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ReVive Gentle Purifying Wash review

 in Beauty  tagged bath products / face / reviews / revive by

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Pictured: c/o ReVive “Gentle Purifying Cleanser“

I have been a huge fan of ReVive’s moisturizing cream and neck cream for over ten years. When I heard about the collection of gel cleansers by ReVive, I was excited to test one out; after all, if I love the brands’ creams, I am sure to love the cleanser too!

Of course I was not disappointed! I tested out ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash” and now I am hooked! The cleanser has a pretty, soft scent which instantly relaxes me as I begin to apply the cleanser to my face. ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash” feels soft and gentle on my skin; which is amazing! After washing my face with ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash” my skin feels soft and squeaky clean. Love that!

ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash”  is powered by Cucumber Fruit Extract which purifies skin using essential nutrients. The formula offers deep cleansing which washes away impurities, excess oil, and makeup, leaving skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. I will definitely be using ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash”  for many years to come; both morning and night.

ReVive “Gentle Purifying Wash” is priced at $75 and can be found online here, here and here.

Below are my favorite products by ReVive which I use on a daily basis:

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce eau de parfum review

 in Beauty / Fragrance  tagged dolce and gabbana / fragrance reviews / green floral / reviews / spring 2014 by

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Pictured: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Dolce” EDP

Dolce Gabbana “Dolce” is a new green-floral fragrance for the spring season. This beautiful green-floral is a heavy, warm weather scent which will leave just enough of a trail behind you so that no-one can forget your presence; and of course, leaving everyone wanting more 😉

“Dolce” by Dolce Gabbana is different than other scents by Dolce Gabbana; previous fragrances include “The One, “Desire” and “The One Rose.” All of the previous fragrances we have grown to love from Dolce Gabbana offer a woody base which is smooth and sensual. Dolce Gabbana’s other warm weather fragrance, “Light Bleu,” offers more of a light green, nautical fragrance experience which is more casual than “Dolce.”

With “Dolce,” Dolce Gabbana have moved into a spring garden arena they have not set foot in before. Although this may sound scary to fans of Dolce Gabbana’s woodier scents, they have stayed true to their perfume roots and created a beautiful, warm version of a green-floral scent which is sure to convert even the woodiest of fragrance fans.

Top notes: Neroli leaves, Papaya Flower

Middle notes: White amaryllis, white daffodil, white water lily

Base notes: Cashmere, musk, sandalwood

With a sandalwood base, Dolce Gabbana fragrance fans can expect a warm undertone beneath a garden filled with fresh cut leaves and fragrant flowers. While the top of “Dolce” is very green, it only takes about twenty minutes for the fragrance to begin to cycle through green leaves and flowers creating a warm, spring-like fragrance experience to take you through the day.

I tested out “Dolce” for a sixteen hour day and the fragrance kept me guessing throughout the day. In the morning, “Dolce” offered a green leaf scent with traces of florals and something warm. By late morning, the florals dominated the fragrance and the scent of musk and sandalwood could be detected in the background. The green scent lingered in the background providing depth to the perfume. As the day wore on, “Dolce” continued to cycle through flowers with a slight warm, woody base and traces of freshly cut green leaves. I know as the weather warms up in late spring, and during the summer, “Dolce” by Dolce Gabbana will be my go-to fragrance.

I rate “Dolce” by Dolce Gabbana five out of five stars!

Dolce Gabbana “Dolce” eau de parfum is priced at $90 for 1.6 oz. and $112 for 2.5 oz. “Dolce” can be found online here and here.

Dolce & Gabbana Pink nail polish review

 in Beauty / Nail Polish  tagged dolce and gabbana / fall 2014 / pink / reviews / runway trends / spring 2014 by

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Photo: Nail Polish: c/o Dolce Gabbana “Pink” / Two coats of color, one base coat, no top coat. Photo taken in overcast weather. 2014©

One of the stand-out beauty trends on the New York Fashion Week runways for the fall 2014 season was nude or pale nail polish. In addition to fall trends, nude or pale  nail polish also happens to be an alternate nail polish trend for the spring 2014 season in addition to dark purple! Love that!

Dolce Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish is a classic color from the collection. This extremely pale pink acts like a pink-tinged clear nail polish. This is the ideal color for pairing with apparel in spring’s print trend, or with neon hues. Of course, it also plays well with spring 2014’s pastel color pallete. Let’s just say, a pink-tinged clear nail polish works with EVERYTHING!

I tested Dolce Gabbana’s “Pink” nail polish with two coats of color, one base coat and no top coat. The nail polish lasted for eight days before chipping! Love that!

This is an ideal nail polish color to keep in your collection for occasions where you may not want your nail polish color to clash or compete with your overall ensemble. This is also a great nail polish color for those who prefer a natural nail.

Dolce Gabbana “Pink” nail polish is priced at $24 and can be found online here and here.