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Creating A Fragrance With Me Fragrance

Posted on 06/20/2016 by Amber Rose Posted in Bath & Body, Fragrance, Me Fragrance, Product Reviews, Sp3ctrum, Sp3ctrum Cosmetics

I stumbled upon Me Fragrance while doing some research for another article I was writing about natural oil and vegan perfumes. I noticed that the site had a lot of information about how to create your own fragrance, the scent balance and blending suggestions. I love perfumes but I’m one of those people that doesn’t want to smell like everyone else. I’m always seeking that “OMG, YOU SMELL SO GOOD” reaction from people when they come near me or hug me LOL

Don’t get me wrong, the leading fragrances are great but I want to be extra unique in my personal scent. I’ve even mixed my perfumes and lotions a little to be a little be more unique.

Me Fragrance

There are several steps to designing your own fragrance. First, you select what product you want to design. There is a large selection to choose from. You can design a fragrance in a bottle, a soy candle, reed diffuser, body lotion, body wash, body souffle, shampoo, conditioner, bath salts, sugar body scrub, bath and body oil, room spray and hand soap. Once you select the item and the size of the item that you want, you move on to designing the fragrance.

When you start to design the fragrance there are three options to choose from:

Designer fragrance – select from fragrances that you already like. Me Fragrance will not dupe a perfume on the market, but you are welcome to try to do it yourself.
Fragrance Family – select a fragrance family like Floral, Woody, Citus/Fruit, Greens, etc.
Pre-mixed blend – select from pre-mixed bases that you can add or subtract scents too.

There are over 150 different essential & fragrance oils, the perfume combinations are limitless. When blending you can select up to 6 different fragrances to create a customize fragrance just for you.

A good rule is to have about 25% base notes, 45% middle notes and 30% top notes. Perfume creation is definitely a subjective process so you are always free to blend whatever you like, these are only guidelines to help you get started and give you the info needed to build an exquisite signature fragrance.

I selected a sample size of water based fragrance. I worked on my fragrance for 3 days to make sure I created something that I would wear. I didn’t want it to get here and I couldn’t stand it. At the end, I selected scents that I really like and hoped that it worked out for the best. I named my first fragrance Guess Work for obvious reasons.

Guess Work

15% Lily of the Valley

20% Strawberry

10% Vanilla Bean

20% Amber

30% Cotton Candy

5% Black Cherry

I was so excited to smell my creation. The processing time is 1 to 3 working days and it ships from Santa Ana, CA so I didn’t have to wait too long. Once it arrived, I could smell it through the package. It was absolutely AMAZING. The fragrance was a lovely mix of my selections that was rich and very full. It didn’t have a watered down smell at all.

Me Fragrance is a really great service that is inexpensive to use but provides high-quality products. You can design a fragrance and receive a sample to see if you got it right then you can order several different size bottles.

Me Fragrance uses a natural base for all the perfumes roll on perfumes:

Contains no synthetic products
Contains no petrochemicals, alcohols, DPGs, parabens, SLS, or PEG’s
Only pure essential oils & organic ingredients
100% vegetable and fruit
Vegan
Biodegradable
Renewable, sustainable resource

Me Fragrance base used in the eau de parfum sprays:

Skin-safe
Low-level amounts of alcohol
Water-based
High disbursement properties

I liked Guess Work so much that I designed a few more fragrances to see what else I could come up with. I created two additional formulas, one a unisex fragrance I called “Dapper Days” and the other I called “Unicorn Breath.”

I created Dapper Day with top notes of bamboo, middle notes of Hibiscus and White Tea, bottom notes of Sensual Amber, Patchouli, Chocolate.

Unicorn Breath, I created with my daughter in mind. I wanted to create something that was light and airy with sweet, warm tones that remind you of happiness and sunshine. Clique yes, but it came out AMAZINGLY. I added base notes of Vanilla and Strawberry for a rich familiar scent. Then I added a little bit of Tonka Bean for a warm but not overpowering woody tone with a hint of slightly bittersweet almond. To finish it off, I added a little bit of Caramel and Cotton Candy for that happiness, sunshine day at the fair feel. Then I worked with the Me Fragrance team to balance and perfect my formula adding a little bit of this and that to make my fragrance unicorn with glitter mixed with fairytale like. They did an amazing job of reviewing my notes and suggesting successful little tweaks.

The finished result is the most amazing thing I’ve ever smelled. It was exactly how I imagined with. And with no petrochemicals, alcohols, DPGs, parabens, SLS, or PEG’s when I wore it, it didn’t turn on me. You know how you wear a perfume that smells GREAT in the bottle but when you wear it, it smells like someone splashed wet goat on you?! That’s because of all the synthetic ingredients mixing with your sweat and oil. That didn’t happen with this. I wore it for the next 2 weeks and I kind you not, everyone that I came into contact with said “You smell so good, what is that? I need that!” From the grocery store to the MAC store, people were coming up to me and telling me they loved what I have on.

If you would like to take a shot at creating your own fragrance, I have worked with the wonderful staff at Me Fragrance and I have a coupon code for all my followers for 15% off any fragrance creation: AR15

Unicorn Breath is available for pre-order today on my website. And until July 1st, you can pre-order AND get $10 OFF with secret coupon code UNICORNMAGIC

UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil Review, Photos

Posted on 06/09/2016 by Amber Rose Posted in Bath & Body, Face, Product Reviews, UMA Oils

Uma oils are inspired and culminated in rich tradition, powerful science, and above all, love. I was very impressed to discover that Uma Oil has held onto their deep tradition of hand-harvesting, handcrafting and bottling each luxurious oil elixir entirely on the lush farms of India. Uma Oils formulas are infused with the ancient science of Ayurveda to deliver soul-deep beauty solutions.

Uma Oil is rooted in the philosophy that beauty, wellness and a fulfilled life go hand-in-hand. The health of your skin and mind are deeply interconnected. This is why Uma Oil two distinct yet complementary lines of Beauty and Wellness products work synergistically to bring unmatched vitality to your skin and your mind.

UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil

Uma Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil is a multipurpose, antioxidant-rich face oil that is perfect daily use face oil for all skin types—combination skin, oily skin and even sensitive skin. Luxury Facial oils have been on the rise in the beauty industry this year. They can be used on any skin type and can be used after a daily cleansing routine, under a weekly clay or gel skin mask or used as a makeup primer.

UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil

Uma Oils, while following the deep history of the culture surrounding their creation techniques, they also give back to empowering women while helping them achieve financial independence. Over half of Uma’s employees are women, all of whom are paid fair wages on par with their male counterparts.

Uma is committed to equal pay, in a country where
gender-based pay gaps are often dramatic, especially in the agriculture industry. Uma also offer their staff ongoing education programs, childcare, and generous pension plans, to ensure they have the monetary resources and practical understanding to plan for their financial futures. This theme permeates every part of the Uma organization – even their exquisite reusable packaging is hand sewn and embroidered by female artisans in rural India.

Rating |

Price | $125.00 / £86.14 / €109.67 / ¥13330

Availability | UMAOil.com

Product | Ultra lightweight, and freshly scented, this lavender-rich blend soothes and hydrates the skin at any age.

Pigmentation | This product has many rich ingredients oil based and has no pigmentation. It appears to have a pale yellow tint in the bottle but it comes out slightly tinted to translucent on a white cloth. It leaves no color, stain or tint when applied to the skin.

Application | Uma Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil can be used after washing your face day and night for maximum skin benefit. I suggest placing 2-3 drops between your palms, and gently pat your face with the pads of your finger in firm circular motion all over your face, neck and décolletage. This oil absorbs fairly quickly so your can also use this oil around your eyes and lips

Texture/Finish | Even though this product is a very rich oil, I applied to my face and within about 30 seconds it was completely absorbed into my skin without leaving a shine or oily residue behind.

Longevity | The oil absorbs quickly but you can feel the softness and smell the soft aroma of lavender on my skin for several hours. I noticed my skin didn’t feel slick or greasy at all. It leave a smooth supple feel to my skin where it was applied.

Quality Of Ingredients |
List of ingredients: Rose Essential Oil, Neroli Essential Oil, Sandalwood Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Clary Sage Essential Oil & Jojoba oil.

List ingredients that are interesting:

Clary Sage Essential Oil – essential oil kills bacteria and fungi, curbs growth and spread of bacterial infections, and also protects against new infections. It also balances and regulates the production of natural oils in the skin, reducing both oily and dry skin and makes your skin look young and beautiful.

Neroli Essential Oil – known for its ability to revive skin at the cellular level, Neroli Essential Oil can be beneficial for stretch marks, scars and wrinkles.

Is it Vegan?: Yes.

Does this company animal test?: No. “All of our products are 100% organic, vegan, and free from synthetic fragrances and emulsifiers, preservatives, parabens, GMOs, and mineral oils. We test our oils on real women – never animals.” – Uma Oils

Value Vs. Cost |
Cost per unit | 1 bottle is $125.00 for 1 oz.
Price / Weight? $4.23 per mL of product

Overview | UMA Oils quickly became one of my favorite facial oils of all time. It’s light and spreads so easy on the skin. Because of the richness of the ingredients, only a few drops are needed to get the full benefit so a few drops go a long way. UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil has orange and neroli essential oils which are rich in Vitamin C that helps with prevention and repair of hyperpigmentation, that skin is at high risk in the Summer months and warmer climates of. The jojoba oil base molecules are so small and expertly fermented that oil absorbs and penetrates the skin very quickly and efficiently. You can apply to the skin alone or under BB cream or foundation without waiting for the product to absorb.

UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil

8.6 Reviewer

Summary

UMA Oils quickly became one of my favorite facial oils of all time. It's light and spreads so easy on the skin. Because of the richness of the ingredients, only a few drops are needed to get the full benefit so a few drops go a long way. UMA Oils Beauty Boosting Day Face Oil has orange and neroli essential oils which are rich in Vitamin C that helps with prevention and repair of hyperpigmentation, that skin is at high risk in the Summer months and warmer climates of. The jojoba oil base molecules are so small and expertly fermented that oil absorbs and penetrates the skin very quickly and efficiently. You can apply to the skin alone or under BB cream or foundation without waiting for the product to absorb.

Criterion 10

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Lulu Blossom Dreamsicle Body Balm Review, Photos

Posted on 06/06/2016 by Amber Rose Posted in Bath & Body, Lulu Blossom, Product Reviews

Dreamsicle Body Balm is a deep moisturizing balm that can be used just about anywhere on the body. It’s rich and creamy with nourishing Shea butter making it great for cuticles, cracked hands, feet, and elbows. It can also be used as a hair pomade or just for those frizzy fly aways.

Made with Shea butter, candellila wax, grape seed oil, essential and fragrance oils, it’s a great oil based body balm for softening and hydrating skin.

Rating |

Price | $7.00 / £4.84 / €6.16 / ¥751.6

Availability | LuluBlossom.com

Product | Dreamsicle Body Balm is a vegan firm face, body and hair moisturizer.

Pigmentation | This product applies to be a taupe orange in the jar but when applied it is transparent and leaves no color on the skin.

Application | Lulu Blossom Dreamsicle Body Balm is a firm body moisturizer can be applied to your face, skin and even your hair as a pomade. Due to it’s firm natural I suggest removing the product with your nail or the back of your thumb to scoop it out. If you are applying to a client, you can use a makeup spatula or heat in a bowl of warm water.

Texture/Finish | Lulu Blossom Dreamsicle Body Balm is a firm but thin palm when it is warmed by your skin. It melts fairly quickly and smooths easily.

Longevity | I used this product for about 6 days. It’s over 100 degrees here and I found that this helped keep my skin moisturized for several hours a day.

Quality Of Ingredients |
List of ingredients: Euphorbia Careifera (Candellila) Wax, Butyrosperosperum Parki (Shea Butter), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance

List ingredients that are interesting:

Grapeseed oil – contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, both of which are great for stopping acne. The oil also contains linoleic acid, which is great for promoting skin health.

Is it Vegan?: Yes.

Does this company animal test?: No.

Shipping, if available? FREE SHIPPING! on orders of $99 or more.

Value Vs. Cost |
Cost per unit | 1 jar is 2 oz.
Price / Weight? 7.00 / 2 oz = $3.5 oz ($0.12 per gram)

Overview | I love, love, love, this product. I wish it came in a bigger jar. I have always found lotions and creams too wet to use when I get out of the shower. I feel “slimy” when I apply them when I’m still moist so I prefer to apply oils. This product provides the best of both worlds. Great moisturization and absorption. It has a smooth blend of sweet orange and decadent sweet cream scent that I love. It’s not too strong, which I like. Lulu Blossom Dreamsicle Body Balm is a great product to travel with and keep in your kit. It’s firm enough to keep in your purse in the Summer without it melting all over the inside.

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