tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post6877161314354610810..comments2024-03-26T07:25:57.412-07:00Comments on lola's secret beauty blog: African Botanics Neroli Infused Marula Oil: A Deliriously Happy Review!lola seicentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-6608799338915434622016-11-24T10:55:51.137-08:002016-11-24T10:55:51.137-08:00Yes, I agree with you completely about the short l...Yes, I agree with you completely about the short list of healthy ingredients!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-16882261853848367272016-11-24T10:55:23.154-08:002016-11-24T10:55:23.154-08:00Hi Leslie, I am so thrilled to hear that you love ...Hi Leslie, I am so thrilled to hear that you love this remarkable luxury beauty oil! African Botanics is one of my very favorite lines of all time!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-62371098724901585842016-11-22T18:36:57.204-08:002016-11-22T18:36:57.204-08:00I've been using this Neroli infused Marula oil...I've been using this Neroli infused Marula oil by African Botanics on my 40-something year old oily combination skin for a couple of years now - it is so good to my skin. Pure, natural and luxurious. I love that the ingredient list is short and simple, with no chemicals. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373163283146017228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-55957112784335484322016-11-22T18:33:36.240-08:002016-11-22T18:33:36.240-08:00I've been using the Neroli infused Marula oil ...I've been using the Neroli infused Marula oil by African Botanics on my 40-something year old oily combination skin for a couple of years now, every morning and night and it has been/is so good to my skin. I love it - pure, natural and luxurious. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373163283146017228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-36661972060117688322014-09-12T08:56:12.796-07:002014-09-12T08:56:12.796-07:00You are so very welcome! Thank you for alerting me...You are so very welcome! Thank you for alerting me to the fact that the one in the side bar bad become lost in all of the other stuff! It didn't even occur to me that it was no longer easy to find! The stock one that is part of the blogger template isn't as obvious as it should be because I suspect that nobody really looks at the space above the header! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-38358588778710912702014-09-12T07:28:30.931-07:002014-09-12T07:28:30.931-07:00I see them both now. Honestly, never saw that top...I see them both now. Honestly, never saw that top one though I am sure it must have been there. I don't usually feel like a dummy; but, even seeing it now, it does not seem self-evident that the purpose is to search this site. Thanks!cpl100https://www.blogger.com/profile/10909822557034568788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-6609284512153257702014-09-11T20:15:08.628-07:002014-09-11T20:15:08.628-07:00Thank you for finding my blog, cpl100! I am thrill...Thank you for finding my blog, cpl100! I am thrilled that you are enjoying it immensely! I actually do have a search function in two places, but clearly I need to move the one that can be moved to make it more visible since it seems to have become lost in the right side bar. I will move it right now toward the top of the right hand column. The fixed search box is at the very top left corner abovelola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-29274597307950530222014-09-11T14:23:55.226-07:002014-09-11T14:23:55.226-07:00I am new to your blog and enjoy it immensely. I d...I am new to your blog and enjoy it immensely. I do wish there was a search function. I learned of the current Space NK event through your blog and purchased this oil as a qualifier after reading your glowing review. I mentioned to the SA that I'd learned of the event through your blog and she was familiar with it.cpl100https://www.blogger.com/profile/10909822557034568788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-58864278576212666812014-06-02T10:19:11.472-07:002014-06-02T10:19:11.472-07:00My pleasure, Erin! My budget isn't limitless e...My pleasure, Erin! My budget isn't limitless either-- and I definitely think that one doesn't need to waste money on unnecessary purchases. I would only add more products into your routine as needed, and whenever possibly try to get samples (and enough of them) to make reasonably certain that a product actually works for you. I'm so glad that my reviews are helpful to you!! :-)<br /><lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-47072104245534231982014-06-02T08:03:32.033-07:002014-06-02T08:03:32.033-07:00aw! thanks lola! i will add these to my list of fu...aw! thanks lola! i will add these to my list of future wishes:) slowly i am refining my skin care products. as with most people, my budget is not limitless, so i am trying to be very selective about what i add, with the hopes that i will fully satisfied with each new product. your reviews are so very helpful.<br /><br />and actually, that reminds me of a question i have had. i notice that your erinalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849818411430576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-76094782408391885432014-05-31T16:37:52.309-07:002014-05-31T16:37:52.309-07:00That seems like a sensible approach, Erin. I load ...That seems like a sensible approach, Erin. I load up on sunscreen as well, and have used the Colbert MD Illumino both day and night, but do tend to use it most often at night for the very reason that you mention. Illumino is so lightweight and fast absorbing that it frankly acts more like water than an oil, but the results are just amazing as far as I'm concerned. <br />It definitely helps lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-11537573548940732212014-05-31T16:28:20.433-07:002014-05-31T16:28:20.433-07:00well, for the moment, i am thinking that i will co...well, for the moment, i am thinking that i will continue to use my ladi for night, but switch to a lighter oil for day. since it is daytime (though i DO use sunscreen everyday) i thought that with the retinols that the colbert md illlumino oil has, perhaps it would be better suited to nighttime usage. as the summer progresses, i might find that i want to use a lighter oil at night as well, and i erinalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849818411430576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-56337900622486458452014-05-28T16:59:27.705-07:002014-05-28T16:59:27.705-07:00Hi Erin! I still love my Ladi Avokanto as well, bu...Hi Erin! I still love my Ladi Avokanto as well, but yes-- I definitely think that you will find the African Botanics Neroli Infused Marula Oil to be lighter for the warmer weather. It is truly an obsession worthy oil, and one that I am hopelessly in love with. The other two that are on the lighter side that I also love are the By Terry Huile de Rose and the Colbert MD Illumino Oil. I reviewed lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-68129702290661836962014-05-28T08:22:00.556-07:002014-05-28T08:22:00.556-07:00lola! i still love, love, love my sponge ladi avok...lola! i still love, love, love my sponge ladi avokanto oil that you helped me think through. but as summer heat and humidity start to build up here in st. louis, i am on the hunt for a face oil that i can use during the day that is a little lighter and absorbs that much faster. i am thinking that african botanicals marula-neroli oil might be the one. thoughts?<br /><br />are there any others thaterinalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849818411430576179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-78665317305716647582013-11-15T15:51:26.764-08:002013-11-15T15:51:26.764-08:00Hi Deb,
I am so thrilled to hear that you love th...Hi Deb,<br /><br />I am so thrilled to hear that you love the effects from this magical oil, but I am so sorry to hear that you can't stand the smell! I love the smell so much that I often reapply it just to smell it! I agree that it does go away quickly. I have a sample of their regular Marula Oil, and it seems to have a less pronounced scent (at least to my nose)-- I wonder if that one lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-53441287486079814932013-11-15T12:52:16.249-08:002013-11-15T12:52:16.249-08:00Hi Lola. I purchased this oil based on your revie...Hi Lola. I purchased this oil based on your review and I have to say, it's wonderful. It has done all kinds of amazing things for my skin, including minimizing the appearance of my pores. For me, that alone was worth the price. I have large pores and a lot of them on my nose. It is a daily battle to keep them clear and don't even get me started on applying makeup! After a week of Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-6890212757114478462013-10-29T08:44:32.565-07:002013-10-29T08:44:32.565-07:00Hi CJB!! Thanks for the recommendation- you and Jo...Hi CJB!! Thanks for the recommendation- you and Joyce have convinced me that I have to try this!! I can hardly wait to try it! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-16373115386439103422013-10-29T08:23:07.601-07:002013-10-29T08:23:07.601-07:00You must try the Intense Skin Repair body balm..am...You must try the Intense Skin Repair body balm..amazing..clears irritations up so quickly..CJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151622385741055674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-48085369073759726152013-10-25T15:25:31.439-07:002013-10-25T15:25:31.439-07:00This oil will definitely soften the skin and in so...This oil will definitely soften the skin and in so doing will definitely diminish the appearance of lines. I think that you will be quite impressed by this lovely oil!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-2186383892015092702013-10-25T15:23:53.921-07:002013-10-25T15:23:53.921-07:00Me too, Joyce. I want that intensive repair balm a...Me too, Joyce. I want that intensive repair balm as well. In fact, I want to try everything that they make!!!!!!!! I am so impressed that it has made such a difference in the texture of your scars! The Neroli Infused Marula Oil is simply amazing-- my skin feels and looks beautifully luminous when I use it-- it is definitely a Holy Grail oil for me! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-8498084281757820232013-10-25T13:55:46.125-07:002013-10-25T13:55:46.125-07:00i love this brand. I picked up their intensive rep...i love this brand. I picked up their intensive repair balm on the recommendation of two stellar SA's at Space NK, and it has seriously helped my scars and their texture. I have the marula oil to try but i love the scent of the neroli and it is totally on my list! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778088163964490356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-11008771835320145082013-10-25T10:55:56.077-07:002013-10-25T10:55:56.077-07:00I don't have the Rehydrating Neroli Water by K...I don't have the Rehydrating Neroli Water by Kerstin Florian in my stash-- I remember it smelling lovely when I smelled it some time ago, but since I don't have it to compare I can't say. That said, The African Botanics Neroli Infused Marula Oil is intoxicatingly lovely!!! I am MADLY MADLY MADLY in love with it! Have a lovely weekend! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-30612827645160164012013-10-24T17:25:39.979-07:002013-10-24T17:25:39.979-07:00Does this smell like Rehydrating Neroli Water by K...Does this smell like Rehydrating Neroli Water by Kerstin Florian? I am madly in love with that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-61334276214112310982013-10-24T17:11:01.007-07:002013-10-24T17:11:01.007-07:00Absolutely my pleasure, Veronica! A nice selection...Absolutely my pleasure, Veronica! A nice selection, indeed! I often use The Organic Pharmacy in the day and Ladi at night as well. I do switch it up quite a bit though since I have so many oils in my collection at this point. I don't blame you for wanting to finish up the other two before getting more. I always use mine up to the last drop as well! THey are far too expensive to waste! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-43972338207448984652013-10-24T17:07:27.924-07:002013-10-24T17:07:27.924-07:00My pleasure, Den!! Not only is the price a no-brai...My pleasure, Den!! Not only is the price a no-brainer, but you get more than double the amount than most beauty oils. Perfect time to run out of Juno! I think that you will be delighted by just how lovely this oil is!! If you go into one of our local SpaceNK stores- take a look at their other products to get a feel for the company-- I think that you will be as excited and smitten as I am!! Let melola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.com