Darphin Intral Soothing Cream

Exceptionally gentle, non-irritating, comforting cream, particularly recommended for intolerant skin that is sensitive and easily irritated. Respects skin’s vulnerability as it replenishes skin with essential moisture and helps protect against environmental aggressions.

Soothed and hydrated skin; Soft, supple, comforted. Skin is protected against environmental factors.

Formulated without synthetic preservatives, colorants or fragrance. Dermatologist tested and non-irritating formula.

Calm Complex™*, Bisabolol, Orchid extract, Vitamin E, Sodium derivative, Pentylene glycol.

Calm Complex : Chamomile, Hawthorn & Peony extracts, D-Panthenol, Polysaccharide.

Chamomile reduces skin sensitivity, Hawthorn Extract helps protect capillaries, Panthenol rebuilds and repairs the skin barrier, Peony Extract acts as an anti-irritant and anti-oxidant, Polysaccharides reduce irritation.

This non oily, creamy moisturiser provides both hydration, and protection from harmful contaminants in the environment. It has s subtle, comforting aroma that relaxes me. It’s nourishing enough to be used as a night cream. Intral Soothing cream also relieves blotches and revives red irritated skin.

In fact, it’s the only cream that could keep my Retin A treated skin calmed, smoothed & flakes free. Definitely a keeper.

Kate Moss Vintage Muse

” Sophisticated and memorable, Vintage muse is a beautifully elegant yet sexy fragrance that reflects Kate’s multi-faceted charm.”

The fragrance opens on top notes of plum, rhubarb and blackcurrant cream before moving into a heart of peony, Tiger Orchid and purple violet. Base notes are ambergris, white musk and a touch of chocolate.

Celebrity perfume, Yeah or Neah ?

This one sounds exotic & mysterious enough. Have you had any success with mass produced, celebrity endorsed fragrance ?

Sulwhasoo – Korean Beauty Legend

Established in 1972, Sulwhasoo is one of Korea’s premium herbal medicine-based cosmetic brands.

A legacy of traditional Korean beauty wisdom ! Inner harmony for outer radiance.

Ancient herbal remedies for complexion balance and clarity.

Blending indigenous medicinal herbs through traditional Korean methods, Sulwhasoo draws on ancient wisdom to balance the inner energies that contribute to a nourished, healthy complexion. The sought after Korean skincare brand elicits the innate benefits of herbal remedies and time-honored preparations by blending fresh indigenous ingredients in an optimally balanced formulation; promoting vitalised & youthful skin.

At the heart of Sulwhasoo’s complexion enhancing preparations is Jaeumdan, an exclusive complex of carefully blended medicinal herbs developed to promote skin balance. In creating this complex, selected fresh ingredients are immersed in pure honey through the time honored Korean Milja process to ensure maximum potency and enhanced efficacy.

By blending the fresh and the refined ingredients, Sulwhasoo promotes the ideal balance of inner energies to foster healthy, glowing skin from within. Jaeumdan employs a mixture of Peony, Solomon’s Seal, East Indian Lotus, White Lily and Adhesive Rehmannia to counter the effects of dryness, fine lines and wrinkles, diminished elasticity and dullness, fostering a nourished, hydrated complexion.

I personally prefer :

Herbal Soap – Aged in a 40-day curing process, this premium handmade soap is formulated with six-year-old red ginseng and Korean traditional medicine ingredients for a rich, revitalizing foamy lather.

Skin Clarifying Mask – This gentle yet effective peel-off mask restores skin’s natural clarity with Small Solomon’s Seal Powder, Honey, and Honeysuckle to replenish nourishment, remove impurities and promote clearer, smoother, brighter skin.

Overnight Vitalizing Treatment – This overnight mask awakens skin’s natural glow with nourishing moisture and herbal extracts like brightening Acutelobed Angelica and Pomegranate as well as restorative Walnut and White Mulberry.

YSL Parisienne

The essence of a woman who is incredibly free — she is not from Paris, but Paris adopts her. She knows how to love, how to live. Parisienne is the fragrance of ultra-femininity and sensuality, built with notes of blackberry, damask rose, and sandalwood. This grand floral with a woody structure is luminously composed.

Parisienne was created by Sophie Labb and it is a soft, romantic scent to evoke memories of romance, love and beauty.

Everything about the scent says sophistication, beauty, elegance and grace until the dry down ……

This is a complex, feminine, delicate and modern floral blend with a twist.

The top features cranberry and blackberry, building to a heart of Damask rose, violet and peony. The base is a blend of patchouli, vetiver, musk and sandalwood.

The faceted glass flacon displays the pale pink-coloured juice. The front sports the YSL label on edgy black leather, which echoes the black leather bustier worn by Moss in the ad campaign.

On me, YSL Parisienne resembles a post coital sultry sweat drench on a bed of roses, complimented by the post orgasmic cigarette smokes; It’s definitely my come to bed scent!