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NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser Review

February 11, 2025 - 11:44 am | February 11, 2025 fragrance

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NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser Review

As a beauty enthusiast always on the lookout for products that look cute, make my space smell great and lift my mood, I was thrilled to try the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser. This compact device promises to deliver a burst of aromatherapy without the fuss of water or cords. Here’s what you need to know.

What is the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini?

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini Waterless Essential Oil Diffuser

Created for scenting small spaces or on-the-go
No water needed – just screw in one of NEOM’s 10ml Essential Oil Blends*
Compact, travel-friendly and wireless with USB charging
Holds up to 50 hours of charge
Ideal for your home office, car, or when travelling
Uses cold fusion technology to transform Essential Oil Blends into a micro-fine vapor
Available in green, nude, black, blue and mushroom

My Review

Design and Aesthetics

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini compact packaging

The Wellbeing Pod Mini has a super sleek, minimalist design. It is very cute. The compact size makes it ideal for small spaces and easy storage. I think it looks great in my kitchen where it serves the double purpose of lifting spirits and getting rid of cooking smells!

Functionality

One of the standout features of this diffuser is its waterless operation. All you have to do is charge it up, screw in your chosen NEOM Essential Oil Blend*, and you’re set. There are three intensity settings, you can tailor the diffusion to your preference, ensuring just the right amount of scent to suit your mood. I am an all or nothing person, so it’s full whack for me!!

Performance

I love how quickly this scents the room, and it’s surprisingly quick considering how dinky the pod is! I currently have a reviving blend in there, but I think I might change it to a sleep blend and take it up to the bedroom to use before bed time. It scents even a pretty large space really fast, so it will be great just before bed.

The fact that you don’t need to add water like the large pod (which I also love) means there’s absolutely no mess, and it’s super portable.

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini vs. Aromatherapy Associates The Atomiser

NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini vs Aromatherapy Associates Diffuser

I also have the Atomiser from Aromatherapy Associates and love it, so I thought it might be useful to compare the two.

While the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini is super sleek and compact, the Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser has a heavier, more premium type of vibe. Whilst it’s portable, it’s not as travel friendly as NEOM’s mini.

In terms of functionality and ease of use, they are very similar. Both are waterless and you just pop in the bottles of essential oils of your choosing. The NEOM mini has up to 50 hours of charge, whereas I believe the AA one has 18 hours of charge.

As the NEOM mini is super compact, it is better suited to smaller spaces whereas the AA one has more powerful diffusion, making it ideal for larger spaces.

In terms of price and value, the NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini is £55, making it a more affordable option to the Aromatherapy Associates Atomiser which is £130 (although currently on offer here for £104*). The AA one is clearly more of a splurge, but you’re paying for the premium ceramic design and stronger diffusion power. Both are fantastic options.

Where to buy NEOM Wellbeing Pod Mini

This super cute essential oil diffuser is £55 and available now via the links below:

If you’re interested in checking out more NEOM products, one of my top recommendations is their magnesium body butters which are amazing for a good night’s sleep. For more info on those read: Neom Magnesium Body Butter Collection Review.

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Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense Review

January 15, 2025 - 11:50 am | January 15, 2025 fragrance

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Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense Review

There’s a brand new Cologne Intense in the Jo Malone line up and it’s a very lovely limited edition. Here’s everything you need to know about Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense. As someone who loves rose with a twist, this fragrance had me intrigued!

What is Jo Malone London Taif Rose?

This is a new, limited-edition Cologne Intense. The name, Taif Rose, comes from a precious rose indigenous to Taif, a city in Saudi Arabia.

Céline Roux, Global Head Of Fragrance for Jo Malone London says,

Taif Rose is different to all our other rose scents because it takes you to a different place: a place high in the mountains, where pink roses perfume the air to create a scent that’s majestic and completely unmistakable.

It comes in a 50ml pink glass bottle that makes quite the statement.

The Fragrance Notes

Top Note: Rose Infusion – petal-soft floral note, reminiscent of Arabian rose water

Heart Note: Taif Rose – intense, soft, powdery scent

Base Note: Coffee – a rich, toasted note

My Review

I love the way that Jo Malone London weaves incredible stories into every bottle, and the Taif Rose Cologne Intense is no exception. This scent is inspired by the exquisite Taif roses, a rare and highly prized rose from Saudi Arabia, known for its rich and intoxicating aroma.

I liked the fragrance when I first sprayed it but I have to say, every time I have worn it since, I have liked it more and more, to the point where I think I am now mildly obsessed. And seeing as I like it it more each time – actually something that rarely happens to me because if I love something, I love it – this is likely to become a full blown obsession!

In fact, I have actually already started to get annoyed that it’s a limited edition and to question whether I should allow myself to get attached!! But, I think it’s too late, because as I am smelling my wrist as I type this, I am liking it more and more. Oh dear! I am afraid to say, it’s very addictive.

The Notes

Taif Rose Cologne Intense offers up a lovely journey of notes. The top note is subtly fresh and bright and then the heart unfolds to a rich yet sweet rose with that soft suggestion of Turkish Delight. This isn’t an old fashioned rose note. It is lush and smooth and sensual, and as I said, completely addictive.

But I think it’s the base that has completely got me. It is cosy, warm and ambery. Gorgeous. It has a hint of coffee but not too much. I don’t always love coffee in scents, but this coffee note actually gives the fragrance a beautiful smoky quality that isn’t at all overwhelming. It has a fire side kind of feel, but just a suggestion, not a full on ‘hair and clothes smelling of smoke’ situation!

Jo Malone London Taif Rose is a deep and rich fragrance but it isn’t overly heavy which means it will be great for both day and evening wear. It has a lovely sensual quality but it is still has a professional and sophisticated feel.

If you find Velvet Rose & Oud too heavy, I think this could be your perfect Jo Malone sensual rose.

The Wear

Jo Malone’s Cologne Intense range is designed to be the more concentrated, longer lasting options within the brand’s portfolio and Taif Rose delivers on these points.

I love how this fragrance develops on the skin. The rose becomes creamy and softly smoky with all the cosy vibes and I find it really very long lasting. I can still detect it maybe 6 hours later, even at arm’s length.

The Bottle

Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense Bottle

Can we take a moment to appreciate the packaging? The iconic Jo Malone bottle normally has a sleek, black lacquered finish for the Cologne Intense collection, however, here we have a vivid flash of pink. This will make it perfect as a Valentine’s gift. What good timing!

Final Thoughts

If you’re a rose lover, then I think you should definitely give Jo Malone London Taif Rose a go. It’s an elegant and versatile fragrance that can take you from day to night, and office to date night. I personally love it, and am a bit sad that it’s a limited edition.

If you are still looking for a new fragrance that packs a punch without being in your face, read: Sana Jardin Tiger By Her Side Eau de Parfum Review.

Where to buy it

Jo Malone London Taif Rose Cologne Intense is £112 for 50ml and is available now via the links below:

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Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales 2024

December 24, 2024 - 7:00 am | December 24, 2024 Christmas Gift Guides, fragrance, Hair, makeup, Skin

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As always, at this time of year, there are quite a few bargains to be had, so I thought I’d put together a quick roundup of the best deals and websites to have a look at. Here are my Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales & New Year Bargains! Happy shopping! I’ll be updating this post as new offers appear.

Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales 2024 Preview & Highlights

These are my top picks of the Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales this year year:

Some of the below deals are already live, so it’s worth checking the links early.

Space NK – will have 50% off loads of gorgeous products live from 25th December. Shop HERE*.
Harrods – up to 50% off selected purchases online HERE* from 26th December.
LOOKFANTASTIC – Save up to 60% and get free gifts in the Winter Sale HERE*
Medik8 – Save up to 25% Off Selected Products HERE*
Dyson – savings on Supersonic and Airwrap – shop HERE*
Elemis have 25% off all their value saving Christmas Gift sets HERE*.
Shiseido – Get 30% off selected items and 30% off a range of products including the Shiseido 2024 Holiday Collection HERE*
Clarins – up to 40% off gifts sets and best sellers HERE*
NARS – 30% off Holiday collection and 40% off last chance products. Shop HERE*.
Cowshed – up to 30% off HERE*
La Mer – gift with purchases and complimentary products with minimum spends. Use Code: INDULGE at checkout to redeem. Shop HERE*.
REESON Beauty – FREE SHIPPING on orders over £50 until 31st December HERE*
Boots – Up To 50% in Boots’ Biggest Ever Sale HERE* (Over a thousand products to be discounted!)
Bobbi Brown – Enjoy 33% off Christmas Collection and other makeup and skincare at Bobbi Brown HERE* (From the 23^rd December until 6^th Jan)
Glossier – save up to 40% on limited products before they disappear – shop HERE*
Selfridges – top brands are available at amazing prices HERE*. Advent Calendars are slashed in price.
Harvey Nichols – Shop up to 30% off Beauty HERE*.
Sephora UK – big savings including 50% off updated frequently, shop HERE*
Cult Beauty – up to 50% off sale items HERE*, Offer: Take 15% off + Extra 5% Off Selected Products with Code: CBAFF15
Molton Brown – Up to 30% Off in the Winter sale HERE* now
The White Company – up to 50% off HERE*
Clinique – discounts on beauty sets HERE*
Penhaligon’s – Up to 50% off in the Winter Sale + GWP when you spend £120 with code GIFTSET HERE*
Armani Beauty – offering 20% off all makeup, fragrance and gift sets HERE*
Hearst Magazines – January sale has launched early – up to 72% off HERE*.
NET-A-PORTER – they have an amazing 30% off a brilliant selection of beauty products now! Shop HERE.*
Face the Future – Up to 40%, running now HERE*
Jo Malone London – Shop online HERE* and get a free 9ml fragrance with orders over £90.
Charlotte Tilbury – Up to 30% off select products. Limited time only! Automatically applied at basket, shop HERE.*
Fenwick – Up to 50%* off selected lines, dates HERE*
MAC – Up to 50% Off now. Offers available HERE*
Kiehl’s – 30% off Selected Products HERE*.
YSL Beauty – 30% Off Gifts HERE*
L’Occitane – up to 50% HERE*
Benefit – 50% off HERE*
Liberty – tonnes of niche brand bargains HERE* over the Christmas period
Escentual – Up to 60% off Gift Sets and 22% off RRP on all products HERE*.
ESPA – Up to 50% off everything PLUS an extra 5% off with Code: ESPAX5 HERE*
Aveda – Enjoy an extra 33% off all gift sets, plus sitewide discounts HERE*
GHD – up to 20% off tools HERE*

Happy shopping!! I hope this helps you find the Best Boxing Day Beauty Sales & New Year Bargains, and let me know if you have any questions!

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Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle 2024 Review

November 7, 2024 - 11:45 am | November 7, 2024 fragrance

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I’m so happy! Space NK Shimmering Spice candle is back!! If you’re looking for a high quality candle for Christmas but don’t want to break the bank then I have the perfect one for you. Plus there’s a reed diffuser again this year and a 3 wick candle! Check out the Space NK Shimmering Spice line up for 2024. It smells wonderful and I absolutely love this year’s look! It’s Christmas perfection!

What is Space NK Shimmering Spice?

Shimmering Spice is Space NK’s own Christmas scented candle and it has become quite an icon over the years. I love it because it is a really high quality candle and is always very reasonably priced. It’s always such a good option when it comes to getting festive!

There’s also the Winter Spice Scent which you can get in a duo with Shimmering Spice.*

Cosy cinnamon, cedar and all spice scent
As it burnt it releases a gentle glow
Comes in a glass jar with the Space NK seasonal print for 2024
Available in two sizes, plus a reed diffuser
This year comes in a 3-wick version* for the first time

Space NK Shimmering Spice Reed Diffuser 2024

Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle Notes

It uses a gorgeous blend of spicy cinnamon and fresh citrus, and then it softens beautifully into a smooth, creamy base of cedar and vanilla.

My Review

The Shimmering Spice scent has become one of my all time favourite festive treats and I know I’m not alone. So many readers now buy this Christmas Candle religiously every year because it smells amazing, burns evenly and slowly, and keeps your room fragranced for hours. For such a great quality candle, the price point (£28) is absolutely brilliant.

I love the scent of this candle. It is so beautiful and fills the house with long lasting scent really quickly. I have more expensive candles that don’t achieve the distance this one does! This year’s candle has the same scent as previous years, which of course is excellent news. It is available now at Space NK HERE*.

If you are ever having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, light this gorgeous thing and you’ll be half way there!

Space NK Shimmering Spice 3 Wick Candle 2024

I love that there’s a 3 wick candle this year too. There’s nothing better than Shimmering Spice, apart from more of Shimmering Spice!! It smells amazing too.

Where to buy it

The Space NK Shimmering Spice Candle in 175g size is £28 and the 2-wick candle is £42. The Reed Diffuser is £36. Find the collection exclusively at Space NK* now.

For more Christmas Candles, read Best Christmas Candles 2024.

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Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum Review

October 30, 2024 - 11:58 am | October 30, 2024 fragrance

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Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum Review

This is the first of the Victoria Beckham fragrances I have tried, and I have to say, I am really impressed. Here’s what you need to know about Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum.

What is Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie?

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum packaging

This is Victoria Beckham’s third launch in her luxury fragrance collection and this one is in the amber-woody category which is right up my street!

Victoria says, “21:50 Rêverie represents a profound instant of change in my life in 2001. With this fragrance—a dark, raw vanilla—I am taken right back to an otherworldly night on the island of Java where thousands of tea candles surrounded us. A luscious, earthy scent was in the air and the flames twinkled like flickers of my new life ahead.”

Amber-woody eau de parfum
Uses a raw, animalic version of vanilla
Made in USA of US and Imported Ingredients
Designed in France by master perfumer Jerome Epinette
Available in 50ml and 100ml
Comes in a deep green glossy flanker with gold accents
Cruelty-free, Vegan, Gluten-free, Soy-free, Nut-free

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Notes

Top notes – Tobacco Leaves

Heart notes – Plum

Base notes – Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood

My Review

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Review

As I said at the top, I have been so impressed by the fragrance, and although I didn’t expect it to, it has quickly worked its way into my favourites of the season. I absolutely love it.

It has a smoky, deep, dark and moody vibe, that feels super sexy and sensual, and I think it’s the perfect date fragrance for when you want to turn on the glam.

The tobacco gives it an almost sharp and raw opening which is strangely addictive, however, this quickly blends into the woody raw vanilla with a hint of plum. It all works so beautifully together.

I find this really quite long lasting on my skin, but never overpowering. You can smell it, but it isn’t ‘in your face’ at all, which means I am loving wearing it during the day as well.

I love the bottle. It feels super chic, and the spray mechanism feels expensive and puffs out the perfect cloud of scent. It all feels extremely elegant yet cosy. Love it.

If you love sexy vanillas with an edge, and nothing too sweet, I think you could confidently blind buy this.

Where to buy it

Victoria Beckham Beauty 21:50 Rêverie Eau de Parfum is £170 for 50ml and £245 for 100ml and available now via the links below:

If you are still looking for a new perfume, check out my review of Ormonde Jayne Kashmir.

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