(Not so..) Monday Minute-So...? Eternal

Well I know its not Monday but...here's another (not so) Monday Minute with So...? Fragrances. Just smile and think of the weekend...

As you know over the next few weeks and months I'm writing about my favourite products from So...? Fragrances including what they are known best for, beautiful body sprays and perfumes, luscious lip balms and dry shampoo. This is the second of my collaboration posts and it's 100% my own views, it's not sponsored, just as a disclaimer.

Today I'm going to do a quick review of my favourite fragrances that I've tried, So...? Eternal. My first impression of this was the gorgeous and girly design of the bottle with pinks, whites, and purples crossing across the packaging, and of course, the purple diamond.

One of my favourite So...? Fragrances

With bottom notes of amber, sandalwood and vanilla, heart notes of violet, pink peony and orchid and top notes of clementine and lemon, the unique scent of this fragrance makes it a stand out from the So...? range. I love the combination of fragrances all in one and as I have nearly ran out I am tempted to buy a new bottle or even try the elegant perfume version.

I also have the lip balm of this fragrance as I think it's very light and sweet so it's not too heavy for daily use. Eternal was one of the first fragrances I ever tried from So...? as it's delicate and delicious. I think this scent is perfect for summer as it is not as heavy as other fragrances like So...? Superstar. One thing I would say that it is a bit sickly if you don't like really strong, sweet scents but overall I love wearing it.

So...? Eternal is available from all supermarkets and Superdrug;

Body spray- On offer at Superdrug for 98p!

Perfume- On offer at Superdrug for £2.98!

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Batiste Dry Shampoo-Daisy Reviews

So after a busy month and a half of travelling and school work I'm back and blogging, better than before. 

Dry Shampoo=every girl's hero, whether to spray excess grease away or to add extra volume when styling there is always a bottle lying around in every beauty girl's bedroom. Batiste, the UK's best selling dry shampoo is my most used hair product, as it always leaves my hair feeling super refreshed and ready for the day ahead. Also I love the amazing fragrances that last all day.

The very lovely Lisa, at Batiste, sent me some beautiful brand new fragrances and invited me to take on the Try it Dry challenge.

From left- Pixie Lott fun & floral, Monochrome, Oriental & another Pixie Lott.

Batiste has always been a family favourite but I'll admit I never used to be much of a fan due to the fact that my Mum always uses the same scent, the exotic dry shampoo (the yellow can). After receiving these products I have changed my mind and starting using some whenever my hair needs to be refreshed. Also to celebrate the release of the limited edition of the Pixie Lott fun & floral fragrance, I may do an Instagram giveaway as I was sent two (@sophielouisaxo I follow back...shameless self promotion y'know).

Out of all the dry shampoos my favourite has to be the gorgeous oriental one, with the pretty and opulent scent. Look to the East with the new Batiste Oriental scent! The packaging is so gorgeous and is one of the latest scents to be added to the Batiste family. I think this scent is perfect for the Summer as it's light but smells delicious. I think its also very refreshing for your hair and friends of mine have used this one too as it's fresh on the shelves and they agree it's the prettiest bottle and the most gorgeous scent ever from Batiste. Always remember when using any dry shampoo, hold the can 30cm away from your head and spray into the roots and massage it thoroughly, before leaving it for 2 mins then brush through and style. If you spray too close to your head it will leave a white patch..which has happened to everyone before! The Oriental scent is so elegant, gorgeous and girly and is my favourite scent yet. 

The next fragrance I received is the striking, spicy and sassy Monochrome scent which I think is perfect for adding extra volume to any up-do for added retro glam.

So get ready to get groovy baby with the Monochrome scent added to the Batiste range to give some retro vibes. I think that the Monchrome is the perfect pick-me-up scent for a sassy but classy style. Compared to the Oriental scent, it definitely gives you more volume and vibrancy to your hair which I believe is great for a night out. It does have a heavier scent whereas the Oriental one has such a light and delicate scent that it's perfect for Summer. This one also has a very unique scent with orange blossom and pepper notes to give it some spice but is still lovely. To add extra volume again I'd use the plumping powder if you're not fussed on the spray, click here. It's an exclusive to Boots so get your hands on one before they're all gone!

The last scent I was scent to review is the brand new Pixie Lott fun and floral fragrance which has a gorgeous, playful, summery scent perfect for every girl. Pixie Lott has done an amazing collaboration with Batiste and I love this limited edition scent, the bottle has such an unique design and you still get added volume with long lasting fragrance. To watch Pixie's quick tutorial of how to use Batiste and how to style your hair with it, click here.

Pixie is known for her super style and gorgeous hair that is always styled to perfection with volume and vibrancy. After using the Pixie Lott fragrance it did revitalize my hair with some added volume but not as much as I hoped, I adore the scent but I was hoping it would be something more spectacular as there as been so much build up for this product. Overall, I do love it and I would be happy to re-purchase as I think it has the best day-to-day scent without being too heavy or too light as it has notes of jasmine but I love the bottle design, definitely something that would catch my eye when choosing off the shelf in a store. At the moment if you buy a bottle of this from Boots you can get an exclusive download of a Pixie Lott song and £2 off her album!!

So out of all them the best one definitely has to be the Oriental one for it's enchanting, elegant and enriching scent and the pretty little packaging. Every girl needs a bottle of dry shampoo and now it's your chance to Try It Dry with promotions both at Boots and Superdrug. All Batiste products are better than half price at Superdrug, so give the Pixie Lott fragrance a go and show your wild side. If there isn't a Superdrug near you, Boots have a 3 for 2 promotion across all hair products, so why don't you try Monochrome or Oriental and the Plumping Powder and get one free? Batiste do so many fragrances including the exclusive Urban and two that I want to try so so much, the XXL volume booster and cool & crisp. So why not show your hair some love and Try it Dry? With a fragrance for every type of girl, join the 2.5 million girls across the UK who are already loving Batiste. Find your Batiste style and Try it Dry!!

Thank you once again to Lisa and Dawn at Batiste for sending me these products, this is my honest review on them and I'm not being biased. I was very lucky to receive these and any other products I have mentioned were bought with my money. This post or the Batiste posts on my Instagram are not sponsored in any way at all! :) 

If you were wondering...

Makeup-

No.7 Lash Impact Mascara- £13.50, Boots
No.7 Pop & Glow Cream Blush Stick- £9.95, Boots
Benefit Stay Flawless 15 hour Primer Stick- £24.50*, Benefit Counter at Boots

E.l.f Highligher Stick-received as a gift MUA Heaven and Earth eye shadow palette-£4, Superdrug (I used one of the lighter shades, it doesn't have an individual name)
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 03 Warm Medium-£4.19, Boots and Superdrug
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 005 Silky Beige-£3.99, Boots and Superdrug
EOS Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet-£5.99, Selfridges & Co

Nails-

Essie 'First Base' Base Coat-£8.99, Boots
MUA 'Natural Days'-£1, Superdrug
Model's Own 'Juicy Jules' Glitter Top Coat**

My t shirt is from Generation 915 (the kid's section) at New Look, £7.99

*- I have the smaller size of the Stay Flawless Primer which came free with a $50 Benefit purchase from Sephora while I was in Canada.
**-I got this from the Clothes Show, but is available from the Model's Own website for £5, click here.

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