Author Archives: Henna

New Benefit Boi-ing Airbrush Concealer

Under-eye concealers come with their own set of problems: they need to colour correct the darkness that’s typically under the eyes, but still colour match to the rest of your foundation or skin.  They need to be creamy enough to … Continue reading

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Mineral Sunscreen from Garnier Ombrelle

Ok, so I wrote about Neutrogena’s new mineral sunscreen which should be what we’re all using, but now I’ve come across Garnier Ombrelle’s mineral sunscreen which is tinted!  Truly, I couldn’t ask for anything more, because the main issue with mineral … Continue reading

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Masks for Oily Skin

Summer time can mean that you have to change up your skincare routine especially if you have oilier skin.  For some, that means lighter moisturizer and more regular cleansing, and for others it means just adding a mask to help … Continue reading

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Colors for Summer 2017

It’s been a while since I tried Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure nail polishes, but I couldn’t pass up wearing these beautiful colours.   The formula is beyond.  It’s highly pigmented so that even one coat gives you amazing coverage. … Continue reading

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Saje Wellness Celebrates 25 Years

Saje Wellness, the popular and fantastic-smelling Canadian brand from Vancouver, is celebrating its 25th birthday this year and with that comes the  Saje 25 Limited Edition Pocket Farmacy Remedy Kit.  This kit has 5 of the Saje essential oil remedy blends … Continue reading

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Fragrant Friday: Clean Reserve Perfumer’s Layering Collection

Sets of miniatures are a fantastic way of trying out a whole bunch of scents that you might not otherwise get a chance to try.  That’s one reason that I’m loving Clean Reserve’s new Perfumer’s Layering Collection, which is a … Continue reading

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CND Creative Play Sunset Bash Collection

The concept behind CND’s Creative Play collection is colours that go beyond the ordinary.  This summer’s Sunset Bash collection is no difference.  Blues, oranges, and purples come out to play in a set that includes a base and top coat. … Continue reading

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Shu Uemura BB Blow Dry Beautifiers

This summer, #gonudewithshu. Blow-drying your hair doesn’t have to be a chore, and Shu Uemura has two new products that make it easier.  The new BB Blow Dry Beautifiers help hair dry faster and smoother, but still have it look … Continue reading

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Book Review: A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oates

It’s summer time, and whenever the weather improves, I go back to reading more than just the news.  I think it’s something about the slower pace of life that summer brings that inspires me to really want to get off … Continue reading

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AlumierMD Launches HydraClarite

Alumier means “to brighten” and one great way to brighten skin is to make sure that it’s hydrated.  Oily and acne-prone skin types often have trouble with this because heavy moisturizers can cause more breakouts, but treatments for acne-prone skin … Continue reading

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