Project 10 Pans and Sample Challenge Update #4

It’s been ages from my last update. I can’t believe it took me so long to finally spend all of these products. However, I haven’t been as disciplined when it comes to the new purchases. I’ve got several nailpolishes and a primer. I’m also planning on a foundation purchase (even thought I have half a bottle of Clarins Everlasting and half a bottle of Dior Airflash) if the foundation I’m currently testing proves it is worth it.

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L’ERBOLARIO L’Aloe Rinfresca & Tonifica Face Cleanser Review

I haven’t planned to review L’Erbolario L’Aloe Cleanser as the sample was enough only for three uses, but the cleanser in itself is very interesting, so I’ll give just my first impressions without the grade.

L’Aloe cleanser has the consistency which reminds me a bit of a shampoo It feels very creamy. I apply it on the wet face, massage it in and rinse off.

What shocked me most about this cleanser is that it doesn’t foam. However, once you rinse it off, your skin will feel squeaky clean.

I do not believe that this cleanser on its own is enough to remove make-up. I think this might be a nice, gentle cleanser for the days you do not wear foundation. I would recommend it only for normal to oily skin – even though the cleanser is gentle, I think it would be too stripping for very dry skin.

Project 10 Pans Samples Challenge

During spring, I’ve made a plan of finally finishing some products from my stash. I haven’t updated it for a while, but it is only because I haven’t managed to spend anything. Later I have also announced a possibility to include more samples in the challenge.

Last week I have finally managed to find some time so I’ve been rearranging my cosmetics storage and I have figured out that I have tons of samples and testers. As I’m a bit afraid that they don’t go bad, I’ve picked several products I would like to spend. Some of these are already reviewed, as I’ve been using them before, but some I’ll have to test for the first time. I will only write a review if the product was tested for at least a week of daily usage.

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L’ERBOLARIO Tiare Bagnolatte Review

Tiare Bagnolatte is a rich shower cream with Tiare scent. 200 ml retails for around $12.

The showe cream is very moisturizing. It lathers well, but it doesn’t strip the skin.

The scent is strong, but it is not true Tiare. I can feel very strong citrus notes. Nevertheless, the citrus notes make the scent more refreshing, because pure tiare can be little overwhelming.

The scent stays pretty long on the skin. If I take a bath in the evening, the scent is still present the next morning. Granted, it is very mild, so it doesn’t bother me.

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Obsession de la Semaine: Tiare

It has all started with a spritz of Guerlain Terracotta Eau sous le Vent. It is a moisturizing body oil infused with a rich scent of Tahitian gardenia flowers. It smells wonderful: warm, luscious, deliciously sweet. I’m in love ever since.

However, the lasting power of the scent is almost non-existent. Ever since, I’ve been searching for a perfect tiare scent like medieval knights had been searching for a Holy Grail

My quest took me to L’Erbolario store. There I have found a Tiare inspired collection, but the scent was far from perfect. Nevertheless, I got shower cream, hoping that it will be enough to sustain me until I find perfection.  

My next stop was a niche perfumery. There, I was introduced to Comptoir Sud Pacifique Tiare Aloha. The composition of this perfume did its best to make tiare repulsive. Desperate, I was asking if there was anything else. And here comes Montale Intense Tiare. Yes, this was what I’ve been looking for. Full, rich, decadent and utterly irresistible. My favourite.

 

 

Tiare flowers courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme. Other pictures are mine