vapour of imported French Vanilla Bean and infused with aged Vanilla Orchid.

Dragon Rain ~ NA Tibetan Musk, Nokturne: N3 Egyptian Musk (a softer Egyptian Musk), Egyptian and Arabian Dragon's Blood Resin, Dragon's Blood Resin (from Africa), the ethereal Bastet Amber, White African Musk, Roman Amber, Egyptian Sandalwood, Seville Orange e/o, sweet Egyptian Styrax and aged Nokturne: Crystal (Vanilla Musk).

Egyptian Black Raspberry Y ~ Egyptian Black Raspberry with the subtlety of vanilla and fig. For this blend, we also added the VA Fig Noir note to add dimension to the fig already blended. And the Y Accord; a decadent amount of Egyptian Black Honey, a vapour of imported French Vanilla Bean and infused with aged Vanilla Orchid.

Maya Ankh ~ Egyptian Musk of the original Nokturne single note, ether of our new Egyptian Sandalwood Gold (Egyptian components of Alexandria) and far east wind arising and exhaling from the Nile and slumbering into the subtle spice of Nokturne: Crimson (Egyptian Red Musk). Maya Ankh is then blended into a deeper scent by taking the imported Amber accord from Nepal, a drop of NA Anniversary Kyphi and enveloping Maya Ankh into the richest, most dark and beguiling absolute of Patchouli Noir we have; sifting them all together and slowly dropping them into the Ankh perfume until a natural division occurs.

Princess Amber Y ~ Sacred Kyphi (a honey, raisin, & wine based incense), enraptured by the silk of very radiant baby vanilla beans, Royal Amber lightly sweetened. And the Y Accord; a decadent amount of Egyptian Black Honey, a vapour of imported French Vanilla Bean and infused with aged Vanilla Orchid.

Purnima Kashmir ~ NA Accord Pink Sugar, NA Accord Blue Sugar, White Apricot, Egyptian Cedar, Italian Bergamot, Blue Coriander, Spun Egyptian Sugar, Black Fig and aged beautifully; Nokturne: Kashmir (A combination of 3 Red Musks from Egypt and one Musk we created from ambrette that was imported from the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt).

Purnima Opal ~ NA Accord Pink Sugar, NA Accord Blue Sugar, White Apricot, Egyptian Cedar, Italian Bergamot, Blue Coriander, Spun Egyptian Sugar, Black Fig and aged beautifully; Nokturne: Opal (blue (French), purple (Egyptian) and slight violet (Australian) lavender blend).

Purnima Tabasheer ~ NA Accord Pink Sugar, NA Accord Blue Sugar, White Apricot, Egyptian Cedar, Italian Bergamot, Blue Coriander, Spun Egyptian Sugar, Black Fig and aged beautifully; Nokturne: Tabasheer (Deep and rich Black Musk of Egypt).

Temple NA: Somnus ~ This perfume is built from many layers of beautiful imported Indian and Egyptian Incense based oils. Dark Sandalwoods, Pure rich warm smoke, Musk Incense, Musk Florals and Egyptian Woods. For Temple NA: Somnus we blended the clarity of fine and aged Egyptian Musk, Snow Musk, Vanilla Bean, Crystal Vanilla Musk, Santalum Gold, Kobalt (Vanilla Orchid), and Egyptian Blue Lavender Incense.

Zodiac: Gemini ~ Egyptian perfumed spiced cookies, Patchouli, Tibetan Tea and Indian Incense.

Violette Market Sun Bear Local Honey Co. Scents on Etsy 6/1

Violette Market's State Fair summer scents are almost live but she added the honey scents on etsy today. My favorite note hands down is honey so I want to try all of them.

Violette Market Etsy

~ Basswood Honey- sweet local honey, sugared coconut, red musk and dark vetiver

~ Forest Honey (picture of Forest)- sweet local honey, Belgium dark chocolate, dry white sandalwood, and a hint of citrus musk

~ Leather Wood Honey- sweet local honey, worn leather, sugared coconut, and aged patchouli

~ Orange Violet Honey- sweet local honey, orange blossoms, and candied violets

~ Strawberry Cream Honey- sweet local honey, July strawberries, and a hint of vanilla cream

~ Vined Watermelon Honey- sweet local honey and ripe watermelon on the vine

~ Tupelo Honey- sweet local honey, vanilla cakes, Italian rosewater, and candied red cherries

~ Rock Sugar Honey- sweet local honey, and an assortment of crushed strawberry, orange cream, milk violet, black cherry, lime drops, Italian lemon, and caramel candies

~ Forest Honey (picture of a Fairy)- sweet local honey, pine sap, tree amber, and pale forest mosses

Friday, May 31, 2013

Violette Market Candles on Etsy (4 types left)

I totally missed these last week. They released Tuesday and are very limited edition but only 1 has sold out so far.

~ Sunset Over the Grandstand- "Dusty vanilla, organic local Ohio honey, sun scorched sandalwood, golden vanilla, tumbleweeds, aged boot leather, saffron, and rodeo dust lifted into the air among the peach and pink clouds of the sunset."

~ Mermaid Water- "The splash of the Atlantic Ocean mingling with a young girl's perfume, hints of flavored cotton candy, the taffy pull, candy apples, and penny candies drift among delicate aquatic musks."

~ Taffy Pull- "An array of colorful taffy swirling through the taffy pull in the sweet flavors of: Bourbon vanilla, vanilla cream, pink sugar cane, lemon blossom, orange cream, raspberry truffle, blueberry, and caramel."

~ Midway- "A sweet, nostalgia-inducing array of sugared elephant ears, funnel cake, pink cotton candy, candied apples, black cherry tartlets, the heat of August, and laughter carried into the night sky."

~ Strawberry Cotton Candy- "Clouds of pink cotton candy infused with ripe farm strawberries, pink sugar cane, fruity musk and gardenia cream."

PSA: Paintbox Soapworks Summer Update is June 1

PSA: The Bathing Garden's next restock is June 3rd

Alchemic Muse: Summer Collection 5/27 + Sale

The summer collection debuted Monday, May 27th. All seven scents will be offered in a new Body & Hair Mist with aloe vera and Irish moss instead of a Body Gloss. 

Bali Ha’i (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
A tempting blend of sweet flowers and creamy, exotic drinks… juicy tropical fruits and island blossoms drenched in coconut milk and vanilla cream with a touch of praline.

Castaway (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Lost in paradise… creamy coconut milk and ripe banana amidst a light breezy veil of island orchids awash in the salty, summer essence of sand and sea.

Mango Tea (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Drink in the aroma and the atmosphere of the islands. Sweet, juicy mango fruit immersed in iced sweet tea softened with a touch of sultry vanilla bean and creamy white musk.

Pineapple Milk (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Evocative of gentle south sea breezes, swaying palm trees, and flowing grass skirts. A perfect blend of fresh, tangy pineapple enveloped in rich and creamy milk sweetened with raw sugarcane.

Tiki Moon (soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Straight from the islands to entice your senses… freshly cracked coconut floating on a faint undercurrent of island fruits will have you dreaming of the tropics.

Tropicana (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Delight in the spirit of the tropics… exotic plumeria blossoms infused with sweet orange and juicy red ohelo berries underscored by a white floral bouquet of gardenia, honeysuckle and jasmine with a whisper of soft vanilla and musk.

Waikiki (sea salt soap, soap, foaming scrub, whip, mist, perfume)
Surf’s Up! Sparkling island lime and freshly cracked coconut drenched in summer sunshine and splashed with salty ocean spray.

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A mini collection of sweet and floral scents available in cold process soap, body whip, and perfume oil only! 

Cantaloupe Lily
Ripe and juicy summer cantaloupe and a heady bouquet of Asiatic lilies.

Crape Myrtle 
Sweet scented and papery blossoms of summer. Fresh top notes of cucumber, melon, iris and lemon, softened with honeysuckle nectar, fresh cotton, freesia, grasses, moss and woods.

Olive Blossom
This perfect spa scent... a fresh and green floral bouquet with top notes of neroli, bergamot, orange and mandarin, an herbal heart of thyme, and an astringent base of myrrh, grasses and woods.

Peach-Mango Lassi
Refreshing and sweet... A concoction of peach and mango puree blended with rich, creamery milk sweetened with golden honey.

Silver Buttonwood
Reminiscent of a lush summer forest. Buttery white blossoms and soft green foliage grounded with a touch of mossy woods.

If you would like to try them out first, they are now available in the Soap Sampler and Perfume Oil Sampler.


And of course, I want everything from the 1st section + Peach-Mango Lassi. Maybe it's time for my 1st Alchemic Muse order?


Alchemic Muse Summer


Also, Alchemic Muse added more items to their sale section this week:


Alchemic Muse Sale


There are also 2 returning all natural cold process soaps:
~ Thaiphoon- Lemongrass & Massoia Bark Soap
Inspired by the classic spa treatments of Thailand, this all natural soap will whisk you away from the everyday! A lush and tropical fusion of tangy, refreshing lemongrass essential oil and sweet massoia extract creates an exotic, delectable scent. 

~ Caribbean- Be you a pirate or a tourist, this soap speaks across the ages… tangy key limes afloat fresh ginger, cardamom, and black peppercorns with a drop of smoky vetiver.
Awash with creamy coconut milk for a lush, creamy lather and French green clay to cleanse away impurities.
A stimulating cocktail of tangy key lime blended with fresh ginger and cardamom spiked with black spice and a drop of smoky vetiver.


PSAs:

~  If you follow Lathers & Lights on Facebook, she's starting to add specials

~ Today is the last day to order the Musks or Sweets collections from Blooddrop, May scents from Lathers & Lights or any scrub is on sale at The Soap Box Co.

http://www.blooddrop.com/
http://www.lathersnlights.com/
http://www.thesoapboxco.com/

New Haus of Gloi Summer Notes for Perfume Made for You 5/30

Haus of Gloi allows you to order a custom perfume made of 4 notes. They released new summer notes yesterday:

~ Jasmine (yay!)
~ Lemon
~ Gardenia (yay)
~ Honeysuckle
~ Pineapple
~ Kaffir Lime Leaf
~ Lychee
~ Honey (yum)
~ Banana

Arcana Great Expectations Update- May 2013 + Rhinestone Housewife's Arcana Exclusives

2 New Arcana scents at Rhinestone Housewife:
~ Genteel- The well-bred housewife who pens perfect thank you notes and always matches her carpet to her drapes. Aniseed, 2 vanillas, dry amber, sugar, cashmere musk with wisps of fine sandalwood and cedarwood.

~ Vulgar- The tatted up housewife who swears like a sailor and plays punk rock at all times "so the kids will be smart." Dirty cherry with dark chocolate, vanilla-infused marshmallow, honey, pepper, patchouli and a hint of smoky bacon.

Rhinestone Housewife

Great Expectation scents:
~ Young Rantipole:  Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorn or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day. The scent of foolish new money and bad choices belying a loyal heart beneath. Sour cherry, black musk, brown musk, cocoa absolute, and kush.

~ Magwitch:  Hold your noise! cried a terrible voice, as a man started up from among the graves at the side of the church porch. Keep still, you little devil, or I'll cut your throat! Rich pipe tobacco, sea water, tobacco flowers, and black roses.

~ Miss Havisham:  So she sat, corpse-like, as we played at cards; the frillings and trimmings on her bridal dress, looking like earthy paper. Withered gardenias with star jasmine, chamomile, ivory musk, and pearl musk.

~Estella:
Am I pretty?
Yes, I think you are very pretty.
Am I insulting?
Not so much as you were last time, said I.

Quietly stunning ambre blanc and vanilla bean with a kiss of cognac.

~ Love Her, Love Her, Love Her:  If she tears your heart to pieces -- and as it gets older and stronger, it will tear deeper -- love her, love her, love her! An inexorable enchantment of 3 honeys in a base of rich, smoky resins.

~ A Pale Young Gentleman:  Come and fight, said the pale young gentleman. What could I do but follow him? Violets, amber, coconut husks, frankincense, and white peach.

~ Gargery's Forge:  It was not because I was faithful, but because Joe was faithful, that I never ran away and went for a soldier or a sailor. Glowing red amber and boozy musk with incense, iron, salt, and smoke.

~ Pumblechook: We shook hands for the hundredth time at least, and he ordered a carter out of my way with the greatest indignation. An overblown, buffoonish, Pumblechookian mix of oats, wheat, brown sugar, cinnamon, black pepper, apricot, bitter cacao, and a drop of blackseed oil.

~ Walworth Castle:  I think it was the smallest house I ever saw; with the queerest gothic windows (by far the greater part of them sham) and a gothic door, almost too small to get in at. The warm, masculine, homey scent of sweet bayberry, chestnut honey, goat milk, treacle, coffee bean, and clove.

~ Clara:  She really was a most charming girl, and might have passed for a captive fairy, whom that truculent Ogre, Old Barley, had pressed into his service. Vanilla-infused sugar cookies and tea with tiny hints of banana, apricot, and lavender.

~ What Larks!  Dear old Pip, old chap, said Joe, you and me was ever friends. And when you're well enough to go out for a ride -- what larks! A happy blend of English strawberries and salted milk caramels strewn across polished wood.



Lathers & Lights Iced Lemon Biscotti Body Lotion

Just got back from an exhausting road trip. I ended up giving my niece a bath and tested one of the packets from my May Lathers & Lights order. Iced Lemon Biscotti almost made it into my order but as bakery scents aren't really my thing so I dropped it. I had some regret until I tried this. If you have a Nob Hill or Raley's next to you, you might have seen or tried their large frosted sugar cookies. They come in a couple colors and seasonal flavors. They're delicious if you eat half of one and no more. It's the most sugar I've ever come across in a cookie. The frosting is ridiculous sweet. They make a lemon flavor. This body lotion smells exactly how those cookies taste- ridiculously sweet, lemony frosted sugar cookies.

I'm glad I didn't order it, it isn't me. But it is a very good lemon bakery scent or if you like very sweet scents. Within an hour (I'm not sure how long I was chasing a 2-year-old), you're left with a sweet sugar skin scent with no lemony aspect. Very good, pretty true (if by biscotti you meant sugar cookies) but not my type.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Lathers & Lights Mojito Tiki Bar Update

This is a little late, but I wanted to write it down anyway. New scents for the tiki bar. All May LE scents go away on Saturday!

There are Mojito Mania Sugar Scrubs and Cooling Lotion (has aloe & menthol for a cooling effect) in the following flavors:
*~ Bloody Mojito- Fresh muddled mint with blood orange juice, a splash of cherry, and a twist of lime. Scrub features orange peel and mint leaves.

*~ Blue Mojito- A sweetly herbal take on the classic mojito! Sweet blueberries muddled with mint leaves are combined with lavender syrup and a splash of lime. Scrub features blueberry fiber and mint leaves.

*~ Island Mojito- A refreshing sip for hot summer days! Zesty tart lime, cane sugar syrup, and fresh coconut milk is iced and garnished with cooling mint. Scrub features coconut extract and mint leaves.

~ Mango Mojito- New for 2013! Our exclusive mint mojito blend gets the sweet treatment with the addition of fresh pureed mango! Scrub features mango extract and mint leaves.

~ Melon Mojito- New for 2013! The requisite lime and mint blend is made even more refreshing with the addition of sweet melon and cucumber! Scrub features cucumber and mint leaves.

~ Mint Mojito- Muddled mint leaves join sparkling soda and a twist of lime. Scrub features lime peel and mint leaves.

~ Pineapple Mojito- Fresh pineapple slices, brown sugar and mint leaves are muddled together and topped with a splash of soda and key lime juice. Scrub features pineapple extract and mint leaves.

~ Strawberry Mojito- Muddled strawberries and fresh mint with a splash of lime. Scrub features strawberry extract and mint leaves.

Friday, May 17, 2013

BPAL Honey Moon May 2013 Update

I want 1 of everything as usual lol
Copied directly from BPAL's tumblr:
http://blackphoenixalchemylab.tumblr.com/post/50686211004/bpal-honey-moon-update-is-live

HONEY MOON 2013
From honey sprang this Plant to life; with honey now we dig thee up.
Make us as sweet as honey, for from honey hast thou been produced.
My tongue hath honey at the tip, and sweetest honey at the root:
Thou yieldest to my wish and will, and shalt be mine and only mine.
My coming in is honey-sweet and honey-sweet, my going forth:
My voice and words are sweet: I fain would be like honey in my look.
Sweeter am I than honey, yet more full of sweets than licorice:
So mayst thou love me as a branch full of all sweets, and only me.
Around thee have I girt a zone of sugar-cane to banish hate.
That thou mayst be in love with me, my darling never to depart.

- Hymns of the Atharva Veda, XXXIV

Honey Moon contains five different honeys, ranging from pale and sweet to deep and heady, with hints of jasmine, white gardenia, Hawaiian white ginger and thyme.


SINGLE NOTE: PASSION FLOWER
An elegant botanical sigil representing the crucifixion of Christ, this plant is said to grant blessings of peace and love (philía and storge) to a home, especially when grown around the door, gate, or fence. 


SINGLE NOTE: SUMATRAN RED PATCHOULI
Sexy, dirty, much-maligned and much-loved patchouli… oh, how you get a bad rap. Though some associate you with head shops and Dead show parking lots, you really are so much more:

You are utilized in Chinese medicine to normalize the flow of qi.

In aromatherapy, you are used to diffuse stress, bring comfort and succor, and alleviate depression.

You inspire lust, passion, and carnality, and create a veil of sexual intrigue unmatched by any other fragrance.

You correspond with Saturn and Earth, facilitating grounding, stability, and protection, as well as the acquisition of property and money.

You form the oft-unrecognized basis of innumerable perfumes, adding a unique depth and sensuality, sometimes imperceptibly.

Your olfactory profile is incredibly fluid, ranging from mossy and gritty to wine-rich and voluptuous, and you age like a glorious silver screen goddess.

So the next time someone tells you that you smell like an unwashed hippie, Patchouli, just smile your enigmatic smile. The enlightened know how amazing you are.


SINGLE NOTE: WILD DANDELION
Simple and fresh and fair from winter’s close
            emerging,
As if no artifice of fashion, business, politics,
            had ever been,
Forth from its sunny nook of shelter’d grass -
            innocent, golden, calm as the dawn,
The spring’s first dandelion shows its trustful
            face.

- Walt Whitman

A scent as fresh as spring and as radiant as summer: the splendor of a crown of golden petals, the tartness of sap and pungent greens, and the gentle touch of white seed florets drifting in the breeze.

We’re going to be posting an etsy boom concurrent with this update! We are happy to combine etsy and BPAL orders - just email us with the info on the orders you’ll be combining! 

Alchemy Lab and Trading Post are busy prepping some exciting new (and old!) stuff for summer, so keep your eyes peeled!

Shower Post #4: Blooddrop January's Child Bath Sparkler; Blooddrop Amaterasu Bath Soak; Moonalisa Coffee Butter Scrub; Lathers & Lights Coconut Mangosteen Olive & Honey Shampoo; Lathers & Lights Damask Rose Argan Infusion Creme Conditioner; Lathers & Lights Coconut Margarita Margarita Mixers Salt Scrub; Lathers & Lights Strawberry Sunrise Sugar Scrub; Lathers & Lights Banana Sugar Bath Mousse; Lathers & Lights Black Coconut Body Butter

I mixed a bath last night with a Blooddrop Bath Sparkler. First off, these things are huge! They're the size (if not the weight) of a hockey puck. I dropped one under the running water, it fizzed and broke up easily (it also turned my bath water dark pink- slightly unnerving). I have no idea what the smell was suppose to be though because I got nothing. Absolutely nothing. I don't know if it's my fault since I had these since at least February. It's my first negative experience with Blooddrop because every other product is wonderful (including my dearly missed Milk Powder Bath Soak).

Here's what the official description is: Beautiful and warming carnation absolute and vanilla create an exquisite bathing experience which leaves you exiting the bath smelling truly incredible, gorgeous and sexy!
Carnation and vanilla absolutes, sugar sprinkles.
So I added in some Blooddrop Bath Soak. I have the Salted Caramel and Lady Slipper (both excellent) but decided to use my Amaterasu this time. Very citrusy and refreshing for a late spring bath. There are sunflower petals in the soak so they swirl around the bath water. (P.S. Blooddrop is having a 15% discount this weekend- check out the facebook page)

Here's the description and ingredients: Amaterasu is the Shinto goddess of the sun and these bath salts bear her name because I created them as a means of relaxing, soothing, and reviving your body and mind from mental and muscular darkness associated to anxiety, stress, and general malaises. These bath salts are made of a mixture of extra fine dead sea salt to ease muscles, a fragrant, anti-anxiety, rejuvenating and healing blend of citrus and floral oils, and a touch of sunflower petals to remind you of the golden days to come. Use for mental and/or physical fatigue!

Ingredients: Sodium Chloride (Dead Sea Salt), Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) Oil, Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Gardenia grandiflora (Gardenia) Oil, Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus bergamia (Bergamot) Oil, Citrus aurantium (Neroli) Oil , Citrus aurantium (Petitgrain) Oil, Helianthus annus (Sunflower) petals.

I finally used up the last of my Moonalisa Coffee Butter Scrub (another sorely missed item- already reviewed). 

Then I tried out as many of my Lathers & Lights products as possible.
I washed my hair with the L&L Olive & Honey Shampoo in Coconut Mangosteen (Creamy coconut blended with the peachy, citrusy aroma of mangosteen). Not a lot of coconut, mostly bright citrus (you know it's not orangey or grapefruit or lemon/lime) with a creamy background. I haven't used it enough to review this as a product fully.

I used the new Argan Infusion Creme Conditioner in Damask Rose (Rich velvet rose intertwines with a blend of jasmine and iris while sensual patchouli adds warm texture to the bouquet and sparkling citrus brightens the composition. A lingering base of amber and musk is balanced with exotic sandalwood to add lasting sensuality.). This is a very powdery rose scent (I would have sworn the other floral was violet but I suppose it was the iris). I get the rose, amber and sandalwood/patchouli vibe. It smells like a very feminine hippie shop (but light on the hippie). I really love it but if rose and amber are not your friends, this won't be either. The conditioner is a great hair mask. I applied it after I washed my hair in the shower, filled up the bathtub, spent another 20-30min in there and then washed it out. My hair is soft and shiny but definitely not greasy or oily 24 hours later.

Tried out my new Margarita Mixers Salt Scrub in Coconut Margarita. I don't usually buy salt scrubs but I thought since it's a margarita scent it was appropriate (you can also get this in sugar). I realized why I don't buy salt scrubs. Because if you have any cuts or shaving accidents, it will burn like raging pits of unholy hell. I don't have anything that resembles sensitive skin, I scrub every other day and this stung. Smelled great but putting my leg back into the hot water was not. I will probably use this up on my back and arms but it's never going anywhere never my legs ever again. As for the scent, lots of lime and salt (that may be the salt in the scrub fyi) with a very slight boozy undertone. I'm realizing that her coconut is super light, it adds milkiness to other scents which I really like but the coconut/vanilla scents where you can pick up the coconut are kinda plasticy.

So I switched to the Strawberry Sunrise Sugar Scrub (Juicy berries and blood orange combine to start your day in a bright way!). Oh, this so good... Have you ever wanted to bathe yourself in a Strawberry Orange Julius? No? Why ever not? Actually, I didn't realize I wanted to either until that moment. It was slightly artificial (not in a bad way) but in a strawberry-orange smoothie way. I didn't get blood orange, it smelled like naval oranges to me. It's seriously wonderful. Get some. As well documented, I have serious love for L&L's sugar scrubs- they're scrubby and well scented but clean rinsing and non-greasy. And I added strawberry seeds to my scrub!

I washed and shaved with the Banana Sugar Bath Mousse (The best banana fragrance EVER! A delicious blend of ripe banana,hints of brown sugar, and rich vanilla cream topped off with toasted marshmallow.). Bath mousse isn't my favorite shaving cream, I think Haus of Gloi tops that (though I have not tried L&L's shaving butter), but it works, it lathers, it doesn't gunk up my razor and it's also well-scented. While I liked this banana scent much better than the Banana Orchid from last week, I still hate banana. Well at least I tried to like it. It's sugary banana- the title is perfect. It's not candy banana either.

Lotion of the Night: Black Coconut Body Butter (Fresh coconut cream speckled with Madagascar vanilla beans, East Indian patchouli and light musk.). Mmmm... Milky coconut (yes, I actually got non-plastic non-foody coconut- maybe non-foody is the key here) with a sexy comfy warm background. I need a bigger tub of this. Each note is well blended and well represented, no one note stomping out the rest.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Lathers & Lights Banana Orchid; Lathers & Lights Coral Beach Reviews

I used 2 more sample packets yesterday (and arrived home to find my latest order from LL plus a ton more packets!).

Lathers & Lights Banana Orchid is not available on the site yet, which means it was either part of the General Catalog before she changed to a seasonal GC and it might be back later in summer or it is an LE for an upcoming month. Full disclosure: I hate banana. Like extremely. Almost as much as I hate pumpkin. It's not a dislike, I find the smell to be kin to rotten garbage. That being said, I'm always willing to try because I find that certain blends can make things bearable. I ordered a Banana Sugar bath mousse (kinda like a soapy shaving mousse) because it's a wash-off scent and I thought it would be a nice tropical addition to my bath. Anyway, Banana Orchid (it was a body lotion sample) hit me in the face full force with banana. I don't know if the "orchid" part was suppose to be orchid or vanilla orchid or just a floral background but I got nothing but banana. And I hated it, it reminded me of those banana shaped candies you could get from store candy machines. Ugh. Luckily, I put this on my legs and when it dried the scent was gone. So you need not fear if you don't want to walk around all day smelling like bananas. If you happen to like banana, I'm sure you'll want to try this as it is primarily a banana only scent.

Lathers & Lights Coral Beach is available as part of the seasonal GC. The official description is "A beautiful blending of tropical flowers, clean island breezes, smooth citrus, and light touches of vanilla. This fragrance isn't fruity, foody, or flowery...it's juuuust right for a perfect summer day!" I got this in a very thick mango body butter which might be a new formula coming out I'm not sure but I definitely like it. My nose must have been broken after the banana because I swear I got fruity. Very fruity- probably pineapple. It was very good and very light. It was screaming pineapple to me but it was definitely fruity. It dried down to a light pineapple skin scent that was very pretty but also my sister really liked it. I'm not a fruity scent person but if I was, this would be my office scent. Pretty but light.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Links

Allure's 2013 Readers' Choice Awards:
http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/readers-choice/2013/2013-readers-choice-awards?s_cid=facebook__20130514_7980544#slide=1

Cosmo for Latina's St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse
http://www.cosmopolitan.com/cosmo-latina/belleza-blog/st-tropez-self-tan-bronzing-mousse-review

Daily Makeover's Shimmery Purple Eye Shadow
http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/makeup/ginnifer-goodwin-purple-eye-shadow/

Daily Makeover's Statement Lipstick
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Daily Makeover's Diary of a Chemical Peel
http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/skin/diary-of-a-chemical-peel/

Daily Makeover's Celeb Beauty Items
http://www.dailymakeover.com/trends/slideshow/celebs-beauty-favorites/?slideid=1&slideshowPaused=false

Fashion Magazine's Frizz-Free Blowouts:
http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/beauty/2013/05/14/beauty-fix-how-to-do-a-frizz-free-blowout-on-the-most-humid-of-days-and-more-answers-to-your-beauty-questions/

Fashion Magazine's Eco-Friendly Boutique, Clementine Fields
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Fashion Spot's Hailee Steinfeld's Met Gala Look
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Glamour's Undereye Circles Fixes
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Glamour's Lavender Eyeshadow Look
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Good Housekeeping's Freshen Up Your Spring Makeup
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Good Housekeeping's How to Prevent Wrinkles
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Harper's Bazaar's Best Body Firmers
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Health Magazine's Uses for Everyday Foods
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HuffStyle's 3 Biggest Blush Mistakes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/14/blush-makeup-mistakes-video_n_3267113.html?utm_hp_ref=beauty-ideas

HuffStyle's Blowout Tips
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HuffStyle's Baby Powder for Oily Hair
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/13/baby-powder-oily-hair_n_3254816.html?utm_hp_ref=beauty-ideas

InStyle's 10 Ways to Look Better in the Morning
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Instyle's Chanel's Electric Blue Liner
http://news.instyle.com/2013/05/14/chanels-new-look-electric-blue-makeup/

Ladies' Home Journal's 8 Classic Hairstyles That Will Always Be Chic
http://www.lhj.com/style/hair/styles/classic-hairstyles-always-in-style/?page=1

Latina's 10 Braid Ideas
http://www.latina.com/beauty/hair/braid-update-classic-do-these-celeb-inspirations

Lucky Magazine's Second-Day Hair
http://www.luckymag.com/style/howto/2013/06/dear-lucky-fabulous-looking-second-day-hair

Lucky Magazine's Lush's Devil's Nightcap Gorilla Perfume
http://www.luckymag.com/beauty/2013/06/devil-s-nightcap-gorilla-perfume

Lucky Magazine's Revlon's Baby Sticks for Lips and Cheeks
http://www.luckymag.com/beauty/2013/06/revlon-baby-stick-for-lips-and-cheeks

Lucky Magazine's Tata Harper's Aromatic Irritability Treatment
http://www.luckymag.com/beauty/2013/06/tata-harper-aromatic-irritability-treatment

Lucky Magazine's Right Order for Summer Makeup
http://www.luckymag.com/style/howto/2013/06/dear-lucky-summer-makeup

Marie Claire's 5 Ponytails, 5 Ways
http://www.marieclaire.com/hair-beauty/how-to/ponytail-how-to#slide-1

New Beauty's Smooth Hair in Summer Heat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5grixHvGANk&feature=youtu.be

Nylon's Beauty Queen Jessica Stam
http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=9506

Nylon's Greek Yogurt Mask
http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2013/05/14/its-all-greek-to-me/

BellaSugar's 150+ Drugstore Steals Under $10
http://www.bellasugar.com/Best-Drugstore-Beauty-Products-Under-10-30490550

BellaSugar's Geometric Nail Art Trend
http://www.bellasugar.com/Geometric-Nails-Trend-2013-30502060

BellaSugar's Are Your Skin Care Products Past Their Prime?
http://www.bellasugar.com/Skin-Care-Expiration-Dates-30490544

BellaSugar's What's the Difference Between Physical and Chemical Sunscreen?
http://www.bellasugar.com/Difference-Between-Chemical-Physical-Sunscreens-24016143

BellaSugar's Peeling Gels
http://www.bellasugar.com/What-Peeling-Gel-30493045

BellaSugar's 10 Summer Hairstyles & More Links
http://www.bellasugar.com/Beauty-News-May-14-2013-30498018

BellaSugar's Are You Warm or Cool Toned?
http://www.bellasugar.com/Warm-Cool-Undertones-Quiz-1843402

BellaSugar's Summer Nail Guide
http://www.bellasugar.com/Ultimate-Nail-Guide-Summer-Trends-29203865

BellaSugar's Nyakiro Face Oil
http://www.bellasugar.com/Nyakio-Face-Oil-Review-30491926

Refinery29's Best Eyeliners for Hot Humid Days
http://www.refinery29.com/eyeliner

Refinery29's Hair Knots
http://www.refinery29.com/hair-knot