Perfect Mother's Day Gifts to Pamper Mom

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If you are still seeking a great Mother's Day gift, you should take a look at FragranceNet.com because they are having a 30% Off storewide in honor of our moms!

They offer a wide variety of fragrances, skincare, makeup, candles and aromatherapy, and there is something for everyone from their huge stock of amazing products. Here are a few of my gift suggestions for Mother's Day!

Terra Essential Rosemary & White Sage Candle ($20.99 for a 12 oz. candle from Fragrance.com): This is a wonderful, calming soy candle the comes in a gorgeous 12 oz. tumbler with a wooden lid. It burns for 30+ hours, smells divine and is a great way to tell mom that you love her!

According to Terra Essential,

This massage & aromatherapy soy candle is a stimulating & warming blend with moss agate gemstone. This candle is perfect for an out of office day perfect for mom.

Aroma Floria Muscle Soak Set ($17.99 for the Gift Set from Fragrance.com): This gift set includes: Ocean Mineral Bath Salts 4.5 oz & Body Scrub 3.4 oz & Body Wash 3.4 oz & Yellow Pouf & Travel Tote. All of these delectably aromatic bath and body products are great for an at-home spa day or to take with you on a vacation.

Glamglow Flashmud Brightening Treatment ($73.99 for 1.7 oz. from Fragrance.com): This brightening face mask is perfect for you and your mom to enjoy together. I recommend masking in the morning, and then glow your way to a memorable Mother's Day brunch!

According to Glamglow,

FLASHMUD™ is a multi-sensorial quick results brightening treatment. Powerful & Innovative multi-brightening complexes help to create the brightest, lightest & luminous perfect skin. The TEAOXI Technology in FLASHMUD™ is White Birch Leaf. It delivers natural Betulin, Betulinic Acid & Ellagic Acid to create an improved color balanced skin tone. WhiteEnergy™ is a brilliant fusion of powerful natural actives to create intense bright & even results. Flashlucent™ is a combination of skin translucency optimizers featuring 3 levels of exfoliation to drive ingredients into the skin for luminous younger looking skin. Reflectrum™ is a blend of brightening ingredients boosted with diamond photoluminescence to increase the reflecting level of the skin and make it appear radiant & more attractive. Designed for Instant & Extended results for Men & Women of all ages, all skin types & all skin tones. FLASHMUD™ will have you Sexy in a Flash!

Ingredients: Water, Kaolin, Synthetic Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Pumice, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Quartz, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Betula Pendula Wood Powder, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Diamond Powder, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Octyldodecyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Phenoxyethanol.

Overall Assessment: It is definitely worth checking out their fantastic sales for Mother's Day.

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FragranceNet Perfume Sales Galore Just in Time for Valentine's Day #ValentinesDay

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If you are seeking to buy perfume for your beloved this Valentine's Day, then be sure to check out all of the deep discounts that FragranceNet is currently offering on a wide range of fine fragrances. Here are a couple of the amazing deals their are currently promoting:

Vera Wang Lovestruck Eau de Parfum (3.4 oz. Regularly $30.99 On Sale for $20.14 from FragranceNet): "Feminine, romantic, spontaneous: Lovestruck, the new fragrance from Vera Wang, is all about Vera's interpretation of love, playing off of a modern twist on Romeo and Juliet. Think lovestruck lovers and the emotion and rush you feel when you are falling in love—that heart-pounding, spontaneous feeling!"

Top notes: Pink guava, mandarin.
Mid notes: tuberose, lotus blossom.
Base notes: precious woods, sheer musk.

Calvin Klein CK One Eau de Toilette (3.4 oz. Regularly $24.00 on Sale for $16.24 from FragranceNet): "Ck one is a naturally clean, pure, and contemporary fragrance with a refreshingly new point of view. This light, relaxed scent is meant to be used lavishly. CK ONE Eau de Toilette can literally be splashed all over the body. It is an intimate fragrance, one that you need to be near to smell."

Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Fresh Pineapple, Papaya, Jasmine, Violet, Rose, Nutmeg, Musk.
Style: Balanced between brightness and sensuality.

Overall Assessment: If you are thinking about buying any fragrances this Valentine's Day, be sure to check out the impressive sales that FragranceNet is currently running!

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Affordable Fragrance Finds #GiftGuide

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If you are looking to buy fragrances for people on your holiday gift list, then Fragrance.com is a great resource. They offer a wide variety of fragrances, and they always run amazing sales. Here are a few fab finds:

Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette Spray ($47.99 1.7 oz from Fragrance.com): Daisy is fresh and feminine, fruity floral that is punctuated by a sumptuous violet edge. It is sophisticated, and yet whimsical, and it does not take itself too seriously. Its floral bouquet, is fresh and yet surprisingly comforting and warm.

According to Marc Jacobs,

The Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette is fresh and feminine with notes of wild strawberry, velvety violet petals and finishes with a luminous blend of gardenia and jasmine. The white accords of birch and cedarwood add intensity. 

The bottle design features a luxurious block of weighted, clear glass topped with a playful scattering of daisies that appear to bloom from the rounded gold cap. Winner of the Fragrance Foundation's FiFi Awards for Women’s Luxe Fragrance of the Year and Women’s Prestige Best Packaging, 2008.

Fragrance Notes: Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods.

Versace Crystal Noir Eau De Toilette Spray ($43.99 for 1.7 oz from Fragrance.com): This is a sheer-leaning fragrance that features the warm of amber, the creaminess of coconut, the depth of black fig and black current and the floral richness of violet and gardenia. It is at once a feminine floral  with enough spice to be thoroughly alluring.

According to Versace,

A fragrance for the true Versace woman. She’s effortlessly sexy, confident, and loves fashion, sumptuousness, and eccentricity. The fragrance is a magical perfume, sheer and sensual at the same time. A floral-oriental scent, it’s absolutely feminine, gentle, and leaves a lasting impression. 

Notes: Gardenia, Amber.

Burberry The Beat Eau De Parfum Spray (1 oz. for $22.99 from Fragrance.com): The Beat is a very modern and youthful scent that is an interesting combination of soft florals that are punctuated my white musk, Ceylon tea, vetiver, cedar and pink pepper. While fresh and clean, there is a spiciness and depth to it that gives it added depth and interest.

According to Burberry,

This intense and energetic scent with top notes of bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper and mandarin will warm you right up. Its heart notes of Ceylon tea, iris and bluebell add a soft floral texture, while the white musk, vetiver and cedar wood give depth to this sensual fragrance.

Fragrance Notes:woody floral scent with bergamot, cardamom, pink pepper, mandarin, Ceylon tea, iris, white musk, vetiver, and cedar.

Miami Glow Eau De Toilette Spray by Jennifer Lopez ($27.99 for 3.4 oz. from Fragrance.com): This fragrance evokes summers spent on warm beaches playing in the sand with a warm breeze greeting your skin. This fruity floral scent is a flirty fusion of pink grapefruit, coconut and passion fruit, but it is warmed up by amber, vanilla orchid and musk. Together they create a warm, fruity floral that is youthful and perfect for the summer.

Fragrance Notes: Pink Grapefruit, Coconut Water, Passion Fruit, Heliotrope, Sheer Amber, Crystal Musk, Vanilla Orchid and Blonde Woods.

Overall Assessment: If you are still trying to find affordable fragrances for people on your holiday list, then you should consider taking a look at the many choices available to you from Fragrance.com!

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Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum Spray | Review

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If you have Marc Jacobs fragrance enthusiasts on your holiday gift list, then Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum Spray is a wonderful choice. The beautiful purple glass bottle is punctuated by a large whimsical flower that is charming.

This fragrance is described as a grown-up version of the much-loved Marc Jacobs Daisy, and Lola is a long-wearing youthful sweet floral punctuated by notes of pink peppercorn, warm vanilla, musk and tonka bean. The dry down is a soft, feminine floral that sits close to the skin with softened edges.

According to Marc Jacobs,

The Marc Jacobs Lola Eau de Parfum Spray is a sensuous floral fragrance for women, featuring top notes of pink peppercorn, pear and ruby red grapefruit, middle notes of rose, peony and geranium and a base of musk, tonka bean and vanilla.

A modern free spirit with an irresistible attitude. Lola is an intoxicating swirl of rich layers, wrapping the skin in sensuous florals blooming with a signature note of fuchsia peony. Playfully alluring and irresistibly tempting.

Notes: grapefruit, peppercorns, pear, fuchsia, geranium, peony, rose, musk, tonka bean, vanilla.

Overall Assessment: This is such a pretty floral, and fans of Marc Jacobs perfumes should definitely smell this lovely fragrance.

$61.99 for 3.4 oz. (Currently 30% Off with coupon) from FragranceNet.com (Unaffiliated Links)
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Fragrance.com Partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation!

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As we all know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I am excited to share that Fragrance.com is partnering with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to help support this very important cause. Each time one of the following fragrances is purchased this month, they will donate 15% of the proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Vera Wang Truly Pink (Shown. $33.99) Inspired by the grace of a single rose; deep in its complexity—budding with possibility. Vested in floral dress, its top notes bring us white freesia united with apricot and litchi. The heart is composed of peony, pink rose and lily of the valley, and the base notes are iris and creamy woodsy notes.

Lacoste Love of Pink (Shown. $69.99) This fragrance is a chypre fruity perfume for women, with a composition which encompasses aromas of red orange, passionfruit, lemon, pink magnolia, quince blossom, stephanotis, white cedar, musk and vanilla. The perfume aims at younger population.

Gap So Pink ($30.99) This floral Green fragrance features lily, sweet pea and grapefruit. It is perfect for daytime wear.

Lacoste Joy of Pink ($39.99) Joy of pink is for women full of life and energy. Its zests are refreshing, awakening and exhilarating. The fragrance opens with bright and sparkling grapefruit aromasThe composition closes with cedar and musk, which give a strong base to this light and gentle fragrance.

Mandarina Duck Cute Pink ($22.99) This floral beautiful fragrance has top notes of black currant, raspberry, peach and pear; its middle notes are lily, gardenia, hibiscus and vanilla; base notes are sandalwood and musk.

Vera Wang Truly Pink ($33.99 for 3.4 oz.): Fragrance Notes: Cassis, White Freesia, Peony, Lychee Blossom, Pink Lily of, ,the Valley, Creamy Woods, Violet Wood, Pink Rose, Iris.

Inspired by the grace of a single rose; deep in its complexity—budding with possibility. Vested in floral dress, its top notes bring us white freesia united with apricot and litchi. The heart is composed of peony, pink rose and lily of the valley, and the base notes are iris and creamy woodsy notes.

Lacoste Love of Pink ($62.99 for 3 oz.): Fragrance Notes: Lemon, blood orange, touch of vanilla, Magnolia, quince blossom, Musk, Stephanotis, Cedar and Passion fruit.

This fragrance is a chypre fruity perfume for women, with a composition which encompasses aromas of red orange, passionfruit, lemon, pink magnolia, quince blossom, stephanotis, white cedar, musk and vanilla. The perfume aims at younger population.

Overall Assessment: If you are looking to do holiday shopping, and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, then these fragrances are definitely worth your consideration.

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Aromatherapy Picks for your Body, Soul and Home to Ring in the New Season

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You may just associate retailer, FragranceNet.com, as a purveyor of perfumes, but they also have a formidable collection of Aromatherapy house and body products that offer the perfect way to ring in the fall and winter seasons. They have gorgeous essential oils, candles and body care products that are the perfect way to give your skincare and household aroma choices an overhaul. Additionally, they frequently have exceptional sales and specials that can save you a fortune as you contemplate your holiday gift shopping.

Northern Lights Candle: this particular candle appears to have sold out, but FragranceNet has a wide variety of beautiful candles, and many of them are currently on sale HERE.

Ahava Mineral Botanic Velvet Cream Wash in Lotus & Chestnut ($27.99 for 17 oz. from FragranceNet.com): This body wash gently cleanses the skin without stopping it, or leaving it taut. It soothes and moisturizes the skin with macadamia oil, organic plant extracts and Dead Sea Minerals– leaving skin silky smooth. It has a delicious nutty, fruity aroma that I find intoxicatingly good!

According to Ahava, 

An anti-oxidant rich cream wash infused with Lotus Flower, Chestnut and other botanical extracts that contain polyphenols to help reduce redness and bring comfort to skin.

Select Ingredients:

Lotus Flower extract offers a unique soothing sensation to skin.

Chestnut extract nourishes and hydrates.

Dead Sea minerals boost skin's ability to stay hydrated.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropylbetain, Glycerin, Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamide MEA, Maris Sal (Dead Sea Water), Styrene Acrylamide Copolymer, PEG-16 Macademia Glycerides, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinat, Polyquaternium 7, Parfum (Fragrance), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, DMDM Hydantion, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool.

Aura Cacia Geranium-Essential Oil ($14.99 for .5 oz. from Fragrance.net): They have a wide variety of Aura Cacia Essential Oils HERE. If you love essential oils, then Aura Cacia has a gorgeous selection to choose from I keep a collection of essential oils near my oil diffuser and use them regularly. They make the house smell lovely, and they elevate the mood, and pamper the senses of everyone who is in the house.

According to Aura Cacia,

Geranium essential oil has a rose-like aroma with minty undertones. An important ingredient in many skin care products, it provides balancing properties to both dry and oily complexions. Add a few drops to face cleansers to supplement their effects.

Cowshed Gorgeous Cow Blissful Shower Scrub (Scrubs Regularly $39.99, Currently On Sale for $27.99 at FragranceNet.com) is just one of the Cowshed Body Scrubs available, and FragranceNet has a lovely assortment of their products– many of which are currently on sale.

I love high quality body exfoliators, and I really love using them. I enjoy the refreshing process of sloughing off dead skin cells, and revealing silky smooth skin. However, I like gentle formulas without jagged exfoliating particles that can tear and damage the skin. My most recent body scrub obsession is the lovely COWSHED Gorgeous Cow Blissful Shower Scrub, and not only is it gentle, but the delectable rose scent makes using it an unmitigated delight. It looks a bit like strawberry jam, and smells equally edible, and unlike many body scrubs that contain oils, this one does not make an oily and slippery mess of your shower. The Jojoba Beads and Coconut Fibre are simultaneously very gentle on the skin and extremely effective in their ability to exfoliate the skin. Therefore, this scrub is a great choice for all skin types– including sensitive skin. Skin is left soft, silky smooth, supple and ultra-luminous.

According to COWSHED,

Power-packed with natural ingredients including Avocado Oil and Vitamin E, this scrub will leave you with ultra-soft, glowing and delicately fragranced skin. The luxurious rose scented formula contains both Jojoba Beads and Coconut Fibre which won’t be too tough on sensitive skin, but is perfect for those who prefer a slightly grittier scrub to slough away dead skin cells.

Select Ingredients:
Ylang-Ylang: Sensual, relaxing and balancing; beneficial in treating both dry and oily skin.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon has excellent anti-fungal properties and will leave your hair smelling delicious.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water/Eau), Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Fibre Powder (Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fibre Powder), Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, Sodium Chloride, Styrax Tonkinensis Resin Extract (Styrax Tonkinensis (Benzoin) Resin Extract), Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil), Cananga Odorata Flower Oil (Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cymbopogon Martini Leaf Oil (Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Leaf Oil), Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil), Decyl Glucoside, Diglycerin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil (Rosa Centifolia (Rose Absolute) Flower Oil), Sodium Benzoate, Triethylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil (Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil), Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 14700 (Red 4), Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate.

Overall Assessment: Take a look at FragranceNet's offerings before you begin your holiday shopping– I think that you will be pleasantly surprised by their selection.

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