L'Occitane Rose EDT and Fragrance Waters

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I don't own a huge selection of L'Occitane fragrances or products, but everything I have tried from the brand in the past has been incredible and I repurchased a few favourites over the years, like the Almond Shower Oil and Shea Butter Hand Cream. I also feel very sentimental about their Pivoine Delicate EDT, so it's safe to say that I was really excited to try the new Rose EDP* and Burst Of Vitality Fragrance Water* which launched in February nationwide. I think they're a perfect option for Spring/Summer and with a choice of three fragranced waters to compliment the Rose scent, there is something for everyone.

L'Occitane summer essentials: Angelica Hydration Face Mist and UV Shield + Cherry Blossom EDT review

I absolutely love L'Occitane products and after trying  a couple of things from the Pivoine Delicate range I fell in love with this brand and bought a couple of body butters and some other goodies from their online store. Today I would like to mention three  L'Occitane Summer Essentials. 

I am afraid that British summer is over and we won't be sunbathing in our gardens again this year, but I really wanted to share my thoughts with you. I am going on holiday in September and I will be taking these with me.

 

ANGELICA UV SHIELD SPF 40 30ml* £25.00 link

"Made with organic angelica from the Drôme region of France, the Angelica UV Shield SPF 40 efficiently protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun (UVA/UVB). With its light and silk smooth texture, this face fluid helps preserve skin’s vitality. After use, skin is immediately moisturised and revitalised. With continued use, skin is plumped, smoothed and radiant. Suitable for all skin types. Dermatologically tested. Non-comedogenic."

I am all about sun protection and I try to use moisturisers and make-up products with SPF, but all the foundations I use have got very low SPF and it isn't enough for me. I like to use high filters, like 30, 40 or 50 on my face. The Angelica UV shield is the lightest formula I have ever tried. It is quite runny, but it doesn't matter, it is actually a good thing to me, as it absorbs quicker and doesn't leave a residue. 

It smells amazing, like the rest of the Angelica range. It doesn't  have the typical SPF scent.

It leaves my skin smooth, protected and also works well as a primer. I use a tiny amount on my face and neck and I can see the results immediately, my face looks more radiant and feels soft to the touch.

This product does everything it says on the tin! It is perfect for summer and also as an all year round moisturiser. I actually love the name of it :) it makes me feel like it will protect my skin better than any other product :)

 

 

 ANGELICA HYDRATION FACE MIST 100ml* £15.00 link

"The Angelica Hydration Face Mist instantly refreshes and hydrates the skin at any moment of the day: in the city, on an airplane, at the beach, or after exercising. This mist can be used after the Angelica Cleansing Gel to complete your daily cleansing routine. The Angelica Hydration Face Mist can also be applied to achieve a long-lasting make-up finish."

This product is a must have for summer! I can't believe I used to live without it. I don't want to sound overenthusiastic, but I am obsessed with it and I will be buying my next bottle as soon as this one runs out.  It is so refreshing! Imagine the feeling of a cool mist on your face, when you are feeling hot on a very sunny day... it is an amazing feeling.  It can be applied anytime, on clean skin, over make-up, before bed, in the morning. I didn't expect it to work wonders as a finishing spray for setting make-up, but it is an amazing setting spray. If I spray it on my face in the morning and mid-afternoon it keeps my make-up in place all day, looking fresh and more natural. It seems to make my foundation look more dewy (I like it) and adds a nice glow to my skin. I can't recommend it enough and I am sure you will love it as much as I do and I think that £15 is a reasonable price for such a great multi-purpose product.

 

CHERRY BLOSSOM EDT 50ml* £29.00 link

"A soft, fresh and floral subtle fragrance with cherry, freesia and blackcurrant top notes." 

When it comes to summer fragrances I love fruity and citrusy scents. I don't want to pretend that I know about perfumes and can name all the notes. I will leave it to the experts. I can tell you that it smells lovely, light, floral and fruity and makes me feel very summery, even on a rainy day. I can definitely recognize notes of Cherry Blossom and Freesia. It is a subtle, girly fragrance, perfect for a Holiday or for everyday wear. It isn't too sweet and it stays on for about 4 hours. The bottle is gorgeous with a beautiful cherry blossom detail and would make a perfect gift. I keep it in my bag and it fits perfectly into the side pocket. (It makes me appreciate the design even more).

 

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NEW IN: L'Occitane purchases

I couldn't resist sharing this with you! After  trying a couple of products from L'Occitane I found myself looking at their website every day! :) I finally placed my first order and got a few products that are currently on sale. Most products were £5! What a bargain! You can get your order gift wrapped free of charge, so I thought... Ok... I will just get myself a present :) The packaging is beautiful! I am in love with everything! You also get free samples of your choice with every order! I will be reviewing the products soon. I used the solid perfume and Vineyard Rose body butter and they both smell amazing! Did I mention that I am in love? Yes I did :)

 

 1.Ultra Rich Body Cream Vineyard Rose link

2.Ultra Rich Body Cream Cocoa Flower link

3.Rose 4 Reines Solid Perfume link

4.Delice des Fruits Bath Ball link

How cute is this stamp!

L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate range: EDT, lipsctick, lipbalm and shimmering powder

I can't describe how much I love the Pivoine Delicate range from L'Occitane. The packaging is simply beautiful and I think I will keep it forever, as it is just too pretty! :) This post is picture heavy, because I took far too many photos of all the beautiful goodies I received.

There is plenty of products to choose from, so If you would like to treat yourself to something  lovely, here is a link to the full Pivoine Delicate range.

The Peony collection contains a Peony extract from the Drôme region in the south of France. According to Greek mythology, the Peony was once a beautiful nymph named Paeonia. She received so much attention from the gods that another jealous nymph turned her into a flower! 

 

L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Eau de Toilette 75ml* £35.00 link

INFO: The Peony is a symbol of beauty and femininity. Every spring, when it comes into bloom, it puts on a dazzling show of colours and scents. The Pivoine Délicate Eau de Toilette celebrates the most tender garden Peony, with its pastel shades and large, luscious petals. Its fragrance blends the delicateness of Peony petals with delicate and fresh green scents of Rose and Lily of the Valley. Made with a Peony extract from the Drôme region of France, this fragrance has a luminous floral accord with a soft powdery trail.

MY OPINION: Floral fragrances are on the top of my list. I used Flower By Kenzo for the past 5 years and I will always love it. I try to be more adventurous with perfumes, but I keep going back to the same one. I think I might have found a new love. L'Occitane Pivoine Delicate EDT smells absolutely beautiful, with Rose being the most noticeable from all the notes, followed by Peony and Lily of The Valley. It is a powdery feminine scent, perfect for summer and romantic dates. 

The scent lasts for over five hours, before I need to spray some more on.

 

L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Lip Balm Pêche Subtile 9g* £10.50 link 

  INFO:The Pivoine Délicate Pêche Lip Balm leaves lips subtly tinted in an iridescent peach colour for a beautiful, feminine look. Packaged in a pretty round tin with a floral design, it is perfectly sized to keep in your handbag. Apply to the lips with a finger.

MY OPINION: This lip balm is a very nourishing formula, perfect to keep in your handbag. It is very easy to apply on the go with a finger and it helps to soothe dry lips. I use it all the time, it is non sticky and gives my lips a lovely natural look. The packaging is very simple and pretty at the same time.

 

L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Lipstick Pivoine Délicate 3.5g* £12.50 link 

  INFO:This lipstick enhances lips with a delicate pink veil of colour.

The rich texture, delicately perfumed and enriched with softening Peony extract, gives an instant feeling of comfort and leaves lips feeling light, and smooth.

Dermatologically tested.

MY OPINION: I used this lipstick in my FOTD post here and it quickly became my "go to" lipstick. It is the most beautifully packaged lippy I have ever seen. It would make a perfect gift that will loved forever! It it slightly scented, very creamy and leaves my lips soft and nourished. The finish it gives is sheer, but buildable and it's the most natural looking lipstick I have ever used. It is perfect for everyday use and it will suit all skin tones. 

 

L'Occitane Pivoine Délicate Shimmering Powder 8g* £22.00 link 

  INFO:Sublimate your body and hair with a pearly and perfumed veil. Formulated with natural-origin ingredients, the Pivoine Délicate Shimmering Powder releases a fine mist of pink and silver iridescence to beautify the body and hair and leave a silky, satin finish on the skin.

MY OPINION: This must be the most beautiful item from the Peony collection. The bottle with a cute pink pump looks amazing on my dressing table and adds a vintage/shabby chic feel to it. The shimmering powder is delicately scented with a subtle rose fragrance and gives a lovely pink/silver shimmer to my skin. I spray it onto my neck, décolletage and hair and every time I do it I feel like a princess :) I also use it to highlight my cheekbones. 

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L'Occitane Shea butter hand cream review

Today I am reviewing a hero hand care product. An award winning L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream. I fell in love with it and I am already planning buying more, as I want the smaller size for my handbag. It smells amazing and makes my hands feel really soft.

 

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 150ml* £18.50 link

INFO: Enriched with 20% Shea Butter, this super-creamy hand cream penetrates quickly to protect, nourish and moisturise hands. Honey, almond extracts and coconut oil are blended with shea butter to create this extremely effective care. The rich texture is rapidly absorbed to leave the hands soft and smooth with no oily traces. Voted BEST HAND CREAM-SHE Beauty Awards 2011. Best Hand Cream- 2011 Harper’s Bazaar "Beauty Hot 100 list”  BEST CLASSICAL BEAUTY Product of the year - UK BEAUTY AWARDS 2010.

MY OPINION: Imagine the most luxurious hand cream you can think of! This is it! The best hand cream I've ever tried. The formula is rich and creamy and it sinks into the skin really fast, leaving my hands silky soft! Now I know why it won so many awards. It smells absolutely beautiful, kind of nutty but flowery and sweet at the same time. Every time I use it, I keep sniffing my hands. A little goes a long way. The amount you can see on the pictures above is enough to moisturise your full hands and elbows. I always moisturise my elbows when I use hand cream :) You can also use it on your knees and any dry areas of your body. I use it on my ankles- they are really dry for some reason...

I love the packaging- a simple aluminium tube that allows you to squeeze every bit of the cream out, unlike plastic tubes. I know that it is an expensive hand cream and many people wouldn't pay £18.50 for a hand care product, but I think I found "the one" and I will definitely buy it in the future, starting with the 30ml travel size for £8.00.

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