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Cosmopolitan
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Reviewing 10 bestselling Floral Street perfumes – From Arizona Bloom to Vanilla Orchid
Let's be honest, the cost of perfumes has gotten out of hand. I'm more aware of this than ever before because, the other day, I went to spritz one of my fave perfumes (Le Labo Thé Noir, in case you're interested) for a friend while I was in Selfridges. I did a double take when I saw that it was now £234 Great British pounds for 100ml. I beg your pardon? It's why the Cosmo beauty team is dedicated to finding you fab alternatives if you aren't in the market for dropping that much on a fragrance. It's actually how we came across Floral Street. With prices starting at just £29 for an eau de parfum (aka a fragrance with a pretty potent amount of perfume oil in it compared to an eau de toilette) it's such an affordable brand with a vast array of perfume types from floral (natch) to fruity and gourmand. Also, something that I think is so cool is that, to ease the buying process of perfumes online, which is tricky let's be honest, is that when you buy a full sized bottle on Floral Street's website, the package includes a small sample so you can test the scent with the sample and if you hate it, you can return the unused, unopened bottle for a full refund! I was so impressed with the range but I have picked out the top 10 below that you need to smell asap... I tested the perfumes for a range of characteristics. I sprayed first thing in the morning and noted the lasting power through the day. I also looked out for how much the scent changed after the dry down and if it smelled different on my clothes vs on my skin. I also noted the projection (aka how powerful the scent is). I would say that, on average, the scents last a good few hours before I found myself wanting to respritz. It's not the strongest for an EDP but definitely lasted longer than the average eau de toilette of cologne.
Times
21-04-2025
- Health
- Times
The new-gen perfumes that double as skincare
These days, we demand everything but the kitchen sink from our purchases: just blame smartphones. In beauty, this means products that go above and beyond their original function and cater to multiple needs. We have hair conditioners that double as growth-boosting scalp serums, body lotions that promise to help with crepey arms and blotchy chests, and a dose of elusive 'wellness' promised with just about every potion you buy. The latter is offered in the shape of 'happy' colours, tactile packaging, 'neuro-active' regenerative ingredients and, most of all, fragrance. Long known for having a direct impact on the psyche, it was only a matter of time before perfume itself took centre-stage as the latest 'smart' cosmetic, marrying its mood-altering abilities with actual skincare benefits. 'Gen Z has driven the trend for fragrance as a tool for self-care, choosing scents for specific benefits including emotional wellness,' says Michelle Feeney, the founder of Floral Street fragrances. 'So we set out to create a body mist that wasn't just a watered-down eau de toilette but a functional fragrance with healing and hydrating properties.' Unique as that may be, the idea of a 'skincare fragrance' raises the issue of fragrance being a known skin irritant. Even if you're not sensitive to scent and with perfumed products strictly regulated for safety, dermatologists will still tell you that habitually dousing patches of skin in strong perfume can eventually sensitise those areas, causing rashes and dermatitis. So is it truly possible to straddle today's twin requirements for gentle skincare and aromatic emotional rescue? These products, it seems, already have. The fragrance and flavour manufacturer, Robertet, are the pioneers of Actiscents, made of natural aromatic raw materials (often essential oils) with olfactive as well as cosmetic benefits. Their portfolio includes extracts that protect from pollution and combat pigmentation. Floral Street chose a blend that inhibits an inflammation-causing enzyme in the skin. The soothing cocktail, which reduces potential irritation from products by 50 per cent, is in all three of the brand's new body mists, including the tangy-fresh Floral Street Wonderland Peony Perfume Mist, £24. Upcycled rosewater (a byproduct of the rose oil production that would otherwise go to waste, fermented to enhance its skin benefits) provides hydration. The result is an enveloping perfume that mitigates skin reactivity without becoming evanescent. Biodynamically produced rosewater, good for its antioxidant vitamin E content, hydration and soothing aromatherapy properties, also stars in Wildsmith Skin Super Moisturising Treatment Mist, £40, alongside plumping and quenching ingredients hyaluronic acid and betaine. Elsewhere, Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver body mist, £45, produced by a functional fragrance brand which is focused on skin and planet-friendly formulas, features moisture-trapping glycerin and nutrient-rich, antioxidant red algae. The scent is warm, grounding and subtle so as not to upset skin. Spicy-sweet Moroccanoil Brumes du Maroc hair and body fragrance mist, £24, has argan oil and vitamin E to nourish and protect skin with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, plus 'UV absorber technology' to help protect and preserve hair fibres. According to Farida Irani, the founder of Subtle Energies ayurvedic skincare, it's a matter of formulation as to whether fragrant essential oils cause skin reactions or not. 'Aside from the highest-quality, unadulterated oils being less prone to irritate,' she says, 'the right synergy of the chemical components and trace elements in a therapeutic face or body oil is paramount for side-stepping adverse reactions.' Her Subtle Energies The Facial Blend, £240, has a base of regenerative, pigmentation-fading ashwagandha and mogra oils with an aromatic blend of jasmine, rose and sandalwood — three essential oils recognised for their soothing and anti-anxiety properties. This formulation has no adverse effect, says Irani, on '99 per cent of users' skins'. Neurae Harmonie The Oil, £125, pulls off a triple psycho-dermatological feat. Essential fatty acids nourish, resurrection plant can neutralise the impact of the stress hormone cortisol in the skin and a gentle but lingering aroma of Palo Santo wood — credited in traditional medicine with reducing pain, inflammation and stress — gives an overall sense of calm and wellbeing. Possibly inspired by the sell-out success of Byredo and Susanne Kaufmann's Bregenzerwald Body and Fragrance Oil collaboration, which team Alpine forest fragrance with nourishing meadowfoam seed and peach kernel oils, Jo Malone has ventured into world of aromatherapeutic bodycare. Jo Malone Restore body oil, £64, replenishes with primrose and almond oils while the jasmine, neroli and rosehip aroma has a tranquilising effect on the mind.
Telegraph
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Boots Mother's Day gifts: beauty, fragrance and more
This Mother's Day, make exclusive savings on the gifts she'll love with Boots. Whether the woman you have in mind is mother to a whole brood, a new parent or perhaps due to give birth soon, you'll find gifts to suit all mums at Boots. It's also the perfect time to make a Boots Advantage Card saving. Unlock more for less and shop Boots Mother's Day gifts today. Give a different kind of bouquet this Mother's Day in the form of an irresistible perfume. You will save up to half price in the process, thanks to Boots perfume deals. Gucci's Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum is sure to strike all the right notes with Mum. Warm vanilla is infused with fresh ozonic accord to create this addictive floral gourmand fragrance, all contained within a beautifully adorned flacon. Send the sun seeker in your life on a sensorial voyage with Floral Street's Arizona Bloom Eau de Parfum, also available for up to half price. Balinese coconut blends with salted musks and Madagascan black pepper, culminating in a dry floral amber finish. The scent trails the wearer like a silk scarf in a warm breeze. Check out the Boots fragrance sale for more offers. Valentino Born in Roma Donna Extradose Parfum 50ml Was £108, now £86.40 Evoke the romance of a night in Rome with Valentino Born in Roma Donna Extradose Parfum. This floral-ambery fragrance opens the door to an extravagant world, amplified by an extra dose of vanilla. Rum and cassis accords create captivating liquor-like notes. Experience the highest concentration of Born In Roma and embrace the passion of the Eternal City. Show your gratitude with Ted Baker's Thanks a Bunch Bath & Body Gift Set and get 25 per cent off with a Boots Advantage Card. This seven-piece assortment has all the elements Mum needs for a blissful pampering session, from bath foam and lotion to a Hydrating Face Mask, Detoxifying Clay Body Scrub, and even a Jasmine & Lime Blossom candle. The spa just became a lot more accessible. Remington Shine Therapy Wide Plate Straightener Was £79.99, now £39.99 Bring the hair salon home to the mum-to-be with the Remington Shine Therapy Wide Plate Straightener. Boasting a lightning-speed heat-up time of just 15 seconds, this dream machine is sure to give Mum's hairstylist a run for their money. The Advanced Ceramic-coated wide plates are infused with Moroccan Argan Oil for an Insta-worthy shine. Liz Earle Discovery Collection £28 worth of products for just £22 Perfect for jet-set mums, the Liz Earle Discovery Collection is packed with travel-sized essentials to help maintain the skincare regimen while away from home. Hydrate the skin with the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and follow up with the Instant Boost Skin Tonic. Brighten tired under-eyes with the Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion. Then finish up with the Skin Repair Light Cream, providing up to 72 hours of hydration. Gifts for the skincare aficionados No7 Future Renew Collection £80.88 worth of products for just £37.95 Mother's Day beauty gifts abound at Boots and skincare sets are always a safe bet. The beauty lover will appreciate this No7 Future Renew Collection, providing advanced skincare for a radiant glow. Reverse visible signs of skin damage using the soothing serum and a series of creams for the day, night and under-eyes. The packaging is almost too lovely to open. The No7 Lift & Luminate Collection is another top choice, available for less than half price. Gift the entire Triple Action range of day, night and eye creams, as well as a serum and an Advanced Retinol Night Concentrate. They all work hard to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and give a more even skin tone. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Was £49, now £41.65 A number-one bestseller, the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm is a skincare miracle that transforms into three different textures for the ultimate facial. This is at once a nourishing balm, a cleansing oil to remove makeup, and a soothing milk to hydrate the skin. The fragrance is an indulgent blend of oils including elderberry, lavender and eucalyptus with rose and mimosa waxes. It's not Mother's Day without a luxurious soak in the tub. Nobody's Child provides the key ingredients in the For Every Goddess Set, available for half price with a Boots Advantage Card. Inspired by Greek goddesses, the collection is packed with essential oils. Iris Body Wash contains notes of bergamot, vetiver and black pepper fruit oil. Gaia Body Cream is infused with jojoba seed oil. Selene Hair Mist is a citrus mix the goddess herself would approve of. Shark Cryoglow Under-Eye Cooling and LED Anti-Ageing & Blemish Repair Mask £299.99 For the new mum enduring night after night of broken sleep, the Shark Cryoglow Under-Eye Cooling and LED Anti-Ageing & Blemish Repair Mask is a game-changer. Chill pads help soothe, firm and depuff the under-eye area. The LED mask helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and blemishes, leaving a smooth, refreshed visage. Great savings on Mother's Day gifts and great skincare results: win-win!
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stacey Solomon unveils Barbie spray paint makeover at home: 'Here she is'
Stacey Solomon has been teasing glimpses of the latest step in her home makeover, and on Monday she revealed she was finally "ready" to share the end result. Panning around her utility room, Stacey called the Barbie-pink transformation of her previously mint green room "the best decision I've ever made", and while fans lapped up the floor-to-ceiling rose-hued room, there was another detail that captured the attention of Stacey's home-loving fans. While Stacey goes DIY for much of her interior overhauls, she called in the big guns for her utility room, revealing that she hired a company to spray paint the cupboards. Take a peek at the makeover below... "We got the amazing James at XOX to spray it on as we've found it's a lot more durable," Stacey wrote in her newsletter. With a busy family, durability is certainly important, and spray-painting is a hardwearing choice, with XOX confirming it has an expected life span of between five and eight years, explaining: "We use durable products that are able to withstand the rough and tumble of the busy family kitchen." Sharing an insight into Stacey's makeover, XOX wrote: "The colour is Sunset Pink and my god it really is a statement in the utility room. "I genuinely love being able to transform my clients' homes and make their space exactly what they envisaged. It was no different with Pickle Cottage, what a beautiful space the utility room is now in Sunset Pink," they elaborated. While the price of XOX's spray painting services isn't listed on the website, they do say that they "modernise the look of your home on a budget", suggesting it's not too pricey a project – and we all know Stacey loves to be thrifty! That said, while Stacey knows her way around a bargain, she is known to splash out on occasion, especially when it comes to her daughter's bedrooms. Rose and Belle's pretty pink bedroom is heaven for the little girls – and it has some seriously luxe touches. As well as Disney prints and bedding, Rose and Belle's room has high-end scents in it, with a £168 Diptyque candle and Floral Street reed diffusers giving their bedroom a welcoming scent.
