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Summer roses x 4 ~ fragrance & body product reviews

Posted by Jessica on 29 July 2021 4 Comments

How has your summer been going? Mine has been feeling very transitional, very limbo-like. Covid numbers have been going down in my city; or, wait, have they? I’ve been notified that I’ll be returning to the office on a “hydrid” schedule after Labor Day. I’m enthusiastic about socializing more now that I’m vaccinated, but I’m also out of practice at dealing with people face-to-face. And I want to go perfume-shopping, but many stores are still encouraging mask-wearing and/or keeping testers and blotters out of reach, so it’s not actually a fun activity yet.

Long story short: I’m in the mood to fall back on the familiar, which for me means rose fragrances; and I’m still relying on fragrance samples that I receive from friends or in the mail. Here are a few that are new to me and made me feel like I was in my comfort zone.

Les Parfums de Rosine Rose Griotte is a rose perfume for a certain type of summer day…

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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 12 December 2020 Leave a Comment

From Chantecaille, Rose Geranium and Basil Hand Sanitizer: "A luxurious hand sanitizer spray infused with botanicals and the uplifting fragrance of rose geranium and basil essential oils plus 70% alcohol to effectively cleanse and purify. Use liberally on hands to disinfect. Also great for sanitizing high-contact surfaces including phone, doorknobs, keyboards, handrails and more. With our hand sanitizer, Chantecaille is teaming up with No Kid Hungry to help provide up to 160,000* meals to ensure kids have access to the food they need during this crisis and its aftermath." 50 ml for $14.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 2 November 2020 7 Comments

From OLIKA, the Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Clip-On: "OLIKA Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Clip-On brings our signature effective & clean formula on-the-go so you can sanitize anytime, anywhere. Our mist kills 99.9% of germs with simple ingredients and 6 essential oil fragrances. The Clip-On may be petite but it packs a punch — with 300+ mists per package! Snap it to your bag, keychain, dog leash, or anywhere and bring it wherever you need to sanitize (which we think is mostly everywhere, luv)." Sold in Mint Citrus, Lavender, Charcoal, Orange Blossom or Cucumber Basil (and there's also a fragrance-free version). $14.99 for three 20 ml clip-ons, or $19.99 for three plus a 90 ml refill, at OLIKA Life, or $7 for a single at Anthropologie.

Absolutely delightful

Posted by Robin on 14 October 2020 6 Comments

The hand sanitiser, in a particularly New Zealand turn of events, has gone viral by local standards on social media, with many viewing it as a metaphor for the country’s comparatively pleasant electoral campaign. One Twitter user described it as “awesomely fragrant”; another deemed it “absolutely delightful”, and a third called it “delicious.”

— The lemon-scented hand sanitizer at polling sites in New Zealand is apparently a hit. Read more (and if you are in the US, perhaps weep a little at the entirety of the drama-free electoral process) at 'Scent of democracy': fragrant hand sanitiser ticks box for New Zealand's early voters at The Guardian.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 6 October 2020 2 Comments

Another hand sanitizer option from Kalastyle (Jessica reviewed the Sea Salt version here and the matching Sea Salt soap and hand cream here): Nordic Wellness Vitamin C Hand Sanitizer. "Hand sanitizers are officially a part of everyday life. Why not make using one feel like you're walking through a beautiful citrus grove, bursting with the scent of fresh oranges?" $8 for 59 ml, at Kalastyle.

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