Tag: peppermint

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Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee EDP Perfume Review

July 20, 2016

Annick Goutal Nuit Etoilee

From the name to the copy,  Annick Goutal Nuit Étoilée brings to mind van Gogh’s “The Starry Night”. I’m always surprised when brands commit to such boldness. This is an iconic painting easily recognized that often pops up in our popular culture. It’s been discussed in every Art History 101 class. People have spent years researching and interpreting it. When one chooses such an inspiration, it comes with a lot of expectations. And in the world of perfume, expectations do you no favors.

Nuit Étoilée opens with cool mint leaves and this unusual gummy, rubber… Continue reading | 9 Comments

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Simply Scrub Organic Body Scrub Reviews

June 17, 2016

Simply Scrub Scrubs

I use body scrubs all year long, but I do find myself using them more in the summer when more of my skin is exposed to the world.

Simply Scrub is a line of all-natural, organic body scrubs that currently has four formulas. Unlike many products that are the same formula with a different fragrance, each of these are completely different.

I use scrubs weekly, sometimes bi-weekly, on my body. I do not use scrubs on my face since I use chemical exfoliants. Usually I prefer… Continue reading | 3 Comments

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EauMG’s Mint Perfume Guide

June 19, 2014

mint perfume guide

The weather here has been mild so far and I’m not complaining. We don’t have a/c and I don’t want to sweat it out. I’ve put together a mint perfume guide before the hot weather hits. I need to be prepared.

Mint has a high content of menthol. And menthol is sort of magical. It activates cold-sensitive receptors in the skin and that’s what gives it that cooling sensation.

Now this cooling effect is awesome in the summer but mint is tricky. I don’t want to… Continue reading | 21 Comments

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Becca & Mars Refresh Aromatherapy Blend Review

May 12, 2013

Becca & Mars Refresh

Natural brand Becca & Mars has launched Refresh, an aromatherapy line to help with congestion brought on by colds, flu and seasonal allergies. Usually I have terrible allergies for at least 7 months of the year. Since we’ve moved, I haven’t had any. See, there are some perks to living without trees. Or maybe there are perks to not living in an old house. I did get a respiratory thing a few weeks ago that left me slightly congested (actually, I’m starting to suspect it was allergies). I… Continue reading | 3 Comments

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Phaedon Noir Marine EDT Perfume Review

April 20, 2013

Phaedon Noir Marine

I feel that like all trends, aquatics will come back. The new breed will be darker and moodier. We will never see squeaky clean aquatics vanish, they are like rat tails. However, I believe we will witness an evolution of aquatics in our life time. They will be bossier and brinier than ever imagined. When I saw Noir Marine by Phaedon, I got excited. Could it be the Redeemer of my foreseen aquatic vision?

Noir Marine opens rather strange to me. It reminds me of peppermint… Continue reading | 2 Comments