MoonaLisa: A Supernatural Clean Time to share all of the decadence and a small serving of the dreamy springtime gourmands from MoonaLisa! Bubbling Brew Salt Soak in Lemon Poundcake with Carmelized Sugar (Gathered Notes and Description: Rich yellow pound cake with zesty Lemon EO, and a caramelized sugar crunch!) The scent is more delicate than I was hoping but I love the initial wafts of sweet tart lemon cake with warm caramel when the bubbles form and I can't deny this soak softens my skin and melts away any tension (like buttah for my joints and tight muscles). Next LTEC release I'm getting this fragrance in the EdP perfume form or in a detangler (I actually prefer Lemon Poundcake with Carmelized Sugar to the Lemon Sugar Cookie fragrance which I will share my thoughts on shortly). I know it is silly but I must admit I'm absolutely captivated by the artwork on the bag which has a picture of decadently dressed ladies (one is a radiant young Marie Antoinette all in her iconic finery) from the 18th century complete with colorful taffeta, farthingales, boned corsets and elaborate hairpieces. I wish I could capture the true magnificence of Moona's packaging. Perfume Oil in Aurelia (Gathered Notes and Description: Delicious ripe raspberries top this lovely raspberry jam filled white wedding cake, doused with vanilla cream, and topped with dried red rose petals and a hint of sandalwood ambered musk) Ah! How do I find the right words to describe an olfactory masterpiece and explain a true scent love story? Let me try: The sweetness and tartness of the raspberries and realistic buttercream in Aurelia are tempered beautifully with the hint of strewed rose petals, sandalwood and amber (that amps more in the crooks of my arms versus wrists or neck) easily bringing to mind raspberry sherbet (even a hint of passionfruit) on top of white cake fit for royalty. Aurelia is a complete surprise win in my book (I'm usually more drawn to dark and moody perfumes especially at the end of winter), I never knew how much joy I would get out of smelling like a walking talking frilly valentine. This beautiful scent masterpiece just melted away the winter blues for me and I can't recommend this heavenly oil enough especially if you love floral gourmands. Holy Grail status (for those wondering that's seven heavenly holy grail fragrances I have discovered at this shop). Argan Oil Hair Rescue in Aurelia So after I fell hard for my sample of Aurelia I had to get the argan oil and if possible this fragrance is even better in my curls. When applied to my own bouffant it is transformed into a fragrant billowing tower of realistic fresh raspberries and rich buttercream with stewn roses that lasts all night and I must share that after several days of slathering and stealing sniffs from the bottle(s) it finally hit me why I love Aurelia so much- it smells exactly like one of the greatest desserts I ever had the pleasure to have on my plate years ago at a special event with added rose petals and I want to drown in this fragrance. Nothing like being reunited with food memories and having incredible shine and softness to your curls. Two free samples nestled in these above orders, thank you so much MoonaLisa! Mini Guest Soap (Listed Ingredients and Notes: African Black Soap, Colloidal Oatmeal, Frankincense and Rose Oils) Where was this bar on the website because I would have purchased a full sized version. I am officially on the hunt for frankicense and rose soap now as this tiny golden coloured square holds a timeless combination that is pure mediatative and perfect for the tub. As with all of this shop's soap creations, it's extremely gentle to my sensitive skin and not one breakout to report. Basically my skin just drinks in this soap and I can't wait to grab it and race for my water filled sanctuary. Mead Moon (Gathered Notes and Description: This full moon is said to be the signal for harvest of wild strawberries. In Europe, you may also hear it called the Honey Moon, Mead Moon or the Full Rose Moon. This scent is inspired by the romance of Mead and the Strawberry Moon, notes of Wild Strawberries, Wild Raw Honey, Rose, Cedar, Oud and spice) This is a rare perfume in my collection and I can't honestly say I have anything like it to compare to so going by the notes that amp on me, it's a tobacco honey and strawberry medley with a resiny rose heart. Depending on how the winds are blowing outside I catch a strawberry accord that smells realistic and it brings back fond memories of baking with freshly picked strawberries and there is also a dirty earthy honey I can't stop sniffing. This oil can be camphorous but I personally love that about it. Found my special fragrance for June 17th. Up next, boxes of florals and a relaxing treasure for the bath to recommend. Get ready to slather and soak, springtime has officially arrived... Bath Salts in Sea Witch (Gathered Notes and Description: The relaxing and invigorating at the same time, with a fresh spray of oceanic scent is made with essential oils of Cypress and Spruce. The salts are a blend of exotic sea salts and DEAD SEA salts, Noirmoutier salts, which both are unbelievably rich with minerals and essential oils of Cypress and Spruce) I've had my eye on this item ever since I learned about MoonaLisa last October and let me tell you the wait was definitely worth it and I must remember to hoard as many jars I can next year. I wasn't expecting to be pampered by such a grounding fragrance that smells earthy yet oceanic and my home spa experience is admittedly more entertaining now than any bath should be as the "blooming" dark ruby coloured seaweed takes me away along with the soothing salts that just ease away ever ache and care. You want to feel like a pampered sea enchanter (good or bad, your choice) get these salts and lean back and relax. Ah! This jar will be in the proud empty-indie-pile in no time. Spray-in Hair Spring Detangler in Lemon Sugar Cookie (Gathered Notes and Description: Deliciously fresh and zesty exclusive blend of cold pressed Lemon essential oil, and a blend of scrumptious cookie fragrance oils makes this a mouthwatering combination, but do not eat!) I'm still not quite sure about this fragrance as I get more iced animal cracker versus any chewy lemon sugar dusted cookie, oddly. I like it but I'm looking for a combination of cookie and cake I think, maybe even with a hint of cheesecake, something tart and strong. I know that scent combination exists. In any case, the detangler will be used until the last drop. Who doesn't want to smell like an Iced Animal Cracker? Spray-in Hair Spring Detangler and Perfume Oil in Indigo Wine (Gathered Notes and Description: A fresh and gloriously blue blend of Hydrangea's and Hyacinths!) I purchased Indigo Wine at the exact same time as another hyacinth fragrance was released from a different shop and thought I would have a good old fashioned hyacinth battle royale on my vanity and head but it was a knockout by first sniff and the title goes to ...Ostara by Alchemic Muse (reviews coming soon). I know I'm shocked as well but I have to be honest, Indigo Wine although realistic in the gorgeous diamond studded bottle this is more wet garden and greenery than I wanted on my skin. In my hair the wet greenery is tempered and although exceedingly pretty it may be a little too fresh and clean for me leaning toward hair conditioner smelling which in a way works out perfectly for a hair item. Perhaps the lilac and hyacinth blend I have read about from the Summer release last year will be a better match for me. Spray-in Hair Spring Detangler in Bee's Knees (Gathered Notes and Description: Honey, honeysuckle and hyacinth) As it says on the tin, this is a rich and heady mixture of golden honey, honeysuckle and hyacinth. Out of the three detanglers I purchased from this release, Bee's Knees is my choice pick and I plan to get an argan oil of this lovely fragrance next year. *The following items and vials were found nestled in my orders, thank you so much, Moona! Bug Resist Balm (Ingredients: Cocoabutter, Beeswax, Coconut & Almond Oil, Essential Oils of Lavender, Peppermint and Lemongrass) Mint Chocalate Chip, baby! Oh yum, wait this is bug balm? Yes, dear readers, this small glass jar holds one delectable mixture that works wonders to repel late spring insects and is perfect for outside events as the scent stays close to my skin. Tried and tested as mosquitos and invisible biting flies find me a delicacy, I have been dabbing a little on when I go out on the porch to look at the moon or watch the fireflies late at night and not one bite around my ankles. I have also been using this as a curl pomade because why not? And yes at times I want to eat my hair, love this scent (I can't get enough peppermint and chocolate in my life). I'm definitely taking this balm with me for the upcoming Fourth of July cookouts and packing it away for camping. Katherine (Listed Notes: Amber, Cocoa, Woods and Rose) All hail the Queen of Gourmands as this scent artist can do chocolate notes like no other. This is long lasting regal decadence and brings to mind S'mores & Hot Cocoa but the rich Valentine's Day version and Katherine is goes down on the list as another full bottle (plus bath salts or scrub) purchase eventually. The rose, sandalwood and warm amber in this perfume is another level of captured romance and is a timeless combination. It's absolutely magnificent and a gourmand-floral to recommend. Alexandria (Gathered Notes and Description: Soft, woody, mossy, floral, and about 13 other components, with hints of ambergris, dry old book pages and a touch of intoxicating sweet labdanum) I have finally found a book fragrance without any leather and it somehow smells like scattered book pages in the winds. There is a realistic moss note in the opening that I could roll around in and I'm also in love with the wood accord in this blend. True to the description Alexandria is a soft, woody with dry book pages and a kiss of resins. I will definitely be using this oil for reading and relaxing. I wonder how this fragrance would transform in the bath? Only one way to find out, on the list it goes. Ramo's Raspberry & Rose (Gathered Notes and Description: Inspired by Famed New Orleans barman Henry C. Ramos, said to have invented this rich, potent, and frothy egg white and, sugary and cream cocktail in the 1880s, with my twist of fresh, and zesty Rhubarb, a touch of Bulgarian Rose absolute, and a touch of Vetiver to ground it out) Potent is a great way to describe this perfume on first application but it is also addicting as I can't stop smelling my wrist. Who knew Bulgarian Rose and Rhurbarb would create such a perfect garden matchup. As it dries down the tartness with floral settles and morphs into an effervescent creamy and sugary raspberry scent, what wondeful scent socrery is this? I can honestly say, I have nothing like Ramo's Raspberry & Rose in my whole collection or knew anything like this blend existed. Mmm it's so lovely and unique. A perfect scent cocktail for summer! Don't Get Your Knickers In A Twist (Gathered Notes & Description: This unusual scent is fresh and a wakeup call! Essential oils of: Fresh Lemon, Cardamom, Coriander, Patchouli & Bergamot) Dream lemon verbena and sassafras scent, is that really you?! Mmm this smells like fresh squeezed sweet lemonade and spicy lemon verbena braided with sassafras. I could happily drown in this fragrance. This is country summertime and rambling through the woods, all in one vial. Please send me everything in this fragrance. Everyone can leave now, show's over, oh wait I need to mention about the patchouli note that stays until the next afternoon with a spicy pepper note. Where has Don't Get You Knickers In A Twist been all my life? Holy Grail number eight, right here. Comments are closed.
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