Author Archives: Henna

Avon Anew AHA Refining Cream

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Henna

I’m happy to report that a good AHA cream doesn’t have to cost a lot, and nor does it have to leave your skin super dry.  My latest find is Avon’s Anew AHA Refining Cream.  It’s available online for $32, … Continue reading →

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The New Powder Foundation from Bare Escentuals

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Henna

Powder foundations have come a long way.  Forget about being cakey and obviously powdery, today’s powder foundations are light-weight and actually leave the skin glowing instead of totally matte. Bare Escentuals, the brand that really made its name with a … Continue reading →

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Your New Holiday Travel Essential: Solid Body Butter

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Henna

So solid body butter is a thing and I have to say that once I wrapped my head around it, I actually tried it and love it. Mine is from Rocky Mountain Soap Company and is a blend of oils, … Continue reading →

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Nars Red Polishes – Nars x Sarah Moon

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Henna

This trio of red polishes is part of the Sarah Moon x Nars collection – one that focuses heavily on lots of red and pretty dramatic makeup on the whole.  I loved wearing these polishes – they applied so smoothly … Continue reading →

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Trufitt & Hill Apsley Cologne

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Henna

Trufitt & Hill has just recently come on to my radar as a British brand with heritage and top notch men’s grooming products. Established in 1805, Trufitt and Hill is known for grooming so good, that it’s preferred by members … Continue reading →

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A Radiance Mask for Dry Skin

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Henna

Despite having a love for exfoliating (maybe even too much sometimes), without a doubt, it’s become clear to me that the kindest thing that we can do for our skin is moisturize it.  Wrinkles soften, tone improves, and dark spots … Continue reading →

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L’Occitane’s new Shea Butter Violet Collection

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Henna

I’ve been using L’Occitane’s shea butter hand cream for about ten years, and it remains one of my favourites.  It’s a simple formula – 20% shea butter makes for a super moisturizing cream but one that’s easy to apply and … Continue reading →

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New Gentle Care for Curly Hair from Kerastase

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Henna

If you have curly hair, you might know that it requires some special TLC.  You need to make sure that it’s clean, but not dried out, and curls need moisture but not so much that they get weighed down.   … Continue reading →

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New Favourite Foundation: Vichy Teint Ideal

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Henna

You know you’ve found your favourite foundation when you don’t even want to turn to anything else, and you decide to clear out your makeup stash so that there are no other foundations on the horizon. That’s how I feel about … Continue reading →

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Today’s Inspiration

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Henna

In case you’re looking for some inspiration, watch this interview with Wendy Rowe, who’s the lead makeup artist for Burberry makeup.  She talks about how she developed her style and what she learned along the way. I loved watching this … Continue reading →

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