ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Estēe Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex Review

This new and improved serum is a tinted liquid-gel similar to the original Advanced Night Repair.  The serum is lightweight and absorbs into the skin without a sticky or greasy residue.  The updated formula combines three new ingredients (arabidopsis thaliana extract, tripeptide-32, lactobacillus ferment) with the antioxidants and skin conditioners found in the original formulation.  The serum soothes, softens and lightly hydrates the skin.  This product has a soft chamomile-like scent.

Estēe Lauder More Than Mascara Review

More Than Mascara creates soft, naturally-looking lashes with a tapered brush and a moisturizing formula.  The brush is easy to use and helps to separate and lengthen the lashes without clumping.  The lashes are soft, weightless and well-defined.  The mascara stays on without flaking but it smudges after a day’s wear.

Michael Kors Very Hollywood Eau de Parfum Review

Very Hollywood is a sensual gardenia scent.  The fragrance opens with a sparkling blend of citrus and red fruit.  The fruit notes are quickly followed by a lush gardenia accord with creamy amber undertones.  The floral bouquet fades into a clean base of white moss and vetiver.  Notes include: Mandarin, Iced Bergamot, Raspberry, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Orris, Creamy Amber, Soft White Moss, Vetiver.

Bvlgari Eau de Parfum II Review

Eau de Parfum II is a floral scent with a sheer woody finish.  The opening is subtle and lightly sweet with a blend of violet, licorice, star anise and mandarin.  The top notes are followed by a cool watery note that is quickly eclipsed by the floral heart of the fragrance.  The floral bouquet features powdery iris with violet and rose undertones.  The fragrance has a woody musk base with touches of amber and tonka bean.  Notes include: Violet, Star Anise, Licorice, Mandarin, Iris Absolute, Patchouli, Vetiver, Benzoin, Ambergris, Cistus Flower, Musk.

Emilio Pucci Vivara Eau de Parfum Review

Vivara is a multi-faceted green floral scent.  The fragrance opens with bergamot and slightly bitter greens.  The opening notes gradually mellow into a soft vegetal-floral accord with a hint of dry leaves.  The base notes develop slowly but you are eventually rewarded with a warm, sensual base of patchouli, amaretto and iris butter.  Notes include: Italian Bergamot, Amaretto, Sambac Jasmine, Narcissus, Indonesian Patchouli, Iris Butter.

Clinique High Impact Mascara (Black) Review

High Impact Mascara has a dense brush with soft bristles.  The brush helps to build volume and some length but the soft bristles are not ideal for separating the lashes.  The formula feels wet going on and requires a steady hand to avoid smudges.  The mascara stays put throughout the day with minimal flaking.  The rich black shade adds definition to the eye area.

Clinique Different Lipstick (Think Bronze) Review

Think Bronze lipstick is a medium rose-pink with subtle gold shimmer.  The lipstick offers good coverage and leaves a smooth, lasting finish on the lips.  The formula is fragrance-free.

Estēe Lauder Private Collection Jasmine White Moss Eau de Parfume Review

Jasmine White Moss is a classic green floral scent.  The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp greens.  As the top notes soften, the composition transforms into a luxurious garden of jasmine, ylang-ylang and other white florals.  The floral bouquet mellows and mingles with clean white moss as it dries down.  The fragrance has a sensual woody base with touches of patchouli and vetiver.  Notes include: Black Currant Bud Absolute, Bergamot, Galbanum, Jasmine Sambac Absolute, Jasmine Absolute, Ylang Ylang, Violet, Orange Flower, Orris, Patchouli, Vetiver, White Moss Mist.

Aqua di Parma Blue Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri Eau de Toilette Review

Arancia di Capri is a natural citrus scent with a soothing green maté base.  The fragrance opens with a refreshingly tart blend of grapefruit, lemon and petitgrain.  The crisp citrus notes are followed by sweet orange and tangerine with a gentle kiss of cardamom.  The composition gradually develops a lasting maté base with a whisper of warm musk in the finish.  Notes include: Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Tangerine, Petitgrain, Cardamom, Maté, Musk, Caramel.