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Prada Luna Rossa Extreme edt review

 in Beauty / Fragrance / Men's Fashion  tagged fathers day / holiday gift ideas / men / prada / shaving by

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Pictured: c/o Prada “Luna Rossa Extreme” eau de toilette and after shave balm from the limited edition gift set.

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme is the new fragrance for men from Prada. Debuting in December 2013, this popular men’s fragrance has quickly become one of the most coveted scents for men. For Father’s Day 2014, Prada has introduced a limited edition gift set which contains a 3.4 oz eau de toilette and 3.4 oz. after shave balm. This is the perfect set for Father’s Day; or any gifting opportunity for that matter!

We tested out both the eau de toilette and after shave balm from Prada Luna Rossa and loved the scent! The overall fragrance was warm with a peppery top which settled in after about twenty minutes. The heart of the fragrance is amber which is slightly sweetened by a light vanilla base. The fragrance experience is warm and offers  medium strength; making it appropriate for everyday wear. Love that!

Top notes: Italian Bergamot, black pepper, fresh lavender

Middle notes: Leathery balsamic labdanum, juniper berry, amber

Base notes: Intense lavender absolute, vanilla

Prada Luna Rossa Extreme edt and after shave balm is perfect for the man in your life. The gift set can be found online here, here and here. 

Shop the Prada Luna Rossa Extreme men’s fragrance collection below:

Facial sunscreen picks for summer 2014

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From top: La Mer / Laura Mercier / Clarins / Orlane / La Prairie / Shiseido

The hot summer months have arrived. With temperatures topping out in the high 90’s around the San Francisco Bay Area this week, it is extremely important to have the right sunscreen on your face. I tested out several sunscreens, and narrowed it down to six fabulous facial sunscreens for summer 2014. 

These fabulous facial sunscreens are non-greasy and work well underneath make-up. They block the sun and do not clog pores. Love that! To make things even better, there is a sunscreen on my list within every price range. Love that too!

What is your favorite facial sunscreen for summer?

Top five sunscreens for summer 2014

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Summer 2014 is here! That means we all need a fabulous sunscreen to protect our skin. I tested several sunscreens and found five fabulous body sunscreens which are perfect for summer 2014. My sunscreen picks absorb nicely into the skin without leaving a residue and work well for a day of play in the sun! Love that!

What is your favorite sunscreen for the summer season?