Author Archives: Henna
Celine Cologne Celeste Review
Enough of this clamouring for longer lasting perfumes. Do people also complain when a movie isn’t long enough? Do they write into the radio station when their favourite song ends? The most annoying party guest is the one who doesn’t … Continue reading
New Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Shades
I’m back on the grid and here’s a bit of a photo dump from dinner last week but also, @charlottetilbury launched lipsticks in all new colours and I can’t help but wonder if they’re thinking of the “lipstick index”. This … Continue reading
Le Labo Lavande 31 Perfume Review
Lavande 31: A no-nonsense, cut through the BS kind of scent, lavender and clean laundry musks. Would work well for gym-goers and people who want a scent, not a perfume. I like that the latest Le Labo discovery includes a … Continue reading
Best Skincare of 2023
I’ve seen lots of content about the “best of 2023” and here’s my favourite skincare discovery of 2023. 2023 was the year I first tried and kept using pimple patches. I might be late to the game but I just … Continue reading
Foundation Hack: CT Flawless Filter and Lise Watier Long-Wear foundation
This is the brown girl foundation hack, but maybe everyone does this and I just figured it out. In case you missed it, foundation is Lise Watier Long-Wear foundation in neutral. It’s almost the right colour but just not warm … Continue reading
Comme de Garcons Incense Series Jaiselmer Perfume Review
Incense Jaisalmer, for another freezing day and this one is warming me up with hot and dry spices. Cardamom and red pepper along with a dry cedar and palo santo are making me imagine a smoke that’s not there. The … Continue reading
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Balmain Hair Perfume
2024 was the year that hair perfumes became bigger than ever. They’re a more affordable way to get the DNA of the scent you love, in a significantly more affordable format. The Balmain Hair Couture perfumes don’t riff on any … Continue reading
L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme
We’re in the middle of a cold snap, so I’m wearing my heaviest wool sweater, and pulling out a classic amber, L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Eau d’Ambre Extreme. This is still my amber of choice, thanks to the cardamom that’s in here. … Continue reading
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Tom Ford Soleil Blanc Dupe
Who has been gate-keeping this perfume? Seriously, it is so good, and why have I not heard about it?I’ll be honest, sometimes I’m a perfume snob and have avoided the more recent launches from Sol de Janeiro. A couple of … Continue reading
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Le Labo Discovery Set
I wore Le Labo Santal 33 today. Every fraghead might be bored of Santal 33, but the majority of the population has no idea what it is, and you know what? It’s not a bad scent, it’s just one that … Continue reading