Giorgio Armani Maestro UV Primer

If you couldn't tell, I've been a bit obsessed with Giorgio Armani products recently and I've been so lucky to have been sent a few recently including the new Maestro Glow Foundation, Luminous Silk Foundation and the Giorgio Armani Si Fragrances. I have loved every single product which is definitely a bad habit to get into!

Today's post is all about the new and frankly bloody amazing *Giorgio Armani Maestro UV Skin Defence Primer (£40, 30ml) which is both one of the most amazing primers I've ever tried and the most expensive. The primer contains SPF 50 PA++ which is amazing, especially for me as I always forget to use SPF so to have it in my primer is very handy and great for my skin. This primer is part of the current House of Fraser beauty offer *it ends on the 3rd April* so if you spend £50 or more on selected products, you get £10 off!

The primer has the same packaging design and pipette dropper as the Maestro Glow foundation which makes it quick, easy and more controlled to use. The primer is white in colour but when blended it isn't and it does have a slightly scent. I have been using the primer every time I wear makeup, either with the Luminous Silk foundation or with others and it just gives the most gorgeous glow and radiance to the skin but it isn't heavy, silicone feeling or glittery but when applying it does have a slightly greasy feel so it's probably more suited to drier skin types.

Overall, I'm loving this primer! The packaging is gorgeous, it doesn't irritate my skin at all *which isn't always the case when products contain SPF* and it gives my skin a gorgeous radiant finish while protecting my skin. The only downside for me is the price but it is currently on offer. This post contains an affiliate link. Overall rating: ★★★★★, 5/5.

Have you tried anything from Giorgio Armani? What do you think of this primer? 

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Giorgio Armani Si Perfumes

Perfumes are some of my favourite products to test and my collection is getting quite large thanks to gifts, prizes and lovely PRs. I was recently send a lovely packaging from House of Fraser including the stunning *Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum Intense (£75, 50ml).

Notes: Blackcurrant, Citrus, Rose, Neroli Blossom, Osmanthus, Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli 

Firstly, the packaging is just gorgeous - it's minimalist but so luxurious, only made more apparent in the weight - it's SO heavy! The perfume would aesthetically make an amazing gift. The fragrance initially is sweet, fruity and musky while being creamy and rich. It develops into a indulgent, deep and musky fragrance that would be perfect for winter or as an evening fragrance. Although while it is musky and heady, it's still a feminine and 'sexy' perfume.

The longevity is fantastic, as you would expect from an eau de perfum - it lasts all day on me and when I spray it on my scarves, I can still smell it the next day which is very impressive. It is pretty pricey but the packaging, complex fragrance and the amazing longevity makes it so worth it. I'd much rather pay more for a perfume and have it last all day and then some, instead of a cheaper perfume that I need to reapply throughout the day. My only negative would be that you can't see or feel when the fragrance is coming to an end. Overall rating: ★★★★★. 5/5.

I also have the equally pretty Giorgio Armani Si Eau de Parfum (£69.50, 50ml) which I received as a Klout perk last year (if you follow me on Instagram or Twitter then you will have seen the amazing package).

Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Cassis, Rose, Neroli, Jasmine, Patchouli, Woods, Amber, Orcanox, Vanilla 

This fragrance is in essence, a lighter, sweet and fresher version of the Eau de Parfum Intense - it's basically the more wearable, daytime version. I think both fragrances would make fantastic gifts as a pair because they both compliment each other and could be used as a daytime and nighttime perfume. The longevity is great but not as long wearing or as strong as the Intense perfume. Overall rating: ★★★★★. 5/5.

Have you tried either of these fragrance? 

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