As I've mentioned before, I'm currently battling my way through a Masters dissertation. Subsequently I'm spending a lot of time at my desk, and some of my current favourite beauty products have been keeping me company.
I love having candles on my desk, but I tend to work best after 3pm and into the evening and struggle to find scents that are neither too stimulating, nor too relaxing. Neom's new Harmonise candle* sits perfectly in the middle and after burning it for a couple of afternoons I actually got round to reading the description fully. It is so accurate: ‘to treat tiredness and to encourage focus. A gently energising blend, perfect for helping clarity and concentration.’
I wasn’t sure about the scent when I first took it out of the box, as the notes of pine, cedarwood and eucalyptus reminded me a little of Badedas (which is a guilty pleasure, but not the most feminine or sophisticated of scents). However when it burns - 100% vegetable wax so it flickers nicely on my desk without chucking out soot - like all the Neom candles I’ve tried, it fills the room with an incredibly multifaceted, and in this case soothing, scent. I've loved all of Neom's fragrances, but this has rapidly become my favourite and as a 'treatment' it works very well. I can see this becoming an autumn/winter favourite for lots of people.
Also on my desk are established favourites, Burt's Bees Banana Hand Cream (full post here) and NUXE Reve de Miel lip balm. A new addition is Aesop's Parsley seed cleansing masque, which I've been using to tackle some stress related breakouts. I'll be posting a full review in the next week or so, but I'll say now (tentatively) - it has been working wonders.
Do you have any desk favourites?
I love having candles on my desk, but I tend to work best after 3pm and into the evening and struggle to find scents that are neither too stimulating, nor too relaxing. Neom's new Harmonise candle* sits perfectly in the middle and after burning it for a couple of afternoons I actually got round to reading the description fully. It is so accurate: ‘to treat tiredness and to encourage focus. A gently energising blend, perfect for helping clarity and concentration.’
I wasn’t sure about the scent when I first took it out of the box, as the notes of pine, cedarwood and eucalyptus reminded me a little of Badedas (which is a guilty pleasure, but not the most feminine or sophisticated of scents). However when it burns - 100% vegetable wax so it flickers nicely on my desk without chucking out soot - like all the Neom candles I’ve tried, it fills the room with an incredibly multifaceted, and in this case soothing, scent. I've loved all of Neom's fragrances, but this has rapidly become my favourite and as a 'treatment' it works very well. I can see this becoming an autumn/winter favourite for lots of people.
Also on my desk are established favourites, Burt's Bees Banana Hand Cream (full post here) and NUXE Reve de Miel lip balm. A new addition is Aesop's Parsley seed cleansing masque, which I've been using to tackle some stress related breakouts. I'll be posting a full review in the next week or so, but I'll say now (tentatively) - it has been working wonders.
Do you have any desk favourites?
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I'd really like to try a good scented candle that won't burn out too soon. I may have to look into Neom.
ReplyDeleteMy desk top essential would probably be Carmex lip balm (I can't be without it)!
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Nice Post!
ReplyDeleteReve de Miel currently sitting next to me at work!! X
ReplyDeleteI'm so intrigued by the neom candles, but they seem like such a luxury, you may have just sold this one to me though! :D
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I don't have a desk *sighs* oh, how I long for the day I move out and have my own little study! Although, firm bedside table essentials are my Burt's bees lemon butter cuticle cream and a figs and rouge lip balm!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading your post on the masque. And good luck with your Masters dissertation, what a bugger they are!! xx
After reading such a tempting description about this Neom candle I so want it on my desk now. :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your thesis!
ReplyDeleteReally want to try the parsley seed masque heard some good things about it:) My desk essential would be my intensive lip balm. Cheap and effective!
ReplyDeleteburt's bees, i love burt's bees lip balm
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this post! I'm in love with Neom candles so may have to get this one next! xx
ReplyDeleteI really want to try a Neom candle :-)
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I love the sound of this candle too! I understand the thick soot from cheap candles!
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The things I've been hearing about the Neom candle have been really good.. I'm on the hunt now! Thanks for the post :)
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Love this post! I've been burning Yankee candles fluffy towel for a nice fresh scent and using the l'occitance Shea butter hand cream to freshen up!
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I have always wanted to try one of their candles, ive heard sooo many good things about them! It looks so pretty too!
ReplyDeleteI'm in the Masters Dissertation boat too. Wanting it to end ASAP! The candle I burn when I'm typing (furiously) is Yankee Candles Frankincense and Cinnamon from their Stress Relief/Aromatherapy range. Magical!
ReplyDeleteYour beauty desk essentials are similar to mine; a good candle, a great lip balm and of course hand cream! Good luck with your masters dissertation :)
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Great post, really want to try a Neom. And good luck with the dissertation
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ohhhhh meg, you're such an enabler! xxxxxxxxxxxx
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everyone seems to love neom, so tempted to get a candle from them
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I really want to try the Burts Bees banana hand cream. For lip care and body care Burts Bees is one of my absolute favourite brands. I just adore their ethics and I'm yet to find a product I don't adore. I bet that hand cream smells amazing! :) xo
ReplyDeleteAt the moment my desk favourite is the Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine.
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this was such a lovely post to read. i didn't even have to smell that candle and feel relaxed. you write so nicely :)
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lovely candle! (but freaking expensive?!) :) on my desk I always keep chapstick, use it when I'm bored, lol.
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I always have lip balm and a huge bottle of water on my desk. Good luck finishing your dissertation!
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Candles! I love candles! Handcream and lipbalm is definitely a must on my desk. Also, my phone charger.....
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