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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
'Like confidence in a BOTTLE!': Meet the affordable fragrance that promises to boost your charisma - one pulse point at a time
If the thought of speaking up in a job interview, going on a first date or walking into a room full of strangers makes your heart race, then this £25 solution could be the confidence-boosting solution you've been looking for. Charisma by Moods is a pulse-point rollerball fragrance designed to help you feel more grounded and at ease. Infused with carefully selected aromatic ingredients - think of it as 'confidence in a bottle.' Moods Charisma Moodroller Charisma is crafted to help you feel more composed and self-assured -whether you're heading into a big meeting or a first date. Inspired by research and carefully formulated with soothing aromatic notes, Charisma is your go-to for a sense of calm and confidence in any situation. £25 Shop If you've ever wished you could buy confidence in a bottle to help you with anxiety-inducing situations then this rollerball fragrance from aromatherapy brand Moods may be the innovative solution you need. Designed to deliver 'main character energy' with just a swipe on your pulse points, Charisma, Moods' best-selling and long-lasting fragrance oil blend, combines bright citrus, bold ginger spice and grounding botanicals like clary sage and cedarwood to help you feel composed, clear and magnetic. In fact, the unique fragrance has been clinically proven to deliver a 30 per cent reduction in social anxiety, a 25 per cent decrease in cortisol levels and a 25 per cent calmer heart rate during stressful situations, making it the perfect choice for everything from job interviews to first dates. But it's not just about the science – the scent itself is beautifully addictive, made with a long-lasting oil formula that keeps working for hours. In fact, one impressed user noted how they 'put it on in the morning and can still smell it in the afternoon'. Charisma features Bergamot to lift mood and ease anxiety, Ginger to energise and sharpen focus, Clary Sage to calm and centre, and Cedarwood to ground the nervous system and boost presence. Coming together with Citrus Spice, which delivers grounding yet fresh, warm and radiant uplifting notes, this euro-aromatic blend is set to be one you come back to again and again, even aside from its ability to deliver composure in a swipe. Alongside being 100 per cent non-irritating, and with 96 per cent agreeing it was gentle on sensitive skin, Charisma is the ultra-clever aromatherapy anxiety-buster you never knew you needed. Users can't get enough of Moods' Charisma fragrance, too, calling it a 'game changer' and raving of its impressive longevity. 'I've been using this for a few weeks now and it's really helped me excel in situations I used to struggle in. So so good!' Raved one five-star reviewer. Another added: 'It's like confidence in a bottle – I actually look forward to social events now.' Looking to discover more of Moods ' impressive mood-altering scents? From formulas to boost mental clarity and passion to mindfulness and joy, there's sure to be a scent to suit you. Discover more Moods Moods Genius Moodroller Unlock clarity and boost brain power, with Genius, clinically proven to help improve cognitive function, sharpen mental processing, boost memory and enhance clarity. Genius has been clinically proven to deliver a 30 per cent increase in brain function and cognitive performance, a 25 per cent boost in alertness and reduction of fatigue, and a 15 per cent increase in test accuracy for long-term memory. £25 Shop Moods Found Moodroller Find balance and inner peace with Found, the scent to bring instant calm while promoting mindfulness. After using Found, 76 per cent agreed it positively impacted their mood and feelings of balance, 73 per cent reported improved mindfulness and sense of being centred, and 69 per cent noticed reduced anxiety and tension. £25 Shop Moods Euphoric Moodroller Perfect if you're after an instant mood boost, Euphoric helps uplift your mood, spark joy and infuse your day with positivity. After using Euphoric, 90 per cent felt it uplifted their spirit with an instantaneous mood lift, 88 per cent experienced a sense of contentment and 80 per cent felt invigorated and experienced a reduction in negative emotions. £25 Shop Moods Fit Moodroller Designed for stamina and immunity, Fit gives you a clean energy boost with no crashes, ideal if you're hitting the gym or simply powering through the day. After using Fit, 90 per cent felt more awake and alert, 88 per cent experienced relief from congestion or feeling unwell, and 86 per cent reported improved focus and readiness to take on the day. £25 Shop Moods Frisky Moodroller Awaken your senses and ignite passion with Frisky, the fragrance designed to heighten the senses, enhance confidence and boost attraction. After using Frisky, 82 per cent of users reported feeling more positive and high-spirited, 76 reported feeling more cheerful and playful, and 69 per cent noticed an enhanced, carefree attitude and a frisky feeling. £25 Shop Moods Hustle Moodroller Formulated to fuel productivity and sharpen focus, Hustle enhances mental stamina and keeps distractions at bay while working to support concentration, helping you perform at peak levels. Hustle has been clinically proven to deliver a 35 per cent improvement in brain signal strength related to attention and cognitive processing, a ten per cent increase in attention accuracy and a five per cent faster reaction times. £25 Shop


Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Times
The question I fear most: ‘What do you think of dachshunds?'
There are not many questions I am afraid to be asked. First because, as you get older, you care far, far less about what anyone else thinks. You just don't. You can't. You just … don't have the time. And the second is that you are so sure of yourself, even if you do say something that inadvertently displeases or even offends someone, you are perfectly happy to say, 'Of course, the reality is — I'm probably an idiot! What I've just said is almost certainly pure piffle! I row back! I apologise! I cede to you!' However. Be all this as it may — all this confidence and flexibility — there is one question I still fear. For I am both