BATH AND BODY WORKS CANDLES

Hi everyone,

 

Today is a just a quick look at three of my very favourite scented candles from Bath & Body works. I don't normally review them as I tend to only buy a couple at a time and burn them very quick before I realize Hey! I should have reviewed those. However this time darn it I am reviewing them. So here we go.

 

My #1 fave candle is the FROSTED CUPCAKE, it smells so delicious to the point I want to eat it or go and start baking cake/cupcakes, it has a truly rich creamy vanilla scent. It also kind of reminds me of the small vanilla tealights sold at Ikea which I also adore.

 

Next is the FROSTED CRANBERRY which really is a traditional holiday sort of scent (to me anyway) with a bit of sweet and tang mingling with essence of raspberry and peach which are only very mildly there. This is the type of scent that seems to crop up in little Christmas boutiques and when you walk in it smells so inviting. Great way to reel people in to shop;P

 

Lastly is MAHOGANY TEAKWOOD I find this to be a very masculine smelling candle reminiscent of men's cologne, but that's not a bad thing. This is the run down from B&B website for the description

Revel in the cozy fine woods fragrances of mahogany, cedarwood and oak, highlighted by delicate lavender and geranium notes.

 

I do smell a mix of what is described as it is a very woodsy scent and very warm and spicy.

 

Just beware not to burn this one to long as I find that it does tend to get a bit overpowering and can make the air feel a bit chocky. 

 

 

 

I find the 4oz candles work best for my space, but some people feel it better off to buy the larger 3 wick candles. The candles do burn fairly even, but I don't like that the base of the wick is raised above the last bit of candle wax and you still have enough for more burn time, but can't finish it all. So I have started melting down the last bits and pouring them into one jar which creates a big layered assortment. Yes you don't have a wick, but if you are using your stove and put it on top it will warm and disperse the smell and no wax goes to waste.

 

I also love repurposing the B&B candle jars as they clean up nicely, look good and can be used for many other things around the home.

 

I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on B&B Works candles and come back soon for more from Makeup'Asylum

 

 

xoxo

 

BATH AND BODY WORKS HOLIDAY FRAGRANCE MIST (TRAVEL SIZE)

Hello and welcome back,


Today on blog is just a quick look at the three travel sized body sprays I picked up at Bath & Body works. I always love the holiday collections and especially the packaging, even though some scents are repeats of the previous year.

This time around I opted for travel size sprays because I noticed that it is seldom I finish a whole full size. Also because I prefer variety, this is a better option for me and I feel they will be done by the end of winter and I will be ready to gear up for Spring.

The three scents I picked are Vanilla Bean Noel which is offered up yearly, Winter Candy Apple that also has been a B&B holiday staple and this years new release Merry Marshmallow Kiss

I have bought Vanilla Bean Noel every year in some way or another since it's debut and I always enjoy its return at this time of year. Winter Candy Apple is the type of scent I sort of have to be in the mood for as I find at times it can be a little to sweet for my senses.

Now regarding this new scent Merry Marshmallow Kiss, I do like it, but I don't find it reminds me anything of marshmallow and the scent of pear over rides it. It smells like a scent B&B already had, but under a different name. I would say this is probably my least favorite of the three, all though I love the blue packaging of this one best.

Oh! did I also mention these make super cute stocking stuffers especially if you add the bow like the above picture. I love doing festive pictures, however it then makes me want to shop more ;p

You get 88ml for $6 (REGULAR PRICE)

(plus make sure in Canada to use your receipt coupon for a deeper discount)

LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHICH HOLIDAY SCENT YOU LOOK FORWARD TO EACH YEAR OR IF ANY NEW ONES HAVE CAUGHT YOUR INTEREST.

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NO BUY NOVEMBER PART3 LIP PRODUCTS

Hi everyone,


I cannot believe we are already in mid of week three here on the "No Buy November" and this week we are looking at lip products that have been hibernating in our stash and need to come out. Again I have several to share as lips and eyes are my two favourite types of beauty products. To me there is nothing sexier then a good set of lips.

WOW ladies hopefully you all have been good this month and didn't sway from the "NO BUY" because we are almost there, 11 days and then its beauty buying freedom again. However I have found it rather easy to do this "No Buy" because for starters I don't buy a lot of high end and there has not been a lot at drugstore level that has been making my heart flutter for the holidays. I also have been busy doing Christmas shopping, decorating and doing fun family activities that has been filling my time and taking my mind off buying beauty products that I really don't need.
Any way after that randomness lets get started.

First are three lipsticks that I really love, but with how many I have it's hard to keep up.

ELIZABETH ARDEN EXCEPTIONAL LIPSTICK IN- CORALINE

 

 

NYX CREAMY ROUND LIPSTICK IN-POWER

 

 

 

REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS MATTE LIPSTICK IN- 011 STORMY PINK

 



 

I am enjoying that the lipsticks I have been reaching for all offer something different the Elizabeth Arden is a nice shimmer shade, the Nyx lipstick has great opacity and is very rich on the lips and the Revlon is the perfect matte lipstick all around without being overdrying.

 

L2R: CORALINE, POWER & STORMY PINK

 

 

I also have three glosses to share which now that we are heading into winter I tend to reach for more. They tend to keep my lips moisturized longer and I like shiny lips especially out in the sunshine and snow.

 

BATH & BODY WORKS LIPLICIOUS IN - WHIPPED VANILLA

 

BEAUTIFUL SHIMMER AND YUMMY TASTE

 

 

TONY MOLY CRYSTAL GLAM COLOR GLOSS (CAN'T TELL YA THE NAME AS IT'S ALL WRITTEN IN KOREAN) SORRY!

 



 

I LIKE THIS GLOSS BECAUSE IT ALMOST SEEMS FROSTY WITH IT'S BEAUTIFUL LIGHT PURPLE HUE, I ACTUALLY FORGOT I HAD THIS AND WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WHEN I WAS RUMMAGING, GREAT WINTER LIPPY:)

 

 

NYC CITY PROOF EXTENDED WEAR LIPGLOSS IN- ROUND THE CLOCK RUBY

 

THIS IS TRULY A CANDY APPLE RED THAT IS PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND WHAT SHINE AND PIGMENT

 

 

LASTLY ALL THOUGH I TOTALLY LOVE MY BARE ENGLISH & CO. LIP BALMS I STILL WILL REACH FOR OTHER'S AS WELL AND THE TWO I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PAST WEEK OR SO ARE BOTH BY SOFTLIPS WHICH ARE

 

 

SOFTLIPS PURE LIP BALM CALLED- BERGAMOT PURE

 

AND SOFTLIPS NOURISH IN - FRESH LAVENDER

 

 

I have had both of these lip balms for quite some time and I believe I picked them both up at my local Dollarama. They are super hydrating and the one called PURE really is a lip rescue in a tube. Times my lips have been severely chapped this is the only product that will help next to Vaseline.  

 

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS LOOK AT MANY VARIETIES OF LIP PRODUCTS AND MAYBE DISCOVERED SOMETHING YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRY.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LIP PRODUCTS FOR WINTER AND CHAPPED LIP RELIEF?

 

THANKS FOR READING

 

STAY BEAUTIFUL XO



 



 

 



 

BATH AND BODY WORKS 2013 ESCAPE COLLECTION and more.....

HELLO EVERYONE,

                    Today's post is about the Bath & Body works 2013 ESCAPE COLLECTION this is a collection that has stolen my heart. Anything that is tropical is always a sure hit with me.

Over the mother's day week-end I picked up a lot of different things and got some great deals along the way.

I picked 4 body spray's and 1 triple moisture body cream

The body mist's are BALI MANGO, ARUBA COCONUT AND RIO RUMBERRY. The triple moisture cream I opted for is the companion cream to BALI MANGO. I also picked one body mist from the Bella Italy collection which is VENICE DOLCE BERRY.

Normally I am such a huge fan of coconut and yes I do love the Aruba coconut and I did want the companion triple cream as well but they were sold out at the location I was at. I love anything that smells like a tropical vacation spot or warm skin with tanning lotion on it. I in general love coconut to wear, eat and smell. So if you love it as much as I do then do NOT miss this years summer scent. I do not smell the tones of apple, but on first spray I do catch the essence of mango and nectarine ever so slight and quick. The dry down is richness from warm sandalwood and the vanilla and coconut cream with the sensual smell of exotic musk.

The Rio Rumberry has an interesting scent that seems sweet when first applied and you get that syrupy fruit scent from the Papaya and Tangelo. Then as it lingers it takes on a scent that is somewhat unisex almost like the lighter men's cologne that women can pull off wearing. I definitely smell the Plumeria and tropical fruit tones and once drying down I do sense a mild coconut smell but not as distinct as "Aruba Coconut."

Also in the collection is Bali Mango which actually has turned out to be my favorite of the three. Everything that makes you think of summer is beautifully combined in this scent from the delicious mango to the citrus fruits layered in with sugary tropical flower tones, this scent really speaks to me. When I say flowery tones they are subtle and not over powering as I am not a fan of anything that's to floral. It also is a lasting scent that stays for hours.

Overall I am extremely pleased with this particular collection. There are some scents within B&B that I often wonder how they maintain their popularity because I find them very annoying unpleasant smells, but to each their own. I just hate smells that make me feel headachy and there have been several over the years through B&B that have done just that.

Moving on to the "Bella Italy" line there was only one other scent in this collection that I liked aside from Dolce Berry. That one is the "Capri Seaside Citrus," but I prefer the Dolce Berry just a bit more. I find my nose tends to grab on to very specific smells within a fragrance and that's what I detect the most. So with Dolce Berry I really do catch the blackberry musk, sugar sandalwood and red and black berry tones. I however do not smell the "frosted magnolia." I do detect a mild white iris playing in the background. Some smells though are merely a description to entice our senses into believing that that is what that particular flower or fruit may smell like. I certainly haven't smelt specific exotic flowers, how could I? I live in Canada. So unless you have personal experience with certain fruits and flowers or any other smell it's merely only an assumption as to what it truly might smell like.

I also got two items from the B&B Aromatherapy line. I have some other items from this line from a previous haul which I love, but this next scent is new to MY collection. I was going to go with my usual Lavender/Vanilla scent, but then on the recommendation of a nearby shopper I picked something totally different for a change and I am very glad I did. It is the "ENERGY" line which is orange and ginger.

The shower gel has become a favorite that I have been using everyday since I bought it. What I love about this line is that its more natural and they use pure essential oils which gives you the truest scent within the product. The lotion absorbs in to the skin quickly and does not leave a greasy sheen behind and you skin feels immediately softer. The shower gels in this line are amazing. They lather incredibly and you only need a little bit, so a bottle last quite a while. That combination of orange and ginger is killer it totally does energize me first thing in the morning. I breathe deeply when I am in the warm shower because the ginger is strong and clears the sinuses well. I highly recommend this product it will invigorate you too.

So here is how it worked out cost wise. I purchased the 4 body sprays, 1 triple cream and the aromatherapy shower gel and matching body lotion. They had the deal if you buy 3 you get 2 free. Plus I got the aromatherapy items for a staggering $5 a piece which is a huge saving as the lotion is normally $14.50 alone. Then I used my receipt survey to get $10 off my total, so I walked away with 7 items for $33 WOW.

I could have also purchased the special mother's day tote filled with $120 worth of goodies, but sadly I am not a fan of the "Rome Honeysuckle Amore" which was the main collection offered within this gift package. So I opted NO to that.

I hope you all enjoyed this slightly different review today

more to come at MakeUp'Asylum

STAY BEAUTIFUL