Atelier Cologne New Launch Pacific Lime

I am fragrance obsessed and love being able to play around with different scents, tones, layering and discovering new favourites. For me, a fragrance is something I need to have in my life, they can lift your mood, evoke memories, inspire or simply be a conversation starter. When I got the opportunity to spend some time in the vault of Atelier Colognes, I was totally within my element trying out everything I could whilst being told a wonderful story.

Having been surrounded by so many amazing fragrances, I was invited along to be introduced to the latest launch of Pacific Lime.

I am totally new to Atelier Colognes, I have walked past the boutique store in Covent Garden many times, but this was my first visit and I enjoyed absolutely every single part of it. The store itself has quite the historic boutique vibe with the dark wood and strategically placed bottles, which makes you want to try absolutely every single one, it is literally quite the place to visit. The brand came about through a wonderfully romantic story between the founders Christophe and Sylvie who met and fell in love back in 2006 and who wanted to not only keep their brand 100% French made, but also one which tells a story and evokes memories or as they eloquently put it "Memories in a bottle".

Pacific Lime lives within the Sunny Citruses family for Atelier Colognes and it is one which I absolutely loved at first spritz.  Think bright lime and coconut perfume, this fragrance is said to tell the story of an unexpected celebration on a dream beach. 

The scarlet fuchsia sunset was her only hint to their destination. He had spent months organizing this event in the greatest secrecy. Surrounded by everyone they loved, they savored the moment with joy and excitement. When the doors opened, she recognized the beach of her childhood. Everyone was dazzled by the vibrant colors, the exotic perfumes, and the exhilarating tropical heat. The party could finally begin!

The main ingredients of this unisex fragrance are limes from Mexico, lemon from Italy, coconut from the Philippines, spearmint from America and eucalyptus from China. As you can see, it is quite the story behind a fragrance and it is one which really does grab your attention. It brings about a mixture of sweet, soft and freshness alongside amber and woody notes which bring together all of those fragrances to create summer in a bottle.

What I love the most about this fragrance is the earthy notes mixing with the more zesty notes to give that fresh but sweet scent and ultimately the Lime and the Coconut just blew me away.  On the skin, it has one of the best-staying powers I have ever come across for a fragrance, it literally lasts for hours and I don't feel the need to top it up of an evening if I am going out.

Pacific Lime is currently exclusive to Selfridges HERE and the Atelier Cologne Boutique HERE and will launch nationwide in John Lewis in April. Gift Sets are also available and the brand also has a range of candles (which I really want to now try), Reed Diffusers (those too) as well as Bath and Body products.  Prices start at £30 increasing price per bottle size.

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THE RITUAL OF NAMASTÉ GENTLE CLEANSING FOAM

For me, cleansing is part of my skincare routine that I really enjoy, I am aware that sounds a little odd but when you live somewhere like London with pollution, dirt and grime eating away at your skin, there is often nothing more satisfying than taking the day off and with it, all that detritus. It also helps that there are so many products out there that I want to try still!

The last product I absolutely loved using comes from Rituals and it is the Ritual of Namasté Gentle Cleansing Foam. I loved it that much that I used it all before realising I hadn't even finished writing my review.   I am a huge fan of Rituals products and have featured a few of them on my blog and it includes The Ritual of Ayurveda Body Mist (here) and The Rituals of Hammam (here). 

What I love about products from Rituals is that they are exactly that - a Ritual and with them is always an incredible back story and the Ritual of Namasté Gentle Cleansing Foam is no different.

Every soulful skincare ritual begins with a deep cleanse, and this gentle cleansing foam from The Ritual of Namasté has you covered. Using natural ingredients like holy lotus and moringa, this lightweight foam removes impurities, excess oil and traces of make-up. It reaches deep into the pores, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, calm and hydrated while also protecting against environmental stress.

The Ritual of Namasté is described by Rituals as being a new, advanced skincare range that shows the utmost respect for nature as well as your natural beauty. All of the products within the range have been developed with not only responsibly sourced natural ingredients but also with naturally derived ones too.  Within this Cleansing Foam there are two main ingredients which are:

• Moringa - The Moringa tree which is also known as the miracle tree comes from India and it contains a rich complex of nourishing substances that help make your skin feel moisturised and hydrated.
• Holy Lotus - Holy lotus is said to be a symbol of purity, beauty and wisdom and is known for its soothing and caring properties.

To use, you need to apply the cream, which smells just incredible, to a wet face and then massage it gently until it begins to foam, you don't end up with a whole load of bubbles on your face, it is quite a subtle foaming and then rinse off using warm water and a cloth or you can also use a hot cloth and give those amazing ingredients even more of a chance to work their magic.

I haven't been the biggest fan of foaming cleansers in the past because I do find some of them are quite drying on my skin and leave it feeling stripped of all moisture.  With this cleansing foam, all I am left with is clean feeling moisturised skin and having tried it, I now feel I need every other product from this collection which includes a Micellar Water, a Toner, Cleansing Balm, Exfoliator, Night Cream, Day Cream and a Glow Mask which really intrigues me, to name just a few products.  This Cleansing Foam retails for just £12.90 and is worth every penny!

Have you ever tried any products from Rituals before?

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