Makeup By Kim Porter

Event Recap: See what’s new with Perlier #PerlieronHSN

Disclosure: I attended an event where I was provided products for free by the company or its PR.  These are my honest opinions.

Previously, I posted a review of the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set, which I received since I am an iFABBO member.  When I received an invite to attend the Perlier Press Preview, I was excited!  I love attending Press Previews since it’s a good way to learn more about a brand you love, and it allows you to see what the brand has coming up in the future.  Perlier, has some great new products in the works for the end of the summer, fall and holiday season.

The Perlier Press Preview took place in the wine room of the Bowery Hotel in New York City.  During the preview, we were able to test, and smell the following new items from Perlier:

Italian Sorbet Collection

Volcanic Thermal Spa Line (available October 2013)

Imperial Honey Collection (available in August 2013)

 Perlier Italian Sorbet

Italian Sorbet Collection

The Perlier Italian Sorbet collection features four summer worthy, fruity scents: Bellini, Coconut, Wild Berries, and Lemon.  Each scent of the line has a bath and shower cream with a  complementing body cream and hand cream (3-piece set $39.95).  The Bellini scent has a ‘Soothing Gel for Legs and Feet’ ($20).  The Wild Berries scent has a lip balm ($14.50).  The Coconut scent, which is one of my favorites has an ‘Invigorating Body Water'($22.50), while the Lemon scent has a ‘Rereshing Ice Granita’ ($24.50), which is a crackling spray.  I received that for free for review consideration through iFABBO.  I posted it on  my instagram account, MakeupbyKimPorter, check it out.

Perlier Volcanic Thermal Spa Line

Volcanic Thermal Spa Collection

The Volcanic Thermal Spa Collection smells divine!  It will be available around October of this year on HSN.  This collection provides a true “Stone and Thermal Therapy” effect in the comfort of your own home.  The Volcanic Thermal Spa Collection has an exclusive anti-aging complex that associates the energizing properties of Volcanic Rocks, and the rejuvenating power of Thermal Water from Tuscany.

The Volcanic Thermal Spa Collection contains the following:

Vitalizing Thermal Shower & Bath gel – Stimulates and tones the body

Revitalizing Active Water – Improves skin’s tone and elasticity

Thermo-Regenerating Cream – Firm and smooth skin

Thermal Scrub – Rejuvenates, provides elasticity, tone and radiance.

Perlier Imperial Honey

Imperial Honey Collection

The Imperial Honey Collection is derived from a rare hone, and Royal Jelly aka the “True youth elixir”,  produced by the Black Bee found in the mountains of Sicily. This collection brightens the skin, makes it smooth, and hydrates it.   If you’re like me, and love the Honey Miel Collection, you will definitely love Imperial Honey.

The Imperial Honey Collection Includes:

Bath & Shower Cream – This is really hydrating. It also leaves a light honey scent on your skin. I love it!

Nourishing Body Butter

Protecting Hand Cream – This is truly moisturizing. It’s one of my favorite Perlier items.

I love the packaging of this collection the most;  it is definitely luxurious, and screams there’s more luxury within the bottle.

 

For the holiday season, Perlier is releasing gift sets that feature items from your favorite collections, so keep a look out for them in the upcoming months.

 

Twitter:  @PerlierUSA

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What do you think of the new Perlier Collections?

Are you going to pick up anything?

 

Fragrance Friday: Last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only.  Information was provided to me by the company or its PR.  I was not compensated for this post.

 

Father’s Day is just a few days away.  If you haven’t yet gotten a gift for the Dad in your life, don’t fret because I have a few last-minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas perfect for any Dad.

 

 

Fathers Day Gift 1

 

Calm, Cool, Collected Dad – For the gentleman that can’t resist a touch of class

Frédéric Malle Bois D’Orage 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 2

On-The-Go Dad – For the guy that’s fast and furious 24/7

Frédéric Malle Vetiver Extraordinare 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm ($65), available at: Algenist.com and Sephora.com

Prada Amber Pour Homme Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 3

Athletic Dad – For the man that knows his way around the gym

Frédéric Malle Rubber Incense ($110), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Prada Luna Rossa Gift Set ($85), available at: Macys.com

 

Fathers Day Gift 4

World-Traveling Minimalist Dad – For the eco-friendly wanderlust addict

Frédéric Malle Bigarade 200mL Shower Gel ($75), available at: Shop.FredericMalle.com

Algenist Concentrated Reconstructing Serum ($95), available at: Algenist.com and Sephora.com

Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense Gift Set ($80), available at: Macys.com

 

Happy Father’s Day!

Review: Shobha FiDi Brazilian Wax Service

Shobha FiDi


 

I’m here with another Brazilian Wax review from Shobha.  Are you sick of hearing me talk about this place?  Sorry, I really love them!  If you’ve read my other reviews and/or tweets you’d know why.  Plus, they’re accommodating.  I was pressed for an appointment, and Jessica made it happen.

About a week or so ago, I was finally able to visit Shobha’s newest location in the Financial District of New York City, Shobha FiDi.   I’ve been dying to visit this location since it is closer than the Madison Ave location I frequent for my Brazilian wax service.  It took me under 30 minutes to get there from my job, and from my home it would be about the same, which is great! It takes an hour or longer depending on how the trains and buses are running for me.

I arrived on-time, and was taken in for my Brazilian wax at least two to three minutes after my arrival, which is impressive.  My wax technician was Tahira. Just like all of the other Shobha technician’s she was friendly, held conversation, and made my Brazilian wax service and experience as comfortable as possible. I mean, it’s a wax, there’s but so much comfort you can get.

 

Shobha FiDi 1


 

As with all of the Shobha locations I’ve visited, which would be four in total, Shobha FiDi was no different.  It was just as clean, just as inviting.  It had nice displays, and was bright, and the layout made it seem roomy.

After my visit, I met up with my husband, and told him I went to Shobha’s newest location to get a Brazilian xax, he stated “Why didn’t you go to visit your homegirl (Karmjeet) at Madison?” I simply stated that Shobha FiDi is closer, and all of the Brazilian wax technician’s are great.

Recently, Shobha increased their service pricing.  Instead of paying $57, the Brazilian wax service was $60.  I’m not complaining since another place I go to from time-to-time charges upwards of $80.

I’m definitely making Shobha FiDi my new “spot” for my Brazilian wax.

 

I apologize for the blurry picture, as it was taken with my iPhone.
I apologize for the blurry picture, as it was taken with my iPhone.

 

Shobha FiDi  

65 Broadway Suite 406

New York, NY 10006

Phone: (212) 425-4900

Did you take advantage of the Shobha FiDi promotion I had in May offering 25% off of a service?  What was your Shobha FiDi experience?

Disclosure:  All opinions are my own and are 100% honest. I was not compensated in any way for this post.

Review: Perlier 8-piece Mini Set #PerlieronHSN

Disclosure: I was provided product for free for review consideration by the company or its PR. I was not compensated for this post. This is my honest opinion.

 

Perlier 8Piece Mini Set

I’m an iFABBO member, and I was provided, for review consideration the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set with Bag, which is available on HSN.com for $19.99 +shipping.

I’m obsessed with bath and body products, just as any lady should be; therefore, when the opportunity knocked to try products from the Italian skincare line, Perlier, I jumped right on it.

 

Description

Learn to lavish yourself with wonderfully scented, moisturizing, silky-feeling-skin products. Each mini is moisture-rich and divinely scented.

 

What the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set includes 

  • 1 oz. Honey Body Balm Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Honey Shower Cream Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Olivarium Bath & Shower Cream Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. Olivarium Body Cream Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Body Balm Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. Shea Butter with Citrus Extract Cream Shower Mini
  • 1 fl. oz. White Almond Body Cream Mini
  • 1.6 fl. oz. White Almond Shower Cream Mini
  • Clear Zip Top Bag

 

My Thoughts

My favorites from the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set scent wise are: Honey Miel, Shea Butter with Citrus Extract and Olivarium.  All of the shower creams were hydrating, and didn’t leave my skin feeling stripped.  My skin was left soft and moisturized with no residue.  The balms and butters were comparably effective in maintaining my skins moisture and suppleness. The balm and body creams absorbed into the skin easily.   I also liked that of the scents I liked, they were not overpowering, and after the shower, my bathroom and hallway were left smelling amazing! My skin had a light scent to it as well.

If I had to purchase any of the four products included in the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set separately, Honey Miel would be my top pick.  Overall, it was the best smelling, it was moisturizing, and lathered well.  I actually used that one up the fastest, and pushed my L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil to the side for a bit.

I didn’t like the White Almond fragrance, as it reminded me of public bathroom hand soap.  I just couldn’t get over the scent.  My husband didn’t like how it smelled when I showered, too.

I’d definitely recommend picking up the Perlier 8-piece Mini Set, especially if you just want to try out some of Perlier’s top bath and body items.  At $19.99 it’s affordable for the eight items you get to try.  It’ The travel bag is a convenient little touch, especially when traveling, it allows you to switch up your shower/bath experience while away.  Once you’ve used up the shower gels and lotions you can use it as a makeup bag, or storage for hair clips etc.

 

Offer

Receive $5 off any Perlier purchase on HSN.com Code: ifabbo5

Have you tried Perlier products?

What Perlier products are your favorite that you think I might like?