Author Archives: Henna
Givenchy’s Gypsophila
If you’re going shopping this weekend, then maybe you’ll want to check out Givenchy’s latest Gypsophila collection. There are two products from that collection which are too pretty to pass up. The first is the Prism Libre ($69) in Shade … Continue reading
Fragrant Friday: New Eau Contemporaine from Simons
The best thing on the shopping horizon in Calgary this year has been the opening of Simons, a hip contemporary shopping experience that melds brand names with H&M-type basics. It’s like The Bay meets Target, and it’s not huge but … Continue reading
Paula’s Choice Resist 1% Retinol Booster
I’m love skincare products with active ingredients, and over the past year I’ve become a huge fan of Retinol, especially in a 1% or higher concentration. Yes, I had lots of peeling and dry skin at first, but I’ve now … Continue reading
Sunscreen that Does It All
I wrote a little while ago, about a great brand called Reversa that’s now available in Canada. One of my favourite products by them has got to be their sunscreen, which is formulated with Glycolic Acid. It’s the Reversa Anti-Wrinkle Cream, … Continue reading
How I Get My Skin to Stay Matte – a new use for Neutrogena’s Acne Mask
Matte skin – it doesn’t matter whether it’s “in” or not, that’ll be the one thing that someone with oily skin (ie, ME) will always want. Yes, glowing skin looks healthy, but it’s not cute when your makeup slides off … Continue reading
I’m Back!
So… long story short, it’s been weeks and weeks of computer problems that have prevented me from getting on and doing even the most basic things. My fan started making the most intense whirring noise, so loud that you could … Continue reading
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It’s My Birthday and My Invites
Guess what? It’s my birthday today! Normally, I like buying perfume on special occasions, but I don’t know what I’m in the mood for right now, so I haven’t gotten anything. An update on that soon, but any suggestions would … Continue reading
New Just in Time for Summer: Almay Healthy Glow Makeup and Self Tanner
With blizzards on the East Coast and strange weather on the West Coast, it’s hard to tell that spring is around the corner, but it really is! Just in time on the counter is Almay’s Healthy Glow Makeup and Self … Continue reading
New Vichy Idealia Peeling
If you’ve wanted to add a Glycolic Acid product into your skincare routine, but were always too worried about its potency, then Vichy’s new Idealia Peeling essence is for you. First of all, this is not a toner. Toners are … Continue reading