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New Marc Jacob Splashes for 2010

Marc Jacob releases a few splash fragrances every year. Often they have are fruit based themes. Not being a huge perfume lover, I tend to look forward to them because they usually are light fresh scents. This year the new Marc Jacobs Splash scents are: Pomegranate, Apple, and Biscotti.

Biscotti???? That is an odd one! I haven’t smelled it yet so I can’t say much about it. I’ll try to find it next week to see if it really smells like Italian cookies. Since Biscotti are traditionally almond flavored, I imagine that will be a focus of the scent. Have you tried it? If so let us know!

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Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash

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Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash is back! I adore this fragrance. You see, I am not much of a perfume person. I don’t care for most of them, unless they have a very natural and clean smell.

Marc Jacobs cucumber splash is one of those that I really like. This fragrance is light (it is labeled as a “splash”) and while I don’t know that it really smells like cucumber, it has a fresh, clean fragrance that seems natural to me. This is a great scent for everyday wear and for outdoor casual activities.

I also must add that I have had more compliments wearing Marc Jacobs Cucumber Splash than I have had with any other fragrance. Actually, I don’t think I have gotten many compliments at all on other perfumes, but cucumber splash has drawn good remarks on multiple occasions.

Another one I really like is Marc Jacobs Grapefruit Splash , which also has a fresh and light citrus oriented fragrance, although it seems slightly more perfumed to me.

These tend to be limited edition (the first cucumber splash was out two years ago for only a short time). So if you want one, procrastination isn’t a good idea! I do note, however that both seem to be sticking around this time, so maybe they are now here to stay.

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New Calvin Klein Secret Obsession

Calvin Klein has a new fragrance out that I rather like: Calvin Klein Secret Obsession.

I wish I was good at describing fragrances, but I am not. So here is the company description, which seems accurate to me:

The fragrance has top notes of exotic plum, mace and rose de damas; a heart of Egyptian jasmine, French orange flower and tuberose, and base notes of cashmere woods, burnt amber, Madagascan vanilla and Australian sandalwood.

It is a nice scent for fall for me. It isn’t too summery floral or beachy. Instead it has a cooler, more mature feel to it. Eva Mendes is the official representative for the scent. Learn more and request a sample at the Calvin Klein Secret Obsession website.

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Starring…! Fragrances

Looking for some all natural, organic, and paraben free fragrances? You might want to take a look at Starring…! Fragrances. The company, created by celebrity sisters Ashley and Courtney Peldon, creates nature conscious perfumes, body products, and scented candles.

Starring Perfume Fragrance Ashley Courtney Peldon

I was sent a couple of the perfume samples to try. Each is made with coconut and jojoba oil, which keeps the scent going for quite a long time. In fact, because these are oil based, you will want to be careful and use only a tiny amount. When oil is involved, less is more!

The scent The Diva was rather unique. This rather sweet scent is described as dark chocolate, raspberry truffles, fresh strawberries, and a hint of rosewater, piled atop a bed of light musk. The chocolate and berries are definitely noticeable in the scent, but are changed a bit and toned down by the rosewater and musk. I have to admit that I was a bit overwhelmed by the sweetness at first, but after wearing it for a few hours, I began to rather like it. Another hour more, and I was pretty hooked on it. It has a more natural smell to my untrained nose than does most perfumes. I suppose that is because of the natural dessert scents.

I also tried The Supermodel, which is described as a sensual blend of Egyptian musk, sweetened with neroli and orange blossoms. I found it to be just as described, with a nice basic musky scent.

The company has many more fragrances available. Starring…! perfumes are $20 for a 10 ml roll-on bottle and $40 for 30 ml. So the price is nice too.

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A Look at Kenzoki Skin Care

Previously, when I thought of Kenzo I thought of perfume, fashion, or handbags because that is the context I knew them in. But Kenzo also makes an interesting skin care line, Kenzoki and I recently had the opportunity to try a few of the products.

Kenzoki labels their line as “skincare that makes you feel good,” and it definitely succeeds. The products are based around plant water and fragrances that focus both on skin care needs and on a specific mood. There are four categories of products: Bamboo Leaf: Energizing; Ginger Flower: Euphoric; White Lotus: Relaxing; and Rice Steam: Sensual. I tried a night cream from the White Lotus line and two interesting products from the Ginger Flower line; a day cream and an eye cream that are meant to be chilled.

From the White Lotus line, I tried the Cosmic Cosmetic Cream, gentle night repair treatment. Not surprisingly, since Kenzo is a company that produces fragrances, this lightweight cream smells fabulous. The focus of the product is on soothing and moisturizing agents with a relaxing scent based on the fragrance of the white lotus flower. The cream absorbs quickly and is not at all heavy. It is listed as suitable for all skin types. The product felt nice and I liked the light fragrance, which was also boyfriend approved. The directions state to put it on for ten minutes and then remove using fingertips in a facial massage movement. So this is really more of a treatment product than a full overnight cream.

While I liked the Cosmic Cosmetic Cream just fine, I really loved the other two products that I tried from the Ginger Flower line, which have the unique attribute of being designed for use after being chilled.

The Vital-Ice Cream is a day cream that is a bit thicker and more luxurious than the night treatment that I tried. Because my skin is a bit dry, a thicker cream tends to be my preference, especially when it will be left on my face. This product is listed as best for normal to combination skin, but was also just about right for my slightly dry skin. Focusing on ginger plant water, the product has a nice invigorating scent, with a hint of floral and citrus. Recommended to be used chilled, I liked how it felt on the skin. I tried it later at room temperature and liked it fine that way as well, but I imagine that I will be using this in summer, especially after coming in from outside. The combination of chilled cream and invigorating scent was wonderful.

My favorite of the three is the Ice-Cold Eye Cream, also from the Ginger Flower line. I just love this stuff chilled. The product is a rich cream with the same light scent as the day cream. This a product that definitely makes sense to use cold. With a focus on moisturizers and depuffing/firming agents, the chilling of the product both adds extra punch to the process and feels really good. I’m a sucker for cool (temperature wise) products for the eyes, such a gels, and I really liked how this item felt when put on straight from the fridge. I also tried it at room temperature and it was fine, but I prefer it used cold . If you don’t mind keeping a product in your fridge, I highly recommend giving this one a try!