Author Archives: Henna

Eau du Soir and Soir d’Orient

Eau du Soir (from 2010), and Soir d’Orient (2015). Because I’m fairly familiar with Sisley’s perfumes, I was pretty confident blind-buying Soir d’Orient. It is a spicy-rose-chypre and I read some reviews from those who had both scents and mentioned … Continue reading

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Bali Body and Pixi Beauty Empties

A couple of empties: Bali Body SPF 15 lip balm from Australia, and Pixi Beauty Rose Tonic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The coconut lip balm was great, if a little oily. Ironically, it did not hold up in the sun and melted super … Continue reading

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Diptyque Do Son Review

Unpopular opinion: big white florals are overrated. This @Diptyque number can stay though. Diptyque Do Son is a tuberose scent that is woody, earthy and to my nose almost smells creamy, and smooth. It’s fresh but warm at the same … Continue reading

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Tarte Shape Tape Collection Now in Canada

Tarte Shape Tape is now available in Canada (check their website and Sephora). This is a heavily pigmented long-wearing concealer available in 38 COLOURS! Because it is so pigmented, I find that I only need a bit of concealer where … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Skin Balancing Cleansers

Some texture for your feed. Three new cleansers from Neutrogena and they’re interesting! A foaming gel, a cleansing clay, and a cream. Something for all skin types and I honestly love them all but if I were going away I’d … Continue reading

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Antipodes Culture Probiotic Night Recovery Cream

Give me Hyaluronic acid and humectants but make it pink and smelling of roses. This is a lovely light cream for oily skin. It’s not greasy enough for dry skin but if you have fairly unproblematic skin and can get … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Perfume Suggestions Video

Father’s Day fragrances you might not have thought of!   Let me know what you think! Have you tried any of these?

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Retinol Body Cream from Naturewell

Hands up if you sometimes put retinoids on your body. I do, and the only thing preventing me from doing it more is that the tube of retinol is SO SMALL. Well, now there’s Retinol body cream from Naturewell Beauty … Continue reading

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Bumble and Bumble Save the Day Collection

I’ve been using Bumble and Bumble Save the Day Daytime Protective Repair Fluid and the While You Sleep Mask. Both of them have silicone in them, but they also have oils that help moisturize your hair. They’re both super light … Continue reading

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Veronique Gabai Le Point G Perfume Review and Video

Waiting for nights out so I can really enjoy Veronique Gabai Le Point G.  This scent is a gorgeous rich blend of rose and musk. It’s quite confident and warm without being sweet at all. The rose is mature and … Continue reading

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