Boxwalla December Beauty Box: Three Ways to be a Rose Featuring Lepaar

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Boxwalla has a really special December Beauty Box in store for you! Boxwalla's eco-luxe beauty boxes are an extraordinary value, and the products themselves are nothing short of spectacular. Their carefully curated cruelty-free green beauty boxes are a tremendous value, with steep discounts, and they feature truly covet-worthy luxurious, and sustainably crafted beauty products.

According to Boxwalla,

The Skincare Subscription Box from Boxwalla is the best beauty box subscription curated for the luxury-loving skincare enthusiast. In our skincare subscription boxes, you will discover the most effective & innovative plant-based beauty products that redefine luxury skincare. By showcasing not only the benefits of each product we feature but also demonstrating how they can be incorporated into your skincare routine, we help you figure out how to take care of your unique skin needs.

Boxwalla December Skincare Subscription Box: ✨Three Ways to be a Rose✨. This December we showcase a true artisanal brand that will forever have our heart: with three products that tell you three different stories of how to be a Rose. These products were created fresh just for this box with little fun twists that you may not find elsewhere, and that will sprinkle some Winter Magic onto your skin!

The December Box features three products, made fresh with some fun twists, just for our box. Together, they tell three different stories of Roses.

• Lepaar Rose Gold Glow Balm, 30 ml ($101)
• Lepaar Glow White Rose Sandalwood Mineral Water, 50 ml ($41)
• Lepaar Rose Aurea Perfume Oil, 5 ml ($60)

Retail price: $202.00

Price of the box: $59.95, or $54.95 with the three-prepaid boxes and $49.95 with the six-prepaid boxes subscription plans.

According to Boxwalla,

This December we showcase a true artisanal brand that will forever have our heart: with three products that tell you three different stories of how to be a Rose. These products were created fresh just for this box with little fun twists that you may not find elsewhere, and that will sprinkle some Winter Magic onto your skin!

About Lepaar,

Lepaar was founded by Johanna and Christo Everingham. They believe in ‘wholistic luxury’, in creating modern classics, in crafting things that are ‘alive’, pulsating with stories of people and places. ​Lepaar products are hand-blended in small batches with the lunar cycle. Deeply complex, naturally active, synergistic compositions, formulated with sun-infused whole plant extracts, minimum intervention plant oils and pure minerals.

The ingredients are organic, biodynamic or wildcrafted, sustainably grown, harvested and processed with love and respect for Earth. The December Box features three products, made fresh with some fun twists, just for our box. Together, they tell three different stories of Roses.

Lepaar Glow White Rose/Sandalwood Mineral Water (50 ml. $41.00): This lovely mist, which is formulated in a base of Bulgarian White Rose Water, offers skin an obsession-worthy luminous glow. The mixture of hydrosols tone and rejuvenate the skin, and this beautiful mist imparts much-desired hydration this season. The gorgeous Bulgarian Rose aroma is truly otherworldly and captivating.

According to Lepaar,

Subtly aided by pore refining Sandalwood hydrosol, the cellular water of the White Rose restores radiant glow to dull complexion. It gently corrects imbalances by regulating the activity of keratinocytes and melanocytes, which stimulates cell renewal, strengthens barrier function and increases hydration. 

Hydrosols of Damask Rose, Frankincense and Myrrh deepen the composition and are here to balance PH, tone, and rejuvenate the skin. Ancient Zechstein Magnesium, Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt provide the skin with vital trace elementsa and replenish hydration. 24 karat Gold boosts collagen strength and invites glowing light into the skin. Store in the fridge.

Directions: Use in the morning or when you feel that your skin needs a glow up. Mist your face and neck generously before using ROSE GOLD GLOW BALM. Great to settle foundation as well.

Ingredients: Rosa Alba (Bulgarian White Rose) Flower Hydrosol* (Bulgaria). Santalum Spicatum (Australian Sandalwood) Hydrosol^ (Australia). Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose) Flower Hydrosol* (Bulgaria) Boswellia Sacra (Frankincense) Resin Hydrosol* (Oman). Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Hydrosol^ (Somalia). Infused With: Ancient Zechstein Magnesium Chloride^(Germany). Pink Himalayan Crystal Salt^ (Tibet). 24 Karat Gold” (Germany).

Lepaar Rose Gold Glow Balm (30 ml. $101.00): This gorgeous ultra-emollient balm has a captivating aroma that is informed by the stunning May Rose. The balm is translucent, lightweight and delightfully fragrant. This antioxidant-rich balm melts into the skin leaving it soft, smooth, supple and moisturized. The refined shimmer, from the 24K Gold, leaves the skin luminous without ever being overdone. This is a truly stunning balm.

A translucent balm created with Plum, May Rose, Apple, Strawberry, Sloe, Peony & more, gilded with Vanilla & Gold. A luscious balm that embodies the rose gold of the Autumn sun.

According to Lepaar,

I’ve dreamed about this balm for months – how to create a beautifully fragrant and light balm around the plant family of the Rose, without the Rose fragrance? Instead, playing with the late Summer ripeness of collagen boosting Apple, the creamy sugar of moisturising Plum, the delightful sweet of antioxidant Strawberry and the tart sour of Vitamin C rich Sloe. A jar filled with the rose gold of the late Summer Sun.

It’s an almost translucent, delicate and non-occlusive balm that absorbs quickly without oily residue. Composed entirely without essential oils to restore glow that seems to radiate from within the layers of the skin. The composition is subtly grounded with sun-infused extracts of Chaga mushroom combat free radicals and promote elasticity, and synergises with extracts of hyaluronic rich Tremella mushroom to nourish and hydrate the skin. 

While Peony is technically not part of the Rose family, the ‘Pfingsrose’, as we call it, has big significance in my family and was my late Dad’s favourite flower. It has incredible skin calming properties to soothe irritaions and inflammation. 

Ingredients: Prunus Domestica/Insititia (Plum) Seed Oil, Rosa Centifolia (May Rose) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Seed Oil, Prunus Spinosa (Sloe) Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Prunus Persica (Peach) Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Oil, Rhus Verniciflua (Sumac) Peel Wax, Beeswax, Paeonia Lactiflora (Peony) Root/Leaf Extract, Prunus Domestica (Prune) Extract, Rosa Sinensis (Hibiscus) Flower Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica (Loquat) Leaf Extract, 

Inonotus Obliquus (Chaga) Extract, Tremella Fuciformis (Tremella) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Oil, Croton Lechleri (Dragon’s Blood) Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Extract, 24 Karat Gold.

Directions: Use in the morning, after cleansing. Mist your face with GLOW WHITE ROSE/SANDALWOOD WATER, then gently massage a pea size amount into the still damp skin of face and neck. You can settle your skin with another misting and layer with your favourite Face Oil.

Lepaar Rose Aurea Perfume Oil (5 ml. $60.00): This is no ordinary rose perfume oil. Boxwalla has aptly posited, "This rose is not a fragile rose but a rose that has sprung from the earth & you smell the smoke, the resins, the leather, the incredible Agarwood, with the light sweetness of the Rose moving through like a silken thread. A precious oil to anoint oneself with, an adornment as well as an armor, a strength." The luscious rose is intensified by the Oud, Frankincense, Myrrh and leather. It is neither too sweet and floral, nor too moody and woodsy. Instead, it strikes the perfect, and delicate, balance between these notes without creating an aroma that is too heavy or sweet. This is a gorgeous fragrance, and one with which I am obsessed.

According to Lepaar,

Raise your frequency and amplify the subtle power, elegant strength, timeless beauty of being a woman with Rosa Aurea – the Golden Rose.

My first deep dive into the subtle world of natural, slow aged perfume oils was always going to be head first into a bed of high frequency roses: this comes form the safest, happiest place deep in my heart where my self love is unconditional, no matter what my face and body looks like in the mirror. This is me offering love.

A vibrational perfume journey to radiant joy, abundant love and calm serenity. Playfully pairing divine scents of classic Rose with unexpected depth of balsamic woods, veiled layers of smokey leather, mysterious resins and earthy mushroom. Nothing like the Rose you know, everything like the complex, radiant, beautiful woman you are.

Composed with high frequency and rare artisan distilled essential oils and hand crafted resin extracts. Matured for 12 months on petals of Damask Rose, May Rose, Apothecary Rose, Agarwood, Sandalwood, shiitake + cep mushroom.

Energetically, Rose radiates love and compassion. Agarwood instills deep inner peace, positive energy, increased awareness and enhances psychological functions. Frankincense purifies the mind + cleanse energies, lifts the spirit, restores emotional balance.

Fragrance Notes: Chords of elegant Damask Rose. Depths of Agarwood (Oud). A veil of Frankincense. Balsamic weaves of Sandalwood. Aromatic spice of Myrrh. Leather of Vetiver. Smoke of Birch. Delicate earth of perfumed mushroom. 

Directions: Apply to pulse points + pituitary glands as desired.

Ingredients: Immondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Chile.  Rosa Damascena (Rose Damask) Flower Extract^ South Australia. Rosa Centifolia (May Rose) Flower Extract*. India. Rosa Gallica (Apothecary Rose) Flower Extract^ Kangaroo Valley. Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake) Mushroom Extract Australia. Santalum Spicatum (Aaustralian Sandalwood) Heart Wood Extract^ Australia.  France Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract* Daintree Rainforest Australia. Rosa Damascena (Damask Rose) Essential Oil* Bulgaria/Australia. Aquailaria Allaocha (Agarwood 'Oud')^ Australia, Oman. Styrax Benzoin Gum (Styrax) Essential Oil^ Sumatra. Zizanoides (Vetiver) Essential Oil* India. Cedar Wood Essential Oil Morocco/Himalayas)^ Santalum Spicatum/Album (Sandalwood) Essential Oil^ Australia. Frankincense Extract: Boswellia Frereana Resin^ Somalia / Boswellia Sacra Resin^ Oman. Myrrh Extract: Commiphora Myrrha Resin^ Somalia / Commiphora Wildii (‘Omumbiri’) Resin^ Namibia. Boswellia Sacra^ Oman / Boswellia Carteri* Somalia. Commiphora Myrrha* Somalia /Commiphora Wildii (‘Omumbiri’) Essential Oil^. Nicotiana Tabacum (Tobacco) Extract* Boletus Edulis (Porcini) Mushroom Extract^ France. Betula Alba (Birch Tar) Extract^ France. 24 Karat Gold” Germany.

Overall Assessment: This is a beautifully curated beauty box, and these three Lepaar gems are truly covet-worthy. I highly recommend this box! A+

Retail value: $202.00. Price of the box: $59.95 (or $54.95 with the three-prepaid boxes and $49.95 with six-prepaid box subscription plans) from Boxwalla (Affiliate Links). Free U.S. Shipping Always.  

For limited time only get Twelve Beauty Box featuring Rewarding Body Balm and Ideal Rebalancing Level Serum ($169 value) free with purchase of 6 cycles (1 year) of prepaid beauty boxes! It will ship together with your first beauty box!

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MAYA Perfume Oil Picks for the Summer

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I am a huge fan of MAYA perfume oils, and there are two that I have been wearing more than anything else this summer! MAYA No. 2 Perfume Oil and MAYA Base Perfume Oil are utterly perfect for the season. MAYA is a cruelty-free Los Angeles brand that is environmentally friendly and hand-bottles their fragrances here in LA. Their fragrances are a treat to the senses, and a joy to wear.

MAYA No. 2 Perfume Oil ($40.00 for 5ml from MAYA): is a stunning floral fragrance that is aptly described as, "fresh, feminine, clean, airy, elevated." The aroma, which is articulated through the luscious middle notes of Moroccan Rose and Geranium, is a warm and musky floral that embodies the feeling of particularly fragrance freshly cut roses. The base notes of musk, amber and woods deepen the aroma without making it heavy. It sits close to the skin, doesn't announce itself before you enter the room, and as it fades the Moroccan Rose remains. It is a truly lovely perfume oil that delights the senses without overwhelming them. See my review of MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil (HERE). These cruelty-free fragrances are spectacular, and worthy of your attention if you are seeking clean perfumes.

About MAYA,

You’ve sprayed, you’ve spritzed, you’ve dabbed and you’ve sniffed, and finally found the fragrance of your dreams. And then you start to smell it on others. Clearly, this is not your trademark scent.

Alana Shlenker, founder and creator of MAYA Fragrances, knew this feeling all too well. It was her motivation to launch MAYA, a curated collection of scents that smell different on everyone. Consisting of a revolutionary base and a beach-in-a-bottle scent that can be layered with any other fragrance or worn alone, MAYA fragrances are enigmatically engineered to never, ever smell the same on anyone.

Built on the belief that every person deserves their own signature scent, one that is truly personalized, MAYA formulas completely change as they interact with your own unique body chemistry. Unlike most fragrances on the market, MAYA doesn't wear you - you wear MAYA.

As the go-to fragrance junkie amongst her friends, Alana has always had a true passion for scent. After experimenting with her own concoctions of essential oils and store-bought fragrances for years, she tapped into her product development experience to develop the most versatile fragrance on the planet.

According to MAYA,

Unveil the allure of MAYA NO.2 – where fresh-cut roses blend seamlessly with warm, musky undertones, creating an irresistibly sexy fragrance perfect for nights filled with romance. Forget the past; this is the rose of the new era– fresh, bold and beautifully seductive.

Notes:

• Top Note: Ambrette – A musky note with a hint of sweetness to captivate from the first dab.
• Middle Notes: Geranium and Moroccan Rose – The heart of the perfume, where floral meets sophistication, creating a vibrant yet delicate scent experience.
• Base Notes: Precious Woods, Amber, Musk – A warm, deep base that lingers, adding a touch of mystery and allure to the airy florals.

Directions: Glide the roll-on applicator over pulse points (like your wrist and neck) to allow the fragrance to gently develop with the natural warmth of your skin.

Founder tip: Roll onto palms, rub them together and gently scrunch into your hair for an effortless, lingering aromatic effect.

MAYA BASE Perfume Oil ($40.00 for 5 ml. and $72.00 for 10 ml. from MAYA and Carly Jean Los Angeles): is a light floral musk that can be worn​ by itself, or it can be layered with any other fragrance or essential oils to enhance or customize the scent. Alone, on me, it sits very close to the skin and is best described as an indescribably alluring scent that is captivating and fetching. It is intimate and ethereal, almost like a soft incandescent flash. I liken it to a secret that you don't share, but that you keep to yourself. I find this fragrance quite special, but it mixes quite well with MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil when I want to intensify the scent.

According to MAYA,

This sophisticated, yet alluring roll-on scent is formulated to adapt to your body chemistry and environment to create a scent that is yours and yours alone. Pair MAYA Base with any other scent or essential oil to amplify the aroma, maximize its longevity, and make it your own.

Notes:

• Top Note: Lily Petals
• Middle Note: Sandalwood
• Base Notes: Amber, Soft Musk

Details:

Sustainability, the MAYA way: We prioritize both luxury and sustainability. It is crafted with the environment in mind, requiring no heavy machinery and using responsible techniques to ensure a safe and fragrant product. It's a luxury that feels as good as it smells.

Responsibility: All MAYA products are vegan, cruelty-free and hand-filled in Los Angeles, CA, to be as ecologically responsible as possible.

Formulation: MAYA fragrance oils are thoughtfully formulated using cutting-edge ingredients, balancing advanced chemistry with natural elements.

Overall Assessment: These are gorgeous cruelty-free fragrances that are fuss-free and a true joy to wear. A+

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MAYA No. 2 Perfume Oil Review

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MAYA No. 2 Perfume Oil is a stunning floral fragrance that is aptly described as, "fresh, feminine, clean, airy, elevated." The aroma, which is articulated through the luscious middle notes of Moroccan Rose and Geranium, is a warm and musky floral that embodies the feeling of particularly fragrance freshly cut roses. The base notes of musk, amber and woods deepen the aroma without making it heavy. It sits close to the skin, doesn't announce itself before you enter the room, and as it fades the Moroccan Rose remains. It is a truly lovely perfume oil that delights the senses without overwhelming them. See my review of MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil (HERE) and my review of MAYA BASE Perfume Oil (HERE). These cruelty-free fragrances are spectacular, and worthy of your attention if you are seeking clean perfumes.

About MAYA,

You’ve sprayed, you’ve spritzed, you’ve dabbed and you’ve sniffed, and finally found the fragrance of your dreams. And then you start to smell it on others. Clearly, this is not your trademark scent.

Alana Shlenker, founder and creator of MAYA Fragrances, knew this feeling all too well. It was her motivation to launch MAYA, a curated collection of scents that smell different on everyone. Consisting of a revolutionary base and a beach-in-a-bottle scent that can be layered with any other fragrance or worn alone, MAYA fragrances are enigmatically engineered to never, ever smell the same on anyone.

Built on the belief that every person deserves their own signature scent, one that is truly personalized, MAYA formulas completely change as they interact with your own unique body chemistry. Unlike most fragrances on the market, MAYA doesn't wear you - you wear MAYA.

As the go-to fragrance junkie amongst her friends, Alana has always had a true passion for scent. After experimenting with her own concoctions of essential oils and store-bought fragrances for years, she tapped into her product development experience to develop the most versatile fragrance on the planet.

According to MAYA,

Unveil the allure of MAYA NO.2 – where fresh-cut roses blend seamlessly with warm, musky undertones, creating an irresistibly sexy fragrance perfect for nights filled with romance. Forget the past; this is the rose of the new era– fresh, bold and beautifully seductive.

Notes:

• Top Note: Ambrette – A musky note with a hint of sweetness to captivate from the first dab.
• Middle Notes: Geranium and Moroccan Rose – The heart of the perfume, where floral meets sophistication, creating a vibrant yet delicate scent experience.
• Base Notes: Precious Woods, Amber, Musk – A warm, deep base that lingers, adding a touch of mystery and allure to the airy florals.

Directions: Glide the roll-on applicator over pulse points (like your wrist and neck) to allow the fragrance to gently develop with the natural warmth of your skin.

Founder tip: Roll onto palms, rub them together and gently scrunch into your hair for an effortless, lingering aromatic effect.

Overall Assessment: Such a lovely and captivating aroma, and it is one that I will wear all summer long. A+

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Rosy & Earnest Vanilla Rum Royal Eau de Parfum

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An award-winning women-owned brand, Rosy & Earnest was the second EWG Verified™eau de parfum brand worldwide. The phenomenal brand offers luxurious, fine fragrances with 100% transparent, non-toxic, and worry-free ingredients. All Rosy & Earnest formulations are vegan, cruelty-free, and in environmentally friendly, minimalistic packaging. 

The perfumer behind the brand is Nathalie Feisthauer, an award-winning master perfumer who worked for Givaudan for 20 years before opening her own independent company, Lab Scent, based in Paris, France. The founders of Rosy & Earnest, Marilou Hamer and Caroline Gélineault, love to showcase the skill of this exceptionally skilled perfumer, and after a single application you will understand just why.

Rosy & Earnest Vanilla Rum Royal Eau de Parfum is a delectable warm and creamy scent that is a wonderful blend of vanilla and rum, but it is tempered by bergamot, pink berries, oak and musk. The end result is a complex creamy amalgam of these beautifully entwined and articulated notes. It sits close to the skin, rather than entering the room before you do, and it is alluring, comforting and utterly delectable. I am so captivated by its fetching aroma that I find myself reaching for it more often than any of my other fragrances. When I spritz in the morning, I still smell its traces in the evening.

According to Rosy & Earnest,

Vanilla Rum Royal is intoxicating, addictive, and tempting. It is a tantalizing rum blended with suave vanilla absolute, sublimated by intense oakwood absolute. This enticing fragrance will leave you spellbound and craving more.  

Details:

Perfumer: Nathalie Feisthauer                                                         

Perfume concentration: 22%

Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink berries, White wine lees

Heart Notes: Rum CO2 extract

Base Notes: Vanilla, Oak, Labdanum, Musk

Always formulated without phthalates, parabens, known carcinogenic, known endocrine disruptors, animal products. genderless.

Directions: Spritz as desired. Refrain from rubbing or patting, as it breaks the fragrance’s molecules and diminishes the scent’s longevity. Tip: Applying to hydrated skin helps in prolonging the fragrance.

Ingredients: Alcohol denat.,fragrance* (perfume), water (aqua). Allergens: Benzyl benzoate, benzyl cinnamate, citral, coumarin, limonene, linalool, cinnamal. 

Overall Assessment: This is a captivating and bewitching scent that is warm, creamy and complex. That it is cruelty-free, vegan and EWG Verified makes it all the better. A+

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SAFA Rosé Fragrance Oil Roller in Bulgarian Damask Rose Review

 

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SAFA Rosé Fragrance Oil Roller in Bulgarian Damask Rose is a wondrous rose fragrance that is as affordable as it is delectable. SAFA's Rosé Oil is formulated with 100% pure plant extracts and phytonutrients, and they pride themselves on their high quality ingredients. They do not use caprylic/capric triglyceride, which is vegetable derived and can clog pores, but instead, they use ingredients that are vegan, organic, cruelty-free, free of parabens, phthalates, alcohol, and other harmful chemicals and toxins. Their ingredients are all natural, safe and effective, and selected for their ability to nourish the skin.

This enchanting scent feels like a walk through a well-tended rose garden that is filled with the most fragrant decades old roses. It is sweet, but not cloying, and it has enough complexity to differentiate itself from other rose fragrances. It sits close to the skin, instead of announcing itself as one enters a room. It doesn't last all day, but it is easy to carry and reapply when the scent begins to fade.

According to SAFA,

In the Kazanlak Fields of Rose Valley, Bulgaria, lies the rare Bulgarian Damask Rose. SAFA Rosé Perfume oil is blended with Bulgarian Rose fragrance and infused with rose petals to transport and indulge you into a garden full of fresh, deep roses. Known as 'liquid gold' it takes 30 Bulgarian roses to form one drop of essential oil. Highly coveted for its rarity by perfume makers, roses are hand-picked at dawn when the flower is most fragrant. We have chosen quality organic, cold-pressed, and unrefined carrier oils to ensure moisture and longevity of the fragrance.

We believe carrier oils matter in the fragrance oil. Almond oil, rich in vitamins A,B,D, and E, penetrates deep within your skin's epidermis moisturizing and extending the longevity of the fragrance on your skin. Apricot oil is rich in omega 3,6, and 9 fatty acids that are essential to boost skin cell turnover maintaining fresh, dewy skin. Morrocan Argan oil is packed with antioxidants and squalane to transform, repair, and restore.

Directions: Apply to pulse points for an intimate fragrance experience.

Ingredients: Bulgarian Rose Essential Oil, Indian Rose Petals, Sweet Almond Oil, Apricot Oil, Moroccan Argan Oil, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol).

Overall Assessment: If you love rose fragrances, then SAFA Rosé Fragrance Oil Roller in Bulgarian Damask Rose is most definitely worth trying.

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MAYA BASE Perfume Oil Review

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As previously noted, I recently discovered MAYA Fragrances, a cruelty-free Los Angeles brand that is environmentally friendly and hand-bottles their fragrances here in LA. Their fragrances are a treat to the senses, and a joy to wear. I love MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil (Reviewed HERE), and now I will extol the virtues of MAYA Base Perfume Oil for you.

About MAYA,

You’ve sprayed, you’ve spritzed, you’ve dabbed and you’ve sniffed, and finally found the fragrance of your dreams. And then you start to smell it on others. Clearly, this is not your trademark scent.

Alana Shlenker, founder and creator of MAYA Fragrances, knew this feeling all too well. It was her motivation to launch MAYA, a curated collection of scents that smell different on everyone. Consisting of a revolutionary base and a beach-in-a-bottle scent that can be layered with any other fragrance or worn alone, MAYA fragrances are enigmatically engineered to never, ever smell the same on anyone.

Built on the belief that every person deserves their own signature scent, one that is truly personalized, MAYA formulas completely change as they interact with your own unique body chemistry. Unlike most fragrances on the market, MAYA doesn't wear you - you wear MAYA.

As the go-to fragrance junkie amongst her friends, Alana has always had a true passion for scent. After experimenting with her own concoctions of essential oils and store-bought fragrances for years, she tapped into her product development experience to develop the most versatile fragrance on the planet.

Details:

Sustainability, the MAYA way: We prioritize both luxury and sustainability. It is crafted with the environment in mind, requiring no heavy machinery and using responsible techniques to ensure a safe and fragrant product. It's a luxury that feels as good as it smells.

Responsibility: All MAYA products are vegan, cruelty-free and hand-filled in Los Angeles, CA, to be as ecologically responsible as possible.

Formulation: MAYA fragrance oils are thoughtfully formulated using cutting-edge ingredients, balancing advanced chemistry with natural elements.

MAYA BASE Perfume Oil is a light floral musk that can be worn​ by itself, or it can be layered with any other fragrance or essential oils to enhance or customize the scent. Alone, on me, it sits very close to the skin and is best described as an indescribably alluring scent that is captivating and fetching. It is intimate and ethereal, almost like a soft incandescent flash. I liken it to a secret that you don't share, but that you keep to yourself. I find this fragrance quite special, but it mixes quite well with MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil when I want to intensify the scent.

According to MAYA,

This sophisticated, yet alluring roll-on scent is formulated to adapt to your body chemistry and environment to create a scent that is yours and yours alone. Pair MAYA Base with any other scent or essential oil to amplify the aroma, maximize its longevity, and make it your own.

Notes:

• Top Note: Lily Petals
• Middle Note: Sandalwood
• Base Note: Amber, Soft Musk

Overall Assessment: What a lovely perfume oil. MAYA is definitely a brand worth exploring.

$40.00 for 5 ml. and $72.00 for 10 ml. from MAYA and Carly Jean Los Angeles (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil Review

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I recently discovered MAYA Fragrances, a cruelty-free Los Angeles brand that is environmentally friendly and hand-bottles their fragrances here in LA. Their fragrances are a treat to the senses, and a joy to wear.

About MAYA,

You’ve sprayed, you’ve spritzed, you’ve dabbed and you’ve sniffed, and finally found the fragrance of your dreams. And then you start to smell it on others. Clearly, this is not your trademark scent.

Alana Shlenker, founder and creator of MAYA Fragrances, knew this feeling all too well. It was her motivation to launch MAYA, a curated collection of scents that smell different on everyone. Consisting of a revolutionary base and a beach-in-a-bottle scent that can be layered with any other fragrance or worn alone, MAYA fragrances are enigmatically engineered to never, ever smell the same on anyone.

Built on the belief that every person deserves their own signature scent, one that is truly personalized, MAYA formulas completely change as they interact with your own unique body chemistry. Unlike most fragrances on the market, MAYA doesn't wear you - you wear MAYA.

As the go-to fragrance junkie amongst her friends, Alana has always had a true passion for scent. After experimenting with her own concoctions of essential oils and store-bought fragrances for years, she tapped into her product development experience to develop the most versatile fragrance on the planet.

Details:

Sustainability, the MAYA way: We prioritize both luxury and sustainability. It is crafted with the environment in mind, requiring no heavy machinery and using responsible techniques to ensure a safe and fragrant product. It's a luxury that feels as good as it smells.

Responsibility: All MAYA products are vegan, cruelty-free and hand-filled in Los Angeles, CA, to be as ecologically responsible as possible.

Formulation: MAYA fragrance oils are thoughtfully formulated using cutting-edge ingredients, balancing advanced chemistry with natural elements.

MAYA No 1 Perfume Oil is a fetching fragrance that is warm and creamy. Its aroma is articulated through the top note of Coconut Water, and it is given a richness from the Sandalwood middle note. This scent expanded and rounded by the stunning amalgam of Amber, White Musk and Vanilla Orchid base notes. On me, this fragrance sits close to the skin and is a complex warm and creamy musky vanilla that is airy and delectable. It is perfect all year long, and such a treat to the senses.

According to MAYA,

Once warmed on the skin, ​MAYA 1 ​will instantly transport you to an exotic destination. ​It’s a vacation without travel, a journey to a sensorial escape that is now more needed than ever. ​Think the beaches of Thailand on a warm, starry night or Kauai on a sun-drenched day. Wear alone or on top of ​MAYA Base ​to create a unique, sexy, and sophisticated personalized perfume.

Notes:

• Top Note: Coconut Water
• Middle Note: Sandalwood
• Base Note: Amber, White Musk, Vanilla Orchid

Directions: Glide the roll-on applicator over pulse points (like your wrist and neck) to allow the fragrance to gently develop with the natural warmth of your skin.

Founder tip: roll onto palms, rub them together and gently scrunch into your hair for an effortless, lingering aromatic effect.

Overall Assessment: I am utterly delighted by this perfume oil. It is uplifting, yet calming, and it smells so delectable that I constantly smell my wrist. I am in love! A+

$40.00 for 5ml and $72.00 for 10ml from MAYA and Carly Jean Los Angeles (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.

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My Favorite LAVANILA Fragrances for Spring

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I have been wearing LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance for many, many years now, and I always have a couple of bottles open. I use them all of the time, and just love the extent to which they are healthy and that they smell delectable. My two favorites for this time of year are LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla and LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Vanilla Sugarcane (in that order). Given that today, March 21, is National Fragrance Day– I thought that it was the perfect day to share two of my favorite fragrances!

LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla is a delectable warm and creamy fragrance that is comforting, calming and cozy. It is actually an irresistible aroma that fosters a sense of wellbeing, and it adds such warmth to the spring, but it is perfect all year long.

Therefore, if you are among the many people who loves vanilla-based perfumes, but who is seeking a more natural fragrance– then LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance Pure Vanilla is a treat to the senses. Where traditional commercial fragrances are loaded with phthalates and harsher chemicals, LAVANILA makes theirs with all-natural and organic ingredients that are completely free of all harsh chemicals. Instead, they infuse organic sugar cane alcohol with a whole host of essential oils and botanicals, and the end result is delectably scented fragrances that are healthy and safe.

Pure Vanilla, which is described as a blend of pure Madagascar Vanilla, sheer Freesia and creamy Tonka Bean, is a warm and sheer floral and vanilla fusion that sits close to the skin without being in the least bit overpowering. It is neither too sweet, nor is it too floral, but instead it has all of the richness of vanilla without smelling like dessert.

According to LAVANILA,

The perfect vanilla, this sexy blend of pure Madagascar vanilla, sheer freesia, and creamy tonka bean is seductive and magnetic. A grown up expression of vanilla, this fragrance is more vanilla bean than vanilla cookie.

LAVANILA’S collection of all-natural fragrances is luxurious and addictive. Each fragrance starts with a warm base of Madagascar vanilla and layers on a unique blend of pure essential oils for an exquisite expression of nature that capture a mood, a memory or a moment in time. Hailed as the World’s First Healthy Fragrance, organic sugar cane alcohol is infused with skin saving antioxidants for a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat. (from Organic Sugar Cane), Botanical Fragrance Blend, Deionized Water, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Powder, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive Leaf) Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum (Chamomile) Extract, Oat Amino Acids, Glycerin (Vegetable), Vanilla Planifolia.

LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Vanilla Sugarcane is a mouthwateringly delicious fragrance! This The warm and creamy vanilla is brightened and spices up by the mandarine and the sugarcane adds a sweetness that is neither overpowering, nor too sweet. This is a really lovely fragrance with some depth, and it is perfect for the spring.

According to LAVANILA.

Sweet Softness. Sparkling sugarcane mingles with vanilla flower, bright mandarin and creamy Madagascar vanilla for a subtle sweetness that’s warm and inviting.

Ingredients: Alcohol denat. (from Organic sugar cane), Botanical fragrance blend, Deionized water, Lycium barbarum (Goji) powder, Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) fruit extract, Epilobium angustifolium (Canadian willowherb) extract, Olea europaea (Olive leaf) extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Chrysanthellum indicum (Chamomile) extract, Oat amino acids, Glycerin (Vegetable), Vanilla planifolia.

Their boxes are attractive and sturdy, and therefore perfect for gifting.

Overall Assessment: I am such a fan of LAVANILA, and their fragrances rank among my favorites.

$72.00 for 3.4 oz. and $48.00 for 1.7 oz. from LAVANILA and Amazon. Press Sample (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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LAVANILA Pure Vanilla The Heathy Deodorant and The Healthy Fragrance is a Heavenly Duo

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Lavanila Pure Vanilla is the perfect scent for every day of the year, and a great choice for your Valentine’s Day or Valentine's Day festivities. Made from Pure Madagascar vanilla, creamy tonka bean, and a soft heliotrope blend, this delicious fragrance is a treat to the senses. Pairing the LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla and the LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla is pure vanilla bliss.

LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant in Pure Vanilla is a wonderful healthy deodorant formula that is effective, smells delicious and offers long-lasting protection. Available in a nice range of scents, their scrumptious smelling Healthy Deodorants offer odor protection all day long, and the healthy ingredients condition the skin. 

If you are seeking an antiperspirant, then be advised that this does not prevent sweating. This has been my favorite healthy deodorant for many years now, and I will use it as long as LAVANILA makes it. It applies to the skin effortlessly, without tugging, and it never leaves a residue or stain on the clothes. This is a cruelty-free brand and their deodorants are free of aluminum and parabens.

The Pure Vanilla scent is warm and creamy perfection, and wearing the deodorant and fragrance together is delectable!

According to LAVANILA,

A delicate blend of warm Madagascar vanilla and soft freesia petals. The perfect natural vanilla deodorant. Clinically Tested. Dermatologist Recommended. No Aluminum. No Paraben. No Propylene Glycol. No Harsh Chemicals.

Benefits:

• Superior, Aluminum-Free odor protection
• Powered by their beta glucan technology to minimize and absorb sweat molecules
• Paraben-free, Baking Soda-free, Vegan, All natural deodorant
• Velvet-soft formula goes on clear and smooth
• Clean, natural deodorant formula allows skin to breathe
• Beta Glucan Technology: Breakthrough health-promoting technology breaks down sweat molecules & prevents odor while nourishing delicate underarms.
• SmartSport Technology: A proprietary blend of all-natural antibacterial, antimicrobial, and nourishing actives deliver high performance protection.
• Lemon and Tea Tree Oil: Non-irritating, pure plant extracts with disinfecting properties that keep the underarm area fresh and clean.

Ingredients: Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (Aloe juice, water/aqua), Propanediol (Corn derived), Zea mays (Corn) starch, Sodium stearate (Coconut derived), Silica, Carrageenan (Seaweed derived), Stearyl behenate (Coconut derived), Citrus medica limonum (Lemon peel oil), Inulin (Artichoke derived), Saccharomyces ferment, Alpha-Glucan oligosaccharide (Sugar derived), Yeast beta glucan, Lonicera caprifolium (Honeysuckle) flower extract, Usnea barbata (Lichen) extract, Valeriana officinalis root extract (Valerian), Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal) extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) flower/leaf/stem extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract (Goji berry), Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla) oil, Botanical fragrance blend.

LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance in Pure Vanilla is a delectable warm and creamy fragrance that is comforting, calming and cozy. It is actually an irresistible aroma that fosters a sense of wellbeing, and it adds such warmth to the cold season, but it is perfect all year long.  

Therefore, if you are among the many people who loves vanilla-based perfumes, but who is seeking a more natural fragrance– then LAVANILA The Healthy Fragrance Pure Vanilla is a treat to the senses. Where traditional commercial fragrances are loaded with phthalates and harsher chemicals, LAVANILA makes theirs with all-natural and organic ingredients that are completely free of all harsh chemicals. Instead, they infuse organic sugar cane alcohol with a whole host of essential oils and botanicals, and the end result is delectably scented fragrances that are healthy and safe.

Pure Vanilla, which is described as a blend of pure Madagascar Vanilla, sheer Freesia and creamy Tonka Bean, is a warm and sheer floral and vanilla fusion that sits close to the skin without being in the least bit overpowering. It is neither too sweet, nor is it too floral, but instead it has all of the richness of vanilla without smelling like dessert.

According to LAVANILA,

The perfect vanilla, this sexy blend of pure Madagascar vanilla, sheer freesia, and creamy tonka bean is seductive and magnetic. A grown up expression of vanilla, this fragrance is more vanilla bean than vanilla cookie.

LAVANILA’S collection of all-natural fragrances is luxurious and addictive. Each fragrance starts with a warm base of Madagascar vanilla and layers on a unique blend of pure essential oils for an exquisite expression of nature that capture a mood, a memory or a moment in time. Hailed as the World’s First Healthy Fragrance, organic sugar cane alcohol is infused with skin saving antioxidants for a modern twist on the classic art of perfumery.

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat. (from Organic Sugar Cane), Botanical Fragrance Blend, Deionized Water, Lycium Barbarum (Goji) Powder, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Canadian Willowherb) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive Leaf) Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum (Chamomile) Extract, Oat Amino Acids, Glycerin (Vegetable), Vanilla Planifolia.

Overall Assessment: This duo is amazing, and if you love vanilla, it is a must-have!

Deodorant: $12.00 for 2 oz. from LAVANILA, Amazon and Target. Fragrance: $72.00 for 3.4 oz. and $48.00 for 1.7 oz. from LAVANILA, Target and Amazon. Press Sample (Affiliate Links). All views expressed are categorically my own. 

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