Britney Spears Hidden Fantasy

I purchased my bottle of Hidden Fantasy at the same time that I bought my bottle of Midnight Fantasy which I have a review of here: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-new-favourite-winter-fragrance.html

I paid $19.99 for this 50 ml bottle of Hidden Fantasy—a great deal since its original price is around $60!

Like the other perfumes in the Fantasy line, Hidden Fantasy is sweet smelling and very girly. However, I find that this scent is a bit more sophisticated because it has more of a clean fruity sweetness rather than a heavy sugary one.

The colour of the bottle and the designs on the box seem a bit misleading. The red shades and cherry images have the potential to lead those unfamiliar with the fragrance to believe that it is cherry scented which is not the case at all. There is no cherry in this fragrance. Instead, the notes include Sweet Orange, Tangerine, Grapefruit Blossoms, French Flowering Verbena, Stargazer Lily, Sambac Jasmine, Clove, Mexican Vanilla Bean, Jacaranda Wood, Sandalwood, and Amber.

I have heard some people describe the scent as an orange spice tea and others as an orange creamsicle. In my opinion this fragrance smells like a sophisticated version of an orange creamsicle. It’s a bit spicy but also very creamy and fruity. Normally I take little interest in citrus scents but this one is lighter and in no way sour. It is perfect for winter and may seem out of place in the summer due to its warmth.

Out of all the fragrances in the Fantasy line I have found that this one has the least amount of staying power. It lasts for about 4 hours on me. That said, I really do like the scent and definitely would repurchase it.

This fragrance can be purchased here: http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3433936&cp=3444319.3444320

My rating: 4/5

Read my other Britney Spears Fragrance reviews:

Fantasy: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/03/britney-spears-fantasy-fragrance.html

Midnight Fantasy: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-new-favourite-winter-fragrance.html

Circus Fantasy: http://putbeautytowords.blogspot.com/2011/03/britney-spears-circus-fantasy-fragrance.html

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Lise Watier Eye Shine Metallic Eyeliner

For years I used pencil liners from the drugstore but was never satisfied with their performance. The liners were always hard and tugged on my lid, causing an un even line that was never close enough to my lashes.
Back in December I came across these Eye Shine liners from Lise Watier while shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). The cosmetician recommended that I try  the colour Smokey Brown since I don’t like my liner to look too dark or harsh. At $17 CAD for .04 oz these liners are fairly expensive considering that they are sold at the drugstore. However, SDM is known for selling high end products despite its drugstore status.
Since SDM has a good return policy in terms of used cosmetics I decided to give the liner a chance and return it if I felt that it was not worth the money. After only one use the idea of returning this liner was no longer in my mind. In fact, I wanted to purchase it in more colours.
Unlike the pencil liners that I have tried in the past, this Eye Shine is incredibly smooth. It glides over the lid effortlessly creating an even line close to the lashes. It is soft and easy to smudge but not so soft that it will crumble. It has great staying power and lasts all day but is not hard to remove with makeup remover. It’s waterproof and contains Vitamin E which is good for your skin.
I like the metallic finish because it tones down the colour a bit and makes it look very natural. I am also very impressed by the colour because it is a chocolate brown with no red undertones. From what I understand, all pencils in this line have a metallic finish so if metallic isn’t your thing you may want to pass on these.
The only minor downside is that these pencils need to be sharpened which is a bit of a hassle at times.
That said, I plan to purchase the Purple and Marine Eye Shines in the near future because this product is definitely worth the money in my opinion.
Click here to find out where you can purchase Lise Watier in your country: http://lisewatier.ca/en/stores/index
My rating: 4.5/5
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