L'Occitane Verveine Sorbet

Today's post is on a new summery range from L’Occitane’s called Sorbet Verbena, launching July 2012.

 

This limited edition includes an Eau De Toilette, a beautiful Citrus fragrance with top notes of Lime and Grapefruit as well as;

· Cooling Gloss (£8)

· Exfoliating Shower Gel (£15)

· Body Ice Gel (£18.50)

· Refreshing Mist (£10)

What L'Occitane say,

'L'OCCITANE Verbena is formulated from a premium quality verbena extract from Corsica, which is particularly fine and pure. The lemon fragrance energises and revives the senses, thereby helping to banish tiredness and stress. Products include fragrances, body care, home fragrances and hair care.'

 

I was lucky to receive a sample if the gloss to try.

The gloss has a lovely light refreshing scent and is an easy to apply cear gloss. It feels lovely and refreshing on as it has an ever so slight cooling sensation and is non sticky (yay no hair stuck to lips!). If I was off abroad this would be a fantastic pick me up for my handbag.

 

I now need to check out the shower gel and fragrance!

 

What's your favourite way to refresh in the heat?

 

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L'Occitane Hydration Face Mist

Today's post is on L'Occitane Hydration Face Mist from the Angelica range. Here is what L'Occitane say about the range,

'During the Middle Ages in France, angelica was used for its excellent medical properties and as a herb. It was recommended for the overworked or convalescing. Angelica essential oil has hydrating and toning properties, which helps restore one's beauty.'

I don't own any face mists and have to say I have never really tried one either. The concept appeals to me especially as I am not great in hot weather. Both myself and L get hot and bothered really quickly. But I had never really fancied spraying it over my makeup.

L'Occitane says,

'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. '

The mist is extremely refreshing when you spray it (though I jump everytime I spray it on my face!). I can see this would be great on holiday when you were sight seeing or on the beach to cool you down. The mist also has a lovely refreshing scent which helps pick you up as well. But it's a very delicate scent!

I have to say though I still wouldn't want to use this if I had a full face of makeup on, it seems a bit odd. Though it doesn't affect your makeup when you spray it on I just find the experience odd, and I know lots of you are fans of using face mists after applying your makeup.

This will be joining me on my holiday this year as my skin loves the refreshing feel after I have had a spritz in the heat!

Are you a face mist fan? What's your trick for a hot day?

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L'Occitane Cologne Collection

Today's post is on the new colognes available from L'Occitane.

What L'Occitane say

'The landscape of Provence is shaped by fountains, wells, springs and rivers. Their refreshing, crystal-clear, lulling murmurs create a soothing backdrop to the sun-drenched days.

To celebrate these sources of freshness, abundance and vitality, L'OCCITANE has created a collection of eaux de cologne.
Eau Universelle, Eau Ravissante, Eau Captivante:
discover three refreshing eaux de cologne that quench the senses.'

There is a choice of 3 fragrances Eau Ravissante (floral cologne for women), Eau Universelle (citrus cologne unisex) and Eau Captivante (aromatic cologne for men).

I was lucky to received Eau Ravissante (300 ml) to try. My first thought was how great the bottle looked with its Art Deco design!

Here is what L'Occitane say about the fragrance,

'The Eau Ravissante Fresh Cologne offers a dazzling bouquet of floral aromas with fruity citrus notes. This mischievous fragrance combines the sensual softness of rose petals with the sparkling freshness of citrus fruits.
The Eau Ravissante contains the essential oils of Mediterranean bergamot and damascena rose.'

This is my sort of fragrance and reminds me of my current favourite D & G no.3.

The 300 ml bottle is a screw top without a spray and you certainly can't take this in your bag. But luckily they do a 50ml spray bottle for your handbag.

I love the smell and I am also tempted by the unisex version as well.

 

Available in a large 300ml bottle (£37), handbag size 50ml sprays (£21) and shower gels (£13).


 

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L'Occitane re-opening in Covent Garden

Just a quick post to let you know that,  L’Occitane is re-opening their biggest flagship store on Thursday 17th May in Covent Garden - basically tomorrow!

To celebrate the opening, L’Occitane is offering the first 150 shoppers who visit the boutique a complimentary goody bag.

L'Occitane Makeup Range

So today we've got something a little special to share with you.  We L'Occitane here on the blog.  The products are always smell and look amazing - for me they do the best hand cream ever.

Well they're now releasing a Makeup range.

Launching in April 2012 and part of the Pivoine Delicate range, L'Occitane have created 3 lipsticks, 3 lip glosses and a gorgeous lip gloss/perfume combo which you can see above.

We were sent a lipstick in Pivoine Delicate, the gloss in Rose Fremissant and the Eau de Toilette and Gloss Duo.

Firstly I have to just stop and say that the packaging is absolutely stunning.  It has a real vintage vibe to it and I have to say I love it. Gorgeous and chic.

Swatch of the gloss duo.

Gloss Duo

The Eau de Toilette is gorgeous which blends the softness of peony and rose petals and lily of the valley.  It smells so beautiful and is perfect for spring.

The gloss is such a gorgeous peachy shade that is to easy to wear.  The gloss itself has a little brush which makes it easy to apply.

Gloss and lipstick swatch.

Lip gloss - Rose Fremissant

The main gloss range is slightly different and applies with a little padded foot instead, which I do think provides a much better coverage of the gloss.  The lovely pink shade is a perfect colour for me - only downside is that it's shimmery (regular readers will know that I have serious issues with glittery/shimmery/sparkly products) but despite my issues the colour is so feminine and summery.

Lipstick - Pivoine Delicate

Finally we have my favourite of the range which is a gorgeous nude/pink.  It's quite a sheer lipstick but I like the look.  It applies amazingly and I love the end result.

Overall I'm really impressed with the range.  It screams of girly elegance with its gorgeous delicate peaches, pinks and reds and the packaging is just so pretty.  I do think they're a little pricey but I feel like the packaging and overall quality does go someway to justifying the price.

Eau de Toilette - £14.00

Lip Gloss - £11.50

Lipstick - £12.50

L'Occitane Cherry Princess

Today's post is on a on new Limited Edition scent available from L'Occitane, its called Cherry Princess.

Here is what L'Occitane say about about the range,
'This NEW Fragrance collection blends the juicy scents of red cherries with a delicate floral softness, reminiscent of the graceful beauty of a princess.'
The new scent is available in Shower cream, Body Gel, Hand Cream, Eua de Toilette, and a Gift Set.
I think the smell sounds lovely....I love Grapfuit and it sounds so interesting to be mixed with Cherry. It sounds perfect for spring.

They have even realised a great gift set in time for Mother's Day.

Cherry Princess Gift Set £39, Eau de Toilette 50ml, Shower Cream 250ml, Body Lotion 75ml and Hand Cream 30ml (worth £58). A new, limited edition scent, the Cherry Princess Collection captures the beauty and essence of the cherry tree with its delicate flowers that change from white to red over the summer months. This bright, fruity floral scent opens with a delicate blend of grapefruit and cherries from the Luberon region of Provence, followed by a floral bouquet supported by musk and precious woods.

Can't wait to have a smell and probably pick up a hand cream...

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