Author Archives: Henna

L’Oreal Paris Nudes Collection

Every year, L’Oreal comes out with a collection of Nude lipsticks and nail polishes created with their spokespersons in mind. The lipsticks are beautiful: they are long-wearing, smooth, and in a satin finish that is wearable for every day. The … Continue reading

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Thursday Threes: Suncreen Options Better Than What You Used This Weekend

Did you run out of sunscreen last weekend? Or did you forget to even grab it because it’s tedious to apply? Well here are some new formulas that are better than what you have lying around – grab them before … Continue reading

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Streaky, patchy Self-Tanner? Here’s what to do:

Self-tanners work best on top of smooth skin, so exfoliating before applying is very important. For the tan to continue looking great, it’s also important to exfoliate a couple of days after application so that the skin sloughs off evenly … Continue reading

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Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but actually, in all my time as beauty blogger, I hadn’t tried the infamous Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse. I think it’s because I’d always seen it at Shoppers Drug Mart (they always carried French pharmacy … Continue reading

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Pureology Colour Fanatic Hair Treatment Spray

I love leave-in conditioning sprays, and the one I’m using constantly right now is Pureology’s Colour Fanatic Hair Treatment Spray. They say that it has 21 benefits, and although I’m not sure that’s entirely true, I will say that this … Continue reading

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New Make Up For Ever Aqua Matic

Summer makeup should be easy and long-lasting. So many of us have oilier skin, and are constantly going from the office to the pool to the patio, and so we need something that lasts and lasts and even better, can … Continue reading

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The Body Shop’s new Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream

I am a HUGE fan of The Body Shop’s Tea Tree line – seriously, it’s the best thing out there for acne-prone skin, and so I’m thrilled to report that they have a new Tea Tree BB Cream now! Available … Continue reading

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Sebastian Dry Clean Only Dry Shampoo

You need dry shampoo this summer so that you’re not constantly washing your hair. Sebastian’s Dry Clean Only Dry Shampoo is the only one that I’ve tried that actually provides hold and grip to the hair. It’s actually perfect to … Continue reading

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Clinique Even Better Essence Lotion

It’s summer, and you definitely don’t want to be packing on the moisturizer, but at the same time, your skin needs a little something besides sunscreen. If that describes you (and it certainly describes my oil-prone summer skin), then you … Continue reading

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New Philosophy Time in a Bottle for Eyes

Truth: I’m not much of an eye cream person, and it’s really too bad because when people find out that I “know” beauty, they always ask me for a good eye cream.  I just really don’t have dry skin under … Continue reading

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