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Weekly beauty tutorials: know your fragrance

Relaxnews
Thursday 15 April 2010 00:00 BST
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With countless new releases each season, how do you find the perfume that's just right for you? Also, does it make a difference if you go for eau de toilette or eau de parfum? And how do you make the scent last longer while making sure it's not too intense? All answers in this week's beauty tutorials.

How to choose: welovebeauty.com host, Ben Bennett, explains the difference between perfume, eau de parfum, and eau de toilette.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tf3mwOOQA68

How to get the most wear out of it: this tutorial shares a few tips on how to apply your favorite fragrance effectively, including the right spots to make it last longer and how to avoid 'overdoing it.'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbUcTfGJF0I

How to mix things up: if you don't like spray fragrances, try scented body creams or moisturizers instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RF7_JZ2bjzU

How to DIY: creating your own fragrance is easier than you think. Use vodka as a base alcohol when mixing perfumes with helpful advice from this natural perfume producer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB1EJw33dpo

How to for guys: this video explains how to find a deodorant and aftershave that don't interfere with your perfume. Plus: where to find the right scent, how much to spend, and how to wear it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr-TQiaDDoM

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