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  • Amazing Grace by Philosophy Whipped Body Creme

    Amazing Grace by Philosophy Whipped Body Creme

    Good morning!

    Today’s two-minute review features the Philosophy Amazing Grace Whipped Body Creme. Keep reading if you want a quick overview of my opinions!

    Sometime last year, I wanted to find my ‘signature scent.’ I wanted it to be sweet but clean. Warm but have a bossy energy to it. Rich, soft life-type vibes, you know? This fragrance had always been suggested for those who wanted to smell clean and fresh from a bubble bath. But I think this one is a bit too…on the nose.

    Ladies and gents and everyone in between, it smells like soap. It reminds me of Ivory soap. It smells like I just cleaned myself and then decided to sit in a tub of soapy water for an hour. LOL. Which is not necessarily bad if that’s what you’re into!

    On the website, it’s advertised as floral, soft and clean, with bergamot and musk. It also says it has a lightweight, whipped texture that leaves the skin smooth and lightly fragranced. It does have a whipped texture. Once you rub your hand over a section that’s been moisturized, it definitely feels smooth. It has a nice shine when the light hits it. And it keeps its scent, which is not as strong as I made it seem earlier.

    Unfortunately, my skin is super dry on my body. I mean, after an hour, I think my skin inhaled it like a vacuum cleaner. It disappears on me. It took me a while to realize that my skin was just dry, so half of the container was gone before I started mixing it with a body oil to help it last longer, which certainly helps.

    At $41 for 8 ounces, I’m unsure if it’s worth it for me. Because I’m not the biggest fan of the scent, I’d have to use so much to keep my skin moisturized, and I also needed to mix it with something else; it gets a 2.5/5. Maybe I would have better luck with the Warm Vanilla fragrance from Philosophy, but I have about 30 samples to make my way through before settling on one. Maybe I’ll tell you how that works out for me in a post here.

    Any suggestions on thicker body cremes would be appreciated! I’ve been looking for a good one for years at this point. Besides pure Shea Butter, I haven’t found one.

    Thanks for reading! Have a beautiful day 🙂

  • 6 Spring/Summer Fragrances You Need to Try!

    6 Spring Fragrances to try!

    Hello! Hi!

    I hope you’re having a better day than you were yesterday 🙂

    I’ve been allowing myself to try more new fragrances recently, especially with the transitioning seasons. I stepped into an expensive habit of purchasing perfumes about 6 months ago, and I haven’t looked back since. It’s a simple way to treat yourself and smell how you feel at the same time.

    Fragrances say a lot about a person, I think. When you take the time to pick out a perfume, it gives you a chance in the morning (if you’re not rushing) to peruse your collection. If you’re anything like me, it gives you the opportunity to think about which ones you want to purchase next.

    With Spring quickly melting into Summer, here are some of my recommendations for fragrances to match the seasons. They mostly fall into the sweet, fresh or floral families.

    1. Jo Malone // Peony and Blush Suede
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    Jo Malone // Peony and Blush Suede

    This fragrance is my everyday go-to. It smells clean and fresh, kind of like you just stepped out of the shower. I sometimes spray this on my (fake) hair so people can catch a whiff of it as I walk past them!

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    2. Burberry // Her

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    Burberry // Her

    The sweet notes in this perfume make it something I would wear specifically in the daytime. It’s very fruity-floral but doesn’t last very long one me. To make it one last, I have to pair it with a jasmine oil as a layer.

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    3. Dior // Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

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    Dior // Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

    This fragrance reminds me of the previous one, Burberry Her, except with more hints of freshness. Think of, a warm beach day mixed with a sweet (preferably alcoholic beverage), and this is your scent. This was one I bought for a trip, so every time I wear it I’m reminded of heat and sweets.

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    4. Marc Jacobs // Perfect

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    Marc Jacobs // Perfect

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    5. Hermes // Twilly eau Ginger

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    Hermes // Twilly Eau Ginger

    My newest addition to my collection, this one is powdery and spicy and a little bit musky at the same time. I love putting it on when I’m freshly out of the shower and a little goes along way with this one.

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    6. Ariana Grande // Cloud

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    Ariana Grande // Cloud

    This one is the most affordable of the list. I use this mostly at night because the fragrance doesn’t last very long on me. It’s super sweet and is a perfect fragrance for those who like something lighter and not very overpowering.

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