Author Archives: Henna

Biossance Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum Review

OMG, so the name of this serum bugs me.  Phyto-Retinol?  It’s just so misleading.  There is no retinol in this serum, and the main active ingredient is Bakuchiol in a squalane formula that’s ultra-moisturizing.  Now, Bakuchiol has been studied a … Continue reading

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Real Techniques Cleansing Palette and Brush Cleanser

If sometimes you want to scrub your brushes clean but don’t know how to, then a brush palette can be a real help.  It’s a silicone pad and you put soap in it and then swirl your brushes around.  The … Continue reading

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Dior Lip Balm

I am currently addicted to this lip balm in a big way.  I don’t think I’ve liked a gloss or balm like this one in a really long time, and I love this so much that I’ve been using it … Continue reading

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Scentuals Skin Repair Balm

A stick moisturizer has so many benefits: less messy and less waste of product for starts.  If you’re using Scentuals skin Repair Balm, then you’re also getting the benefit of shea butter, cocoa butter, and whatever’s scenting these beautiful body … Continue reading

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Avene Eau Thermale Mineral Fluid and Tinted Mineral Fluid

I’m into tinted sunscreens at the moment, and Avene’s Tinted Mineral Fluid has the tint that closest to my skin tone at the moment.!  The SPF 50 formula is made up of zinc oxide which is finely milled but I … Continue reading

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Nars Brow Perfector

Are you growing in your eyebrows yet?  Because the pencil thin brows or brows that blend into your skin just aren’t in anymore. What you need is brows that really make a statement or at least an appearance on your … Continue reading

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Avon Charcoal Collection

If you have oily skin, then you need some charcoal in your regimen, and I’ve been trying out these two products from Avon which work but are also affordable. First, there are the Anti-Pollution Charcoal Pore Strips ($9.99).  They take … Continue reading

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Giorgio Armani for the Summer

If you’re a compact lover, as I am, there’s no doubt that you’re a fan of Giorgio Armani and I thought today was a good time to throwback to this compact from 2009. Regardless of the trends, Giorgio Armani always … Continue reading

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Stella by Stella McCartney Perfume Review

Recently I was gifted the Stella by Stella McCartney perfume in the form of a gift set. I received the Eau de Parfum and the Body Cream and the reason I got them was that I had mentioned that I … Continue reading

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Pantene No Wash Collection

Being home for Covid 19 really gave me a chance to see how long I could go without washing my hair – because I wasn’t seeing people and because I had time in the morning to really fiddle with my … Continue reading

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