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The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 13 February 2018 8 Comments

Method Body Wash in Deep Detox (cucumber, seaweed and green tea) or Energy Boost (citrus, ginger and sea buckthorn). "Turn your shower into the kind of escape you need right now. Whether you want pure peace, an energy boost, a deep detox or some simple nourishment, each naturally derived formula features a trio of nutrient-rich ingredients and a scent that's sure to set the mood. No parabens. No phthalates. No bad vibes." About $7 each for 532 ml, at Target. Also available in Pure Peace (peony, rosewater and pink sea salt) and Simply Nourish (coconut, rice milk and shea butter), or in matching 370g bar soaps for about $4 each.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 31 January 2018 9 Comments

From Method's new limited edition Urban Metallics collection for Spring 2018 (seriously), Golden Citrus: "a rich, intoxicating golden hue is coupled with notes of zesty lemon, grapefruit and orange". Available in gel hand wash, foaming hand wash, dish soap and all-purpose cleaner. The three other scents in the collection (Cool Lavender, Burnished Cedar and Copper Rain) are in gel hand wash and foaming hand wash only. At Target and Walgreens.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 30 January 2018 5 Comments

Don't want to shell out for the Kilian Loukoum room spray or the Diptyque Rose Delight candle? Urban Outfitters promises Turkish Delight on the cheap with the Macaron Rosé candle: "Fill every room with your favorite intoxicating scents with these luxurious candles from Gourmand, available exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Beautifully fresh + sweet fragrances that make any space feel oh so homey. [...] Macaron Rose: Eau de rose, Turkish delight, sugar cane." $14 for 170g.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 25 January 2018 Leave a Comment

The "Inked by Nest" set at Sephora includes 6 ml rollerballs in Indigo and Black Tulip, plus 2 matching scented temporary tattoos. $10.

Savon Oriza Violette Comme Il Faut, Jasmin d’Espagne, Verveine de Venus & Miel d’Angleterre ~ body product reviews

Posted by Kevin on 10 January 2018 12 Comments

I always seem to order myself “a little something” on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, My Birthday Eve, the first day it hits 70 degrees in Seattle, on Winter Solstice (I live in the Pacific Northwest…I’m OWED for these dark days!) You get the gist, right? I reward myself often, because I’ll die some day and that’s when my ‘rewards points’ expire!

A go-to present-to-self is, many times, fancy soap (I’m not a fan of bath gels). My favorite soap brand right now is Savon Oriza, from Paris-based perfumery Oriza L. Legrand.

My first Savon Oriza purchase remains my favorite (so far): Jasmin d’Espagne. This soap presents fierce, sweet jasmine…

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