between the blog, freelancing and my day job at the literary agency, I’ve been pretty busy lately. It’s nothing like how busy those of you with young children or full-time class schedules are, but it’s still been enough to anxiety me out. To say I’ve been on edge for the past few months is probably the understatement of the year, so when I heard about two new wellness by clean perfumes ($76 each), both created to help women kick back and to feel rejuvenated, I had to try ’em out. They’re expensive, but so is therapy.
Clean claims that spritzing either eau de parfum, harmony or Purity, on your pressure points induces a sense of tranquility, like a spray-on day spa treatment.
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Harmoni:
Top notes — Italian lemon, eucalyptus, tea and dewberry
Middle notes — rose, jasmine, orange blossom
Base notes — cedar wood and musk
Purity:
Top notes — bergamot, mandarin, tea and dewberry
Middle notes — rose, jasmine, muguet (Lily of the Valley), germanium
Base notes — cedar wood, sandalwood, leather and musk
I am impatient with fragrances. If the top notes — that is, the initial burst of fragrance — don’t hook me, I normally look elsewhere, but that’s not how it played out with either of these perfumes. Both scents had powerful top notes that almost overwhelmed my sensitive nose, but the subsequent middle and base notes a lot more than made up for the initial shock.
Initially, harmony smelled like a substantial basket of lemon rind strapped to my face, and Purity smelled like crushed mint leaves in my nostrils, but as soon as the dominant top notes mellowed out and transitioned into the milder middle and base notes, I began to feel some of the rejuvenating effect.
Harmony turned into a soft, powdery jasmine and rose floral fragrance; Purity morphed into a warmer floral with rose notes blending with musk and sandalwood.
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I feel that Purity is the a lot more invigorating, rejuvenating fragrance of the two, while harmony is the a lot more soothing scent.
Wellness by clean – Purity
Price: $76 for a 2.14 oz bottle
Use: A rejuvenating floral perfume
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B
Wellness by clean – Harmony
Price: $76 for a 2.14 oz bottle
Use: A soothing floral perfume created to bring about a sense of relaxation
Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B
Last week I rotated using the scents, wearing harmony and Purity on alternating days. I certainly wouldn’t say the day spa industry has much to worry about from wellness by Clean, but I do feel that wearing these scents did help me make it through my days. Sure, it may have just been psychological, but I don’t care. If something helps minimize my anxiety level by even a little bit, that something is alright by me.
You can try either of the new wellness by clean fragrances at Sephora or Ulta stores nationwide, or buy them online.
I can’t believe it’s already Sunday night. Where does the time go? I am so not ready for Monday… maybe some dulce de leche ice cream will help.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen.
P.S. this week was a terrific week around the beauty blogosphere. here are some of the best articles from the women of the beauty blog Network and Splendicity.
The beauty blog Network
The artificial tan has never been easier. The daily Cookie finds a fool-proof self-tanner she loves!
Bionic beauty found freebies just for you! including Aveda skincare, Gillette body wash, and TiGi haircare.
A Touch of Blusher presents Lilting Lilac part 2.
Beauty anonymous is loving the Foot relief cream and Body Exfoliator from Belli!
Christine, from beauty in real Life, let’s you in on the brilliance that is Max Factor’s Colorgenius pressed Powder…it’s amazing.
The Muse gives you the lowdown on Stila Kitten Silk Eyeshadow wash and Stila Kitten Silk Shimmer Gloss!
Raging Rouge discovers an easy way to shiny hair, and it’s chemical-free!
Makeup loves Me gives you the secrets behind SJP’s look in this weekend’s a lot of anticipated release, Sex and the City: The Movie.
Beauty blogging Junkie gives you the scoop on Denise Richard’s fave makeup items she’s been rocking on her new show, It’s Complicated.
StyleBell shows how you can get fantastic incredibly sexy summer hair . get ready for the summer!
Makeup Moxie agonizes over her MAC Tendertone Lip Balm.
It’s beauty on a budget at girl Gloss, with skin swatches and a review of two terrific Sonia Kashuk sheer lipcolor and gloss duos!
Would you like those fine lines to disappear? The makeup divas tells you how you can wipe away the years with this new skincare line.
Sci-Fi goddess! check out our newest member Roselyn from makeup Makes Me happy as she does a stunning tutorial featuring the current Neo Sci-Fi collection from M.A.C. that she has been raving about!
Toya at The Life of A Ladybug continues in her search for the best “Bronzers for brown Girls!” In thEr utgaven, Sephora Bronzing Essentials Kit!
Kitiya fra Mischo Skjønnhet deler en leksjon på serum i hennes “Mischo Beauty School: Serums 101” Post!
Det er på tide å oppdatere sommeren sminke og beauty411 aksjer detaljene på den nye Bobbi Brown Bronzed Pink Collection. Du vil ikke kunne motstå!
Gifte seg og prøver å finne bryllupsdagen din? GlossyPink fant en du vil elske!  € ¨ ‘¨ Hva gjør Fergie hennes tresses i topp form mens du er på tur? Her er et hint … det involverer Pam Cooking Spray. Besøk bortskjemt pen for svaret! â € ¨
Ansikts candy ser på de nye skjønnhetsprodukter fra Korres.
Pursebuzz.com viser deg hvordan du lager en utrolig grunnleggende fransk vri på 6 minutter. Alt du trenger er Bobby Pins og et speil. Best for hver dag, bryllup og de spesielle hendelsene.
Karen fra makeup og skjønnhetsblogg viser deg hvordan du lager et lilla smokey øye ved hjelp av pigmenter fra Mac-kosmetikk.
Beauty Banter avslører de aller beste bronsene for sommeren ansikt! Â € ¢ â € ¨Den kan være en av alle lakkert opp tretti vinnere i Estee Lauder Pearls of Light Giveaway.
15 minutters skjønnhetsfanatiker viser deg hva du skal gjøre for din solbrenthet. “€ ¨
The Splendicity Network.
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