Perfume Diaries: Lacoste A Touch of Pink

When it comes to perfumes and eau de toilettes, I definitely have a type - it's usually very girly, light and floral.  So 'A Touch of Pink' by Lacoste falls into this category.  Described as ruity floral fragrance, that is feminine, fresh and playful. Touch of Pink combines a playful burst of blood orange with the fresh sparkle of coriander, followed by sensuous, honest notes of jasmine and violet. The radiant prelude is prolonged by a refined dry down of sandalwood and completed by a dreamy, lingering kiss of vanilla. Lacoste Touch of Pink is an expression of magnetic and carefree sensuality.

Lacoste A Touch Of Pink Set

Lacoste A Touch of Pink

I bought this gift set from The Perfume Shop, around the beginning of last year and includes a 30ml eau de toilette, a 50 ml Body Lotion and a 50 ml Shower gel.

A Touch of Pink Eau de Toilette

With fragrances, I always recommend you look online before buying in store (eg in Boots) as you can often buy the perfume as a set which includes body lotions or shower gels for the same price as the perfume on its own. I also quite like the bright pink cardboard box which is the perfect size to store my earrings.

What's your everyday perfume?

Organic Fantastic with Angels on Bare Skin by Lush

Last week, I was over in Manchester and I happened to walk past a Lush store and as predicted, got lured in by the delicious smelsl escaping from the doors.  Although I do approve of it's ethical and vegetarian ways,  I've never actually bought anything from Lush.  As well as the popular bath bombs and shower gels, they also have a range of facial washes and masks.

After having a good sniff around the range, I was intrigued by an everyday cleanser for the face called Angels on Bare Skin.  This is a gentle clay-like cleanser which consists of ground almonds and and crushed lavender flowers and comes in a 100grams plastic pot for £6.40.

Image from Lush website

To use, simply take a small amount in one hand and wet slightly so that it becomes like slightly watery and massage this onto your damp face.  This bit is quite messy as bits of lavender flower will fall off your face but persevere as the results are amazing! It cleanses your face but is quite nourishing at the same time due to the essentials oils and rose absolute to calm the skin.

Angels On Bare Skin Cleanser

However, although my skin feels and smells lovely after using this product, it doesn't remove makeup very well, especially since it's not appropriate to use around the eye area.  So I would usually use a small amount of this in the morning when my face requires only a gentle cleanse. You can also use this as a mask by adding less water and like a paste, smooth on and leave on for 5-10 minutes.

Are you a Lush Lover or a Lush Newbie?  Let me know your faves to try next!