Pop Princess Scents- Britney Spears Curious Heart and Ari by Ariana Grande

Ari by Ariana Grande featured on my Instagram @adrienneroyale 

There is no denying it I am a HUGE Britney Spears fan! Since I was 16, I’ve loved her! I owned all of her CD’s, had her posters on my wall I even had her hair style! Now at 32 my love is still strong for Britney and one of my favorite Pop Princesses! Now, that I have a daughter of my own one of her favorite Pop Princess is Ariana Grande and I adore her to! Her music is uplifting and fun and who doesn’t love old reruns of Victorious or Sam and Cat?!?!

I knew Britney and Ariana both had perfumes and thought it would be fun to do a blog post on both of their scents!

Britney Spears- Curious Heart

I already owned the “original” Curious by Britney Spears and use to be my go to scent back in 2008! I was really hoping I would enjoy Curious Heart just as much and I was pleasantly surprised! It smells similar to Curious but has a little more of a vanilla smell which is perfect for me since I am drawn to the sweet smell of vanilla!

The packaging is girly and pink and just screams Britney! The box the perfume comes in is pink with hearts on it. The actual perfume bottle has the same unique shape as Curious and comes with an atomizer which gives it an added touch of class. The actual design on the bottle made me automatically think of Ed Hardy! It is baby pink with hearts with wings and a banner with the name of the perfume and the atomizer is a pretty bright pink!

The notes are- Louisiana magnolia, golden Anjou pear, lotus flower, tuberose, star jasmine, pink cyclamen, vanilla-infused musk, sandalwood and blonde woods.

The design of the bottle is great, nothing leaks and the perfect amount comes out with each spray from the atomizer. It has a light crisp sweet scent that is long lasting! Extremely long lasting for me actually I could still smell it on myself at the end of the day after I put it on around 7am. Pretty impressive! If you like vanilla and flowers, this would be your scent!

I got mine off fragrancenet.com where I get all of my fragrances because they are the best prices and so many to choose from! Curious Heart for a 3.3oz bottle is only $31.99 but with their coupon they have right it is only $22.39! You can find it here-

Curious Heart

Now, let’s talk about …..

Ari by Ariana Grande

This has been a perfume I have wanted to try for at least the last six months. So, when I saw that the entire gift set was available on fragrancenet.com I knew I had to get it! The gift sets comes with the perfume in a 3.4oz, a mini perfume (perfect for your purse) in a .25 oz. and a full size lotion in 3.4 oz. all for $79.99! Get this though; it is only $55.99 with the 30% off coupon now! Here is the link-

http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/ariana-grande/ari-by-ariana-grande/eau-de-parfum-spray-3.4-oz-and-body-lotion-3.4-oz-and-parfum-.25-oz-mini#279970

The gift set is packaged beautifully in a light pastel pink box with a mirrored name plate saying “Ariana Grande” and once you open up the box you see the full sized perfume, the mini perfume and the full sized lotion.  The perfume bottle is the cutest! It is even has an adorable white pom-pom and the bottle looks and feels luxurious. The little mini perfume looks the exact same as the full sized bottle minus the pom-pom. The lotion bottle is super girly in the colors white, lavender, pink and gold! Just an overall stunning collection!

The actual scent is sexy and fun and extremely feminine. It is sweet, with hints of floral, fruit and the best part marshmallow! You literally smell delicious when you wear this perfume! 

The Fragrance Notes are-

Top: Crispy pear, pink grapefruit, juicy raspberry

Heart: Soft muguet, rose buds, vanilla orchid

Drydown: Marshmallow, creamy musk, blonde woods

This is a very sweet smelling perfume but nothing over powering. It smells very young and fresh. The lotion matches the perfume perfectly and has a great thick texture. This scent is not as long lasting as 

Britney Spears Curious Heart but if I had to choose which scent I like more I would pick Ari by Ariana Grande!

Both of these scents really bring out the Pop Princess in all of us! They not only smell amazing but are so pretty to display and add to your collection!

Who is your favorite Pop Princess? Do you have a favorite scent made by a music artist?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale

The Matte- get ready for extra room in your bathroom!

The Matte featured on my Instagram @adrienneroyale 

Ever try to get ready in your bathroom and never have enough room on your sink? Or what about going on vacation and your makeup and hair tools falling all over the place?!

What a mess! Eveything all over the place before using The Matte

I have the perfect remedy! An amazing new invention called The Matte! No more having to worry about your items dropping into the sink and not having enough room!

The Matte is even travel friendly! The matte comes in a perfect compact size; there is also a travel bag available!  It folds out large enough to cover your sink and only takes seconds to set up! Just unfold, place over your sink and it's like an instant vanity! Place your makeup, hair tools on The Matte and you have so much extra space!

Perfect compact size!

Travel bag for The Matte 

The Matte comes in red and black and retails for only $29.99 and you can get the travel bag for $4.99 at http://www.thematte.com/

I have been using my Matte and it's been extremely helpful! I am excited to bring this on my trip at the end of the month to! I love how it only takes me a couple of seconds to set up and I'm worry free about where to put my makeup and it all falling on top if each other!

So much more room!

This is such a genius idea! The quality is amazing and one of the best inventions I've come across in a while!

Has your makeup ever feel into the sink while getting ready? If you answered yes, you need The Matte! 

XOXO

Adrienne Royale

Best Spring Scents! Fresh Flowers featuring Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Coach Poppy

Best Spring Scents from my Instagram @adrienneroyale  

Can you believe it is March 1^st?!?! Spring is right around the corner and it is my FAVORITE time of the year! The beautiful flowers, the bright pastel colors, being able to wear dresses all the time, new handbags, newly released makeup and of course the best spring scents!

So this past weekend the weather was amazing! 60’s sunny and warm! Today we are getting hit by a snow storm! Oh lovely mid-west living haha! The snow isn’t bringing me down today though because I know Spring is almost here and had me thinking about what the best scents are for this amazing season and my picks are- Viktor& Rolf Flowerbomb, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Coach Poppy!

All of these scents are fun, girly and floral.  They really make me get into the spring mood! When I think about Spring I think about flowers and the warmer weather, every single one of the perfumes I chose fit that theme and just makes me in a happy mood when I wear them. Each has a beautiful crisp light floral scent that brings a smile to my face! Even the bottles are totally adorable! Want to know more about each one or have been thinking about one of these? Keep reading to find out more!

Viktor& Rolf Flowerbomb

This has to be one of the perfumes I have wanted to try the most in a long time! I have heard literally nothing but good reviews on flowerbomb! Is it worth the hype?! The answer to that question is YES! It is totally worth the hype!

The scent is so yummy and rich. It has a very unique smell and the longer you wear it the better it gets! It is one of those perfumes that just ties together your outfit and makes me feel put together! 

Some of the notes are-

Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia, Patchouli.

I love the the bottle and how classy and luxurious it looks! The added follower with the V&R emblem fits it perfectly!

This perfume can be quite pricey a 5oz bottle going for $215! At Sephora a 3.4 oz. bottle which is what I have is $165! Not at fragrancenet.com a 3.4oz bottle is only $139.99 but on sale now $97.99

http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/viktor-and-rolf/flowerbomb/eau-de-parfum#141203

Such an amazing deal! Have to love it!

Marc Jacobs Daisy

No doubt Marc Jacobs Daisy is the perfect spring scent! I mean besides the bottle screaming SPRING with its cute little daisy’s on the cap, this perfume just smells like a warm spring day with flowers in the breeze! I love the sweet floral smell. It instantly lifts my mood and it is something you can wear either day or night!

The Notes are-

Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods.

I have the 3.4oz and it is only $68.99 but even better on sale right now for $48.29!

http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/marc-jacobs/marc-jacobs-daisy/edt#155423

I can put this perfume on in the morning and still smell it when it is time to get ready for bed! This will always be a repurchase for me and I highly recommend it to everyone!

Coach Poppy

Coach Poppy has been a perfume I have wanted for a long time! Whenever I got samples of it I would just bath in the perfume because it smells so good! It reminds me of a floral bouquet with beautiful fresh flowers. It is said that Coach Poppy “possesses a blend of Sweet, Aquatic, Powdery, Vanilla, and And Citrus.” It is spring in a bottle!

This is $62.99 but on sale for $44.09 for a 3.4oz

http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/coach/coach-poppy/eau-de-parfum#228140

If you’re looking for the perfect Spring Scent I think I got you covered with Flowerbomb, Daisy and Poppy! Their names even say it for you! Remember to check out fragrancenet.com for all your perfume and beauty needs! What is your favorite season and scent?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale 

Flawless Face- Dior Star Foundation using Color Me Automatic Foundation Applicator

foundation makeupmess from my Instagram @adrienneroyale

I think it is safe to say I LOVE MAKEUP! If you have seen my Instagram page @adriennroyale I am sure you agree with me! My favorite products to buy are blush and lipsticks without a doubt, but what are my FAVORITE products to actually use and go through the most? Number one would be foundation! I am always on the search for a great foundation because you need a good base on your face to look flawless!

You can have beautiful eyebrows (we all know how this is the craze right now!), eye shadow and lipstick but if your skin doesn’t look smooth and without great coverage your look is not going to be fully put together!

I had the pleasure of being contacted by Edith from www.WeMakeBeauty.com which is an e-commerce shop offering a large selection of luxury beauty products at great prices! She let me pick out an item from their website and I chose the Christian Dior Diorskin Star Studio Foundation in 020 Light Beige 1oz. This was a hard choice considering they have so many different products to choose from!

Let me start off by saying this foundation is amazing! I have been using it every day since I have gotten it; this is a medium to full coverage foundation. I like to do two layers so it is a full coverage foundation for me. The first thing I noticed about this foundation is the smell, it has a strong perfume fragrance which doesn’t turn me off but if you are sensitive to smell you might want to keep that in mind. It is nothing that lasts throughout the day. You smell it when you first put it on but it fades right away.

Dior Skin left my skin looking even which is what I adore the most! All of my dark circles, redness and spots I have on my face were not even detectable! The foundation is a more of a satin finish. It left no oily residue and looked absolutely beautiful alone or with a setting powder!

My face did not look cakey at all and it lasted about 10 hours with no creasing! I did notice around my nose area a little bit of redness showing through after about 6 hours of wear. The formula is not thick nor is it runny which is a nice happy medium. I love the packaging and the easy to use pump helps disperse out the right amount of product. A couple of pumps all over your face and you have beautiful skin! What is amazing is this foundation is SPF 30! You do not find that often with foundations!

swatch of Dior Star  020 Light Beige

Overall I am highly impressed with Dior Skin! This foundation retails for $50 but on We Make Beauty it is only $48.95.  You can see it here at  http://www.wemakebeauty.com/Christian-Dior-Diorskin-Star-Studio-Foundation-p/cd77885-020.htm and wait, it gets better! You can get 15% off with my coupon code Adrienne15! You can use it on anything on the site! The customer service was great and shipping was super fast!

Now that I told you about this amazing foundation, let me tell you how I apply it! Chase from Color Me asked if I would like to try out their Color Me Automatic Foundation applicator and I have seen it buzzing around social media and always thought what a cool invention it is!

This device is a foundation applicator that is automatic, you do not have to sit there and buff the foundation or powder into your skin, the device does all the hard work for you! Their website says- “Discover the secret to makeup that’s flawless in a flashTM.  With 250 sonic taps per second, Color Me allows women to tap on their foundation and powder just like the professionals do. The result: smooth, award-winning coverage that lasts all day”

This device is easy to use and even gets into all the hard to reach places like around your nose and eyes! So what exactly is it and how do I use it you may be asking?

Well, what I have been using is their kit which includes-

1 Applicator Device

1 Universal Coverage (Powder or Liquid) Sponge

1 Natural Coverage Sponge for Liquid Foundation

1 CR2032 Battery

Once, I got it all I did was pull out the little plastic piece to make sure the device worked and turned on which it did! YAY! I started with my face clean and primed and then I dotted a bit of my foundation all over my face and some on the sponge applicator (you can either apply your foundation right to the sponge or your face, it’s up to you.) I wanted to make sure for my first few times that the applicator sponge was “seasoned” with my foundation. After I dotted my foundation, all I did was press the button and the device started to work instantly. I started at my cheeks and gently did sweeping motions going outwards towards my forehead and jawline. My foundation went on so quickly and more evenly than with a beauty blender or brush! It blended my foundation seamlessly! Plus it was mess free and I didn’t have to use any other tools!

Front of device

Back of device 

When I use brushes I will notice streaks but not with this tool! I do love my beauty blenders but some days I am so lazy and don’t want to wet it and if I use a dry beauty blender I feel like it just leaves me looking a little cakey and so much product gets soaked up in the sponge.

You can also use this device with powder but I have not tried that yet and think this will basically be used with just foundation for me. The sponges are latex-free and hypoallergenic (Suggested replacement every 7-10 uses for sensitive skin. Sponges last up to 30 days if patted with alcohol or an alcohol-based cleaner or wipe after every few uses. Do not soak.)

"Seasoned" sponge with extra sponge applicator 

When I first saw this device I admit I thought it was pretty gimmicky but I am pleasantly surprised at how flawless it made my face look and how easy and quick the application was! Not to mention how smooth and even my makeup looked on my skin! I am hands down a beauty blender girl but this device is a game changer for me!

I found the Color Me Automatic Foundation applicator on their website http://www.colormebeauty.com/products/automatic-foundation-applicator-universal-starter-kit#tab4also I have seen it at Ulta.

For a flawless looking face the Dior Star from We Make Beauty and The Color Me device are my perfect pair! What is your secret to your face looking flawless?

Makeupmess from my Instagram @adrienneroyale r

XOXO

Adrienne Royale 

Love and Candy! That’s what Valentine’s Day is all about! Coach Love Perfume and YSL Sheer Candy Glossy Balm

fragrancenet goodies from my Instagram @adrienneroyale  

It is Valentine’s Day weekend! Can you believe we are already half way through the month of February? I feel like I was just bringing in the New Year! One of my favorite holidays is Valentine’s Day!  My husband is always extra romantic and makes me dinner and we spend the entire day together!  This year he has a special surprise planned for us and I am so excited, I can’t wait! I have literally been counting down the days! I have been searching for a pretty new pink dress to buy and finally found one! Since I got a new dress, I thought to myself of course I need a new lipstick and perfume to go with it! So that brought me to fragrancenet.com  Well, what is Valentine’s Day all about other than LOVE and CANDY?!?! So I got myself Coach Love Perfume and YSL Sheer Candy Glossy Balm 09 Cool Guava.

Yves Saint Laurent Sheer Candy Lipstick (Glossy Balm Crystal Color) # 09-

I knew there would be lots of kissing throughout the night so I didn’t want a heavy lipstick or liquid lipstick that could crack and dry. I thought a glossy lip balm would be perfect! I was right! This is the most beautiful shinny glossy balm ever, plus it smells amazing! It even taste yummy, I understand why they call it “Candy.” It has a fruity candy taste to it, which I know my husband will love!  You know how guys can hate the taste of lipstick!  

While this glossy balm is a sheer formula, it still gives off a good amount of color payoff.  It’s the prettiest baby pink color with hints of shimmer. This glossy balm is extremely hydrating and feels good on your lips. It is quite long lasting as well. What I really enjoy about this is how you can layer it over a lipstick and give it an extra hint of color and lots of shine! The YSL Sheer Candy glossy Balm is packed with vitamins and antioxidants plus rich fruit extract! This is going to be perfect for our date night! I am going to do a smoky eye with this beautiful baby pink and have pretty pink glossy lips!

 The packaging is just as stunning as the glossy balm! It feels truly luxurious in your hand and the sliver tube with the gold and pink accents with the YSL emblem is perfection!

This is only $34.49 and the only place it is not sold out as of right now! I saw it on Sephora for a few dollars more but they didn’t even have this shade! So make sure you grab it now at Click here

Coach love-

My first birthday my husband and I spent together he bought me a coach handbag and ever since I have been obsessed with anything Coach! While looking around on fragrancenet.com, I saw all of the Coach perfumes they had to offer. Coach Love caught my eye immediately! The packaging on it is stunning with all of the rose gold! I thought it looked perfect for Valentine’s Day!  I wasn’t able to smell it before hand so I really hoped I would enjoy the scent once I got it!

When I first opened my package and saw Coach Love I thought how this bottle was one of the prettiest I had seen! The heart on the bottle and even the box are absolutely adorable and the coach detailing at the top of the cap is gorgeous! The little bow on the cap just topped it all off!

Once I sprayed the perfume I was pleasantly surprised!  It was just as beautiful as a scent, as the bottle itself! It has such a warm and romantic smell to it! It is nothing over powering. It is very light, it has a mixture of a floral scent but with a hint of a woodsy-musk smell to it. It smells young and nothing like “an old lady perfume.” I know I personally dread and worry about that when ordering a fragrance online without smelling it first.

The fragrance notes are- Mandarin, dewberry, green violet, freesia, magnolia, jasmine, gardenia, sandalwood, pachouli, vanilla, musk and caramel.

This is the perfect scent for my Valentine’s Day and I am sure my husband will love it to! I got a 3.4oz bottle and it is only $56.24 but on sale right now with coupon for only $38.99!

Click here

I am so excited to start this weekend and even happier it’s a long weekend! I can’t wait to wear all of my new goodies! This is why I always say it is so much fun being a girl! I hope you all have a fabulous Valentine's Day!

Let me know, do you do anything special for Valentine’s Day. Do you buy yourself something special to feel extra pretty?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale

*Quick note* Extra Mini Review!- I wanted to mention really quickly as seen in my pictures I also picked up a YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in # 01 High Density Black Click here for mascara and Yves Saint Laurent Radiant Touche Eclat in #2 Luminous Ivory Click here for touche Eclat   Both are amazing and a quick little review on each- the mascara I have been using nonstop for about two weeks  and it really helps lengthen my lashes, gives a good amount of volume and is extremely  black which I love! Also I have not experienced any type of flaking or smudging when I wear this. The YSL Touche Eclat is just perfection! I use it on my under eyes and the formula is so buttery and easy to blend! IT instantly makes my skin look flawless and I look more awake and helps brighten me up! I also added in some quick pictures!  Talk to you on my next post! 

Quick car selfie wearing all my new YSL goodies! Glossy balm is on top of my favorite lipstick (no edits) 

Dr Brandt- Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask

Featuring Dr Brandt Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask on my Instagram @adrienneroyale 

Who doesn’t appreciate being pampered? I know I do! I love being able to go out and have a girl’s day at the spa, get my hair and nails done, and a good facial. It always rejuvenates me! Now actually finding the time to do all of that is hard! I find myself more and more these days opting to stay at home and do my own hair, nails, and facials. With having a family and a busy schedule, it just works out better for me, plus its fun finding new products to try out! When Amy from Dr. Brandt reached out to me to try a product from the Dr Brandt Line, I was ecstatic! I chose the Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask. This Facial Mask is like nothing I have ever tried! This is truly magical and let me tell you why!

I got my Dr Brandt Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask and opened up the box and thought right away how cute the bottle was! It is a unique oval shape in a beautiful dark teal color. The product is dispersed out of a pump, which always gives you the right amount of product and a mess free application.

I use my mask by squirting out some of the product into my hand. It comes out like the texture of a lotion. I then apply a thin layer all over my damp face making sure to apply it evenly and not rubbing it in. After I apply the thin layer over my entire face, I leave it on for about 5 minutes. The directions say to leave it on between 3-5 minutes. While it is sitting on your face the lotion-like texture starts foaming into tiny little bubbles!  Once the oxygen spheres becoming fully activated, you will start to feel bubbles all over your face! This is like a feeling I have never experienced before! You can literally feel the bubbles cleaning out all of the dirt from your pores!  At first it feels like a tickling and intense  but as time goes on it feels really good and soothing. You can even hear the bubbles popping all over! I even grabbed a mirror to watch the foam and bubbles go to work which happens due to the Oxygen mask being activated!  The bubbles slowly start to fade away from one area to the next. This made me feel like that area of my face was all clean. Once my 5 minutes were up I made sure to rinse my face thoroughly with warm water. After I rinsed my face WHOA!! My face was incredibly soft, my skin felt so luminous and hydrated!

*Below I took a series of picture to show how the mask works! Even on my hand you can see the action!

Mask first squirted out

Mask first applied and spread out over the surface of my hand 

About 1 minute in the bubbles are starting!

About 2 and a half  minutes in you can  see how the bubbles are starting to break up and disappear. You can feel that deep clean!

After 4 minutes more of the bubbles are going to work!

After 5 minutes! Ready to rinse

Dr Brandt Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask hands down has been the best at home facial I have ever done! It felt like I was getting a professional facial! I have never experienced this with an at home product! I can totally understand why this won SHAPE Best of Beauty Award in 2015 for Best Mask!

From the website, it says the mask “ helps lessen the look of fatigued skin. It works to provide tired, dull, lackluster skin with a revitalized, illuminated, and re-energized appearance. It also helps smooth the signs of fine lines. The potent formula was inspired by the most popular facial in Dr. Brandt’s practice and takes just three minutes for full effect. “

I find this all to be true! Only after a couple of uses my skin feels more hydrated and has a healthy glow! I am even noticing my makeup going on more effortlessly; it has to be from using this face mask because it is the only thing I have changed in my routine! Another great thing about it is there are NO Parabens, Sulfates, or Phthalates!

Ingredients 

Some information I found on their website, on a clinical test conducted on 25 volunteers over 2 weeks:

Instant results after the first application:

- 96% reported that skin looks rested and fresh

- 92% reported that skin looks more radiant and luminous

Results after using twice daily for 2 weeks:

- 100% reported that product purifies asphyxiated and fatigued skin

- 100% reported that skin feels supple and smooth

- 96% reported that skin feels more hydrated and clarified

I have to say this is majorly impressive! I am going to keep using this about 2-3 times a week and am excited to see the continued results!

This is sold at Sephora, Ulta, and I saw on Dr, Brandt website -http://www.drbrandtskincare.com/product/oxygen-facial.do

You get 1.4oz for $70.  While this might sound high to some, there are many uses in the bottle!  If you used it once you would understand how it really feels like you are at a spa. It is worth every penny! You never even have to step foot outside of your home and after using Dr Brandt Oxygen Facial Flash Recovery Facial Mask you will think you just left some fancy luxurious salon! I am not kidding! See, for yourself!

Without a doubt, this has been my favorite facial product I have tried or reviewed so far! Thank you Amy and Dr, Brandt!

Have you tried this amazing product? If so what are your thoughts?

XOXO

Adrienne