Author Archives: Henna

Tom Ford Champaca Absolute

Champaca isn’t a flower that I had heard of, or even smelled before, so Tom Ford’s Champaca Absolute wasn’t on my radar. But I had time to kill at Holt Renfrew one day and ended up at the Tom Ford … Continue reading

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Boscia Charcoal Pore Pudding Intensive Wash Off Treatment

Tried this Boscia mask over Christmas and finally finished it so I figured it’s time for a review.  First off all, it’s on sale at Sephora right now, so it’s $35 instead of the usual $50. First of all, this … Continue reading

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How to Use Root Touch Up Spray at Home Video

If you’ve been wondering how to take care of your roots at home, check out this video.  I used the Kevin Murphy Retouch.Me spray in black.  It’s pretty good but it leaves your hair stiff and you don’t feel like … Continue reading

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Contouring Question

A little while ago, a reader emailed me to ask me about a contouring palette that she had just bought.  Hers was by Laura Gellar, but she wanted to know whether she had made the right decision in buying it.  … Continue reading

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Fragrance Friday: Kiehl’s Original Musk

Kiehl’s boutiques are more widespread than they used to be, so this epic fragrance is more readily available than it used to be.  If you’re a fragrance lover, or learning about perfume, then you need to read below and then … Continue reading

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The Best It Cosmetics Products

It Cosmetics is having a family and friends sale right now, which means that everything is 25% off.  You might be in a shopping mood, or you might want to stock up on your favourite things anyway.  Here are my … Continue reading

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CoverFX Pressed Mineral Foundation Review

This foundation is on sale right now for $35 (down from $50).  Check it out.  I loved this foundation and it’s one of the few that I’ve hit pan on. Cult foundation brand Cover FX is known for having very … Continue reading

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It Cosmetics Superhero Liner and Mascara

Update: the Superhero mascara and the liner are on sale right now for $22.50.   It’s actually fairly difficult to find an inky black eyeliner and mascara that match, last, and are the blackest black that’s out there.  Bonus points for … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin Full Coverage Foundation

Update: this foundation is on sale at Sephora right now for $37.50.  The problem with most matte full coverage foundations is that they look obvious on your skin, sometimes even magnifying skin imperfections and texture instead of making skin look … Continue reading

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Martha Stewart Living Cookbook – The New Classics

More than 1200 recipes in one book; that’s what Martha Stewart Living New Classics Cookbook says you’ll get. It’s amazing the range that this huge tome provides and rest assured there’s a nearly fool-proof recipe for almost everything. The New … Continue reading

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