Review - Soap & Glory The Righteous Body Butter

I fell in love with Soap & Glory for all the wrong reasons! The bright pink containers, the witty tongue-in-cheek product names, the vintage-inspired packaging and the girly fragrances all joined forces and hauled me in before I could do my usual background research on performance, function and most importantly ingredient list. Something so pretty and feminine had to be amazing, right?

The answer of course is yes and no and Soap & Glory is a classic example of a brand that focuses more on the outer packaging and marketing message, that the formulation of the product itself.
I don't really have anyone to blame for my impulse purchases or for the fact that I fall so easily into the advertising trap and nobody forced me to buy anything nor did I feel obligated to use their products. However I can't help but be a tiny bit disappointed with the brand messaging and the fact that a company that supposedly cares about women would produce products that are simply sub par and definitively overpriced for the ingredients used in the final formula.

I know that Soap & Glory is not all bad and I am sure they have a few redeeming products in their line up however after purchasing several things that disappointed me I am bitterly going to step aside and look for something better.
My last Soap & Glory purchase was the Righteous Body Butter and even though I liked using it I still ended up being disappointed because the formulation was average, the ingredient list full of various "nasties" and the price for the quality was seriously inflated.

I know there are a lot of people out there that love Soap & Glory and this particular body butter so I hope this review doesn't offend anyone. The only reason I am writing this slightly negative opinion is because I believe that we must have a balanced view when it comes to product reviews and part of the reason I started blogging in the first place was to be able to present readers with a clear and honest picture of the products I personally used.
My personal opinion of the Soap & Glory Righteous Body Butter is that it fails to deliver on its promises and under-preforms in comparison to some other drugstore, less pricy body lotions.

Description;

Award winning body butter with softening shea butter and aloe vera. Smooth on a handful after your shower and you might swear you're wearing velvet. Scented with our Original Pink™ fragrance.

Directions for use;

After showering or bathing, smooth a generous handful of The Righteous Butter onto damp skin and massage lightly until it all sinks in.

Ingredients;

Water, Shea Butter (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Cetyl Alcohol (thickening agent), Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient), Coconut Oil (Emollient), Cacoa Seed Butter, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol,Ethylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Limonene, Butylphenyl, Methylpropional, Potassium Hydroxide, BHT, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Citral, Propylparaben, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben

Upon closer examination of the Righteous Body Butter ingredient list, heavy duty emollients are easily recognized including Shea Butter, Aloe Vera, Cacao Seed Butter and various essential oils. I wasn't able to find out exact concentrations but judging by its thick, greasy texture I would say that the percentage is quite high and it would make sense because this is meant for dry skin. I purchased this product based on the fact that it claimed  to provide deep moisture and since it was thick, it was very easy to assume that it really would be adequate.

The Soap & Glory Righteous Body Butter would be perfect if it actually absorbed into the skin at a certain point but no matter how long I wait for it to sink it, it just refuses to work for me. I have tried experimenting with various amounts, applied on both dry and damp skin, mixed it with body oil and other body lotions but its not co-operating at all.

The fragrance of the body butter is Soap & Glory's signature Original Pink scent and even though its not my favorite its pleasant enough that I would have no objections about it if the product was otherwise usable.

I hate giving a negative rating to a product but I honestly cannot recommend something that preformed so poorly. It never really sinks in to my skin, leaving greasy residue on the body and worst of all despite all those emollients my skin was left feeling irritated and very dry just mere hours after initial application.

I will be passing this on to a friend as I don't want it to go to waste and if her experience is any different I will update this review with the new information but until then I don't recommend this and suggest you save the $20-25 and purchase a tube of the Bliss Body Butter instead

I hope this is helpful anyways :-)

What do you think about the Soap & Glory products? Maybe I am the only one that doesn't like it?

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-) 

Review - Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer in Light

The Sunday Riley brand is very new to me and in fact this Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer is the first product that I have tried from their line up. A few months ago I heard some very positive things about the Sunday Riley skincare, made a mental note to look in to it and then promptly forgot all about it. It doesnt seem to have a lot of coverage in the blogosphere, which is probably the reason it slipped my mind. I am assuming that the lack of exposure of the brand is largely due to the high prices of their skincare line or it could be simply that its one of those niche brands who strive to stay away from hype, all the while building up a loyal fan base that grows because the products are just that good. I am bound to agree with the latter scenario.

After some background research of the brand itself I was impressed to find out that Sunday Riley formulation rely heavily on combining advanced chemical research with pure natural botanicals to give its customer the best of both worlds.

Now that I've had a chance to play with several Sunday Riley pieces I can see why such a low key brand has such a huge, devoted following, including celebrities, supermodels, famous makeup artists and real girls like myself. Who wouldn't want to look like the picture above?
Their branding stays away from anything too trendy and focuses on creating classic pieces that will flatter the everyday woman, giving her effortless, breathable formulas that require very little fuss to work with.

The product I want to introduce you to today is the Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer, available in three shades - light, medium and deep. I would have to say that I am so impressed with this product that I can't see myself ever going without it.

Description; 
A sheer, lightweight primer that oxygenates and plumps the skin.
This multipurpose formula with regenerating, anti-glycation peptides and sodium hyaluronate leave skin fine-textured, polished and youthful, with a touch of radiance. Rejuvenox keeps this perfecting primer completely ventilated and drenched in oxygen. It can be worn under foundation to make it a smooth, flawless surface for precise foundation application and extend makeup wear, or worn alone for a sheer, perfecting wash of color.

Ingredients; 

Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, Stearoxy Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Mica, Nylon 12, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bentonite, Steareth-20, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7, Cyclomethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Gylcol, Sodium Hyaluronate.

As a huge skincare connoisseur I am always impressed when a brand manages to create a good quality makeup product and includes skin-loving ingredients in the formulation. The Sunday Riley team did exactly that and made it work perfectly.

The primer is enriched with Rejuvenox which increases hydration, helps reduce fine lines by filling ridges and is known to help treat acne-prone skin. The addition of Sodium Hyaluronate also contributes to retaining moisture levels in your skin, giving your complexion a very fresh, youthful dewy appearance. Finally the Peptide Complex supports elasticity of the skin by speeding up natural collagen production.

Judging by the the ingredients I would have hardly classified as a makeup product however the Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer manages to preform perfectly in both fields. That is why I feel that classifying this as just a "primer" densest do this product or the brand itself enough credit.

The texture of this Breathable Tinted Primer resembles that of a fresh whipped cream and blends in flawlessly without much effort. The skin is left velvety soft and unlike some other silicone-heavy primers the Sunday Riley version is almost weightless, so much so that after about a minute you no longer feel it all.

The biggest impact of the Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer for my complexion was that the "tint" suspended in the primer effectively covered up minor imperfections, evened out my skin tone and ultimately settled into such a dewy shade that I did not need any foundation on top. The final result was natural and polished, resembling a skin-like finish than anything else I tried with similar properties. I honestly don't think anything has ever made my complexion look that flawless or radiant for that matter.
I guess its easy to see why I love this pseudo primer and why it became an essential part of my daily makeup routine in just about two weeks.

I had expected the price tag of this primer to be much higher that it is ($48 for 1 oz) because of the the cost of some of their other products, especially the skincare choices. Its still pricier than some of the other similar products but since it preforms this well I don't want to criticize the brand itself because I am more than pleased with the results.

For more information about the Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer and their other products, including retail opportunities visit their direct website, our trusty Sephora, or Barney's.



I hope that was helpful :-)

Have you tried the Sunday Riley Effortless Breathable Tinted Primer? What is your favorite primer?

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-)

Brand Rave - Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrub in Troika

I know that at this point my blog looks like some kind of marketing campaign for the entire Haus of Gloi inventory but you can rest assured I am not connected with their company in any shape or form and all of the products I reviewed were either gifts or purchased independently. Haus of Gloi is not paying me to write this and I doubt they are even aware of this blog existence.

I just happen to be absolutely smitten with everything they stand for, how they conduct their business and customer service and the quality and performance of pretty much everything they make. Haus of Gloi also happens to be run by two very lovely individuals who are obviously geniuses when it comes to innovative pampering, which is something I really appreciate. For a quick glimpse into their ultra-cool lifestyle I suggest you check out their blog by clicking here.

Their Bubbling Scrubs have been my latest discovery and I have enjoyed using them immensely. They are a very different breed when it comes to traditional exfoliants and I love that I can actually feel the difference on my skin while I am still in the shower.
Nothing makes a girl feel more pampered than silky, soft, lightly fragranced skin and that is exactly what the Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrubs deliver.


Fragrance;

A trinity of soft milks, almond, oat and coconut, lashed with sweet agave nectar and the ethereal scent of clean white.

Official Description;
Our soft bubbling scrub is made from scratch and never a base! A delightfully scrubby and lightly foaming confection.Our foaming base is whipped until it produces soft peaks, similar to that of whipped cream. A blend of two sugars is then folded in, both fine and medium grain for fantastic scrubbing and polish it off with a heaping scoop of shea butter to leave you cleansed and smooth but never dried out. We use Optiphen, a paraben and formaldehyde-free preservative system. 100% vegan, always.

Directions for Use;

Apply to wet skin and massage into skin using circular motions. This is a water activated product and works best when vigorously lathered. I do not recommend this product for the face.

Ingredients;

Organic cane sugar, sucrose (sugar), vegetable glycerin, sodium coco sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, propylene glycol, sorbitol, stearic acid, proprietary fragrance blend, shea butter, phenoxyethanol (and) caprylyl glycol

I am a huge fan of gourmand scents so the light complexity of Troika was very appealing to me, especially when I layered it with the matching pumpkin butter. The combination of coconut, oat and almond milk had the uncanny ability to envelop me with warmth and comfort after each shower so no matter how bad of a day I was having, a couple of whiffs of this could really turn things around for me.

I prefer my body scrubs to have a good combination of grit and slip to them so I feel like I am accomplishing the exfoliation tasks without being too harsh about it. The Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrub ($3.50 for 2 oz or $8.00 for 6 oz.) fit my preferences perfectly and the milky lather was an additional silky bonus I wasn't expecting to find. The sugar granules in the Troika stayed gritty enough for approximately 60 seconds upon which they completely emulsified into the soft milky lather leaving my skin perfectly soft, nourished and residue-free.
The resulting silky sensation and light fragrance lingered past the shower time and definitively left my skin feeling better than my usual body exfoliants, which were either too drying or left me feeling too greasy.

Layering my skin with either the pumpkin butter or body emulsion completed the mini pamper session and I couldnt have been happier with the final effect.

Haus of Gloi products are very reasonably priced and in my opinion even a bargain compared to similar products that require you to get a chemistry degree in order to decipher their ingredient list.
For more information and retail just visit their website directly - I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed!

I hope you found this helpful :-)

Have you tried the Haus of Gloi Bubbling Scrubs? What is your favorite scrub?

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-) 

Murad - Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex

We all know or at least we should know how important sufficient sunscreen can be for the health and protection of our skin. Cumulative sun exposure and sunscreen neglect can seriously add up and  come to haunt you even years from now, resulting in premature wrinkles, premature sun and age spots, "leathery" skin or worst case scenario skin cancer. 

Despite being aware of all the risks I unfortunately ignored all of my own "lovely" advice for years and had a rather dangerous affair with the sun every summer as I vied for that sexy-tanned look. I literally cringe today when I think about the baby oil glaze all over my body as I "tanned" with my friends, thinking the whole thing just made me ultra-cool. 

Luckily for me as I become more interested in the beauty & skincare field I realized the kind of dangerous game I was playing each summer, deciding finally to invest in a good, quality sunscreen and explore the choices of photo-damage reversal. 

Dr. Murad's skincare products are pretty well known at this point, mostly due to the Shopping Network, Infomercials and various celebrity endorsements. My own exposure to the Murad brand is quite limited but upon closer research I was happy to see just how much research is invested in each and every product they release, not to mention that their skincare lines cover just about any skincare concern you might be dealing with.   

Murad's Essential-C product line up is targeted towards anti-aging, radiance renewal, rejuvenation, damage reversal and vitamin-C driven skin repair. This is not your average skincare line, everything about Essential-C is results oriented with some hard core ingredients and regiments implemented to get the most out of your products. I have to say I was thoroughly impressed!

As I was looking for a skincare treatment targeted towards damage reversal and further protection, the Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex seemed like a perfect fit as it promised to deal with both of those issues. 

Description;

Reverse damage and restore youthful clarity with this anti-aging vitamin C treatment.

Target rejuvenation with breakthrough technology. Clinically proven to decrease fine lines by 17% after one application and improve the signs of photodamage by 46% after 4 weeks. This anti-aging treatment features pure vitamin C along with our patented Skin Repair System with Co-3™ to improve skin elasticity, stimulate collagen synthesis, improve skin clarity and provide powerful antioxidant protection.

U.S. Patent 5,972,999/6,194,452

Directions;
Once daily after cleansing and toning, massage a thin layer over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, follow with Essential-C Day Moisture SPF 30.

Ingredients;

Cyclomethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Rice Amino Acids, Zinc Aspartate, Chitosan Ascorbate, Retinyl Palmitate, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Ranunculus Ficaria Extract, Phytonadione, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vegetable Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil

The Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex uses pure vitamin C and vitamin E concentrates to fade pigmentation spots and provide soothing antioxidant protection at the same time. Dr. Murad's secretive, patented Skin Repair System with Co-3™ is said to stimulate your skin's natural collagen-synthesis and in turn improve elasticity , reduce environmental damage and harness the power of orange, basil and grapefruit extracts to further protect and soothe the skin surface. The addition of Retinyl Palmitate only boosts its performance and adds additional exfoliating properties to increase radiance and skin clarity.

Dr. Murad recommends this treatment complex along with the whole Essential-C line up for all reformed sun-worshipers, like myself.


Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex is unlike any other skincare treatment I have ever used and initially I wasn't completely on how this felt or worked on my skin.

I think its important to mention that this is not meant to replace your daily moisturizer and should be treated like any other potent treatment complex. Initial application can be quite intense if you are not expecting the stinging sensation - it can be quite intense so start out slowly and sparingly.

The texture of this treatment is a bit strange, its creamy but slightly grainy as well, drying to a matte-velvet like finish. I would say it resembles a powder-like feel which may take some getting used to.

Evaluating results and deciding whether or not the Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex delivers on its promises was actually quite easy. I had focused the Renewal Complex application on two "brownish" spots on top of my cheekbones that were almost definitely a result of my inconsistent sunscreen use. After two weeks the area was a lot lighter, my entire complexion was smoother, softer and more radiant.

I would say I got exactly what the doctor ordered! I learned my lesson and my sun-tanning days are over. Its definitively a lot easier to prevent damage than it is to reverse it!

The Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex ($95) is definitively a very pricy skincare treatment but its a very unique offering in the skincare market. Seeing how it really delivers on its promises I would say its worth the investment if you need to take care of pigmentation issues and if it inspires you to be more diligent when it comes to sunscreen use then i think it takes care of its cost in one clean sweep.

Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex and the rest of Dr. Murad's products can be found directly on their website, our trusty Sephora and the Skinstore.

I hope that was helpful :-)


Have you tried Murad Skincare? Do you have a favorite sunscreen?


XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-) 

Review - Malin + Goetz Detox Mask

Despite the fact that the Malin+Goetz brand was launched in 2004 their products as well as their stores have a very old-fashioned, old-worldly apothecary look, drawing in customers with innovative skincare formulas and ideas that subsequently have us coming back for more. Their main concern and direction deals with taking care of sensitive skin types but also with creating formulas that protect all of their customer skins from the harsh environmental and pollution factors in New York City and beyond.
The old-fashioned product approach is complimented with today's busy lifestyles so their formulations are usually multi-tasking, quick and effective in order to satisfy their customer needs.

Malin+Goetz is a relatively new brand for me but their detox mask has got to be one of the most unique and interesting products I've ever had the pleasure to work with. It doesn't matter how many times I use it, its performance is always fascinating to me and I get almost giddy as I watch it do its thing in the mirror. If you ever used it then you must know exactly what I mean! Its very easy to see why this is a repeat winner of the Allure Beauty Awards in the Deep Cleansing Mask category.

If you've read my blog posts before then you know how much I appreciate a multitasking product and the Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask is one of the best I have ever come across.
Its recommended for use as a face mask, deep cleanser, hydration treatment and even shaving cream. Prepare to have your mind blown!

Official Description;

An easy 5-minute foaming gel mask: Innovative, oxygenating cleansing agents replace harsh detergents and drying clays to deep-pore-cleanse, lifting dirt, oil and make-up away from the skin without irritation, while creating a physical barrier to seal hydration. Complex amino acids and natural almond extract gently and effectively purify, clarify, balance and soothe. Stable Vitamin C, antioxidants Vitamin E and Soy Protein help firm and address concerns for aging while instantly brightening complexion. Natural fragrance and color. C, antioxidants Vitamin E and Soy Protein help firm and address concerns for aging while instantly brightening complexion. Natural fragrance and color.

Key Ingredients;

Squalene, glycerin, and sodium pca moisturize and hydrate; 

Soy protein and panthenol firm; 

Green tea extract and vitamin e work as antioxidants; vitamin c smoothes lines.

The Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask is a high performance, high quality and highly effective formulation that is just so much fun to use that there are weeks I find myself slathering this on almost every second day. Its a foaming gel-type mask that in matter of minutes transforms into a tingling, delicate bubble veil that fizzes away all the dirt, grime and even makeup from your deepest pores. 

What is unique about this product is its customize-able  nature which allows you to adjust its usage based on your particular skin type. Oily skin can use a thin layer of this mask on a daily basis for deep cleansing and oil control while those "blessed" with dryer skin are recommended to apply a thicker layer to act as a night-time hydrating cleanser. Both skin types, even members of the Sensitive Skin Care Club, can use this a couple of times a week as both a deep cleansing and hydrating mask treatment. 

Once on the skin the gel begins to "fizzle" and "pop" creating this tingling-tickling sensation that remind me of alka-seltzer tablets being dropped into a glass of water. I am a big of fan of this particular phenomenon and no matter how bad my day was this little gem just makes me giggle like a little girl. I have never had a mask make me so happy before so for that reason alone the Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask will always be repurchased. 

When the "fizzing" subsides, which usually takes about 5-10 minutes, the foam can be washed or wiped with a warm washcloth, leaving the skin feeling clean, soft, supple and radiant. The results really are instantaneous and I am all about instant gratification so this is a win-win for me.

I have been very impressed with the Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask and would recommend it to anyone. If nothing else it will at least put a smile on your face. 

The Detox Face Mask ($40 for 4 oz) and other Malin+Goetz products can be purchased directly from their website. 

I hope this was helpful :-)

Have you tried the Malin+Goetz Detox Face Mask? What is your favorite face mask?

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-) 

Review - Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream

The invasion of the hair products continues and with that a new resolution was desperately needed on my end.

I will never-ever again brag about self control especially since I announced to the whole blogosphere that my hair care routine was very simple and satisfactory and here i am now with a small armload of new "hair necessities". 

One of my favorite discoveries as of late has been the  Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream (with encapsulated olive oil) which I have used every day since I got it about 2-3 weeks ago. 

My hair is healthy and shiny on its own but the Glossing Cream has reallly amped up the effect, so much so that I have gotten comments and compliments every day since. 

Description;

Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream is a sheer, leave-in styling cream that adds moisture, brilliant shine and manageability. Pure encapsulated olive oil helps combat humidity, eliminates frizz and leaves hair lustrous and sleek. Suitable for all hair types.

Directions for use;

Rub a small amount between palms and distribute through hair before and after blow-drying to add manageability and shine.

Ingredients;

Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Olea Europaea (Olive Oil) Fruit Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG 8 Methicone, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Laureth-7, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cinnamidopropyltrimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Dimethicone PEG-8, Meadowfoamate, Fragrance/Parfum, Methylisochloroisothiazolinone, Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

I think the best description of Frederic Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream is that of a hybrid in between a leave-in conditioner and a styling cream. It calms unruly tresses, depuffs,  eliminates frizz and flyaways, gives a glossy sheen and softens the ends for a very natural free flowing locks. It basically takes care of everything those of us with thick hair have to deal with. The encapsulated olive oil provides both the super-glossy look as well as the additional conditioning to treat, protect and hydrate your hair. 

That is a brilliant combination if you ask me!

The texture of this is a light cream but its very concentrated so start of by using very small amounts at a time (pea size) until you feel your hair has had enough. My hair is very thick and long but all I needed was about an almond size to tame my mane and shine brilliantly. 

Because of its richness and concentrated nature I would NOT recommend this to anyone with thin or fine hair. This stuff is just too potent and I am afraid the only effects those Princeza's would see is heavy, limp and greasy hair. 

Nobody likes that kind of result? 

The price tag of the Brilliant Glossing Cream is a little higher than most similar hair products but since you are using only small amounts at a time why not splurge on a great quality product that will deliver each and every time. 

Frederic Fekkai ($25 for 4 oz) products are available for purchase directly through their website and ULTA. It's also widely available through most department stores such as Walmart, Nordstorm and Macy's. 

I hope that was helpful.

Have you tried the Fredric Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream? What is your favorite hair product - I promise not to buy it :-)

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-) 

My Signature Scent - PRADA Candy

I strongly believe that every girl should have her very own fragrance wardrobe as well as her very own signature scent. 

It could be my European roots or my own girly drive but for as long as i can remember I have found the world of perfume very fascinating, mysterious and ultimately deliciously memorable. 

It took me many years to get this right but I believe I have finally found a fragrance that ultimately fits who i am and describes my personality perfectly in a single spritz.

PRADA Candy's sweetness, maturity, complexity and  intoxicating charm is my signature scent and if there was a substance I could fuse with on a permanent basis then this would definitively be it.

The fact that its also the only fragrance I ever completely used up should say a lot too. 

General Description;

Prada CANDY is instantly seductive—pure pleasure wrapped in impulsive charm. In an explosion of shocking pink and gold, Prada CANDY takes us on a walk on the wild side, showing us a new facet of Prada femininity where more is more and excess is everything. Magnified by white musks, noble benzoin comes together with a modern caramel accord to give the fragrance a truly unique signature

Notes;

Caramel, Musk, Vanilla, Benjoin. 

Style; 

Careful, Sensual, Sophisticated 

PRADA Candy launched in August 2011 and was headed by the extremely talented Daniela (Roche) Andrier who unfortunately received a lot of criticism for this fragrance composition. A lot of the old-time PRADA fans felt that Candy was too juvenile, too simplistic and not worthy of the fashion giant brand.

I respectfully have to disagree with them!

The main notes on me are definitively lightly musk-based, with sensual vanilla undertones and topped off by crisp caramel notes that seem to pop up in the end when the fragrance is completely developed.

While I will say that this is definitively a sweet, sugary type of a scent I completely disagree with the juvenile comments. PRADA Candy is a lot more complex and feminine than say the Aquolina Pink Sugar everyone is comparing it to. I own both fragrances and I can attest to the fact that while similar in terms of gourmand category the PRADA Candy is more sophisticated and musky than the Pink Sugar ever hopes to be. 

Fragrances and scents in general are such a personal thing, which is a big part of what makes them appealing in the first place so describing what something smells like is extremely subjective and can be terrible inaccurate. 

That being said I would encourage you to test PRADA Candy independently since chances are it will seem very different on you than it does on me. 

PRADA CANDY is available for purchase from our trusty Sephora store. It is one of the pricier fragrance options ($96 for 1.7 fl.oz.) but this is Prada after all so the price tag as usual reflects the brand. 
Most department stores have this is in stock as well however I have found that availability is limited so you might have to do some checking around. 

However if you love PRADA Candy then the hunt is certainly worth it!

I hope this was helpful :-)

Have you tried PRADA Candy? Do you have a signature scent? 

XOXO

ANJA

P.S. If you enjoyed this post and want some more Princeza Beauty Musings, please consider following me through GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest or Twitter! Insert "happy dance" here :-)