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Fragrance Notes 101: Understanding Top, Middle and Base Notes
Hey Beauties Have you ever sprayed a perfume, loved it instantly and then, 30 minutes later, wondered why you suddenly smell like an antique wooden chest or a vanilla cupcake? That, my friend, is the magic (and mystery) of fragrance notes. A perfume isn’t just one scent, it’s a carefully crafted experience that unfolds over time. This is why a fragrance that starts off bright and citrusy can settle into something deep, warm and completely different by the end of the day. If you’ve ever been confused about how perfumes develop on the skin, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Let’s break down top, middle and base notes so you…
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Understanding Perfume Scent Profiles: How to Choose the Right Fragrance for You
Hi Beauties Perfume is deeply personal, what smells divine to one person might be overwhelming to another. The secret to finding your perfect scent lies in understanding scent profiles and knowing which notes work for you (and which ones don’t). Blind-buying a perfume just because it has notes you think you’ll love can lead to disappointment. Sometimes, even when all the listed notes sound perfect, the blend may not sit well on your skin, or one hidden nuance might completely throw you off. This is why testing before purchasing is key! The Basics: Perfume Scent Profiles Fragrances are typically categorized into olfactory families, which help define their overall vibe.…
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Embracing the Silence: My Three-Year Break from Blogging and Social Media After Two Babies
Hi beauties It feels surreal to be typing these words after a three-year hiatus. Life has a way of sweeping us off our feet, doesn’t it? In my case, the sweet chaos of motherhood, twice over, led me away from the keyboard and into a world of baby giggles, sleepless nights and countless diaper changes. Two babies in two years, if that doesn’t redefine life, I don’t know what does! But now, as I sit here, sipping lukewarm coffee (because, let’s be honest, hot coffee is a myth for moms), I’m ready to share my journey with you. The decisions Three years ago, I made a conscious decision…
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5 Year Blogiversary + Giveaway
Hello, my fellow makeup lovers! Welcome to the 1st blog post of the year 2022. Those who read my last post and follow me on other social platforms, would know that I was pregnant. Well, your girl gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on the 23rd of January. Yup, 2022 is the year I became a mom. So you can only imagine how challenging these past few weeks have been. To all the moms out there, well done, this ain’t easy. Probably one of the most challenging life experiences and yet all together extremely rewarding. Current life update Jasmine and I are gradually finding our feet and settling…
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Brand Review: Skin Functional
A skincare company that’s quickly taking the local skincare industry by storm. How exciting is this? Hey, my beauties. It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post of any sort. For those who don’t follow me on any of my social platforms, I have some big news to share. We’re expecting a baby girl and are due in January 2022. Most moms would know that pregnancy brings about all sorts of symptoms and little niggles that one never experienced before. Well for me, it was hormonal breakouts. I’ve never experienced anything like this and needed to do research on how to safely treat it. There are also several…
