Showing posts with label Online Discoveries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Online Discoveries. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 September 2024

Rupert Aker - artist

The Domestic Goblin first heard about Rupert Aker (a Cotswold-based landscape painter) in April 2024 when she watched a YouTube video by Nicholas Burden aka Nicolas Fairford, talking about a lovely painting he had commissioned and was hanging majestically in his home.

Below are some examples of the colours Rupert uses in his impressionist paintings and the depth and texture he creates by painting oils with a palette knife.


Blockley



Cheltenham



The City of London from Hampstead Heath 




The City from Hampstead Heath 




Thatcher Rock, Torbay


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https://rupertaker.art/


Monday, 1 April 2024

Eilish Sculptures

The Domestic Goblin is not a fan or a follower of Billie Eilish and does not know very much about them. However, YouTuber Dr Dray was very strongly enamoured with the Eilish perfume in one of her December 2023 videos and the bottle caught the Domestic Goblin's attention.

Basically, the Domestic Goblin was not interested in the juice itself but was coveting the perfume bottle and wanted them as ornaments to display! 

The Domestic Goblin finally purchased the perfume in March 2024 and it smells surprisingly okay. The Domestic Goblin loves how the bottle doubles as an art sculpture.


    

  


Here is the link to Dr Dray's YouTube video.


Friday, 1 December 2023

The Disappointment that is Achim-Haetsal

After watching Mr Z drinking and enjoying some Achim-Haetsal (a Korean Morning Rice Drink) on the Korean Englishman YouTube channel, the Domestic Goblin wanted to find a bottle to taste test.

This was easy to find in any good reputable Asian supermarket. Disappointingly, it tasted like chocolate milk with a rice aroma. It reminded the Domestic Goblin of the cloudy water you pour away after rinsing the rice.

Verdict: Far too sweet and milky, and not enough rice flavour in the actual drink. Children might enjoy this.

Will not recommend and will not repurchase.

Saturday, 1 July 2023

Happy People Use Perfume

The Domestic Goblin only discovered the house of Teo Cabanel in February 2023 via perfume loving members of the YouTube community.

In March 2023, DG decided to purchase and test out the Discovery Set and her thoughts are below...


~ Je Ne Sais Quoi
Smells more like steamed rice than the scent of toasted rice/savoury popcorn most commonly associated with gemaicha. 

~ Tres French
Generic green perfume scent.

~ Encore
All carrot and soy milk. No cake.

~ Et Voila
Musky soap.

~ Oh La La
DG appears to be anosmic to the notes.

~ Cafe Cabanel
Linear coconut latte.

~ Ca Boum
Salty and sweet.

~ Oha
Leather and oakmoss that lingers.

~ Rendezvous
Polite blossoms.

~ Alahine
Pink musk.

~ Kasar
Clove and patchouli domination.

~ Barkhane
Cumin and oud and nothing else.



Overall thoughts: Contrary to the YouTube reviews, the DG found the majority of their fragrances does not live up to the 'beast mode' claims. In reality, the projection and sillage is gentle and disappointingly, the scent itself disappears after a couple of hours. 

Alas! Due to longevity issues and lack of the joy factor, the DG won't be purchasing full sized bottles of any of these scents.

This such a shame because the customer service team at Teo Cabanel are quick to respond and helpful! 



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Monday, 1 May 2023

ATH Unicorn: Project, Imprint & Last

The Domestic Goblin only discovered Aaron Terence Hughes in February 2023 via a YouTube fragrance review video.
Aaron used to be a Cosmetic Chemist and has since evolved into a Perfumer and launched his own independent perfume house.
Some information from his website:
Aaron does use ethical ambergris in some of his fragrance. But does not use any other animal biproducts. 

​​​​​​​Aaron Terence Hughes is passionate about ethics and deeply cares about the world he lives in. His perfumes will never be sold in countries that demand animal testing. He will never use a secondary company to test his products on animals on his behalf.

"I create perfume to suit my mood. All my perfumes have been created from direct experience. I am never directed by anyone other than my intuition and love for creating beauty.​​​​​​​"

"I feel that perfumery sits beautifully on the edge of art, chemistry and maths. It utilises all my abilities and constantly ignites my creativity and passion."

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After some careful consideration, the Domestic Goblin decided to buy Carbon and Onyx, followed by Ozone and Tabac in the 10ml Extract de Parfum.

~ Carbon
Described as Clean, Fresh, Light and Airy. 
"Carbon has been designed to increase the longevity and projection of the fragrances you already own and love, but which might need a little help radiating and lasting. Carbon can now be worn on its own for a very clean scent that lasts!" (ATH)
Top notes: Bergamot
Middle notes: White Floral Notes, Amber, Ylang Ylang, Radiant Woods, Heliotropin, Vanilla
Base notes: Musks, Clean Skin Accord, Ethical Ambergris.
DGs comments: When sprayed onto warm skin after a hot bubble bath, it is how DG imagined Suskind's baby to smell like: milky caramel. When sprayed onto cold skin, all DG gets is clean musk.
Works better layered underneath other scents that need help projecting/radiating.
DGs verdict: ❌ as standalone scent.
DGs verdict:  ✅ will repurchase to help with projection and longevity of other scents.

~ Onyx
"Dark, brooding and very sexy. When I created Onyx I wanted it to do three things. Project, imprint and last. Onyx lasts over 12 hours, projects in a huge way and touching another person imprints Onyx onto them making this a perfect date or sex fragrance. You will get noticed wearing Onyx." (ATH)
Top notes: Rose Absolute.
Middle notes: Vanilla Absolute, Plum, Chocolate.
Base notes: Patchouli, Thai Oud, Ethical Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk.
DG's comments: Creates a beautiful aura around the wearer. 
DG's verdict: ✅ Worthy of a repurchase,  however, it attracts the wrong kind of people.

~ Ozone
"Ozone is my first 'commercial' fragrance. Ozone is bright, ozonic, massively projecting and long lasting. Ozone is fun and packed full of summer." (ATH)
"ATH wanted to bridge the gap between designer and niche fragrances. So it's got designer sensibilities (easy to wear, very mass-appealing) but it has the quality and complexity of a niche fragrance." (FRAG-MENTAL)
Top notes: Bergamot (blended for the house of ATH), Lemon, Lime, Spearmint.
Middle notes: Ozone, Coconut, Mocha Accord, Ambroxan.
Base notes: Ethical Ambergris / White Musk  / Driftwood / Patchouli
DGs comments: Smells like drinking a milky coffee straight after brushing your teeth. 
DGs verdict: ❌ Not a bad scent, but DG did not want to pay money to smell like toothpaste and cappuccino.

~ Tabac
"I developed Tabac for people with class and who understand what a well crafted fragrance smells like. This fragrance is suitable for all occasions from a day off walking your dogs, to the office to going out for a drink. I designed Tabac to be a signature scent for all people." (ATH)
Top notes: Tobacco Leaf
Middle note: Madagascan Vanilla Absolute, Tobacco, Turkish Rose.
Base notes: Burmese Oud, Cedar Wood, Ethical Ambergris.
DGs comments: The oud dominates for hours. Can't detect any tobacco or vanilla. Smells like temple incense inside a gentleman's club, but not in a good way. 
DGs verdict: ❌❌

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April 2024 purchase/update:
~ Aurora
Described as Sweet, Clean and Evocative.
Top notes: Bergamot, Pear, Neroli.
Middle notes: Peach, Vanilla, Rhubarb, Jasmine Sambac.
Base notes: Amber, Blond Wood, Sandalwood.
DGs comments: On cold skin, it smells like a clean jasmine solifore with no drydown. On warmed up skin/in warmer weather, the fruity notes come through which was a pleasant surprise after the first few days of underwhelming performance. Like a totally different scent.
DGs verdict: ✅ but won't repurchase.

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October 2024 purchase/update:
~ Red Fever
"My own personal fragrance. I wear this a lot under clothing over the top of the red fever body butter and over the top clothes. On my skin the sillage and projection is amazing." (ATH)
Top notes: Bergamot, Pear.
Middle notes: Lily, Raspberry, Plum, Peach.

Base notes: Almond, Vanilla, Amber, Oakmoss, Ambergris, 2% Rose Absolute.

DGs comments: A pleasant fruity vanilla that turns into an intimate skin scent. Doesn't project much on DGs skin.

DGs verdict: ✅ Might work better for someone else.

~ Blue Fever
Described as: Easy to wear, lots of projection and sillage, perfect for all occasions.
Top notes: Lemon, Mandarin, Bergamot.
Middle notes: Amber, Grapefruit, Green Apple, Lily of the Valley, Sea Notes.
Base notes: Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Elemi Resin, Peppermint.
DGs comments: If mermen existed, they would smell like this.
DGs verdict: ✅✅ Will repurchase as a gift for others.
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January 2025 purchase/update:
~ Oud Noir
Top notes: Cinnamon, Saffron.
Middle notes: Plum, Amaretto.
Base notes: 5% Oud, Benzoin, Vanilla.
DGs comments: Non-alcoholic boozy sweet oud.
DGs verdict: ✅ Will repurchase as a gift for others.

~ Onyx Extreme
Top notes: Rose Absolute (4%).
Middle notes: Vanilla Absolute, Plum, Chocolate, Raspberry, Ylang Ylang.
Base notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Patchouli, 7.6% Thai Oud, Ethical Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk.
DGs comments: On warm, just got out of the bath skin, this fragrance goes straight to the base notes. As your skin cools down, you smell the middle and top and notes. A perfume in reverse.
DGs verdict: ✅✅ A smoother version of Onyx and attracts the right sort of person.

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October 2025 purchase/update:
~ Onyx Air
Top notes: Rose Absolute, Ozone.
Middle notes: Amber, Jasmine, Fig, Truffle.
Base notes: Thai Oud 2%, Vanilla, Ambergris, Cinnamon, Clove, White Musk, Oakmoss.
DGs comments: DG loves the fact that the notes in both Onyx Extreme and Onyx Air develop in reverse on her skin.
DGs verdict: ✅✅ A sweeter and, dare I say it, more innocent version of Onyx.

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November/December 2025 purchase/update:
~ Censored Elixir (previously known as Hard Candy Elixir)
The Domestic Goblin purchased this scent to show her support for Aaron and in rejection of unfair censorship.
Top notes: Mint, Lavender, Sweet Orange, Lemon,  Mandarin Orange
Middle notes: Strawberry, Vanilla, Tonka, Amber, Honey, Nutmeg
Base notes: White Musk, Musk, Patchouli, Oud, Ambergris, Sandalwood.
DGs comments: On DGs skin it smells like a musty old library book and fleeting out-of-season strawberries and nothing else. This particular scent performs better in the cap and on paper. 
DGs verdict: ❌ Disappointed. Over hyped.

~ Supersonic
Described as Supernova taken to the extreme.
Top notes: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Lemon.
Middle notes: Apple, Pineapple, Sea Notes.
Base notes: Ambergris, Ginger, Oakmoss,  Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, White Musk.
DGs comments: Purchased as a Christmas present for someone else. Fresh and citrusy.
DGs verdict: ✅ Will repurchase as a gift for someone else.

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Thursday, 1 October 2020

Frivolous August

After deliberating about it for a number of years, and recently experiencing mixed results from fleece pillowcases and a fleece fitted sheet, the Domestic Goblin purchased a set of satin pillowcases in the hope that these will protect her hair and face whilst sleeping.

Verdict: The cool satin helped the Domestic Goblin to sleep better during uncomfortable humid nights. Noticeable difference to her hair.



The Domestic Goblin also purchased the following skincare items:

~ iUNIK Centella Calming Gel Cream 
~ iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum
(Both recommended by Hyram Yarbro, skincare enthusiast from YouTube).
Verdict: Really helped to prevent further maskne breakouts and helped to calm down heat rashes on face and body. 



~ Beet The Sun SPF 47 PA++++ by Krave Beauty (recommended by Dr Andrea Suarez, dermatologist from YouTube).
Verdict: Comfortable on the skin and no white cast, however, a 50ml bottle will be used up very quickly. Hope that Krave Beauty offers a larger bottle soon.


~ CeraVe Salicylic Acid Smoothing Cleanser
~ CeraVe Salicylic Acid Smoothing Cream
~ CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF25
(Took advantage of the Boots 3 for 2 offer).
Verdict: The cleanser disrupted the skin barrier on my face and actually works better and is more effective as a body wash, once a week. The cream works effectively as a chemical exfoliator for the underarms reducing the need to buy deodorant. The moisturising lotion with SPF25 works fine but is rather thick for a lotion.  Won't repurchase.




Tuesday, 1 September 2020

Frivolous July

In 2018, the Domestic Goblin had completed a course of IPL treatments on her underarms, legs and Brazilian area with a local beauty salon. She was due for her annual top up in 2019 but due to other personal life distractions, she wasn't able to do this and had hoped to do this in 2020. Even though beauty parlours are allowed to re-open now, she was hesitant to return.

During the month of July, the Domestic Goblin decided to invest in an IPL device to use at home.

Product purchased:
~ Kenzzi IPL handset
Verdict: Does the job. Customer service very responsive.

* IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is typically used for hair reduction, not removal *



The Domestic Goblin also discovered Stylevana.com, courtesy of Skincare By Hyram. This website sells Korean beauty products and currently offers free delivery to the UK if you spend over £30.

Products purchased:

~ Purito Centella Green Level Unscented Sunscreen SPF50
Pros: A comfortable sunscreen to wear. Pleased to hear it doesn't give a white cast on darker skin tones.
Cons: Only contains two UV filters. Rather small amount of product for the price.  
Verdict: Will gladly recommend to others but won't repurchase.


~ Coconut Oil Cleansing Pads by Solved Skincare
Pros: Does not break out the skin like raw coconut oil. Does not cause irritation to eyes. 
Cons: Pads were too big and too saturated for DG's liking. May suit someone who wears heavier makeup daily. 
Verdict: Will continue using but won't repurchase.


~ Coconut Water Cleansing Foam by Solved Skincare
Verdict: A pleasant cleansing experience but won't replace her damp face cloth method. Will recommend to others but won't repurchase.



Continuing on the coconut theme, Domestic Goblin also purchased two new deodorant sticks:

~ Kopari Coconut Deodorant
Verdict: Glides on easily and doesn't leave any white marks on clothing. Will need to test for a longer period before giving a final verdict.


~ Mitchum Bamboo Powder Coconut Deodorant
Verdict: Works well but leaves a lot of white marks on dark clothing. This is a deal breaker.  Will not repurchase.


Monday, 1 October 2018

G Team

Glossier.com
democratize beauty
Skin first. Makeup second. Glossier - beauty products for real life.

I stumbled upon this brand whilst watching a current favourites video by Estee Lalonde starring Allegra Shaw who mentioned her favourite daytime mascara. Keen to find a mascara that matches my Holy Grail (Maybelline Full n Soft Waterproof), I had initially planned to order just the mascara online but ended up purchasing three products:


~ Invisible Shield Daily Sunscreen SPF30
A clear gel sunscreen. Felt comfortable on my skin. Like the fact that it won't go ashen on other skin tones. Very small bottle for the price.


~ Milky Jelly Cleanser
A standard conditioning facial cleanser that is kind on your eyes. Does not claim to remove waterproof mascara  - you will need an oil cleanser for that.



~ Lash Slick Mascara
Dry formula which did not clump regardless of how many layers you apply. However, although this mascara gave me length, it also gave me anorexic-thin and brittle looking lashes. It also did not hold my curl. Deal breaker on all parts.




Complimentary fragrance sample: 
~ You 
Claims to have notes of iris root, pink pepper, ambrette, ambrox and musk. However, according to my nose and two other colleagues, it just smells like fruity hair conditioner. 



First purchase - August 2018


Verdict: products were not good enough to warrant a second purchase.

Friday, 1 January 2016

House of Kerosene

John Pegg came onto my radar a few years ago when he made YouTube videos under the username of Kerosenetrewthe reviewing fragrances such as Bvlgari Black and Lime Basil & Mandarin.

He has now created his own line of fragrances: Kerosene Fragrances; forged from the outer regions of Detroit, Michigan.

I decided to sample three of the fragrances:


~ Copper Skies
Description: The sky is a thick copper hue, painted in bands of honey, clove and amber. Below the horizon, sweet basil drifts from dark cedar trees embedded with tobacco leaves beneath the bark. The air is smokey, spicy and slightly sweet. Your mouth creases into a small simper as the presence of fragrance is taken in. 

Notes: Amber, Cedar, Tobacco leaves, Honeycomb, Basil and Cloves. 


~ Creature
Description: Creature is all about fresh greens with earthy undertones. With this scent, think fresh cut grass that was sprinkled with mint. As it dries, it reminds me of skin gently warmed by the sun. Natural and clean. 

Notes: Sweet birch, Mint, Lemon, Jasmine, Green tea, Sage, Violet leaves, Cypress, Cedar, Patchouli and Moss.


~ Unforsaken
Description: A decadent dessert sprinkled with warm coconut shavings and topped with cool clementine slices. They will be drawn near, as vanilla cream and tonka beans envelope the air. There are times you may want to be tasted, and not forgotten, nor forsaken.

Notes: Tangerine, Clementine, Coconut, Yuzu, Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ginger, Tonka Beans, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk


I was also gifted two bonus samples:


~ Broken Theories
Description: Dark corners of a room seem to creep and reach out as the midnight clouds steal the last remaining shards of moonlight. Memories of smokey dreams are lost within your mind. Ruminating over the scent of mystery and nightfall, the fire you went through drifts along the air, the spices of heartache linger on the skin. Assured, you know morning will come, the darkness will subside, and the theory that everything remains dreadful will be smashed and broken.

Notes: Blood Orange, Tobacco, Spices, Vanilla Beans, Sandalwood, Oud, and Incense.


~ Unknown Pleasures
Description: You're walking down a cold street in England, listening to Joy Division, sipping on a  warm cup of London Fog. This fragrance opens up with the smooth sweetness of honey with Earl Grey tea, with a zing of lemon. It dries down to a cozy vanilla, sweet tonka bean and waffle cone base, sure to make any gourmand lover smile.

Notes: Earl Grey tea, Lemon, Bergamot, Honey, Tonka Bean, Caramel, Vanilla and Waffle Cone.







For any thoughts on these fragrances, please refer to the post entitled: Drinking from the Odour of Hope.


Sunday, 1 July 2012

Crow Water + Parfum




Los Angeles based company founded in 2011 offering water based parfums, hand made with love, that is paraben free, phthlate free and cruelty free. Each scent has been inspired and influenced by the poems loved by Emily Lape.


The Collection
~ No. 1 Fruta + Leche
Perfect balance between soft and sweet. Jasmine, Creamy Orange, Vanilla and Soft Musk.
"Surely the flowers of a hundred springs
Are simply the souls of beautiful things" - (L. M. Montgomery).


~ No. 2 La Belle + Dame
Floral, fruity, ultra feminine with a sharp green note. Peony, Rose, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Peach Blossoms.
"I met a lady in the meads, full of beauty - a faery's child, her hair was long, her foot was light and her eyes were wild." - (La Belle Dame Sans Merci by J. Keats).

~ No. 3 Enchanted + Lily
A beautiful floral garden with a clean soap-like back note. Neroli, Jasmine, Lily, and Ozone.
"Life's enchanted cup sparkles near the brim" - (Lord Bryon).

~ No. 4 Paper + Lantern
Delicate Green Tea Leaves, Soothing Aloe and Vibrant Citrus.
"When the world is all at odds
And the mind is all at sea
Then cease the useless tedium
And brew a cup of tea.
There is magic in its fragrance,
There is solace in its taste;
And the laden moments vanish
Somehow into space.
The world becomes a lovely thing!
There’s beauty as you’ll see;
All because you briefly stopped
To brew a cup of tea" - (Anonymous).


~ No. 5 Midnight + Swim
Romantic, unique and a hint of mystery. Salty Sea Air, Wildflowers, Ozone and Woods.
"And my soul stretched
its wings out wide,
flew through the silent lands
as though it were flying home" - (J. F. Von Eichendorff).


~ No. 6 Luna + Azul
Sugar and Spice and everything nice. A spicy vanilla blend with a floral back note. Cinnamon, Bergamot, Velvety Vanilla, Tuberose and Oakmoss.
"It was as though the sky
had silently kissed the earth,
so that it now had to dream of sky
in shimmers of flowers" - (J. F. Von Eichendorff).


After reading the descriptions from the official website and watching the youtube reviews by elisasung and pinkiecharm, I ordered samples in No. 2 La Belle + Dame, No. 4 Paper + Lantern and No. 5 Midnight + Swim. I also received a bonus sample in No. 6 Luna + Azul.



VERDICT: I do like No. 4 Paper + Lantern, (the scent reminds me of an aloe vera face cream) but no enough to convince me to purchase a full sized bottle. If they removed the wildflowers from No. 5 Midnight + Swim, it would be a temptingly unique scent (for some reason, the wildflower note induced a hayfever-like reaction).

* Domestic Goblin claims no credit for the crow image used in this post. The visual image used is copyright to the respectful owner *

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Lake Chaplain Minerals and Jewelry

Vermont-based Artist: Patrick Marshall offers artisan jewellery as well as fine mineral specimens.

Website: http://www.lakechamplainjewelry.com/

eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lake-Champlain-Minerals-and-Jewelry 

Purchases:

~ February 2009: a Sterling Silver and Tibetan Black Quartz Crystal Ring. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a natural black quartz crystal from Tibet. This naturally terminated stone is about 15mm x 8mm and the ring is a US size 4.25. The ring has a durable sterling silver rectangular band and the stone is securely bezel set with an open back.



~ July 2009:  a Faceted Oval Mystic Topaz and Sterling Silver Ring with Vine Motif. Handcrafted in sterling silver and contains a faceted mystic topaz from Brazil that displays a beautiful multicolour iridescent colouration. The stone measures 9mm x 7mm. The ring is a US size 4.25 and has a sterling silver split shank band with an elegant vine design on either side of the setting, and the stone is securely bezel set.


L-R: Mystic Topaz, Tibetan Black Quartz


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Friendly, helpful and efficient service. Rings can be re sized by request.

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A few years later, the Domestic Goblin made contact with Patrick again and found out that he had a career change and became a qualified accountant and no longer makes jewellery. Wishing Patrick the best of luck with his career!




By Airmail

PRATIMA Ayurvedic Skincare

The Soho Building
110 Greene St. Suite 701
New York, NY 10012


Telephone: +1 212.581.8136   Email: customercare@pratimaskincare.com
Website: http://www.pratimaskincare.com/
This skincare line offers products that are handmade with awareness.
Absolute knowledge = Absolute balance = Absolute beauty.
Recommended by Makeup Artist: Danica Jardien.


The following products were received as a birthday present from a kind and generous family member who was living in the U.S. at the time:

~ Neem Rose Face Sunscreen SPF 30
~ Saffron Eye Ghee
~ Neem Mint Botanical Shampoo


Currently, PRATIMA can only deliver within the U.S. They cannot accept international orders nor process credit cards with billing addresses outside of the U.S.

This is a great shame as I would have definitely repurchased two out of the three products I have already tried out, plus many more from their website. At the moment, one can only dream that PRATIMA will change their delivery policy soon...


What's your Dosha?



Friday, 20 May 2011

Buy Curious

Companies/brands that are currently on my "to-patronise" list


~ 100% Pure Cosmetics
Founded by Susie Wang in 2004 with Headquarters in California and in Paris. They claim to offer cosmetics coloured from antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetable pigments as well as skin care, body care and hair care products that contains no synthetic chemicals; no artificial fragrances; no petro chemicals; no chemical preservatives or any other toxins. Their product formulas are organic, gluten-free, cruelty-free and vegan.

UK website: http://www.100percentpure.co.uk/


~ SK-II
Over thirty years ago, a scientist was visiting a Japanese sake brewery and they noticed how soft and young the hands of the workers were. After five years of research, scientists were able to isolate the natural, nutrient-rich liquid which they called Pitera - the signature ingredient in all SK-II products. Their Facial Treatment Essence contains over 90% pure Pitera and has been described by many women as their "holy water".

UK website: http://www.sk-ii.co.uk/


~ The Body Bakery
Dessert Inspired... Skin Desired. This company was started in 2001 and is owned by Lia Schmoldt. They offer bakery-scented bath and body products.

I am especially tempted by their lip butters which currently comes in 55 delicious-sounding flavours ranging from Almond Cookie to White Chocolate Raspberry.

Website: http://www.thebodybakery.com/


~ Shu Uemura Cosmetics - the art of beauty.
Boutiques can be found throughout Asia; in Canada and in certain parts of Europe.

I am tempted by their:

High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil
UV Under Base Mousse SPF 30
Precise Volume Mascara Waterproof

UK website: http://www.shuuemura.co.uk/