Author Archives: Henna

Fragrant Friday: Aerin Tuberose le Jour and Tuberose Le Soir

Tuberose is what many consider to be a classic perfumery note.  It’s a white flower that some people really do associate with that “perfumy” smell and it’s absolutely beautiful. The new Tuberose collection by Aerin also features a body cream … Continue reading

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Just Hit Pan on My Favourite Setting Powder from Make Up For Ever

Shoutout to @MakeUpForEverCA’s Ultra HD Microfinishing Powder which is so light and silky smooth that I use it even when I’m not wearing makeup, and so I’ve hit pan on it.  The amount of powders I’ve hit pan on are … Continue reading

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Basd Body Care

Plant-based food is the new trend, and I’m slowly jumping on board, and plant-based skincare is here too with Basd Body Care.  This line of body products is completely organic and based-out of Waterloo, Ontario. The products in the line … Continue reading

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New Live Clean Aromatherapy Bath Foams

As you run about this holiday season, getting everything ready for you and yours, don’t forget to take care of yourself.  I indulge by sitting in the hot tub every Monday and Wednesday as my kids go to their swimming … Continue reading

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Winter Exfoliator

Exfoliator isn’t just for the summer when you’re showing more skin – research actually finds that exfoliating regularly helps product absorbs into your skin, and if you want to hydrate your skin more deeply, then you need to exfoliate regularly. … Continue reading

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Glowing Skin with Laneige

It’s winter time, and I’m layering on the retinols and acids, so my skin is dry and needs extra hydration.  Even my kids, who normally have perfect skin, are feeling the dryness. For my face, I’m using Laneige’s Water Sleeping … Continue reading

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Velour Lashes

I love the look of long long lashes, but when you have little kids around you every time you’re in the bathroom, it can get difficult to really focus and do a winged liner or put lashes on properly.  My … Continue reading

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Fragrance Friday: Quickie Guide to Perfume Terms

Just a little note on perfume terms that you might come across as you research or buy perfumes.  As always, spray a perfume and wear it around so you can see how the scent changes as you wear it.  Many … Continue reading

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Viviscal Does Hair Care

Viviscal is a supplement meant to help your hair grow and be more healthy. I’ve been taking it on and off for a year, and although I didn’t notice a difference at first – I have fine, easily tangled hair … Continue reading

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Make Up For Ever Artist Face Colour Palettes

If you’ve ever wished that you could create your own face palette, with your own choice of blush/bronzer/contour/highlight/setting powder, then Make Up For Ever has the solution for you. The brand introduced their Artist Face Colour this fall and it … Continue reading

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