Michael Buble By Invitation Peony Noir: WIN A Bottle!

By Invitation Peony Noir is the captivating and bewitching new scent from Mr Michael Buble.

This new addition to his pre-existing line of fragrances is definitely the most intense and deep to date.

Romantic and elegant, Peony Noir features a similar bottle design to his others but with a degree of darkness and simplicity unseen before.

Striking and sophisticated, the chic blackness of the bottle is contrasted by the rose gold of the bevelled cap. 

It certainly gives very little away about the scent that can be found within other than to hint at a potentially feminine darkness.

Feminine Darkness is a fairly accurate way of describing the scent in my opinion thanks to its mix of rich and heady scents combined with a soft, sweetness.

Opening with top notes of powerful Bergamot and distinctive and strong Black Coffee, Peony Noir immediately captivates your senses.

Heart notes of Rose, Iris and Orange Blossom offer a beautiful and light floral bouquet to lift and contrast with the heady opening experience.

Base notes of beautiful patchouli, sweet, creamy vanilla and warming sandalwood round off the scent to perfection leaving a fragrance that is enchanting, elegant and so very romantic.

It is the perfect evening scent thanks to its depth and warmth and is so universal in its tone it is guaranteed to satisfy many a fragrance fan.

There are so many elements to satisfy even the fussiest fragrance fan (like me)! It manages to be dark and heady and yet also possesses a soft, sweetness. It is undeniably floral yet not to the extent that it is overpowering.

A beautiful all round scent, By Invitation Peony Noir is simply gorgeous and is available now where it costs £42 for a generous 100ml.

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L'Occitane Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum

L’Occitane are asking the question ‘What if you could reset your skin overnight?’

Modern life is busy, demanding and as a result, tired looking skin is fast becoming one of our biggest skincare concerns.

 The helpful guys over at L’Occitane have recognised this and asked themselves what if you could ‘reset’ and erase the impact of stress and fatigue on your complexion overnight and wake up each morning with fresh, rested healthy-looking skin? 

Well wouldn’t that just be lovely!

In response to this they have created their Immortelle Reset Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum (£49).

This beautiful looking serum doesn’t just look impressive, it IS impressive.

Suitable for all skin types this powerful skin re-charger contains a trio of potent active ingredients which are suspended within an innovative dual textured serum.

As its name suggests one of these ingredients is the Immortelle essential oil which is also found within many of their other products.

This iconic and powerful anti-oxidant has the power to boost collagen production and double the rate of micro-circulation in the skin aiding in cell renewal and improving skins firmness.

Acmella Oleacera Extract helps to relax muscle tension under the skin and by doing so, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Its actually known as the ‘natural alternative to Botox’.

Finally, a powerful ingredient called Marjoram Extract helps to activate gene expression functions that have become dormant or less effective due to the natural ageing process and external aggressors such as UV and pollution.

The product itself is a pleasure to use and should be applied in the evening to freshly cleansed skin. You can then follow with your regular serum and moisturiser. 

Its texture is like a lightweight water-gel and when dispensed and massaged into your skin, the thousands of beautiful golden bubbles within the bottle release the precious Immortelle Oil Extract.

The serum glides across your skin and is absorbed quickly leaving a satin smooth feel to your skin without any greasiness.

Instantly skin is left feeling soft and nourished without any heaviness. It also possesses a really delicate, fresh scent which reminds me of sun drenched field on a warm summers day.

I’ve been using this daily for several weeks and while I haven’t noticed a HUGE difference in the overall texture of my skin, I’d certainly say that my skin is both looking and feeling far more radiant of a morning than it had been prior to using the serum.

I’m waking to skin that feels softer and looks brighter and it seems I’m not alone as in a trial of volunteers using the serum for 7 days, 97% said that their skin had a healthy glow, 100% said they felt their skin looked rested and 90% said that they felt that their fine lines and wrinkles appeared less visible.

Impressive results I’m sure you’ll agree, so if you’d like to try it for yourself then L’Occitane’s Immortelle Reset Overnight Reset Oil-In-Serum is available now and costs £49.

Omorovicza Hydra Melting Cleanser

I love a soft, gentle cleanser and they don’t come much more gentle than the luxurious Hydra Melting Cleanser from Omorovicza.

This exquisite melting cleanser features a triple-phase formula which sees it transform from a rich gel, to a lightweight oil then finally a milky emulsion.

This pretty, pale- blue cleanser contains a host of skin loving ingredients which nourish your skin while it clarifies and stimulates cell regeneration while simultaneously dissolving dirt and impurities.

It contains Mallow flower extract to hydrate and reduce inflammation while Sea buckthorn berry oil (rich in vitamins A, C and E and omega7) purify and regenerate the skin.

Essential oils of sage, rose geranium and Roman chamomile possess an astringent and antiseptic effect as well as having a calming effect on the senses and Omorovicza’s patented Healing Concentrate™ leaves skin feeling firmer, soft, supple and healthier.

As with other melting cleansers, you apply this product to dry skin with dry hands and massage well. 

The gel quickly transforms as it warms on your skin into a super lightweight, comforting oil.

Add warm water to then form a milky emulsion before rinsing away to leave skin that feels cleansed yet super soft and hydrated.

It’s almost like cleansing your face with a moisturiser as your skin is never left feeling tight, parched or stripped. 

It is so gentle it’s even suitable for my sensitive, un-predictable skin that frequently flares up for no apparent reason!

I love using this particularly at the end of the day when my skin is feeling a tad dehydrated and tired as it instantly perks it up and helps to restore its balance and vitality.

Omorovicza’s Hydra Melting Cleanser is available now and costs £65.