Author Archives: Henna
Guerlain Patchouli Paris Perfume Review
We are in the era of tenacious synthetic patchouli molecules, and Patchouli Paris is Guerlain’s offering. They tried to tone down the more herbal scratchy parts of their patchouli by adding a bit of sweetness, mainly vanilla, but it’s not … Continue reading
Tubing Mascara From The Drugstore
This is a tubing mascara available at the drugstore. I had seen ads for it but hearing the reviews of it on a podcast sold it for me. The mascara is L’Oreal Panorama. Not great at first because it was … Continue reading
Dzing! by L’Artisan Parfumeur
Iconic or overhyped?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Dzing! smells like a barnyard, cotton candy, and vanilla. It’s weird and wonderful and reminds me of all the reasons I like niche perfume. Maybe people appreciate it even more now that it has been … Continue reading
Santa Maria Novella Armenian Papers
Weekend incense via @santamarianovella1221 . These Armenian papers are a little sweeter than the Papier d’Armenie and I have to say that I like the scent a bit better. The next time I’m at a Santa Maria Novella store, I … Continue reading
Diptyque Do Son edp Perfume Review
When is it the right time to wear a lush bouquet of white florals, like those in Do Son? I say anytime you want to smell classic, but my favourite time is the summer. Clearly, people wear Do Son year-round … Continue reading
Glossier You Reve Perfume Review
When I heard that Glossier was coming out with new perfumes, I knew that it was only a matter of time before I tried them. I had already been a fan of You. I thought You Doux would be for … Continue reading
Watier Official Holiday Collection
Gorgeous holiday makeup from Canadian brand Watier Official, formerly Lise Watier.
Katie Jane Hughes Soft Smudge Lip and Cheeks Sticks
Katie Jane Hughes launched her own brand KJH Brand, and here are the Soft Smudge Lip and Cheeks sticks on my skin. You can see that they have a unique texture – they go on soft and sheer and you … Continue reading
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix
Hopefully, seeing the colour on a real person helps you figure out how it would look on you. Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix – these came out in August and I’ve been seeing them everywhere. The formula is glossy but … Continue reading
NYX Buttermelt Bronzers
Drugstore makeup is hit or miss. Either the colours are off, or the formula, yes, even when it’s one big conglomerate that owns all the brands. But these NYX Buttermelt bronzers are good, even though I couldn’t find a perfect … Continue reading