Petrichor Beauty - reviews, style and overthinking

A few weeks ago, when I was totally getting info the summer mood, I wanted a new candle for my room, to celebrate new season as I often do. I didn’t like anything from the current Yankee candle collections, so I picked up something ˝older˝ from the discount corner – Coconut Splash in medium jar. It looked very appealing. Watery coconuts, perfect for me! And the classic elegant white wax works so sophisticated. The cold candle smelled very nice and appealing, I mostly got sandalwood and some fruits in the background with just a pinch of coconut. That was ok for me, I thought that the coconut note should get more prominent once the candle lights up. Well to my nose, this is quite disappointing, because all I get is strong sandalwood, mixed with just a hint of heavy sunscreen. Sadly, it is not that fresh coconut as I expected. And it is also too overpowering for my room, so I can only burn it for a shorter time, just to refresh the air, otherwise it’s a perfect trigger for a headach...

It is time for another wishlist. Today we’ll be focusing on home and beauty. I like being at home, my room is my sanctuary and a place where I can truly be myself. I like being surrounded by plant, but I’m not good at nurturing them properly. So I love low maintenance, simple green ˝creatures˝ that make me feel happy and relaxed. Monstera Minima is not a real Monstera, but it just looks similar and shares a name. It is undemanding, but grows quickly, so I’m am not sure if it is an appropriate choice for my room. Anyway, I would like to give it a try, because I like it so much and I’m sure we’ll find a space if it grows too much. Pip Studio Guest towels set ˝Good evening˝ - I always wanted to own a few fancy smaller towels, just to use on my face after washing, or for protection when I’m applying makeup. Caudalie Vinergetics C+ face detox mask – Caudalie remained one of my favourite skincare brands over the years and I’m always excited when I can try something new from them. I ...

I’ve been a Yankee candle fan for about five years now. I mostly had only a positive experience with them, my only problem are my occasional headaches, caused by the strong scents from the candles. But that is individual, because our sensitivity to the scents is different, so it is not a real complaint to the company or products. But lately, I’ve experienced a different kind of issue – irregular burning. I am not a candle expert, I trim my wick regularly, I use illume lid for even burning and that is about it. And in the past few years, everything was fine – candles were done when they reached the bottom of the jar, but not this year. Something is off. It started with the Elevation line and I thought it looked bad, until even worse happened to the medium jar from the classic line. It is a shame because this candle had quite a few hours ahead to burn. Don’t you think so? I am still a Yankee candle fan, but I would like to know what went wrong here. If you have any suggestions or recent...

  In one of my previous posts, I mentioned, that I wanted a break from Yankee candles and try something different. But as soon as they released their new fall collection, I just had to give it a try, because it was so inviting.  Woodland road trip  collection for fall 2021 contains four new scents and (luckily) just one caught my attention and went home with me. The others were not bad at all, just too strong for my taste. Autumn sunset  offers a very enjoyable combination of sunny citruses and soft, almost creamy cozy woods, that eventually dominate. The scent reminds me of a popular male fragrance (don’t know the name, but it’s common), but way toned down. It is noticeable, but not too strong, so this medium jar will be appropriate for smaller spaces. I love the design of the label, it is very typical for the season. Also, the color of the wax is inviting and just pleasant to watch. So, if you are looking for something new, but traditional for this time of the year...

Coconut rice cream – the only candle that got my attention from the entire ˝The last paradise collection˝ . Reading its description sounded almost dreamy. I love the combination of coconut, rice, and cream? I am not a huge fan of tropical scents, but food and spice related are my favorite. I ordered a medium-sized jar because I go through small candles quite quickly and I wanted to enjoy this for a longer time. Happy with my purchase? Not really. I burned this candle for about 4 hours in total and all I can smell is light sandalwood and mostly wax. Maybe if I get super, almost (lashes&eyebrows) dangerously close, I can get a hint of coconut sweetness, but that’s about it. It reminds me of a very classic perfume or an air freshener that is most commonly used in fancy stores. I would say that the throw is medium and not overpowering. I am quite disappointed with this candle, and still, silently hope that it turns into creamy delight… somehow.

I saw  rose hibiscus  between upcoming releases for 2021 months ago and it immediately caught my attention. I was just using hibiscus scented shower gel at that time and really liked it. Anyway, when it finally appeared on our Yankee candle website I just had to have it as soon as possible. Did it meet my expectations? Yes! First of all, I love the Elevation line, it is so elegant and just pretty to look at. I was skeptical about the strength of the scent of three wicked candle (it is the only size available here) because my room is not that big and am I prone to headaches. Burning just one wick at a time solves the problem and this candle will last me forever. And finally, how does it smell like? Like strawberries, mixed with slightly tropical florals. It is mostly fruity, but also floral and fresh. Not too sweet or overpowering, just right and pleasant. Highly recommended!

  Lately, I’ve become a big fan of scented candles, but I am a very sensitive and picky consumer. I hate those fake interpretations of certain scents. For instance, fake vanilla makes me nauseous, strong fragrances cause me headaches and I can’t stand overly sweet stuff…  This season I decided to order my first proper Christmas candles. I wanted something traditional and fresh, containing pines, maybe some dry fruit and spices. Something simple and familiar. And luckily this is exactly what I got. You can never be sure when picking candles online, they can be a total hit or miss. I always buy the smallest size, because I like to try new scents too often, but maybe I’ll be getting one of these in a larger size when they go on sale. Singing carols  – this candle belongs to their newest collection ˝Magical Christmas morning˝. At first, it had so weak throw that left me disappointed. For the first two hours or so, I couldn’t smell a thing, but after a while, it showed its tru...

When I saw new spring editions to Elevation collections on Instagram, I was so excited and just had to try it as soon as possible. Three days later I manage to get to Yankee store (which is like 110km away), asked for novelties and a few seconds later I bought my new rice milk and honey candle. My expectations were high; I thought it would smell like Kenzo Amour fragrance if you’re familiar with it. Instead it took in a bit different and more gourmand turn. This candle to me smells like milky  vanilla cream. I don’t get specific honey or rice note... At the beginning is comforting, creamy and very pleasant. Anyway after some time, there’s a problem - at least for me. Candle starts smelling like burning vanilla pudding. Initial brightness goes away and some kind of burning or smoky note appears along. Such a shame! Am I too sensitive? Maybe you’ll enjoy it more than I do; maybe it will smell better to you. So don’t give up of giving it a chance and try it. ...

I decided to have some fun (and distract myself, because I'm nervous)  and put together my current favorites in collage. *I'm aware that theese three things are not ment to be worn together. 1. Beaded bag from Zara - I really like this trend of  ˝natural˝ bags this year, so I woul like to own one of them. This one is not avaiable in stores for now, so I doubt I'll own it, but maybe I find something very simillar. 2. Adidas Originals SST TT jacket - this is very classic model and I think it looks cool and chic.  I'm not a tracksuit person, I would pair it with my jeans and wear it in my free time. 3. Lazzarini balerinas - pointed flats are so nice to look at, but I doubt they are comportable enough to wear it for longer period of time. I own a very cheap pair and would like to try on more quality model, to know, if there's any difference. 1. As big lavander person,  I wuld like to try Honey lavander gleato candle by Yankee candle . I read some review...

Nuxe - Reve de Miel, utra comforting body cream My skin on legs gets especially during colder months extra dry and very itchy. I tried a lot of creams and body butters, but very a few got my great results. And I can be very picky about the smell, I generally hate fruit body creams and shower gels. I already own a lip balm in a jar from Nuxe’s Reve de Miel line and I adore it. It smells and tastes like sweet biscuits with honey and orange. I thought body cream from the same line would smell at least similar to it, but I was wrong. It smells like a bee wax, which I don’t mind, but was a little disappointing. As a moisturizer is very good, sinks into the skin very quick and lives it smooth and soft. It’s suitable for sensitive skin and you can also use it on your legs right after the shaving. I love the packaging, because it has a pump, so is very handy. I’m just concerned that it won’t last very long, because I use it a lot. On a regular price in our pharmacies it’s very pricy, around...

I bought my two first Yankee candles in small jars last November. I hesitated with this purchase for a while, because they are quite expensive. Candle in a small jar costs 11,90€. But on the other hand, it’s not that much money either, because they last for a long time, even though they’re small. My room is not big, so after less than an hour I need to stop using the candle, or I’m taking a risk of an headache, unfortunately. It’s so practical to use a candle’s lid to do it, so there’s no smoke, which is great. I chose lighter scents I suppose, but they are still too strong for me. Now when the weather is warmer, I tend to burn my candles with an open window. I’m not afraid of a draft, because I’m next to burning candle all the time. Before I went candle shopping I made a list of scents I want to try. I didn’t want to spend a lot of time in the shop, making ˝tough˝ decisions, while the shop assistant is standing bored next to me.  On my first trip to Yankee candle store I boug...