All posts by Susannah Compton

About Susannah Compton

Susannah Compton is the founder and formulator behind Florescent, a line of 100% botanical perfumes she blends in small batches from organic and wild crafted aromatics. Plant-based skincare and cosmetics are a way of life for Susannah, who writes about clean beauty and the benefits of botanical ingredients for No More Dirty Looks, Thoughtfully Magazine and Integrity Botanicals. Florescent, however, is Susannah’s personal expression of healthy beauty. Susannah has been working with botanical aromatics for years, blending first for therapeutic purposes before delving into the art of perfumery. Having rarely experienced the depth and complexity of true botanicals in conventional perfume, she learned the art of blending and created what her heart desired — a scent that would move her the way perfume should. In search of those elevating, ethereal bouquets of scent, Susannah honed her skills behind the perfume bench. She launched Florescent in the spring of 2015 to share the lush experience and pleasing ritual of real perfume.

The Best Perfumes For Spring

  What is it about springtime that makes us crave a fresh new perfume? As the landscape comes alive around us and we shake off our winter wool, the desire to adorn ourselves with the smell of fresh blooms is almost instinctual. Perfume is as seasonal as anything in our beauty routine or wardrobe, and […]

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Introducing moss

  There aren’t many clean brands out there with a serious focus on healing acne, especially the type of acne that occurs in adulthood. If you’re one of the many people trying to balance your skin and get rid of persistent breakouts, I’m excited to introduce you to moss, the brand that is tackling acne […]

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Spring Allergy Relief Herbal Tea

Springtime is a big allergy season where I live in the mid-Atlantic. As the cherry blossoms begin to fade and everything else bursts to life, the amount of pollen and allergens in the air multiplies like crazy, and before I know it my allergies go bananas. Sometimes it’s just a lot of sneezing with an […]

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Make Your Own Tinted Moisturizer

I love experimenting with products. I often have an idea in my mind of just what I want from day to day, so I mix and match items in my beauty cabinet to really customize my experience to my needs. Sometimes I need something I don’t already have, and the results work out beautifully. Often […]

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Osmia Organics Nectar Vital Rose Drops

  Do you have trouble achieving balanced skin? We often have this idea that our skin is one thing—oily, dry, combination—and treating our skin as if it’s always one type can exacerbate imbalances. This is why it’s important to really listen to your skin and observe what it needs from day to day. For example, […]

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Perfect Duo: Ursa Major Body Wash and Body Lotion

Ursa Major is such an easy brand to love. They make family friendly, unisex products that feel and smell amazing with clean ingredients. Did I mention how reasonably priced the products are? Ursa Major’s branding really stands apart, too. It’s fun, modern and stylish with clever little quips on the bottles like “YOU are the […]

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Strawberry & Honey Face Mask

It’s strawberry season! I’ve been going through pints of these luscious berries like crazy. They are a great snack when you’re craving something sweet and juicy, and it’s no surprise that this antioxidant rich fruit is nutritious, but did you know that strawberries pack a serious punch for skincare, too? Save a few berries for […]

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Henné Organics Rose Diamonds Lip Exfoliator

    After creating one of the most luxurious lip balms on the market, Henné Organics is back with the perfect compliment—Rose Diamonds Lip Exfoliator. I tried my first lip exfoliator at the young age of 10. Not because my kid lips needed it, but because my mom had one and it seemed novel and […]

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Lotus Wei Inspired Action Collection

In case you haven’t been following along, I’ve been working my way through the incredible Lotus Wei collection of flower elixirs, mists and anointing oils. Radiant Energy was perfect for kicking off the New Year, while the Infinite Love collection was an obvious choice for February. Now that spring is in full bloom, I’m feeling […]

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Ingredient Spotlight: Broccoli Seed Oil

The first time I saw broccoli seed oil on the ingredient list of a product, I did a double take. After experiencing it for myself, it’s clear that broccoli seed oil is indeed a powerhouse of an ingredient. When cold pressed, broccoli seeds yield a light, non-greasy and easily absorbed oil that has so much […]

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