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    Summer Scents That Smell Like a Vacation

    When looking for a summer fragrance, limiting yourself to citrus based scents is a disservice, we encourage you to challenge your scent palette to notes like ylang ylang, coconut, white florals and amber. Smelling like sweet morning dew on a spring day or a tropical flower on a hot summer night is always the goal, but finding a scent you like in the heat can be tricky. Don’t worry, we got you covered, see our list of recommendations for every price point, theres a little something for everyone. TIP: If your on a budget, get the travel size/ roll on. 1. Louis Vuitton: Le Jour Se Leve $370 This fruity floral fragrance translates to “the day begins”, this screams the ultimate day time summer scent. The opening of this scent leans heavily on the citrus side with a deeper dry down, consider this the older sister of D&G light blue. Nonetheless, it’s giving Morning breeze in Italy: fresh and airy. Notes: Top notes are Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Green Notes, Osmanthus, Magnolia, Peony and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Iso E Super, Vanillin and Vanilla. Day or Night: Day 2. Fragrance Du Bois: Oud Jaune Intense $435 This is a unisex amber floral fragrance. Crafted by 5th generation perfumers, this scent is on every luxury fragrance reviewer’s top 10 list. Keep in mind this is a niche scent, you either love it or hate it. Notes: Top notes are Tahitian Tiare Flower, Fruity Notes, Pineapple and Ylang-Ylang; middle notes are Jasmine, White Flowers, Amyl Salicylate and Orange Blossom; base notes are Vanilla, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Day or Night: Both 3. Byredo: Bal D’Afrique $275 This is a unisex Amber Woody fragrance. According to Byredo, this scent is inspired by the French’s obsession with African music, art, dance and culture during the late 1920’s. The scent was intentionally crafted as a love letter to Africa. Perfumer and Founder of Byredo Ben Gorham created an imaginary scent of how he sees African culture and its influence through the stories he read in his fathers travel diary. Notes: Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Tagetes, Black Currant, Bergamot and African Orange Flower; middle notes are Violet, Cyclamen and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar Day or Night: Both 4. Clean: Acqua Neroli $39 (10ML) This is a unisex floral citrus fragrance. Clean is an vegan friendly brand that values people and the planet. This list wouldnt be complete if we didnt include a scent with an aquatifc feel -this scent is simple and soapy in a good way. Perfect for running errands, something in your gym workout bag to spray on after a shower and airy enough to wear to the office. Consider this the baby sister of Armani’s Ocean di Gioia. Notes: Top notes are Bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Amber Day or Night: Day 5. Sol de Janeiro: Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’40 $31 (90ML) This is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance. Generally sweeter/gourmand scents aren’t a smart choice when its hot outside however this mist is has an appropriate amount of sweetness that feels breathable. Its also a great cost and performs at it’s best when layered with other scents. Notes: Top notes are Plum, Black Amber and Cassis; middle notes are Orchid and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Woodsy Notes and Musk Day or Night: Day 6. Paco Rabanne: Fame $125 This is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance. This scent is feminine and intoxicating, the fruitiness of the mango give it a tropical nature mixed with jasmine and vanilla giving it depth and warmth appropriate for both day and night. We would imagine this is what Hawaii smells like in the summer. Notes: Top notes are Mango and Bergamot; middle notes are Jasmine and Olibanum; base notes are Vanilla and Sandalwood Day or Night: Both 7. Montblanc: Signature $124 This is a Amber Floral fragrance. This is a cult classic and for many has become a signature scent, hence the name. The ylang ylang gives it a sweet yet earthy feel making it appropriate for summer. Keep in mind, this scent is very strong, don’t let the orange and vanilla pairing fool you, this is not for everyone but those that love it swear by it. Notes: Top note is Clementine; middle notes are Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Peony; base notes are Vanilla, White Musk and Benzoin Day or Night: Day 8. Rasasi: La Yuqawam Jasmine Wisp $85 This scent is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance. Of all the fragrances on the list this one is a hidden gem, this popular Middle Eastern scent has a beautiful silage and is definitely signature worthy. Notes: Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon; middle notes are Passionfruit, White Flowers, Pear, Peach and Coconut; base notes are Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber. Day or Night: Both 9. Amouage: Sunshine $325 This is a Amber Floral fragrance. This is definitely a niche scent, if you enjoy a mature scent with a prevalent tobacco note this is for you. Yes, the price tag is heavy we got you covered on a close dupe (Gucci Flora). Notes: Top notes are Almond, Black Currant and Artemisia; middle notes are Osmanthus, Vanilla, Magnolia and Jasmine; base notes are White Tobacco, Papyrus, Juniper and Patchouli. Day or Night: Day 10. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue $118 Like the old saying goes: if it ain’t broke don’t fix it! This oldie but a goodie is the ultimate throwback summer scent. This the quintessential summer fragrance and is a safe buy anyone. Notes: Top notes are Sicilian Lemon, Apple, Cedar and Bellflower; middle notes are Bamboo, Jasmine and White Rose; base notes are Cedar, Musk and Amber Day or Night: Day 11. Vilhelm Parfumerie: Mango Skin $235 (100ML) This is a tropical fruity fragrance. This scent is

    The Best Korean Skin Care Products to Fight Hyperpigmentation

    Korean skincare has gained popularity worldwide for its effectiveness in achieving clear, bright, and youthful-looking skin. One of the most common skin concerns that Korean skincare addresses is hyperpigmentation, which is the darkening of certain areas of the skin. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors, including sun exposure, hormonal changes, acne scars, and aging. By following a consistent and personalized Korean skincare routine, you can effectively treat hyperpigmentation by reducing its appearance and maintain healthy, radiant skin, help reduce its appearance and prevent further damage to the skin. Here are some key steps in a Korean skincare routine that can help with hyperpigmentation: By following a consistent and personalized Korean skincare routine, you can effectively treat hyperpigmentation and maintain healthy, radiant skin.

    Save Your Skin This Winter With These Product Recommendations

    image via: @sknperfct Aesthetic beauty products aren’t cutting it during this season, as temperatures continue to drop, our skin needs some extra TLC. In order to achieve healthy skin during harsh winters, you must use products that focus on 1. Moisture and 2. Protecting the skin barrier. We understand that performing skincare items don’t come cheap, with that in mind, we’ve included some budget friendly options to choose from. Here are our top pick items that ACTUALLY work. Disclaimer: A lot of these recommendations are multi-use. Little Miss Baddie on a Budget HANDS Weleda Skin Food: $19.99 This ultra rich multi purpose formula is a cult fav, its potent ingredients work hard to keep hands moisturized. FACE La Roche Posay Cicsplast B5 Soothing Repairing Balm: $16.50 This product is a cult fav, its ability to protect and promote a healthy skin barrier locks in your moisturizer to perform at its best. This is a must have item. LIPS Glossier Balm Dot Com in Brown: $15 This lip balm is an all in one: it heals chapped lips, provides a beautiful hue (comes in a wide range of colors and flavours) and it lasts forever. You don’t need much plus its has a long lasting wearability. BODY Bio-oil body lotion: $15.99 This bio-oil infused lotion provides a non-greasy finish with all day moisture. It is infused with essential oils such as: Vitamins A, E & F; Rosehip, Sunflower seed, Jojoba, Shea Oils. Best of all it is suitable for Sensitive skin and is non-comedogenic. MULTIPURPOSE (hands, lips, feet) Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm: $14.59 If you need to chose one product from our list it would be this one. This product is a game changer, especially for lips. This multipurpose product regenerates the skin fast. We suggest keeping this product in your car or gym bag so that its with you on the go. Even popular content creator Noorie Ana swears by this stuff. Best part is Aquaphor is fragrance free, latex free, and hypoallergenic. Little Miss Beauty Splurger HANDS Chanel Le Lift hand cream: $90.00 We know, its a pretty penny. This is because Chanel uses 90% of naturally-derived ingredients. This formula includes botanical alfalfa concentrate that is extracted from a thousand-year-old plant known for its remineralizing and nutritional properties. An added bonus: a little goes a long way. FACE Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream: $55 This product is the new kid on the block as it relates to skin barrier products. This product contains beta-glucan (hyaluronic acid’s bigger sister) and collodial oatmeal which works to create a film over the skin’s barrier aiding to lock in hydration and sealing moisture. What makes this product stand out from the rest is its ability to seep into 10 layers of skin through multi-lamellar technology. LIPS Dr. Barbara Sturm lip balm: $70.00 This lip balms light weight formula is packed with vitamin e not only protecting against dehydration but also free radicals. BODY Costa Brazil Creme Para O Corpo Body Cream: $98.00 This body cream consists of rich antioxidant ingredients derived from the amazon rainforest such as Kaya, Cacay and Breu Resin which help boost hydration, firmness, texture and tone.