Author Archives: Henna

Merit Retrospect Perfume Review

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Henna

I can’t remember the last time I went into Sephora for a perfume, but every time I’ve been in there, I can’t help but spray myself with this: Merit Retrospect. It smells like expensive pear shampoo. A tiny dose of … Continue reading →

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Dans Tes Bras by Frederic Malle

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Henna

Chlorine on warm skin. Violets pushing up through damp earth. The sky darkening. Wet rain on your cheeks. tastes like the sea. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Frederic Malle Dans tes Bras. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Isabey Lys Noir Perfume Review

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Henna

This is a scent that I enjoyed very much because it challenged me but didn’t offend me. Isabey Lys Noir is an odd combination of notes – lily and a dry dusty patchouli. It’s one that won’t wow right away … Continue reading →

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Sylvaine Delacourte Vangelis

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Henna

Let’s meet up this weekend to make holiday cards, put cloves in oranges like when we were little, sip egg nog, and eat cake. We’ll wear our coziest sweaters even though we know that as soon as the sun starts … Continue reading →

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Chanel Paris-Venise Perfume Review

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Henna

Crisp, sparkly neroli brightens a sweet vanilla. Powdery and fresh at once. Classic and easy to wear, like a younger, more modern cousin of Shalimar Eau de Cologne, which, incidentally, I also love wearing. Brightens your day in the dead … Continue reading →

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Santa Maria Novella’s New edp’s

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Henna

Florals for spring: groundbreaking. But Santa Maria Novella makes them feel new again. Magnolia, roses, and musk, this is the way you make florals smell new and have better performance. Magnolia was part of the new launch of edp’s that … Continue reading →

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Dr. Idriss Skincare Review

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Henna

If you were even remotely into skincare during the lockdown in 2020, you were watching Dr. Idriss, better known as Pillow Talk Derm, do a live from her bed every evening. Not only did she talk about whatever was happening … Continue reading →

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Lancome Lash Idole Flutter Extension Mascara

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Henna

Here it is, Lancôme Lash Idôle Flutter Extension Mascara. Check out that mascara wand. The bristles are so tiny and they seem to grab on to every single lash. It does smudge on me but I think maybe that’s a … Continue reading →

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New YSL Beauty Blushes

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Henna

It’s been a minute, but I’ve been using one of these YSL blushes every single day. They are all super smooth and very pigmented.

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Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena Perfume Review

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Henna

Starting an early weekend with Bon Parfumeur Iris Cartagena 502. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s no surprise that this was a runaway hit from the brand – the perfume community has always been obsessed with Iris as a concept and a raw material, … Continue reading →

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