Author Archives: Henna

Plumping Lip Oils

Everything is a lip oil right now, and everything is plumping. These are in par with the super spicy lip plumpers from about 20 years ago – and they stopped being popular because people started getting lip filler, but maybe … Continue reading

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Kingdom of Scotland Perfume Reviews

I’ve never been to Scotland, but I can envision its richness thanks to the perfumes from Kingdom of Scotland. These are inspired by the botanics and history of that landscape and they’re all solid releases. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Portal is fresh and … Continue reading

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Skincare Update – MDCI, Biotherm, and Charlotte Tilbury

I’m behind on writing about my skincare, but I’ve got samples of MDCI’s new beauty line, and I happened to read that their serum is lightly scent with one of their perfumes, Cio Cio San, so now I’ve got to … Continue reading

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A Fleur de Piel Perfumes

Today I’m swept away by the creations of @afleurdepiel.perfume from Barcelona, and working while wearing a spicy floral with a beating heart. The spices and almost syrupy, jammy flowers make me think of more exotic places than this desk, where … Continue reading

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Creed Royal Mayfair Relaunches

Fun times Holt Renfrew for the re-launch of Creed’s Royal Mayfair. It’s a fresh minty rose-jasmine, kept fresh and watery with some sparkling ambroxan. It’s a great warm weather perfume that almost makes me think of this as Creed’s version … Continue reading

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New L’Oreal Paris Le Glow Tint

Don’t be put off by a glowy foundation – this one looks like skin and makes you look alive, while actually covering too. It’s not a greasy kind of glow, it’s more of a glow that makes it look like … Continue reading

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Drake Summer Mink Review

A year after launching the Carby Musk perfume oil, Better World Fragrance House, better known as the Drake perfume brand, has launched another perfume. This one is a spray, and has a unique presentation. It would be nearly impossible for … Continue reading

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Diptyque Milan Candle

Geranium season thanks to this Diptyque Milan candle. The throw is softer than the holiday Diptyque candles, but I prefer it that way because it means that I can burn my candle longer and enjoy its beautiful glow. The candle … Continue reading

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New Sisley Paris Phyto-Rouge Lipsticks

These @sisleyparisofficial Phyto-Rouge Velvet Matte lipsticks are the smoothest I’ve ever used. Velvety and matte, very pigmented and very long lasting. Look at the texture on the bullet.  I’m finding that high end lipsticks are setting themselves apart by adding … Continue reading

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Eris Mx Perfume Review

SALT. Olfactory magic in Mx. creates the scent of salt without using any of the actual material. Maybe it’s the use of spices that are adjacent to the salt in my kitchen that gives me that salty scent, without it … Continue reading

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