Author Archives: Henna

Chanel No. 5 and My Experience with the Sofwave Ultrasound Treatment

Ow ow ow! I was wearing Chanel No. 5 edp, but even that couldn’t distract me from the pain of Sofwave, the last collagen-inducing treatment I had. Yes, last week I visited the lovely people at Xthetics YYC to test … Continue reading

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Rochas Femme and Mattifying Skincare from La Roche Posay and Vichy

Did you read the profile of Francis Kurkdjian in the New Yorker? His mom wore Madame Rochas. Yes, the man who created Baccarat Rouge, maybe the most iconic scent in recent history, grew up with this aldehydic powder-heavy lady-like perfume, … Continue reading

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The Root-ist Exosome Hair Growth Line

Beauty has a new buzz-word: Exosomes. I first heard it when I went for a a skincare treatment, but now this new haircare collection has landed on my desk and it’s here again: Exosomes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Exosomes are molecules derived from … Continue reading

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Guerlain Shalimar Millesime Jasmine Perfume Review

Green stemmy jasmine, a syrupy floral mix, vanilla jam. This Shalimar Millesime Jasmine is maybe not groundbreaking enough to fly off the shelves, but the contrast of the cool jasmine with the warm vanilla and leather base makes this different … Continue reading

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New SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Serum Review

Yes, I’ve been a little MIA lately, but I’m still here. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have some fancy new skincare, I’ve been doing some fancy new treatments, and they all go great with my fancy new perfume. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The latest obsession is … Continue reading

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Makeup Artist and Influencer Katie Jane Hughes’ Makeup Line

It was only a matter of time… Katie Jane Hughes has her own brand and I couldn’t be more interested in it. Just like I love when a perfume lover launches their own brand, I love with actual beauty pros … Continue reading

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Bon Parfumeur 303

Who’s excited to wear their ambers as soon as it snows? Bon parfumeur 303 is a spicy amber that’s perfect for cooler weather. Cardamom and peppers on top, vanilla, patchouli, and benzoin at the base with lots of lasting power. … Continue reading

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Diptyque Holiday Candle Collaboration 2024

Diptyque’s holiday collection is now out and this year’s collection is designed by felt artist Lucy Sparrow which is why the candles have a pretty felt detail on them. The scents aren’t new but the candles look different making them … Continue reading

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Fenty Beauty Lip Liners

In case you’re wondering what to get during the Sephora sale which starts on Friday: Fenty lip liners. These are perfect for those of us who use lip liners as lipsticks. They’ve taken a long-wear lipstick formula and put it … Continue reading

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Atelier Des Ors Rouge Saray Perfume Review

I’ve been feeling a bit zapped of inspiration, of creativity, of motivation to post. I’ve taken pictures but they sit on my phone. I’ve got video recorded but I never get around to editing it. I’m still here though… September … Continue reading

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