Katy Perry Killer Queen: Reviewed

 Next Wednesday 28^th August is a date any Katy Perry fan will want to put in their diary as it’s the day Katy’s newest fragrance Killer Queen Launches.

Killer Queen is a far more grown up looking perfume than Katy’s previous releases such as Meow and Purr, with the fragrance captured inside a jewel shaped bottle, inspired by a queen’s scepter.

 

Killer Queen is designed to portray sophistication and luxury and yet the fragrance manages to retain Katy’s playful side. It’s light, very sweet and really rather pleasant!

It isn’t at all over powering and I loved how it smelt on my skin after 30 minutes or so; really soft and musky!

 Top Notes

Wild Berry

Dark Plum

Bergamot

Middle Notes

Red Velvet Flower

Natural Jasmine Sambac

Rainbow Plumeria

Base Notes

Cashmeran

Natural Patchouli Heart

Liquid Praline

Now I know you should never judge a fragrance on its bottle but I may have done that initially, picturing Killer Queen to be really heady, deep and powerful, but it wasn’t at all and I really loved it.

Killer Queen is available to buy from the 28^th August and retails at £29.50 for 50ml.

See Katy's 30 second ad for Killer Queen below

 

Megan Fox Named As Face Of Avon's New Fragrance: Instinct

Avon has announced the latest face of their new fragrance, Instinct, and it’s goodie!

It’s only blinkin' Megan Fox!

In the words of Avon;

 Instinct is an ode to the kind of sensuality that Fox embodies.

When we developed Avon Instinct, we were looking for someone who could portray the essence of a wildly alluring fragrance. No one evokes magnetic attraction better than Megan—men and women alike see her as a bold, captivating beauty. 

She’s the perfect face for a scent that’s intensely alluring. 

Megan says of the collaboration;

When Avon approached me to be the face of Instinct, I was thrilled about the opportunity to represent these fragrances. I’m so excited to be a part of this brand I’ve always loved and respected.

The new fragrance from Avon will launch mid September, will you be trying it?

Paul & Joe Autumn 2013 Fairytale Collection

I love it with Paul and Joe bring out a new collection as I know it will be an opportunity to pour over beautiful products presented exquisitely!

They never do disappoint and their autumn 2013 Fairytale Collection is just as beautiful as any other they’ve had before.

These eye colour sets arecavailable in 3 stunning shades;

 Princess, creamy pink, soft lavender and champagne gold

Fairytale, snow white, dusty rose and sparkling silver

Peau d’Ane, lovely lilac, smoky charcoal and platinum

While expensive at £27 each are beyond cute!

Next are their new eyeliners.

 Feminine, feline eyes can be yours with their new liquid eyeliner (£18) In True Black or Sepia Brown.

Three new lipsticks have been created in pretty shades for the collection.

  From left to right in the photo above, Far, far away (soft pink), Once upon a time (peachy) and Happily Ever After (magenta) and cost £14 each, while the lipstick case costs £7.

Paul & Joe is not the cheapest cosmetic brand on the market, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and I can’t wait to get my hands on these over at Beauty Bay at the end of the month!

Aveeno Moisturising Creamy Oil

I may have an oily complexion but the rest of my skin is super dry and I’m always on the hunt for the next great body moisturiser.

The problems I tend to find  when hunting for the perfect moisturiser are the following;

Body lotions while light and non greasy are often to thin, watery and leave my skin craving more moisture 5 minutes after application.

Oils are great and super nourishing, but leave me feeling like a gigantic oil slick for sometimes hours while I wait for them to sink into my skin.

Body Butters, while thick, creamy and effective, are again, like oils, often greasy. Yes they leave my skin soft and supple, but my skin can feel heavy and clogged

So what’s the answer?

Well, I think Aveeno have found it in their Moisturising Creamy Oil.

Lets not get confused, this moisturiser is not an oil, indeed the consistency is far more like that of a lotion.

It’s delicate and light on my skin, but unlike a regular lotion, leaves me skin feeling completely nourished, soft and yummy!

AND it is absolutely 100% non greasy and you won’t be left needing to wash the residual cream off your hands as it sinks in immediately! 

The creamy oil contains naturally active colloidal oatmeal and sweet almond oil and essentially combines the moisturising benefits of an oil with the convenience of a lotion.

  

Did I mention it smells AMAZING? Think soft and subtly sweet marzipan. It is delicious!

Even better is the price, which at Boots is currently just £4.77, reduced from £7.15. 

This really is a gem of a product and though the packaging doesn’t scream Look at me! Try Me! I can’t recommend highly enough that you do!