Author Archives: Henna

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation Review Video

This foundation got panned after it was launched because people really liked the matte version.  I didn’t mind it, but the colour I got was too light and this was too much coverage for me. You can watch the video … Continue reading

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Maybelline Dream Urban Cover Foundation Swatches

Hashtag: makeup for brown skin. I’ve always had trouble finding exactly the right shades, and these are hitting the mark. And they’re available at the drugstore, so can’t beat that.  

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MAC Pro Longwear Foundation and Concealer Review

  The colours in the Pro Longwear collection run a little darker than usual – instead of an NC 35 like I normally am, I am an exact match for NC 30 with this foundation, so keep that in mind … Continue reading

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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair

I get a lot of messages from people saying that they want to use retinol but they find it to be so irritating. The thing to remember is that there are so many formulas and options out there and even … Continue reading

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Live Clean Shampoo and Conditioner Review

I love checking out natural shampoos and conditioners because it means that I can give my hair a break from silicone laden products and use something that’s potentially going to help my hair! Recently, my friends and I can’t stop … Continue reading

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L’Artisan Parfumeur Traversee au Bosphore

The Bosphorous is the river that one crosses to get to Istanbul, and this scent was made by Bertrand Duchaufour as a representation of that journey. L’Artisan Parfumeur says that the scents of Istanbul include: “The men sit around in … Continue reading

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Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara Review

You all know that I have a thing for mascara, and especially love mascara that leaves lashes fat and plumped up.  Volume is the way I like it, and my lashes need to be major! I’ve tried Armani’s Eyes to … Continue reading

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Swatch: Zoya Dove

I got tons of compliments on this colour. What did you think of this?

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Fragrance of the Week – Straight to Heaven By Kilian

I’ve been wearing this scent all week, and I keep getting compliment upon compliment on it. On the By Kilian website, they describe this as inspired by the scent of rum and the Caribbean. Truth be told, I’ve never been … Continue reading

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Nars Spring 2011 (Lots of Pictures!)

Throwback to this Nars’ 2011 spring collection which I really loved and wore lots of. This saw the launch of the Velvet Gloss pencils.   Have a look at the glosses on offer ($28 each). Nars enters the black lipgloss … Continue reading

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